Highly impressed with the price + quality of the lovely saplings and specimen trees at this…read morenursery-- but the owner's kind, highly knowledgeable customer service is what really compelled me to write this review (which hasn't happened in so long, I forgot my login + had to make a new account just to post it!)
To put it simply, the owner, Grey Anderson, REALLY knows what he is talking about.
Though I have countless succulent and cactus children already, I had only ever owned one bonsai before visiting Nee-Hai (which I didn't study up nearly enough about when it was mine). All I came prepared with was an intermediate knowledge from reading up, very little proper hands-on experience, and a strong willingness to learn.
As it turns out though, Grey holds in the highest value the spirit and vigor of a novice bonsai enthusiast, which we discussed in depth-- and for this reason I'd HIGHLY RECOMMEND visiting this nursery if you're a BEGINNER thinking of getting into bonsai, to buy a first tree, etc. That said, you should definitely visit if you've got established knowledge, too-- just that if you feel intimidated by trying something new, lack of knowledge, or are afraid of killing a tree old enough to be in the 4th grade, like the 10yo one I left with, I get you-- you're in good hands with Grey.
Though I'm only 23 (and honestly look like I'm 15 and clueless), I was allowed to wander the grounds of his nursery for what must have been an hour at least-- giving me generous freedom to explore as slowly as I wanted-- while also casually checking in with me now and then to make sure I had all my questions answered. His presence was ever imposing, nor making me feel rushed.
Be sure to take a peek at the warm, quaint indoor selection, where you'll find a variety of high quality bonsai tools for pruning and whatnot, ceramic pots (for bonsai and tea!), bonsai books and magazines (some in Japanese, some English), mudmen, and some other great imported goods for bonsai and otherwise.
I swear, I would come back every week given the hobbies we share, Grey's willingness to share his knowledge, and the sheer friendliness he displayed in our first meeting, but at about 40 mins from my Clovis home, I might have to settle for once a month instead.
Two things are certain though: I will be back soon (with my sketchbook, to trade art with Grey!), and I would very highly recommend this nursery to ANYONE. Period.