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Gardensia Archipelago Designs

4.8 (10 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Elaine L.

Located near the Berkeley Bowl (Heinz), Gardensia is a hidden oasis of art pieces from Indonesia. Thanks to their 50% off sale, I was FINALLY able to make a purchase; white bronze reclined Ganesha and Meditating Buddha in volcanic stone. A lot of the pieces are grand and hefty which make them perfect for the garden. The Buddha statue I purchased is about 30' in height and weighs about 200 lbs. This piece will be displayed in our condo (let's hope it doesn't go weigh through the floor). Gardensia *is* pricey but you're paying for quality items. As I said, THANK GAWD for their 50% off sale. Can't wait for the next one.

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My old stone pieces are aging beautifully. This is a wonderful place with equally lovely owners.

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They have a large inventory of Buddhas in various poses, all very high quality.

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Spiral Gardens Community Food Security Project

Spiral Gardens Community Food Security Project

(36 reviews)

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West Berkeley

The tomato starts here are like a foot tall. Hearty, well loved plants abound. The garden workers…read moreare knowledgeable about native plants and their care. This is one of the best places to go for plant starts.

This non-profit community farm is such a peaceful hidden gem. It's filled with a wide variety of…read moregarden fruits, vegetables, and plants--everything from herbs and veggie starts to full-grown trees. It's a great spot if you're looking to grow your own food or just enjoy a calm walk through nature. There's a section for indoor houseplants, but it's a bit limited. Most of the options are Succulent plants and hardier varieties, so if you're looking for a large variety of tropicals or more delicate indoor plants, you might not find much--though there is a separate indoor plant area that was closed off during our visit. You'll definitely notice the fertilizer smell when you walk in--not overwhelming, but something to be aware of if you're sensitive. Still, the overall atmosphere is relaxing and grounding. It's a really lovely spot to explore, especially if you enjoy gardening or just want a nature-filled reset. Heads-up for allergy sufferers: with all the plants, pollen, and earthy air, you may want to plan accordingly. We didn't directly interact with the staff, but they seemed friendly and helpful, assisting other guests as I walked by. Parking: There's plenty of side street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood, and a few spots right in front of the entrance. Hours: * Monday-Thursday: Closed * Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM * Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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A Priori

(28 reviews)

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North Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto

my boyfriend and i went to go have brunch at eggy's nearby and while waiting for the bus we were…read morejust looking at the stores nearby. i saw the signs outside that made it feel like i was more welcome but i unfortunately felt anything but welcome. i was just walking around looking at everything but a couple minutes after i had started looking at some items i noticed the worker starting to follow us. of course i didnt suspect anything of it because i thought that she would ask us if we needed help or wanted to check up on us. but i made a little loop around one of the areas and she still followed. she kept getting closer and closer to us which made me feel really uncomfortable. maybe its because of the way i look since i have dyed hair and am asian idk but my boyfriend suggested that we leave because she probably thought that we would steal something. i saw a similar review with the exact same situation but seriously if you are poc / look queer please just be careful here

I've shopped here frequently over the years. About a year ago I bought a sterling silver ring here…read morewith a blue stone. Unfortunately, the stone turned into a greenish brown color. I stopped by today to ask about it and was prepared to simply buy a new ring-- it was fairly inexpensive. The store was empty, and there were two people working there who did not greet me when I walked in, as they were busy complaining loudly about someone. I stepped up to the counter, and despite the workers standing behind the counter, and one person looking at me directly, they still didn't greet me. At one point, one looked like she was coming toward me, looked me in the eye and then grabbed her beverage and turned away. Finally I asked directly for help. I showed her the ring and asked to look at the identical one behind the counter. She got very nervous and told me they hadn't seen a stone turn brown before. She immediately told me that she would not contact the company for me, that I needed to do it myself. I hadn't even asked her to. She kept saying things like "well if it had been two weeks we maybe could help you." to which I responded, "do you expect a ring to turn brown after 2 weeks?" She then said she couldn't contact the company because they would "ask her questions" she didn't know the answer to. I have no answers either why a stone would turn brown with occasional wear, no chemicals, etc. I would think they would want to talk to the company about this if they are selling jewelry that turns brown. Anyway, I was just really turned off by the fact that they had an empty store, but yet basically told me I had to contact the wholesale distributor myself. It really seemed like these two are doing everything they can to do the least work possible! I typically think a nice thing about shopping at a local boutique would be the customer service.. not here. I did not buy a new ring, and will not shop here again.

Gardensia Archipelago Designs - homedecor - Updated May 2026

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