Is there such a thing as a special occasion nursery? Maybe a garden temple or a garden of worship?…read moreYes? Okay good. Then this is my special occasion garden of worship temple to plants nursery. It's where I go to celebrate major life events ...with plants and garden furniture purchases. I still also go to sit in the garden if I need a quiet place to think. There isn't a Ritual Coffee there anymore, but they don't seem to mind if you a being a drink (All Good is around the corner.) As I age, and my janked up knee worsens, and the City puts up barriers for people with mobility issues, I can't always get to my preferred thinking spots in the City's lovely parks. This is a very good substitute with easy parking. We had our wedding reception in Golden Gate Park when we were young and broke. If you have money you could have it here as they rent it out for just such occasions. It would be a lovely venue.

There are few places one can go in the world to find solace, inspiration, connect with…read morecompassionate people and come away with beautiful things and a plan to keep them alive. Welcome to Flora Grubb! A week or so ago, I was desperately trying to find the right plants for especially difficult spots in my garden project. I was pressured by time and money as the landscapers were almost done and I was way over my budget, and had been experiencing conflicting advice from Claude, Chat and Gemini. After grilling multiple other garden centers near me, I remembered Flora Grubb, drove across the bridge and rushed to the counter to beg for help. Elena laughed, and like a true medical professional they reviewed every symptom, asked detailed questions about conditions and worked their diagnostic skills, taking me through the magical property introducing me to things I had never considered and double checking the minutiae of size and conditions whenever I expressed doubt. After my first round I found Andee who again offered the same generosity in solving another mystery. The beauty of the plants and the uplifting spirit of both these women were nothing short of healing. As I was ringing out for the second time, I asked about my gardenia and Flora, herself started to laugh - "oh, she won't like it here" she said. When I explained that I wanted to bring a bit of my grandmother into my garden, she smiled and came up with a plan to help me provide the best conditions. I left with a car full of plants, inhaling the lovely smells of the soil and feeling like I had spent the day at a meditation retreat. We are so lucky to have a place like Flora Grubb in the Bay. As the world gets crazier, it is a comfort to know a sanctuary is waiting in Bayview.

The extent of my gardening experience so far is a dormant (read: likely dead) amaryllis, a…read moredefinitely dead orchid (turns out they do need water after all), and some sweet potatoes in my pantry that sprouted green stems and leaves while I was off on vacation. So what possessed me to buy 20 ranunculus bulbs from Costco? I don't know, probably the same demon that possesses me whenever I buy Nutella in giant bulk jars, but we're not here to talk about that. Anyway, when I decided that it was time to plant the poor things, a quick Yelp search pointed me towards SF Garden Supply because they were close by and had parking. Since I know zilch about gardening but a lot about accidentally growing potatoes on your kitchen counter, I can't tell you much about how robust their inventory is, but I can tell you about their stellar customer service. I was cheerfully greeted upon entering, and after I wandered around the small space for about a minute, I was stopped with a polite, "Can I help you find something?" "Yes, I need... dirt and pots for some flower bulbs." One minute later I had a couple of (utilitarian but perfectly functional) plastic pots in hand and my savior had a giant bag of soil slung over his shoulder. Buff and efficient, which is the best kind of customer service, really. The icing on the cake is that he didn't charge me for the supplies. Now that's the sort of small business love I'm not gonna find at big chain stores. I would've given the place five stars anyway for their service and utility but that kindness really made my day.

I was more than pleased with this company. Prices are much better than comparable stores in San…read moreFrancisco, and the customer service was excellent.

Definitely worth a visit. The plants are great, and the planters bring an extra layer of joy…read more Urban Scout has an excellent selection of indoor plants and artistic planters with helpful and friendly staff! It's on 24th street across from the Noe Valley town square, next to the J line. The owner, Santiago, who studied interior design, provides many unique and beautiful planters and plants that you won't usually see at other plant shops. Planters are priced fair for being quality, unique pieces on their own. Many are designed and painted by artists. Other things they sell include lighting, ceramics, candles, blankets, and plant care. It's always a pleasure to browse their rotating selection! The staff are awesome (shout out to Jonathan and Madeline!). They're super nice and helpful in finding the perfect plants and planters in a range of sizes to fit your space and needs, and how to take care of them. Just ask!

I was just browsing in the neighborhood and wandered into this very cute plant shop that has a lot…read moreof beautiful native plants worth buying as Christmas presents! It's worth looking around - just to be close to indoor nature!

Went here on the experience of a neighbor to find a new and easy to care for house plant for our…read moresmall apartment. There are 100's of plants to choose from - we needed something to bring color and interest to our table. John the manager helped us find a great new plant from Brazil that has been simple to care for and gives us the color we needed. The shop is upstairs and a lovely light filled spot to visit.

We had an absolutely incredible experience with Mark and the SF Plants team! They decorated our…read morebaby shower with the most beautiful plants and flowers -- and in record time! The staff were also thoughtful and kind. We would highly recommend their work highly to anyone looking for the dream team to work with!

such a lovely garden shop with everything you need! and the folks who work here know what they are…read moretalking about AND they are so helpful. a bunch of sweethearts A+ establishment

Such a great little spot on Clement St. Easy to walk right by, but don't. The plant selection…read morepunches way above the shop's size, with tons of healthy succulents, a nice rotating mix of indoor greenery, and pots to match almost anything you bring in. What really sets it apart is the staff. Every time I've gone in with a question, like repotting or why a leaf is doing something weird, someone actually takes the time to walk me through it instead of just pointing at a shelf. They even drilled a drainage hole in a ceramic pot I picked out, no extra charge, which saved me a trip to find a drill. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and a lot of what they carry is grown locally so it's held up well in my apartment despite my not so green thumb. It's become my go to stop whenever I need something for the house. Can't recommend it enough if you want an easy, no pressure nursery with people who actually know plants.

I have yet to visit this store in person (definitely plan to do so for all my future plant fix) and…read morethis review is for their exceptional service for my online order. I needed some houseplants for my husband's birthday scavenger hunt and I made the purchase online. It was my own mistake that I didn't check when the plants are being shipped. I reached out to them via Instagram and almost instantly gotten reply. They were very accommodating and offered to send the plants to me via Uber. All 3 plants purchased were delivered promptly and in great shape. Like OMG they are so so so cute and adorable, I am obsessed. Definitely would love to visit in person soon and highly recommend anyone who needed some houseplants to check them out.

I wish I took more photos. I was that person who comes in 30 minutes to closing and even thought…read morethe owner was super nice and welcoming, I was the only one in there and just oohing and awing over the super cute store. Learned this store has been open for 5 years and I'm just so impressed that a store like this exists on Ocean Ave. I grew up nearby and they didn't have these kind of stores 20 years ago (oof I dated myself!). I love her selection and all the cute accessories. I had to hold back from buying more than one plant- Lord knows I collected plenty of plants in my day, so I definitely need to refine my collection, instead of collecting. Came out with a white princess philodendron and can't wait to put her in a pretty pot!

Waltz in to check this place out, glad I did! Easily one of the best plant shops in the city if you…read moreare an actual plant person or someone who is just looking for a desk plant. What stood out was how well curated the store was. A table full of airplants, a section for calathea, larger plants like money trees and rubber trees, special begonia, crystals and substrate like spagnum moss and perlite! Once my plant ban is over, I am going to come back here.

This place truly goes above and beyond. When I needed to replace a string of hearts that I had…read moreoverloved, the staff went out of their way to track one down for me. I always enjoy talking to them about plant care -- they are warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely feel like part of the community. The plants here are healthy and well cared for, unlike what you'd find at some big box stores. Do yourself a favour and support this shop!

They specializes on Lilies...I mean all kinds of Lilies...from Asiatics to Orientals. They are very…read morecheap also (if you have a badge). They also sell to the public but with a different price. You can also order ahead of time to ensure Lilies that you will need for any kind of events. They also sell mix bouquets (by order only), Gerber Daisies, and French and local Tulips.