One of my favorite nurseries to shop at in the bay area. They have an extensive selection of plants…read moreand things are neatly organized. I love that they have some rare varieties that other nearby nurseries don't have. The staff are always very kind and eager to help. Some places are a bit grumpy when you ask for help loading soil, but never here. They even give you a discount when buying soil in bulk. I have asked employees here to help me load 50+ bags of soil one time and they did it with a smile on their face the entire time. The trees and berries that I have bought here tend to be bigger for similar prices at other nurseries as well.

Visited Almaden Valley Nursery this morning and am impressed with their selection of plants ,…read moreespecially their selection of Roses. I've decided to replace my front yard tree with a tall rose bush. It's a beautiful Orange color.

A bit of a delayed review, but I stopped by here during the summer to specifically look for a…read moreJapanese maple. While I can't speak to some of the other planes, the selection of Japanese maples here is amazing. Bloodgood, Emperor One, Fireglow, Skeeter's Broom...there are varieties here that I didn't even know existed. The trees come in various sizes and are priced according to how big they are, from smaller sized ones on the cheaper end to huge trees that will definitely require a truck to bring back home. I will say that the pricing is a bit on the higher side (think $200-400 for a maple), but the plants are in good condition and good quality. This is a self serve nursery, so don't expect much in terms of service or help -- but if you know what you're looking for or just want to browse the selection, it's a great place.

They cheated me. They sold me a 15-gallon orange tree. In fact, it was a 5-gallon tree put in a…read more15-gallon pot with dirt. I contacted them to complain. A woman gave me their email address to send this pic. No one has ever replied. I have never been back to that place again. So disgusting.

Bunches has always been nice. Their flowers are gorgeous and as expected, pricey. However, if you…read morego to the sale flowers in the buckets there are some bunches for 5.00 and 10.00. I found one for 10.00 and I had the lady split up the flowers to make 2 gift bouquets. They also have really pretty dried flower bouquets for $30. I asked them if they can make smaller ones and they said yes they can make custom ones. Because not everyone will have room to house a full bouquet well. And they also have a few flower bouquets for $25, but not many as they are sale flowers. I've always appreciated how they let people (whether you buy something or not) use their bathrooms as downtown Los Gatos doesn't have any public restrooms nearby.

We used Bunches for our wedding at Saratoga Springs and we were so pleased with how everything…read moreturned out. Bunches takes great care in making sure you are happy with each detail of your arrangements and makes their selections with care. We had 100 bud vases, all of which slightly had their own personality, using beautiful wildflowers and greens. The flowers were sourced locally and stayed alive for over a week after the event. I also had Bunches create my bridal bouquet and it was gorgeous.

If you need orchids, this is the place to go. The price for large orchids is about $18 - $20, which…read moreis about the same as that well known, TJ grocery store. But the selection is way better, especially if you need more than just a few plants. We needed some large orchids for a special event. The person who helped us was really nice, and spent quite a bit of time showing us different selections and talking about them. We had been to a florist earlier in the week who charged around $90 for the same arrangements. At the local SW grocery store, they were charging $50 for them. Their prices are flexible. If you haggle, you can score a discount.

My mom really loves bamboo, so I wanted to gift her one for Mother's Day. I was looking for places…read moreto find a really good one and stumbled across Phuong Nam Plants. As I entered the store, I was warmly greeted with smiles by the lady. She was very kind enough to help me and decided to put the heart shaped bamboo & regular bamboo together, which I thought was a great idea since I told her how my mom wanted a bamboo! It was a total of $60 since I wanted to add the vase, which is pretty reasonable. If I plan to buy more plants and flowers, I'm going to come back here because this place has a great variety of them. :D To note, be prepared to bring cash since they only accept cash.

Large variety of beautiful fruit trees…read more Lush, green and healthy looking plants/trees Kind, friendly, helpful owners

They have the best quality fruit trees in the valley. It's ironic that in an area that was once…read morecalled Valley of the Heart's delight, that superior quality fruit trees are hard to find. But the big box stores and many other nurseries carry lower quality product. This nursery has quality trees and specialty varieties that you simply won't find elsewhere. Stop by and see.

As someone who loves peonies, I was delighted to discover CharMarron Peony Nursery, tucked away in…read morethe hills of San Jose at 535 Sierra Road. According to their website, they have over 240 varieties of peonies under cultivation. It's a bit of a drive to get there (a very scenic one), so you want to check their website to ensure they will be open. We caught them on one of their open days before they closed for the season (usually around Memorial Day). But they sell potted plants all year round, and you can make an appointment on their website. Bare root shipping is available from Aug. 15-Dec. 31. The lady who owns the place is friendly and helpful. I purchased 2 of the potted plants, "Bowl of Cream" and "Nellie Saylor." Compared to what they charge in most nurseries in the area for similar sized peonies, these were a bargain! Next year, I'll be sure to go earlier in the spring, to catch most of the plants in bloom.

We've been coming here for the last 5-6 yrs. The only place we'd get our beautiful peonies. We…read morebought a few selections and planted them at our spot in MRY and we recently bought 6 for our spot in S Cal. We'll see how well they'll grow once we plant them in the fall. The owner, Marcie, has always been very engaging and helpful. There's a myriad of options here. We just love coming here even to browse... ALWAYS A GREAT EXPERIENCE.

Love everything about this nursery. I always find what I need. The staff are not always available…read moreto help but when they are they are very knowledgeable. The prices are reasonable especially for the high quality plants they stock. Lots of California natives and drought tolerant varieties as well! It's a bit of a drive and in a residential area but worth the trip.

Impressive selection of plants at good prices! Went today…read moreand bought 6 plants and was satisfied.

We attended the PASCA DANSCA event (first annual Valentine's tea dance) this past weekend, hosted…read moreby Plant & Soul California, a nonprofit formerly known as the California Native Garden Foundation (CNGF). The garden was absolutely beautiful, and the folks here were super friendly, giving us a tour of the space when we first arrived, and making us feel welcome the entire time we were there. The garden featured prickly pear cacti, leeks, cowboy cologne, marigolds, and starflowers, along with plenty more plants in the back. It also consisted of a cute koi pond, repurposed materials, seating options, and an outdoor kitchen setup with a pizza oven made from scratch (they have pizza parties in the garden regularly). Snacks and drinks, mainly vegan, were shared amongst the guests during the event. This included hot cocoa made with homemade almond milk, chocolate mint tea with agave, and delicious pesto sauce made with plants from the garden. Khalilah, a peace dancer, led the crowd in various movements as we formed a circle and engaged in waving, chanting, and body percussion, encouraged to dance like no one is watching. We were all smiles, as it made for a lighthearted experience. More dancing took place alongside live music, the Los Panaderos band playing traditional mexican tunes on Latin string instruments. Also, a family of three performed songs like I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash and Twist and Shout by the Beatles on the guitar, tambourine, and vocals, even the young daughter (who looked to be no older than 2 or 3 years old) singing her adorable rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for the crowd. This was a great community event. It felt like a big family, with positive vibes all around. And I appreciate PASCA's heartfelt mission focused on promoting sustainable practices, biodiversity, and food security, educating the community through youth programs and workshops, while protecting nature.