Mistakenly thinking the sign said Vapariegated Wines, I walked in hoping to do a tasting! Upon…read moreseeing all the healthy and thriving plants, I realize my mistake and had a good chuckle with the owner. In my defense, theynshare the space with Little Rituals and their sign on the same door has two wine glasses! Whatever brought me in, I'm grateful. This store is fabulous. As a person who already has too many plants, this is it's also dangerous. You fellow plant lovers know what I mean, we always think we can find a spot for another! But it's not just about floor or shelf space, it's about proper lighting. They have all sorts of plants like monstera, fiddle leaf fig and palms. Snake plants, pathos, cactus and succulents. Yep, I'm in trouble! In addition to the plants, they have everything for their care and to display them like metal hanging plant holders, macrame plant holders, and pots in a variety of styles and sizes. Also lots of lotions, bath salts and oils. Such a cute shop and worth stopping in.

I have been in Variegated Vines and Little Rituals and a couple of times and didn't realize that…read morethey were two separate businesses until a few weeks ago. I was looking for some a unique gift for my daughters 24th birthday and thought this was the perfect shop to find something unique. I bought my daughter this an affirmation card deck. After she gets settled in her new place, I will bring her here to pick out a plant. And while I was there and I chatted with Vanessa and Cassie and loved hearing about their story I have how this brick and mortar shop came to be. Oliver was there too and we had a nice conversation about his dog Hankey. :) They currently co-share a brick + mortar shop with Little Rituals. There you can find our plants, propagation stations, planters/vases, soil, tools, potting tarps and so much more. Variegated Vines believes there is a plant out there for everyone and we want to be the ones to help you find it! (Copied from their website). Follow them on Instagram for the latest updates! @variegatedvines Shop and support local businesses!

What a great little but mighty plant nursery in S.E. Portland Oregon…read more I used to live in this neighborhood and it has many hidden gems. Birds and Bees Nursery is one of them. I'm a member of Carnivorous Plants Society of Oregon and one of my things is finding places that sell Carnivorous Plants outside of the big box stores. Sure the big Home store has plenty of Venus Flytraps every year but it's a cruel thing to see a plant abused by employees who don't know how to care for such a plant. First of all this plant has 2. basic needs. 1. All the direct sunlight it can get. At least 12 hours a day. 2. Distilled Water or Rain water. To see this plant living inside the store on a shelf dries out is a difficult thing to see. If it is watered, Tap Water us what it's given. Tap water is a for sure slow death to a Venus Flytrap Plant. So in my search, I found a little nursery in the burbs. Next to a Taco Smell restaurant, full of all sorts of plants from vines to carnivorous plants. In my interest, they had Sundews, Picture Plants and a ton of Venus Flytraps all sitting in the full sun. I found what I thought was a good specimen and when I picked up and looked at the Venus Flytrap I wanted, I realized it was actually 3 small and one slightly larger Venus Flytrap plants in the same pot for (I'm pretty sure in right. I was so excited to find such an awesome plant that I kinda forgot and the receipt wasn't helpful.) $15.00. They're usually about $10.00 for a common Venus Flytrap plant. I basically bought 4 plants for $3.75 a piece. With such great prices, my wife found a couple plants she couldn't leave without. We both left Birds and Bees happy. Update on our plants. They're all thriving in their new home.

This nursery is right in my neighborhood and I'm happy to support local businesses like this…read more Their selection is getting bigger and I enjoy walking to their nursery rather than having to get into my car..

Nice selection both inside and out. Service was so/so. She was very nice but not actually helpful…read moreand that was disappointing. I would go back for the selection, pricing was high moderate but everything looked nicely kept up

Beautiful plants at reasonable prices. If they weren't closing soon I would have spent so much…read moremore. And they're nice people.

We've purchased several times from Sellwood Flowers and they are one of the better floral shops in…read moretown. Their flowers are fresh and last a long time. Their service is good and they will do their best to make things right. One time there was a mix-up, my original bouquet was delivered to another customer, and I received that customer's bouquet. I came home late and called the next day to let Sellwood Flowers know. Then they sent a new bouquet the next day that was representative of the flowers purchased. It was nice that I also got to keep the original - although not my color / taste.

Sellwood Flower Company is amazing and lovely to work with. We used them for our wedding flowers…read more We worked with Kailla who understood our color palette and vision right away. We got all locally sourced and seasonal flowers for our September wedding. They were so communicative and easy to work with. Day before the wedding there was an issue with the cake bakery changing the plans for the cake flowers. Mary who was working at the shop offered to drop off the flowers to the bakery on our behalf which was great! Then with more back and forth Kailla and I chatted and she just offered to do it onsite at our venue so the flowers would stay fresh. She went above and beyond as this change by the bakery the day before the wedding was stressful. We will continue to use Sellwood for our floral needs. I mean look how gorgeous My bridal bouquet is! In fact I told my husband that on our anniversary I want another bouquet from Sellwood.

I love this place. I came for a visit and wish I could have brought it back home with me. The two…read moreowners have 40+ years of knowledge and experience between them and they prove it every time I come to the city. I feel great knowing I can go in, ask for what I want, and pretty much they either have it or know how/where to get it. They also seem really focused on their impact on the planet and especially their local community, unlike big box stores. So, if those big box stores are no longer doing it for you, this shop is the place to visit. If you want to get your green thumb up and running and you're not sure where to start, or if you have been gardening for years and know exactly what you want, the customer service alone is worth the trip.

I'm surprised I haven't been here before and am so happy I came across it. Very friendly and…read morehelpful people that alone makes you want to come back. I was looking for a specific thing that surprisingly no one in PDX seemed to have so I need to go back and explore more. It's a hidden gem!

I just got a "succulent bouquet" delivered to me from By the Bunch, by out of town family! It was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous! They dropped it off at our front door and texted me to let me know it was there. It came in the cutest dark brown glass vase and the arrangement was so thoughtfully put together. I've always been a live plant kind of girl though vs fresh cut bouquets. I just personally like having the plant for years to remember the occasion by (yes, my house is full of plants, haha). I decided to take apart the bouquet to try to root the succulent clippings. They were all wire wrapped and then wrapped in green plant tape. I was so happy to find that once disassembled, the wiring was actually keeping little roots safe! It took a bit of time, to keep as many roots from breaking but it worked! I ended up being able to plant 3 separate pots full of the succulents from the bouquet! What a clever idea for a unique and beautiful gift. I decided to put the remaining non-succulent plants back in the little vase and it's still so charming on their own.

I have been going to By the Bunch since Rachel opened ages ago. It's my father's go to place for…read moreexquisite, unique flowers & bouquets. When I was planning my wedding I knew exactly who I wanted to do my flower arrangements and bouquets, Rachel, of course! She did an absolutely unbelievable job. I was so in love with the mixture of garden roses, ranunculus, anemones, and monkey tails. Everything was perfect, and done with great care, and attention. I could not recommend Rachel any more highly for your every day flower shop needs, or wedding / big events.

It takes nerves of steel to open a boutique business during a worldwide pandemic, but thankfully…read morePortland is receptive to businesses serving a well-defined niche like Larkspur Botanicals. It took me far too long to visit this delightful women-owned shoppe, but now that I have I will add it to my shortlist of Portland favorites. First off, the owners couldn't have picked a more appropriate setting for a plant shoppe. With a classic storefront with window displays on both sides of the entrance, the store takes on a nostalgic vibe of tradesperson shops of yesteryear. I love knowing I'm shopping small, locally owned businesses that make our communities vibrant and diverse. Now let's get to the plants... that's the reason we're here! There's quite a diverse selection of houseplants in such a small space... indeed, something for everyone. If you need to pop in quickly for a "Get Well" card and a miniature pot of African Violets, they've got it. If specialty plants are more your thing, you'll find everything from the sought after Monstera cultivars, cacti and succulents, to Anthurium and Begonias. In fact, given their regular delivery schedule, it sounds like they can special order pretty much anything you might need. I spent 15 minutes or so getting to know Kailia, one of the owners who is also a registered horticultural therapist. She's very friendly, knowledgeable, and a delightful addition to the neighborhood. She made a clumsy oaf like me feel extremely at ease in her adorable shoppe. Be sure to check out their very informative website, LarkspurPortland.com for lots of valuable resources, information on Horticultural Therapy, and a pretty good impression of the types of plants the have in stock. I'm a fan, and I'll continue coming back!

Everything in here was pure magic! Will be back for sure. Great selection of things that are…read moredifferent from the other boutiques around Portland. Definitely worth a visit.

K Johnson Barkdust delivered 2 units of hemlock to our property when they said they would and it…read morewent VERY well! The barkdust was expertly placed around all our perennials and our sidewalks and deck were swept and blown clean. I'll definitely use K Johnson Barkdust Blowing again!

It's bark dust. Shouldn't need a review. That said,…read moreanything could go wrong, so I figured I'd leave a review. The delivery was on time, prices were good and as promised. Paid and delivered. When I need more, I'll be back

Beautiful plants, great service and advice, and my go-to for house plants. I have over a dozen…read moreplants, large and small, happy in my Lake Oswego home.

Highly recommend!…read more The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to understand our space before recommending plants, including which varieties would thrive and which ones wouldn't be a good fit. They were also very clear about the level of maintenance each plant requires, which I really appreciated. One especially helpful insight was learning about the cachepot system for potted plants--something I hadn't known about before but will make it much easier to keep my plants healthy long-term. The guidance felt thoughtful and practical rather than sales-driven. I left feeling confident in my choices and much better equipped to care for my plants. Highly recommend to anyone, whether you're new to houseplants or more experienced.

I stopped by Old Portland Hardware on a whim while visiting Portland and I'm so glad that I did…read more There you will find an extensive selection of items for your restoration and preservation needs. They have items such as: antique and vintage lighting, hardware, furniture, miscellaneous architectural fixtures, and so much more. And lots of these items come from local homes and buildings, so you are helping "recycle the past" as they like to say. While moseying around the shop, I inquired about a couple of light fixtures that were out of reach and they were very friendly and helpful when following up with questions. It was not difficult to find someone to assist me at all. The prices are at a premium here because you are finding unique items that are in excellent condition and often times hard to find. I found a 8pc set of drawer pulls that I was hunting for an antique dresser for years. Patience and luck came together for me at Old Portland Hardware. Looking forward to my next visit!

What a cool, clean, well designed, and organized antique store. There is a small parking lot in the…read moreback. They have a great antique selection everything and excellent lighting options., industrial items, and so many antique accessories for your house. I found an antique book that I love! Staff are friendly and helpful. There is a relaxed vibe in this store. Staff are great. Some of the bigger furniture pieces are beyond my budget. Smaller items and accessories were my favorite on this trip.