Well... this is not what I expected from the pictures. The entrance was confusing to find through…read moresome sheds, and once I got inside the plant room, it started to look more familiar. It was difficult to find plants that weren't damaged and in need of some serious TLC, although the prices were fairly decent for the Boston area. I would surely pay less locally, but I digress. Checking out was also a confusing process, and the store itself didn't feel very welcoming to customers as if the music was playing to make it seem like the employees couldn't talk. I probably wouldn't go here again unless I was looking for a cactus or succulent, and even then there's slim pickings.

This is a magical place. I think any plant store worth its salt should feel like a botanical…read moregarden with price tags. This has that feel, you can almost get lost in the jumble of greenery and the whole place outside and in smells like the great outdoors. I mostly have to avoid the place because I literally cannot leave without buying a plant and I'm running out of surface area in my house. Ricky (I think it was Ricky) is that perfect mix of exasperated and extremely helpful that makes me love New England generally. The staff generally has that feel, they'll give you all kinds of ideas and advice without for a moment losing their frustration at your ineptitude. It's just a great little institution to get to know.

This was a beautiful store with so many cool plants. With every plant, you get a free accessory…read more Well worth the value! The lady working the desk was so nice to talk to as well!

Update: My partner and I just attended our first class with Jenn! It was so fun and informative. We…read moredid so many different things and Jenn gave us a lot of ideas for using the origami in gifting, decor, and ornaments for the holidays. I can't wait to come back for another class!!

I have been coming to this store for years, when they were in their first location in the North…read moreEnd. I even schlepped my ass to Brookline when they briefly moved there. Thankfully, they're back in a different area of the North End, still doing their thing of sustainable products. Maria (owner) & her staff + interns are amazingly friendly & helpful! There are probably eco-friendly things here you didn't even know you needed. It's great to be able to bring my empty glass jars or use theirs to get your refills. It's a simple & easy way to get whatever items you need, like body lotion, detergent, & other products. They also have an abundance of plants which is pretty cool. They even do a clothing swap & other events too, so you have to follow them to know when they're happening. The issue is that they're not always open when they're supposed to be which is unfortunate.

These fearless young women are making a sincere effort to challenge the way we live, to strive for…read moremore sustainable practices and to clear the path for the rest of us to make sustainable choices more easily too. I've tried ordering eco products online before and it's been hit or miss. I'm happy to have found a place where I can see things in real life before buying them and make sure they are durable and sized correctly for my needs, even try a toothpaste tablet from the sample container, and talk to real life people who have tried the products so I can find out what makeup remover to use with the bamboo pads and whether shampoo and conditioner bars will have a different feel than the liquid stuff. More bonuses: they are walking distance from the orange line, they said I can bring back empty containers and buy refills, and their plant nursery section is nice. They are a bit pricey, as should be expected with ethically sourced products, not to mention storefronts that pay rent in the North End. Most of what I bought will hopefully last long enough to more than pay for itself. I'll be back!

Nice selection and variety, beautiful cut flowers and potted plants. Staff is friendly and helpful…read more It is a bit pricey compared to the other flower options in the area, but I think the options are more unique.

Unfortunately the gifted flowers I ordered were never delivered to recipient. No one buzzed her…read moreapt, or called the phone number provided for delivery and security cameras confirm a delivery was never made. I am still waiting for a response from florist. Wish this turned out better :-/

Winston's Flowers had to move from their amazing 2-acre garden space on Boylston, so we locals were…read moreREALLY disappointed. The owners sold the property. Their new space - at The Street at Chestnut Hill - is so much smaller but still has all the warmth and charm, exemplary service and excellent product I have come to expect from Winston's Flowers! Please give them a chance! You won't be disappointed!

My birthday is right around Mother's Day. This is the 3rd year that Iv received flowers that a…read moredying 3 days after I received them. Never happens when I receive birthday flowers from other top Boston florists. i am a bit sad each time I receive flowers from Winston because I know that they are pricd as a premium florist, they just can't consistently deliver this quality.

Nothing says Spring like rolling a flatbed over gravel and watching your choices of plants,…read moreflowers, and veggies topple over! Every May, my sister sends me a gift certificate for my birthday and I go with a friend on a trip to Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton to kick off the gardening adventure for the year. I love going to Weston Nurseries because they make everyone feel like a garden expert. Their staff are helpful and friendly and if they don't know an answer, they'll find someone who does! I was very pleasantly surprised to see their huge selection of perennials had been laid out alphabetically this year!!!!! No more aimless wandering looking for astilbe in the middle of the hellebores or sedum. The prices are a bit higher than other local shops or big box home improvement stores. However, aside from two of the mini plants I bought from the clearance section that died, I have never been disappointed in the quality of things I've purchased there. Shopping at Weston Nurseries is a wonderful experience!

Love this place. Flowers, plants and everything a horticulturalist loves. I have going here for 30…read moreyears and still enjoy go there and walking the shrub yard.

I've worked at a Nursing Home for many years and receive a lot of floral arrangements…read more Rouvalis Florist of Winchester is by far, the best arrangements I've seen. The flowers are always fresh and last a very long time. They do an amazing job and are extremely creative. When their flowers come through the door, I can immediately spot they came from Rouvalis Florist in Winchester. I rate them 10+ - Bravo!

Beautiful arrangement, delivered lightning fast, to a friend who is grieving. I was impressed with…read morehow accurate the online photo was (down to the blue and white vase); I received a photo of what was delivered, and it was definitely what I chose/paid for. Couldn't be happier with Rouvalis - I would order from them again in a heartbeat.

Coming here in the springtime is like walking into a fairy tale. With the lush greenery, perfectly…read morearranged flowers, ducks and swans floating about the water, quaint footbridges, and water-spewing statues, it's the perfect escape from the hustle & bustle. And it's right in the very center of it all! A must see for visitors and residents alike.

a lot of people confuse the gardens with the common. it's actually the gardens that are the more…read morebeautiful space (in my opinion) in the city. ponds with beautiful birds, weeping willows, and flowers everywhere in the springtime...a delightful place for a romantic stroll or just to bum around w/ friends.

For a large store, the employees I encountered were so nice, helpful and cheerful!!! I highly…read morerecommend!

This is my second trip to this store. These young kids in…read morethe customer service area, need curlstomer service training. They dont care about the customer, they move with no sense of urgency and there just waiting to go home. When ever I have to come to this location I cringe. Not one of my favorite stores at all