Great selection of plant starts and garden essentials. I'm more into food gardening, but they have…read moresome great ornamentals too. Nice ladies and cute cats!

It's a treasure to find a nursery that feels like a sanctuary, has well-informed cheerful staff,…read moreand an owner like Christine, who is extremely helpful and pleasant. As for the plants, I'm pleased with the verbena, cat mint, Grevillea juniperina "Lava Cascade", and shasta daisies I purchased there. Can hardly wait to go back for more! Kathleen M.T., Ukiah

wanted to make a complaint about an experience I had at Mendo Mill. An employee named Ray was being…read morevery aggressive toward me and my group. He was yelling at us saying "we have 20 minutes" while we were shopping, which made us feel rushed and uncomfortable. When we checked out, he threw our change at us instead of handing it to us respectfully. His attitude and behavior were unprofessional and upsetting. I understand employees may be stressed or trying to close on time, but customers should still be treated respectfully. I wanted to bring this to your attention because the experience was not okay.

Mendo Mill in Willits has such an incredible stock of everything you can need for your home…read more Everything from their wood products to anything in the ACE hardware store as well. Every employee here was a pleasure to speak with; helplful, friendly and funny! Great pricing and did I say an incredible offering of products. Their wood/pellet burning stoves are awesome! I picked up several bags of very affordably priced wood pellets. Oh, they educated me on the differences as well. Just an excellent experience. Whenever I need anything for the house in Willits, they will be my "go to".

Of course everyone will miss Shelby she is a notable redwood valley Icon…read more However the store is still kicking it with all the great products, soils and tools you need to grow the killer green. plenty of help with loading your gear. they rent trim machines and have an awesome staff! And they will surely save you from a trip to town when you trying to get them roots in the ground! Great service and open early.

My garden has never been better! Last year I started using their soil and fertilizer and my plants…read moreare thriving! Not to mention the staff is amazing and really care about what they do. I highly recommend over any corporate business because you can't buy passion at big daddy.

I purchased two japanese maples (2 gal. & 3 gal.) which arrived early April 2025 in good condition…read moredespite arriving only with soil in small plastic bags taped tightly around the trunks making it very difficult to remove. After 2 weeks one of them died. I contacted the company about this issue 3 times by email along with photos which have all been ignored. On their website their Guarantee says to "Please notify us within 6 months if your tree fails to thrive and we will either replace your tree or offer you a credit for future purchase". I have been purchasing hard to get japanese maples from other online nurseries for several years now but the customer service from this online nursery has been so poor that I probably won't do business with them again.

Great selection of beautiful Japanese Maple trees. It was easy placing my order online. I bought…read morethe Japanese Sunrise Japanese Maple where the bark changes color depending on the season. The tree was delivered as scheduled via UPS in healthy condition. The tree was packaged so well, not one leaf came off the tree. Communication by Essence of the Tree was excellent. They kept me informed on the status of my order every step of the way. I am very happy with my purchase and highly recommend this company.

Had an unfortunate encounter today. I've lived here 30 years and have supported Sparetime since and…read morealways have had a good experience. Today I pulled in with my truck that happened to have a utility trailer attached. I pulled in and backed carefully out of the way near the Uhaul trailers. An employee rushed over yelling at me that I needed to park outside for loading. He didn't greet me or even ask me what I need. (A few bags of manure). I said I just happened to have my trailer and he just continued yelling to park outside. Employees need to be trained better than this. I pulled outside and drove to Mendo mill to complete my purchase. Again I wasn't blocking any spaces and was already parked. Not a shining moment.

Been on the Mendocino scene for decades now doing what's it's done best for years. Providing top…read morequality products, service and supplies to the green community. Sparetime is the premiere dirt store of Northern California. Anything and everything the gardener needs to succeed can be found here including decades of knowledge and advice for the novice and professional alike. If you're ever in other "garden shops" you often see the Sparetime logo on the shelf. This is the source. Bulk by the yard - implements, mushroom composts and blended soils, bulk fertilizers, raw nutrients, a plethora of containers from tiny to gigantic, row after row of warehouses full of "dirt" supplies. These guys start where other shops stop. Drip irrigation systems large and small, every conceivable part you might need too in the parts department, trellis and caging systems in all kinds of sizes, pretty much anything garden related is here. A knowledgeable staff in all types of gardening - hydroponic, soil, soilless, organic, wild craft, container, dry farming, these folks are well versed. I've been trading with Sparetime for better than 25 years now, and whenever I can't find it at home - this is the place I come to, they always have what I've needed. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for being the perennial leader it's been for decades 00582

New owners gave this place the kick in the butt it has needed for years. Really great selection,…read morenot just for a small town nursery, but you will find varieties here that usually only show up at expensive speciality places. Great selection AND friendly, serious, and helpful staff make shopping there a real joy. Truly a 5 star experience.

Very nice people. Very helpful and with a great supply of plants to choose. I order from them…read morewhenever I need to add or replace plants

I wish I lived closer-this nursery is amazing! High quality plants and very good pricing, found…read moresome "steals" that always makes me happy. if you are driving to/from the Sacramento area to Ft. Bragg/Willits or up to the PNW, this needs to be a must-stop for plant lovers. great selection of houseplant. Highly recommend!

This is my happy place!! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, prices reasonable, and quality…read moreis out of this world!

Who doesn't love the smell and sound of wide wooden plank floors and a wide variety of interesting…read more"dry goods?" Add to that personable and enjoyable staff who show off all the wonderful merchandise. I have never failed to find treasures from cards made by local artists, to local honey and vinegar. Hats! Kitchenware! Cookbooks from local chefs. On my last visit I found both a perfect hat and a linen dress perfect for the season.

Bates & Mailliard is just the kind of cute, well curated little shop you'd hope for when passing…read morethrough sleepy Boonville. I can't say it's practical or some place I would frequent if living there, but for those passing through or the more touristy visitors, it's a welcome stop over with a fun selection of unique items. I would describe the inventory as a mix between upscale household items with a practical use and more decorative goods, like pillows and hats and bags. There was everything from drawer and shelf organizers to crafts from local artists to some hats that folded up that my wife was very tempted to buy. None of it is cheap, mind you, but considering the location and the effort they've put into curating such an inventory, the prices are totally understandable. The two ladies who worked there were both nice and even opened up for us when they were technically closed but saw us peering through the window. I'll be sure to recommend this to other folks when visiting!

The staff was so unbelievably professional, helpful, and friendly... oh and very patient because I…read morehad no idea exactly what I was looking for. Selection was great and the prices were fair!

Nice family business. Good prices, helpful, cheerful and welcoming. Be sure to check a map if you…read moredon't have gps. A little hard to find the entrance but well worth it.

The fact I actually found a great landscaper is crazy, this guy and his team works hard and does a…read morejob fast, I had an issue with my lawn and he fixed it ! Now we're green again !!! Thanks !! Now bring my ferns !!!

The team at Sanchez Gardening are super! They are always quick to respond to our request for water…read moredelivery bringing us clean quality water for our gardens and home. The driver's are always cheerful and a pleasure to deal with. We are so lucky to have them in our community!