This place is gigantic! It's like Disney World's Epcot center but a garden center. It's almost like…read morean IKEA where you only walk in one direction. Lot's of variety of items. Difficult to determine a good review after one visit - but I know it's a good place. I've been going to these garden centers in the USA for years. So it's interesting to see one IN AMSTERDAM that is larger than what I frequented in the USA. We are going back Sunday so maybe more updates soon!

Now is about a good time to start planting flowers, trees,bulbs, herbs, vegetables, and some…read moreperennials.Today was the perfect day for shopping and gardening. A man once said,"The glory of gardening:hands in the dirt and head in the sun, and heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." I so do love gardening, especially when there is a moment to enjoy every bit of the sun. Tuincentrum Osdorp is a wonderful plant and flower shop to start a new garden or improve on your gardening skills. You will definitely find plenty of ideas for gardening in here.

I was seriously sleeping on B & B Bloemen. I am so surprise we just discovered this florist shop in…read morethe neighborhood, after passing by it so often. I recently notice they have a wide selection of wonderful house and outdoor plants, flowers, roses, vibrant tulips and potteries for all types of plants. We purchased one of their beautiful pots for a big plant dutchman recently brought home. What a wonderful plant shop with a variety of plants to choose from. They have a unique line of quality bouquets to decorate and liven up your home. So far it appears B & B Bloemen is one of the best florist shops in Haarlem. The only suggestion is they just need to step their game up when it comes to delivery, other than that it is a great shop.

What I love the most about the Netherlands is their flowers. Every time I pass a flower shop I feel…read morehypnotise to walk on in. Pluk is one of my favourite flower shops to buy a bouquet of flowers. To be honest there are so many wonderful florist shops to visit in the Netherlands that it is very hard to favourite one over the other. For me flowers are the symbol of happiness, nothing beats the fresh smell of flowers. Pluk has a nice variety of plants, colorful bouquets, and gifts cards to purchase. Keep in mind you can never go wrong with giving a gift card, ideal for any occasion. Also during the Christmas season they have some great ornaments for the tree.

Customer service was great. Store is pretty big. If you don't find what you are looking for at a…read moresmaller hardware store, then this is the perfect location. Plus there is a Praxis next door.