A Beautiful Return to a Place Full of Nature and History…read more Both my wife and I had visited this spot before when we lived in the area, so with a little time to spare before lunch nearby, we decided to revisit it with her son and daughter-in-law. Nestled on a forested butte just east of the University of Oregon in Eugene, this area is absolutely stunning. The rhododendron garden is especially beautiful, offering a peaceful and scenic escape that feels tucked away from the city. Beyond its natural beauty, the area is steeped in history. One of the most notable connections is to Steve Prefontaine--a legendary runner and seven-time NCAA champion for Oregon. He trained in and around Hendricks Park and tragically passed away in a car accident on a winding road just below the park. His legacy lives on not only in the running world but also in the early success of Nike, where he became the brand's first sponsored athlete and helped elevate it to global prominence. Whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, or just looking for a quiet place to explore, this area is well worth a visit.

Hendricks Park is one of those places that I knew was around town, but never visited until after I…read moremoved away and came back to visit. I grew up in the Cal Young area or Santa Clara, so I wasn't very often in this part of town and though Eugene isn't a huge city, you can easily not hit other areas of town. Hendricks Park is the oldest park in the city. It's mostly known as a rhododendron garden, but it has native plants as well. There are trails throughout for you to explore the place. It's really peaceful and beautiful when the weather is nice, and you'll forget you're in the city.

Every trip, we try to go on a few hikes and this year one we chose was Skinner's Butte in Eugene…read more It's easy to get to with plenty of free parking in the parks surrounding it. There are easy walking paths and multiple trails going up and down different sides. It was a cloudy day, but pleasant for walking. At the top are different lookout points with benches, picnic tables, etc., perfect for great views as you explore the area. The most fun part was the natural climbing wall on the one side. It has its own dedicated lot as well. Portions are closed, but most have permanent fixture points for climbing rope. Definitely a fun free activity if you're into climbing. This is a great free and active activity on your next trip here.

Great experience I visited this place its like a adventure jungle and we can go with partner family…read moreand friends

My favorite part of Down to Earth is the building. Not knowing the history of the building itself,…read moreit appears to have once been some sort of granary warehouse. All the chutes and various chambers are very intriguing, then you get into the wares the store offers. Very much in sync with the atmosphere of the building. It would seem that whatever hobby or craft you are into, they have some of what you need. They definitely have plants, containers and such covered. Next is the cookware, then canning supplies, storage containers, macrame, animal supplies, personal care... the list goes on. The neat part of it all is that it all feels so vintage yet new. A very holistic shopping experience.

What a great find this garden shop was! I could spend hours in here yet was on a schedule and able…read moreto spend an hour perusing the beautiful and eclectic merchandise including everything from plants, garden supplies to kitchenware, jewelry and cards. The prices were mostly reasonable which was a bonus. I purchased a beautiful windchime, a soaker hose and face mask. This will definitely be a stop next time I visit Eugene.

Amazing work, Hugo ! These guys made our yard look better than it has in years. They went above and…read morebeyond and did things we didn't even ask for. We've had other people that charged the same amount and did 1/3 of the work. Excellent job and look forward to working with you again!

Hugo is very responsive and understood our needs perfectly. He and his crew were efficient and left…read moreour yard looking beautiful and fresh. They dug up blackberry bushes and trimmed a tree that was hanging over the roof. Hugo shared his knowledge of our plants, and made recommendations based on my questions. Work was performed as agreed. We will have them back for future jobs,

Ron is great - he first did a consultation/walk through with us at our newly purchased home; he was…read morevery knowledgeable and shared his expertise on what to do to maintain. Then today he came to do a clean up, and the whole yard looks fantastic. He spent the time to go through every area of the yard to tell us what he did and help us maintain it ourselves in the future. Next he will be putting in irrigation. We couldn't be more thrilled with his service!

Great attention to detail! Tender Earth understands yard planning, irrigation, hardscapes, and…read moresoftscapes. They do great work.

Beautiful rose garden. Found out that it's a memorial. We went in the night 8pm (still daylight)…read moreBeautiful.... Be careful as there was a man following me. My husband noticed. I was videoing and taking pics. Husband was a little ahead. It cut our trip short. Beautiful garden for sure. Just be mindful of the sketchy people that could be lurking.

Yes, just go. Summer and Spring and Fall, they all have their beautiful flowers. Right now the…read moreroses have peaked but are still pretty. Some super interesting other flowers are out like a artichoke thistle. Cool! Plenty of parking and shade and it was perfect for my elderly mom to take a short walk/stroll

Getting seeds can be VERY hit or miss. We got quite a selection of seeds, and the tomatoes in…read moreparticular sprouted quickly. My two year old did this one herself, put the soil in, the seed in, and some more soil on top. She was happy to see her "baby" had sprouted today! Not much effort was put into starting this seed, given she's two, so I was honestly surprised by its viability lol. I definitely recommend getting seeds from here :) the staff was also very nice, and the prices on the starts and seeds were fair for the quality.

Super bummer about the review I'm writing here. We shop at this place for all sorts of gardening…read moresupplies, and our Christmas trees. My wife and son were meeting her parents at Beer Garden, and that side of the parking lot was full as always. She parked in one of the empty Grays spots (most of their side was completely empty) to unload our four year old so she could go park somewhere else. Before she was able to move the car, an angry male employee came out and started yelling at her about it. This isn't a place we choose to support anymore, and I'll make sure to tell our friends these people aren't welcoming to their customers. I'd never looked at their yelp profile before, and had no idea how many other issues people have had with them. Do better Grays, get a handle on your attack dogs. We need to feel safe at the businesses we frequent. *Edit* - to add information for other customers After my wife got home, she called the store to complain to the manager, and the person she talked to said they were the owner. They backed up the employee, and didn't make any attempt to apologize or smooth things over. They said they witnessed the exchange and saw nothing wrong with it. We won't be returning anymore.

excellent work. Our tree was trimmed exactly as we wanted. Even the clean up was through. Sergio…read moreis worth 5 stars.

Great service. A little more spendy, but work was done well and i am pleased…read more Good communication, easy to make payments. Was willing to take partial payments.

Fox Hollow Creek nursery is a charming place to shop for plants.  It's a neighborhood nursery…read moreserving the Friendly Street neighborhood, but I'd gladly drive across town again to come here. It's small, and there's no rhyme or reason to the layout of plants here.  So the roses crawl through the bamboo, and the begonias rest under a red-leafed maple.  They're not going to have everything, so don't expect to find that very geranium you're looking for.  Instead, you get lost in the beautiful plants and are surprised around every corner.  And you keep wandering. It reminds me very much of the beloved Flicks & Picks that we all loved and used to love across the street.

A hidden treasure of this town. I love to stop by and walk through the tranquil rows of unique and…read moreexotic plants. The service is amazing. Mike is knowledgeable, friendly, and easygoing. I never feel pressure to buy anything; they're just glad I stopped by. I love the selection and all of the plants are well cared for and healthy. All of the inventory is fairly priced as well. I never feel like I'm getting cheated.

I was calling to try and get their hours and I was advised they were open by appointment only. The…read morewoman I spoke to I believe she was the owner was very pleasant and I was disappointed to hear that they were not open regular hours anymore, but maybe one day when the weather is better I'll give it a try. She did give me some very good recommendations about other places to look. She was very helpful.

A plant shop at a craftsman style house in Eugene? Sounds amazing! Our friends told us about this…read moreplace and recommended we look for air plants here. They have a huge selection of air plants, succulents, and misc. indoor/outdoor plants. We were very impressed with the variety and displays they had. Parking is street parking around the house (not sure how the neighbors feel about that) and you literally walk into the front yard and back yard with a greenhouse and shop to your heart's content. Their pricing for air plants was very reasonable ($3-$20) and they were beautiful! We also purchased a pitcher plant and a very curly spider plant. The staff and main owner Marcia were very friendly and helpful. I like that they're open 7 days a week and was open even on Memorial Day. I would be happy to continue supporting this local business.