My absolute favorite. Even when I'm not shopping it is a wonderful place to roam. So inspiring,…read morefriendly and helpful staff.

I went today to check some plants, I loved the variety of plants they have…read more I found and bought a bunch of Dahlias bulbs, the price was reasonable. But I noticed I was being followed, at least the guy should be discreet. Don't let me notice, he was watching and following me. But if you're white, and love plants they have an amazing variety. I will rated this place with 3 stars, because I saved lots of money buying the Dahlias bulbs from them.

What am incredible nursery! I've lived in Berkeley for years and have never stepped inside…read more However, I bought quite a few things and excited to start my gardening this season. The staff was incredibly helpful and courteous. I was able to find some ghost peppers and several other seeds I'm going to plant. I also will be coming back to see if I find th lemongrass I was looking for. Awesome place!

I've been going to Westbrae Nursery for years - it's my favorite place to buy healthy plants and…read moreplant pots. The staff there are super helpful and friendly. I've called them before to inquire about native milkweed for monarch caterpillars and their staff took the time to explain how much milkweed I'd likely need, the timing/lifecycle of monarch caterpillars, etc; they were super informative and helpful. I also really love supporting an employee-owned co-op.

East Bay Nursery is amazing. Huge variety of healthy plants and gardening supplies…read more They have the most amazing selection of succulents I've ever seen. I didn't even think I liked succulents until I saw all these. Just incredible variety.

Great selection. Reasonable prices (value). Did not try…read moreservice as I knew what I wanted. They seemed to have a good selection of both landscape (trees, shrubs) plants and regular garden stuff (tomato, herbs, etc.) Also flowers, even varieties of roses (if that's your thing).

I booked a tea service for me and my family. I had a dozen questions and sent several emails, and…read morethey responded to each with helpful info. On the day of, it was a pleasure to have Dom host us. She is friendly, personable and down-to-earth. I wanted my family to have an elegant experience rooted in our Filipino culture, and her hospitality (and showing nuances of Filipino etiquette!) made an impact as much as the beautiful setting. Reserving a private party is not something I can afford often, but they also have twice/month community tea parties that you can join with a friend and is more affordable. The plant shop was closed since it was a weekend, but did a peek inside and the plants selection looked nice and interesting and worth checking out. 10/10 I definitely recommend :)

I first found out about Pamana Plantas on social media a few years ago and loved the visual vibe of…read morethe store and wanted to support local, Filipino business owners. The plants there are beautiful, and the owner (Dom) has the friendliest dog and bunny to keep you company during your shopping trip. I've bought a few plants from there over the years, and she usually gives a few tips for your plant before you leave (or a warning if they're more temperamental). Last year, we were going to try to bulk order plants from Pamana Plantas for our wedding, but to our surprise found out that they provide event services! We were able to work with Dom to design centerpieces and an altar for our wedding. We had given her really vague guidelines to what we wanted and some of our color schemes, and she was able to create a mood board and help us pin down our vision. She was so easy to work with and helped us stay in budget by offering multiple solutions at different price points between purchasing and renting. Super recommend working with them if you're looking for more sustainable wedding flower alternatives.

I've been here twice (before and after the new location) and love it here! This plant shop is such…read morea vibe from the decor to the amazing staff. Every person I've encountered has been such a gem; they're kind and down to earth. Some of the plants are a bit on the pricey side, but they are all beautiful and well cared for, and you're supporting a small business, so it's worth it. On my last trip, I scored a beautiful Hoya Kerrii for $13.50. It was such a fantastic deal considering how many leaves it has! I also love that they have tiny plants in tiny pots, which makes you feel like you're growing something from scratch, plus they're super cute! I'm not in the East Bay often but will make sure I stop here, next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend!

LOVE Paraíso! I've been coming here for a couple of years, and the atmosphere is always amazing…read more The staff is so fun and easy to converse with, and the stickers are super cute. I really love that it's POC/queer-owned and an LGBTQ+ welcoming space. The plants are on the pricier side, but it's absolutely worth it--everything is pest-free, handled with proper care, and their soil mix is great. Their new store is also fantastic--much bigger with a bright, airy feel. Will continue coming back :)

Spira is the best. Kind spirt and plant lover. Expert when…read moreit comes to water gardens and small garden ponds. Designer and caretaker you'll be glad you hired Spira!

Spira transformed my backyard in Oakland from a barren, allergy-inducing wasteland into an oasis of…read morebeautiful, delicious plants. Spira was always a joy to be around and taught me a ton about urban farming; exposed me to new plants that grow well in the area and helped me discover my love for summer squash, fava beans, potato digs, and organic farming in general. Spira was so knowledgeable about such a wide range of topics and did annoying work such as setting up drip irrigation. Such an awesome, inspiring person! If I didn't live 200 miles away now, I'd no doubt have Spira taking care of my garden to this day.

A friendly and well stocked source of high quality tools, mostly from Japan with many other items…read morethat are useful. They stock many hard-to-find items and also provide ideas and inspiration for projects based on what is on their shelves. I no longer live in Berkeley, but it's a must-visit spot every time I'm in town! Not inexpensive, but well worth the cost for a well curated selection of quality items.

I arrived in the Bay Area a little early for my 1 PM dental appointment. That meant that I had…read moretime for an order of scones and light bake pizza at Arizmendi (Emeryville), filling up the Forester with gas (for the trip home), and another visit to Hida tool. All of this (including the dentist) was possible via a relative straight shot down San Pablo Avenue. There was even a parking space available in front of Hida Tool with time left on the meter! As I've mentioned before, among the high quality and specialty gardening, woodworking, and other tools, I have little idea what I might be buying. It's all well displayed, attractive, and begging me to figure out how I might be able to use them. The shop is basically 2 small aisles, which found me going round and round as I noticed something new each time. This time around, I purchased this and that including a fruit knife for Gayle, a small blade for me, a cute (and small) decorative metal bell, a cool pair of scissors (which you can never have enough of around the house), and a 2024 Hida Tools wall calendar, that I really didn't need. I've been coming to this family business for maybe 30 years, and there's always something interesting and useful that will catch my eye. I'm already looking forward to the next time.

Thank you to Ben and Nicole for providing great customer service and support. I will return for…read moremore but for now I wanted to plant some Yerba Buena for the balcony at home. I want to learn how to take good care of my first potted herb. I will update later for sure. Also, what a great view of Mount Tam from the nursery. Please support this business if you are in the area. I really admired the patience from the staff. See you soon guys!!

Get ready to be inspired for a native plant garden of your own! Oaktown Native Plant Nursery makes…read moreit easy. I was reading about pocket forests for biodiversity and thinking about how planting more natives around weed-laden yard would be beneficial, and also cooling in this concrete jungle which is an urban heat center. If you could do something about it with native plants that support pollinators and more, why not? Whether you have pots/containers, your apartment's shared space, a community garden, your/neighbor's yard - or volunteer to adopt a traffic circle in Berkeley and plant natives in there. You can't go wrong browsing the Oaktown Native Plant Nursery website, reading up on the plants, buying plants online, then picking them up at the Oaktown Native Plant Nursery - and also getting Vik's Chaat for lunch while you're in the area.