The best place in City Heights and my favorite San Diego nursery! I can be here all day -- and so…read morecan my pup Enzo. First of all, the place is huge. There's so much to see, so bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfy shoes since the ground can be uneven. You'll encounter steps, slopes, and some dirt paths. The parking lot is small and fills up fast, so I like to get there early, especially if I'm doing a big plant haul. It can be tricky loading plants when you're parked far away. What doesn't this place have? There's an onsite bar and grill that's dog‑friendly, has live music, and serves brunch on weekends. There's also a cute boutique flower/gift shop with curated items perfect for any plant lover. They offer free local classes to help educate the community -- I've taken the shrub class, but they have tons of gardening‑related workshops. They have chickens, birds, turtles, and more. They care for and rescue animals, which is amazing. They sell compost, and they have every plant you can imagine, plus a large selection of seeds, pots, tools, beekeeping supplies, and canning equipment. I love that this is a neighborhood, locally owned nursery that truly gives back. They do so much to educate the community and promote sustainability. Please support them and get your next plant baby here. A perfect place for kids and pups!

Coming here, you're stepping into a time capsule to a time when things were slower and more…read morepeaceful. This plant nursery/gardening store/casual zoo is a little funky, but all heart, with all sorts of plants, and everything you might need, including advice, to start your garden, or do a little landscaping. It's a breath of fresh air in the heart of the city of San Diego. Adjacent is Nate's Garden Grill, which serves up delicious food, which you can eat to live music on the weekends. Google Nate's Garden Grill for more info. Altho they've enlarged and paved their parking area, this place is so popular, you may have to wait a few minutes to get a space.

Plants Por Favor popped up on my Instagram and I was excited to see a local nursery opening up…read more The overall business concept is confusing. Cons: There is no visible sign/name of the business The "shop" hours are not displayed anywhere Odd hours/not normal business hours Pro: I did find the white sage I was looking for and they informed me it was indeed available. The plant was in really good shape compared to other nurseries around town. I suppose I'm worried for this shop. You simply can't expect to thrive as a local "garden center" when locals can't shop during regular business hours. I'm sure there's a reasoning for it all. However, as a native San Diegan and a daughter of a retired professional gardener I do not believe I could shop here again. I'm out.

I have walked by this nursery at least 30 times in the past year. As an avid plant murderer, I…read morestopped in to ask some questions about non-lethal ways of raising plants in San Diego. They were very helpful in answering all my questions and they have a pretty large variety of growing things. I will definitely be back to purchase my next victim. I mean plant fren. Oh and prices were very reasonable! No plants over $20!

NORTH PARK NURSERY @ NORTH PARK…read more Parking is available on the street for free, and there's also neighborhood parking across the street, which I definitely recommend. I came to this event for Sip & Swap, where you bring your own plant and swap it with others. I loved the idea and had never been to North Park Nursery before, so I was excited to visit for the first time. The space itself is huge, with plants everywhere, from the left side to the back to the right side. They also have stickers, cards, and all sorts of plant-related items. All the plants looked really healthy, and there's a wide variety to choose from. The event even had drinks, like an agave drink, which was free. The vibe was great, and there's outdoor seating where you can relax and admire the plants. Prices range from about $20 to $70, depending on the type and size of the plant. I especially loved the section in the back called "plants that need extra love." These plants are 50% off, perfect if you want to rejuvenate a slightly struggling plant, and they even come with a vase, so you can care for it on your own schedule. They also have pet-friendly plants, which is great if you have dogs, cats, or other animals at home. Overall, I really loved this place. If you're a plant person, I would definitely stop by if you're in the North Park area.

Worst customer service i've ever experienced. Rude and unprofessional staff the two times i've been…read morethere. One of the staff actually told me i'm bothering them by asking about a plant and i should pick one and leave. Do not go here if you would need help shopping for plants. Can not stress how terrible the service is here Update: I went to Terrabella Nursery afterwards where the staff are very welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend this shopping here instead

Every time we come here we always ended up buying something. Staff our knowledgeable, friendly and…read moreefficient. Plants and garden supplies and decor were well curated and displayed. Never been disappointed.

Beautiful nursery. The staff is always helpful and friendly…read more I especially love their herbs.

Wide selection of exotic plants loved the place, reasonably prices and negociable. Will be coming…read moreback to grow my jungle even more at home

Such kind, passionate, hardworking people here. I ended up getting a pothos N Joy and an Anthurium…read more $25 for such beautiful, well taken care of plants. Definitely returning for most of my plant needs. They were so eager to show me all of their plants. If you haven't been, you must check it out at least once!

Who doesnt love Native Poppy?…read more A magical flower shop that just welcomes you, to choose your favorite flowers and make your own bouquet. Getting to shop for each flower makes buying flowers such an intentional experience. The staff is always sweet and kind and hot to help. The cost of the flowers is on the higher end, but you pay for what you get. Unique flowers. Grown locally (or mostly locally). I love coming into the shop, it's an instant mood lift.

I have always loved and admired Native Poppy.. but their flower selection and quality has gone…read moredown. Their bouquets aren't very cheap either! But for the price.. I think they could have done better than some smelly wax flower & a few variety of colored roses. I miss when they focused on wild flowers and vibrant colors!

My partner and I had the pleasure of working with Mishele and Emerald & Ivy as a part of our venue…read morepackage with Cuvier Club in La Jolla. Mishele took special care to ensure that she delivered exactly what we envisioned for our wedding. Our planning was relatively straightforward and done mostly through Pinterest images and color palettes. Mishele also had a ton of patience when my fiancee and I decided that we wanted to change our color palette after about a month of discussion. She was very flexible and professional and we really appreciated how she responded to this unexpected change. The flowers looked absolutely gorgeous on the day of the wedding! Mishele really knocked it out of the park. We were so happy, and we got a lot of compliments about the arrangements. Thank you Mishele! We're very grateful for your expertise and artistry.

We had the absolute best experience working with Mishele at Emerald & Ivy for our wedding florals…read more From the very beginning, her communication was clear, responsive, and thoughtful. I shared my Pinterest inspiration board, and she truly brought it to life--creating the most stunning arrangements and bouquets we could have ever imagined. We received countless compliments on our florals throughout the entire wedding day. Every detail felt intentional and beautifully executed. Mishele is incredibly talented, and what really sets her apart is how well she listens and translates your vision into something even better than you pictured. On top of everything, her work is an incredible value for the cost. The quality, creativity, and overall impact of the florals far exceeded our expectations and felt worth every penny. Also the size of the bridal bouquet and bridesmaid's bouquets were so impressive! Such a great value for how many flowers you get in every arrangement. If you're in San Diego and looking for a florist, I cannot recommend her enough. We feel so lucky to have found her through Abbey Catering & Events!

Great customer service, super friendly and welcoming. This is a very cute flower shop in a very…read morecharming neighborhood too. Bouquets were mostly very nice but when I arrived there were many empty buckets and many people picking up their orders. Fresh flowers, a bit pricey.

These are the BEST flowers in SD. They have premade bouquets as well as individual flowers where…read moreyou can create your own bouquet. These flowers will last 3 weeks or more!

Best plant shop in San Diego. The owner is very knowledgeable about plants and is very helpful with…read moreany questions you may have (ie watering, lighting, potting, soil choices, etc). The plants, pots, and other decorations are all very reasonably priced, which is a huge plus (and surprising, given the Little Italy location)! I love coming here to get my family members (and myself) gifts, and she's even helped me repot my own plants when I've needed to upsize and came to her for a new pot. 100/10 recommend

I prefer to shop for plants in little neighborhood stores like this instead of your Armstrongs or…read moreHome Depots. They had a great selection of interesting and rare plants and it was hard not to swoop every one of them up. Prices were reasonable given the unique varietals. For a time, they were also temporarily housing James Coffee, which was nice to enjoy a cup of coffee and plants. James Coffee is now back in their usual space across the street, so their back room is re-open again. They have moss workshops and kokedama building, which is so cool!

I was referred here by a friend to check out their plants and event space. She mentioned it may be…read morehard to find, as the entrance is an alley. Thankfully they had a sign and table of plants out front, and I was greeted by the owner Greg, who was very knowledgeable. Jamie, who was in the indoor garden room, was super friendly as well. Nice selection of small and medium houseplants, unique succulents, and even larger yard plants. I even found some super cute planters and a plant cart I haven't seen in other places. Definitely worth a stop on the weekend (they're currently open only Saturday -Sunday as their weekday business is a corporate interior landscaping and care service.)

From the owner: Plants and People. These are our specialties. They are so inextricably connected so we wanted to…read morecreate a space that honors this sacred relationship. The Goldfinch Garden is an elevated experience for new and seasoned plant parents. It was born out of a family-run business that specializes in all things plants. Come into our boutique to shop local products made by artisans of color then ground yourself in our outdoor garden, designed to bring people and nature together. We host plant care workshops and planter parties where you can design your own plant basin and learn about plant care. We will customize your individual or group experience so that you and your family and friends can gather together and connect over good drinks and good food in our natural, serene space: The Goldfinch Garden.