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 best service and selection of beautiful plants and flower pots too! Lacey was so positive,…read moreknowledgeable, and professional. She went above and beyond to help me pick out the most perfect plant babies for a bday present! I am so grateful for your kindness and care to find a special gift for a special human. The price and service made me buy 2 plants for the gift!

Super knowledgeable staff, friendly, great plants, flowers and trees. Love this place for serious…read moregardening needs.

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.

We had such a great experience with A. Silvestri Company. We were looking for a fountain for our…read morebackyard, and they had so many beautiful options to choose from. The whole place feels peaceful and inspiring, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The first time I visited, Natalie was incredibly friendly and helpful. She gave me her number and was so responsive whenever I had questions. When we went back, Tony was just as helpful in guiding us toward the right fountain. He took the time to turn different ones on for us so we could really picture them in our space, and he also showed us the color options, which made it much easier to decide. Natalie made the ordering process simple and stress-free. Our fountain was made to order in about 4-5 weeks, and Tony personally delivered and set it up for us. We're so happy with both the fountain and the service we received from start to finish. Highly recommend!

If you want beautiful garden statuary this is THE place to go!…read moreIncredible one of a kind garden gifts. Silvestri is a family owned business and they are so hospitable and knowledgeable about their line of products. Diablo Women's Garden Club will be back!! Thank you!!

They were our favorite booth at Pinterest's 38Makers. Beautiful succulent wreaths which we bought…read more Cool pots that were made of peat moss. A card was given to see their storefront in the Bay View. Since we finished 38Makers early, we decided to go. Thanks to Isaiah who was manning the store. He was so fun to talk to. He showed us the cool pieces that were being worked and talked about how the pots were made. The creativeness with the succulent was so fun to see. Had to go home with additional items. They have such an eye for the aesthetics of each piece. Can't wait to attend any holiday sales they may have.

The best event of my life was here. I worked with Tina, the…read moreowner, and her staff to hold a private event there. Not only was she and her staff incredibly helpful and accommodating, but the place was transformed for my event and just gorgeous. It's a special, romantic, and fun space. Highly recommend and I'll be forever grateful to Tina and her team!!!

Such a special place where you can find rare and beautiful plants and accessories for your garden…read moreat a very reasonable price! The owner is so amazing, caring and has so much knowledge in caring for plants and she gives discounts too! Visit their store and feel the good vibes!

Wonderful selection of healthy, happy plants! This is my new go- to. So much better than Lowe's or…read moreHome Depot. Great snake plant variety. Owner is very kind and knowledgeable.

Came here to window shop, ended up buying a plant, couldn't help but come back for two more the…read morefollowing week :l The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable in matching you with the perfect plant. He took the time to teach us how to care for it and how to repot it when it grows out of its pot. I left in love with my new babies and confident that I can keep them alive. :)

The flower arrangements have always been above and beyond what we expected- and people still…read morecomment on the beauty and variety, even on pictures from past events. The folks there are delightful to work with!

I absolutely love Mission Blue Nursery and their quarterly native plant sales. It's also a really…read morefun place to volunteer, there's tons of different projects to work on. If recommend Mission Blue Nursery to anyone looking for sustainable native plants to add to their garden.

I can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed. It's a non-profit…read more They have occasional plant sales (native plants). Everyone volunteers here. It's hidden off the Bayshore FWY by the Fire house. Need to come back.

I bought out Arcana for a night and it was a hit! The plants and decor are lush. It feels like…read moreyou've left San Francisco and entered a jungle. I love the wood tables and the steps that lead you to a private room upstairs. The space is amazing and attendees loved it. They have a photo booth too. Staff are wonderful! Thank you, Naz and Ife! Amazing bartenders. They were so friendly, attentive, and personable. Many attendees said they came to the event particularly because they love Arcana. It's conveniently located near BART and multiple bus lines and some Lyft bike docks. I cannot recommend Arcana enough! It's great for date night, girls' night, corporate meetups, and more. It's welcoming and inclusive and the food and drinks are delicious and strong. Will be back!

Clearly says 9:30pm for the cover/ticket charge. I am uploading this at 9:19pm, but the whole…read moreinteraction started maybe 10 minutes prior. Charging the $10 event fee on discretion before the posted event start time seems... shady? illegal? My two friends got in a few minutes before with no cover. I was dealing with a bike lock while they went in. We were not there for the event but rather as volunteers from the weekly cleanup refuse crew in the Mission. You get perks as a thank-you for doing your part in making the City a cleaner place. We had just had a lovely time at another participating business (Beehive) and planned on Arcana being our final stop. Thankfully I was able to use the restroom without a fee, with my gear held up outside by the security team. While waiting in the restroom line, I told a staff member about all this, and the worker seemingly went up to the front to find out what's going on. The line took a few minutes, my friends also bumped into me, and I told them I'd likely wait for them outside the business post-restroom while they finished their wine. Already reported to the Mayor's Office. Maybe I'll add BBB. Should be honest and equitable! Four out of 200+ reviews by me have been one star, so I rarely share negativity. It's all rather unfortunate as other visits here went off without an issue. I warned a group of four about all this while I waited out front, and after talking to the front door folks, they left and thanked me for the advice. Please be careful if you visit here. . . .

I just​ thought you needed this link…read more https://www.sutrostewards.org/single-post/2017/08/27/Yerba-Buena-A-Refreshing-Native-Steeped-in-History

CNPS, the California Native Plant Society, is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and…read moreprofessionals. Our goals are to increase understanding of California's native flora and to preserve this rich natural heritage for future generations. The Yerba Buena Chapter encompasses San Francisco and northern San Mateo Counties and is named for the tiny fragrant mint Satureja douglasii found in this area. This CNPS chapter has San Francisco garden tours in the spring and the plant sales in the fall (when it is easiest to plant natives). The other local CNPS chapters in the East Bay and Santa Clara and have great garden tours, too. The SF 2012 garden tour is Sunday, April 15. http://www.goingnativegardentour.org/ http://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/