What a delightful place! Brought my mom here post Mother's day and she was like a kid in a candy…read morestore! She literally said "I want to work here!" which is probably the highest compliment she could give. Met up with a friend here and the three of us walked all the aisles and all the sections picking up the plants that struck our fancy - from flowers, to vegetables, to ground cover, to air plants, to houseplants, to fruit trees - they've got it all! Good service, clean and organized and super reasonable prices. This is far enough for us that we won't be coming here every weekend, but certainly worth making a 1-2x year trip to stock up, learn and get inspired.

i've been to half Moon Bay nursery a couple times…read more But never really looked because plants never interested in me. The service here was great, they point you to what specific plant you're looking for and where it could be found I didn't buy anything here, but my aunt did and it looks like she thought she got a great deal with everything that she found

I have been going to Golden for decades. I have had great…read morevisits and not so great visits. I have killed plants purchased from them and others have thrived. So if I blend all the goods (high quality plants, large inventory, grafted plants etc.), with the bads (sometimes pricey), I have to give them the nod. The main reason? Advice. They take the time, if you ask, to provide very valuable advice. The counter clerks are mostly temps so are not knowledgeable. But the folks in the office and in the yard have been extremely helpful over the years. San Mateo and nearby have plenty of difference micro-climates, so be sure to ask when you make an investment in your yard.

I have mixed feelings about Golden Nursery. If you're an experienced gardener who already knows…read morewhat you're looking for, it's a fantastic place. They have an impressive selection of plants, trees, and gardening supplies, the location is convenient, parking is plentiful, and it's genuinely enjoyable to browse. However, I am cautious about recommending Golden Nursery to beginners. If you're new to gardening and hoping for guidance, my experience has been disappointing. Many employees direct questions to their expert, but after several visits and multiple interactions with him, I consistently left feeling discouraged and apologetic for interacting with him and taking up his time. In my experience, he often seemed in a hurry, impatient, and uninterested in answering questions or helping someone learn. I understand that busy nurseries can be hectic, but I never felt like there was much willingness to explain things or offer advice--even on visits when things seemed slow. On several occasions, employees had difficulty locating him or getting his attention, and I was also uncomfortable with the way he sometimes spoke to staff members who were trying to reach him. Golden Nursery has great inventory and facilities, but the customer service and support for beginners fall below my hopes for a local business. A little friendliness goes such a long way, and their brusque go-to expert has little to offer.

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.

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!

First, the map location for this is wrong, so do not follow the map. Dan's collection is in a…read moregreenhouse in the same group of greenhouses as Shelldance nursery in Pacifica. Go to Shelldance and you'll be only 10 meters away from Dan's greenhouse. I describe how to get to Shelldance in my review of them. Dan's collection is spectacular. I think much of the collection is not for sale, but like Nancy next door, if the plant is big enough he will sometimes sell cuttings from them. Squeezing through the narrow walkways overgrown with orchids and ferns felt like pushing through the forest at Monteverde. The benches themselves are covered with orchids and ferns. I don't mean in pots, but the wood frames of the benches have orchids growing on them. And under them. Everywhere. Someday I want a place like this. He has a lot of very unusual plants, and species Ive seen almost nowhere else. Dan is extremely nice and when I go, I spend a lot of time just talking about orchids with him and feel guilty for taking up so much time. But I think he's like I am with other animals like snakes and lizards, where Ill talk to people for hours about them, too. Its really impressive how much he knows about all his plants: not just the species or where they are native to, but who gave him that individual plant, how long ago, where they got it, etc. I guess I know these things about my plants too, but he has two or three orders of magnitude more plants than I do. Anyone with a real interest in orchids beyond what you see at Home Depot or Safeway should walk around here for a while.

This orchid greenhouse is located just north of Pacifica. It is the first greenhouse on the right…read morewhen you reach the top of the hill and is open by appointment only. I have been buying orchids from Dan for over 10 years. He has very reasonable prices and fabulous plants. He is very good at sharing growing information. If you just follow 3 or 4 requirements for each orchid, you will find you can keep them alive and get them to bloom each year. If you are looking for something special or unusual, this is the place to go. The owner, Dan Newman, is extremely knowledgeable and one of the kindest people I know. If you tell him about your growing conditions, he will recommend orchids that will do well in that situation. He has everything from reliable windowsill growers to fussy greenhouse rarities. Just because an orchid is reliable and easy to grow doesn't mean it won't be spectacular when in bloom! If you don't want to go to Pacifica, you can call and ask him which shows and sales he will have a booth at - he may be selling some place near you. He doesn't keep a list of his plants on his website. You just need to set up an appointment and go and see for yourself. He also does orchid boarding, so if you only want your orchids around when they are blooming, you can arrange that also.

This place is great if you are looking for various rocks for your garden. They have a huge…read moreselection, offer samples and you can get a massive bag (60lbs or so) for $10-$20. I had been buying some rocks from some local garden shops and they were way more expensive, and I didn't really need fancy polished rocks I wanted more raw rocks. You drive in and can load your car first and then pay or get a trolly to pull things around. Staff outside were helpful as things were all over the place. When you leave you go through a gate and they check your trunk to confirm what you bought. I needed a bunch of rocks for my garden and I got a lot and will go back for more.

Great place for a wide selection of gravel, rock and stone. I've come here multiple times over the…read moreyears to get my ginger rock and now the 3/4" Tuscan Gold which is the closest color wise to Ginger Rock in which the quarry that they were getting it from closed down. several years ago.Excellent service and meets my needs.

Great Customer Service. The Master Nurserymen will ID plants if you bring a cutting. They will…read moreorder what you need, if it is not in stock they will find it. Great prices on Natives, since they need a bit of TLC and take a long time to grow - this is a big deal. So much selection, and several people asked me if I wanting help loading or selecting. I really look forward to going here. Everything I buy here is not only growing but blooming and thriving.

I've purchased many plants and trees from Pacific Nurseries. The staff is always helpful, and the…read morequality is great. The prices are competitive, and they have a large selection. Not sure what else I can add. Make sure you're with the trade or bring your landscaper.

this place is massive! they have different sized flatbeds to grab all the plants you want. I was…read moregreeted by Michelle, who also helped me at check out. She gave me some helpful tips about the different air plants, which were abundantly stocked in one section. The rows and rows of lush greenery is a plant lover's dream! I liked that they showed comparison prices between their price and normal retail price, which helped me justify buying more.

They closed at 3:30pm during the weekdays. Their retail pricing was slightly lower than the…read morenurseries located on the main strip as you head towards Half Moon Bay.

We purchased a cast-stone fountain from Giannini Garden, and the quality is outstanding. You can…read moretell these are not mass-produced - the craftsmanship and finish are top-tier. Their team helped us choose the right size and style for our space, and the installation was handled professionally. The fountain runs beautifully and completely transformed our backyard into a relaxing, elegant space.

Giannini Garden was EXCEPTIONAL! The entire staff could not have been more professional and…read moreknowledgeable. Piera helped me pick out a Malibu fountain bowl for a marble fountain I already owned. The match was perfect, the price was really fair and the men that delivered did it within the window they had promised. I really enjoy going to their location and getting ideas to further enhance my extensive garden. In the end, it really is their customer service, fair pricing and showroom hours. 100% recommend Gianni Garden Ornaments!!