I live in the central valley of California (zone 9B) and even though I live in a city, I have…read morecritters (racoons, squirrels, opossums, foxes) come visit my neighborhood regularly. I want to be more water-wise in my gardening and also give back to my environment and start planting more native plants in my little piece of the earth--plants that are good for the birds, the pollinators and other creatures that may visit my yard. It hasn't been easy for me to identify nurseries in my area that grow native plants for sale. While traveling through Sacramento, I had a little extra time before returning home. I decided to search the area for a native plant nursery. Thankfully, Mother Natives showed up on my Yelp search. The nursery is small but mighty. It is nestled along an unassuming industrial street to the south east of Fresno City College--not too far of a detour from the freeway (it is in between highways 99 and 5), and has a small gravel parking lot adorned by beautiful murals and native garden patches. I found the nursery on a cold and quiet February morning, and enjoyed looking around, as they had everything I was looking for. If you're looking for native grasses, herbs, berries, trees, or shrubs, you'll find what your looking for. Service was excellent, and the staff member (possibly owner?) took time answering all my questions and helping me find the right plants for my zone and for what my needs were. Many native plants are slow-growing, and they were offered in different sizes and at reasonable prices. I left with more plants than I expected to bring home (all happily planted and growing well--several weeks later), but fewer plants than I would have liked. I will definitely make this a stop on any path that takes me through Sacramento when they are open. This is a great find--and I hope they are around for a long time!

What a special little local plant nursery. In the heart of CA offering native plants for Zone 9- a…read moreMother Nature lover's haven! We have been in search of drought resistant plants and special varieties local to the area as our front yard lawn withered away and weeded up over the few years (thx climate change!). We got yarrow, an evergreen mallow, and agave! Veronica helped us out and was super kind from the moment we stepped on site. She engaged with our super active toddler like an auntie, and offered some equipment to help us get some freebie aloe and cactus!

As I got older I developed this passion for small cactus plants-not sure where it came from,I…read moredidn't have it when I was in my 20s or 30s or my 40s but when I hit 50-those cute little plants started speaking to me in a way to I can now call my small cactus collection at home-a passion project.People in my life kinda make fun of me about but I don't care-when I see my ever growing collection of cactus at home each morning as I walk out the front door-they make me happy inside and for sure make me smile. Well you can imagine my happiness while at a Yelp event in Oak Park I saw next door there was an amazing looking nursery-I just knew I would have to make a return visit-well when I finally had the time,we headed to The Plant Foundry located at 3500 Broadway in Oak Park. This place is so cute-I haven't been to a ton of nurseries as I've generally picked up my cactus plants at random spots like a midtown market or a Trader Joe's or as gifts from people but I will say this was one of the cuter nurseries I've been to. When we arrived I walked around a bit to check out what they had to offer-what was in season and wondering where the cactus plants were. I liked this little sign they had in the middle of their nursery which advised everyone what was in season and what should be planted at this time of year-for a newbie green thumb person like myself-information like that is very helpful. After walking around a bit I decided on the cutest little cactus to add to my collection at home and it cost me $7.99,so cheap and my daughter decided to get a snow peas plant($7.49). In closing-if you ever find yourself in the Oak Park area and want to check out the cutest little nursery-I would 100% recommend The Plant Foundry for all your gardening needs-they have a really awesome business running out there-I like em and will be back.

We visit the Plant Foundry a few times a year and always have a fun time browsing the seasonal…read moreofferings. This nursery is on the smaller size and not as overwhelming as some of the others in the area, and all the plants we've picked up here have been happy and have been great additions to our garden. I like that we've found consistent seasonal offerings as well as have been surprised with some fun plants we haven't seen elsewhere. The store inside is also fun to browse with both garden accessories, as well as gifts, fun items, and local things that someone with an interest in gardening would also enjoy. The staff is friendly and helpful and there's even sometimes a cute and friendly cat that's wondering around to greet guests. A great spot to browse while visiting Oak Park and a great spot to pick up seasonal plants or more longterm additions to your garden.

The Green Acres staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and so very helpful. From "where are the...?" to…read more"how do I...?" to "what do you recommend for...?" their information is always helpful. Need help getting something into your car? Done, and with a smile. The plant selection is wide, beautiful, and healthy, and the value is excellent. One of my favorite places in Sacramento.

Visiting Green Acres always feels like visiting an oasis of beautiful plants and trees. Here, you…read morecan find a lot of things to transform your home yards and gardens to a place of beauty. The staff is always friendly and helpful. They can help point you in the right direction of what you want to find.

Maruyama is such a hidden gem when it comes to a nursery. From tons of plants to choose from to…read moreproviding the best soil to their bonsai trees, this business does not take shortcuts! Not only are there a bunch of plants to choose from, the owners there are super kind and helpful! I went to buy bonsai trees for my mom's birthday and there were tons of options. I asked the lady for advice and she was able to help me narrow down which plants were best indoor, which were best outdoor, and how much they were. As others stated, prices aren't listed so you have to ask the owner how much the plants are, but they are fairly priced in my opinion. The owner was also helpful when it came to giving advice on how often to water the plants, where they should stay to get the best light, and answered all our questions. I ended up getting a ficus (left) and a juniper (right). When our ficus wasn't doing so well, we brought it back into the nursery hoping for answers on how we could better take care of it or plants like it in the future. Not only was she able to examine it, trimmed it, and showed us how to water it, she even went ahead and repotted a new one for us! We weren't expecting to even get a new ficus, but she went out of her way to find us another ficus, teach us how to take better care of it. This is one of the best shops I've ever been to as they truly care about their plants and their customers. We were just expecting to receive advice on how our ficus was dying and we ended up getting a new plant to start our journey again. No matter if you're a beginner or an expert, definitely give this place a go for some good service from the owners and some pretty plants!

Ton of beautiful bonsai but really much beyond that. I do see a lot of gravel mounds for potting.read more

Wow what a cute nursery!…read more My friend recommended it after breakfast! The opened gates draw you in and the wife variety of plants will get you to spend. The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend if you're looking for local and affordable!

Love this cute treasure. So many gift ideas and things seem fairly priced. If you are looking for…read moreunique small to medium pots come here first! Also a great sale section. Don't miss the beautiful inside plants. Saw a snake plant with eyes - so cute!!!

We held our daughter's graduation from college party, at the Prickly Pear. It was the perfect…read morevenue for the vision we had in mind. I had reached out Mona WAY in advance to snag a spot at the Prickly and signed the contract to rent the space. About a month prior to the event, we solidified all the details with Mona and Ines. We had hired several vendors to come in with food, decor/ balloons and a bar service. The party went off without any issues and the guests loved the location. Mona and Ines were delightful to work with and put all my questions at ease. We had about 45-50 people at the party, which was a great number of guests for the site size and room to move around and so forth. If you are looking for an intimate backyard, feel event, with a cool barn, atrium and beautiful plants everywhere, look no further, book Prickly.

Cute plant shop with charming decor! It's easy to miss look for the path around the back of a…read morehouse. Definitely worth a visit!

Green Acres Nursery is my go-to spot for garden and nursery items. This place is huge with plenty…read moreof parking. Lots of selections for any garden needs. I've purchased house plants, outdoor plants and even a Christmas tree! Planning to get a few of their Giant Bird of Paradise sometime soon. And they have some pretty cool metal dragon fixtures too! Their huge selections are at affordable prices too so that's a big plus. The staff are knowledgeable and are always very helpful.

I bought a peach tree here that was supposed to produce five different types of peaches. After a…read morefew months, two of the five grafts didn't grow. I went in to ask about it, and they said it happens. They also mentioned, eventually, it will only produce one type. I paid for a tree that was advertised to produce five different peaches, planted it, then was told by the store months later it will only produce one. I don't know a ton about peach trees, but I'm not feeling great about the purchase or the explanation I was given. I wasn't expecting to swap out the tree months later, but I wish there was a way to compensate me for the false advertisement. I wouldn't have bought the tree if it wasn't going to do what I was told it would do.

I can't believe it took me this long to visit The Secret Garden! I've driven past it countless…read moretimes on the freeway since moving to Elk Grove, but this was my first time stopping in, and I was genuinely impressed. My daughter's uncle, his fiancée, and I brought her here after lunch to celebrate her birthday, and they let her pick out a couple of plants to take home. It turned out to be such a fun experience. The nursery has a huge selection of plants, flowers, pots, and garden décor, and it was easy to spend way more time browsing than we had planned. Everything was well organized, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just looking for your first houseplant, there's something for everyone here. My daughter was especially excited about the plants she chose. I'm honestly a little sad that I'm moving away because I know this would have become one of my regular spots. If you're in the Elk Grove area and have been meaning to stop by like I had, take this as your sign. You won't be disappointed!

The Secret Garden is a not-so-secret nursery that isn't your average nursery. I've seen it when it…read morewas a secret, with just a tiny wooden sign on the back road by the freeway and tucked at the end of a residential neighborhood. Over the years, they grew in popularity and I saw the new neon signage go up and am always excited to see their next new landscaping and added features. This is a split between gardening supplies and plants. They don't have trees like your average nursery, but more of succulents, cactus, herbs, and decorative flora. They sell tons of giants pots and has an indoor shop with cute gardening knick knacks. I've purchased many cute household plants from them. I love that the space itself is decorated to give you ideas for your next project. It's a nice stroll thru paths, gazebos, and ponds/water structures. There is an annual butterfly event when the butterflies migrate and stop by the Secret Garden's many passionfruit vines. During their summer events, there's rotating vendors. I actually found my favorite coffee from a pop-up here, which now they have a brick and mortar shop downtown, Burnside Coffee. Whether you're looking for ideas or cute plants, the Secret Garden has it. Sometimes it's just nice to stroll around their grounds. I'm hoping they expand more in the future and add more gardens and structures. Hopefully they can set up a picnic area and have more events.

I stopped in with my girlfriend, for my first time, to look for a new plant or two for her. This…read moresmall quante plant shop has a wide variety of different indoor and some outdoor plants. I personally am into the exotic tropical plants, but do also like some cacti and standard house plants. Some of the plants selection that I could recognize were: Philodendron's Alocasia's Maranta's Monstera's Pothos' Hoya's Syngonium's Snake plants Assorted Cacti And more... Public Land also has a nice variety of knick-knacks, like incense, natural soaps, essential oils, candles, etc. The prices for sime of the plants were pretty good as well. And ended up getting a Varigated Philodendron Green Congo.

Unique, plant store and art gallery. I have been to the San Francisco location and the Sacramento…read morelocation is a lot bigger. Friendly staff. Very chill vibe inside. Extra plus for being a dog friendly store. Other product offerings include incense, candles, cards, and other houseware items and gifts. Parking is street parking in the neighborhood.

Big Oak Nursary in Elk Gove is Five Star incredible Nursery. There was so much I wanted to buy,…read more but I live in Reno and I did buy a little azalea and a little a fuchsia hybrid for hummingbirds. I'm so excited!!! If you have never been here, it is a must to come and see Big Oak. Nursery. The Oak is 300 years old. The service was wonderful the nursery was beautiful and I love what I bought. Love my experience here. Julie A

My best friend and I meet at this nursery, she's the one that showed me the place and it's an…read moreabsolute joy! Her husband and her have a farm and me and mine occasionally join them since we live down the street from the nursery. The staff there are so so friendly and knowledgeable. We want to plant fruit trees and start a veggie garden, eventually. Between the staff and my best friends I feel very comfortable learning how to have a green thumb. As far as price goes, since this is my first time there and not really buying plants aside from the seasonal flower to indoor plants I'm not too familiar with it being good value. But I do believe they are as my best friends always come back and the constantly have fliers for sales. They also give notice to upcoming community events. Our last visit we realized that they also sell beef cuts, tallow, jams and honey. We decided to purchase the honey and we just tried it with tea and by itself, and we will be repurchasing! We're excited to get our beef there too. But amazing place, heavily believe in supporting local nurseries it's worth it.