Hidden Gem in Moorpark - Support Local!…read more Stopped by Nature's Best Nursery last week and found a true hidden gem. Saul, the owner, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and took time to explain different plants and how to care for them. I found exactly what I was looking for! If you're looking for quality plants and want to support a small, local business, I highly recommend stopping by Nature's Best Nursery at the end of Moorpark road before the Norwegian grade.

Great place with amazing plants, trees, and succulents. The owners are really great! Their prices…read moreare great and the quality is amazing. I have been going here for awhile now and would highly recommend to anyone in need of plants

When on a recent hunt for succulents for a garden project, Dear Hubby thought that I meant Sterling…read moreGardens, when I was heading for Elegant Garden instead. After we went to the latter with only partial success, DH suggested going to Sterling. He'd been there before, while I had only wanted to visit but had never stopped in. It's beautifully laid out. Though it's a nursery, selling all manner of trees and other plants, it's arranged to feel like you're visiting a designed garden. Once we drove into the heart of the property I was somewhat confused on where to stop and park. DH remarked that they had done some major rearranging since he'd last been there, so he wasn't sure where to direct me to go. We found a spot that wasn't blocking any of their driveways, then got out to take a look around. We weren't seeing any succulents, nor any employees to ask. I was soaking up the beautiful surroundings when one of the staff offered to help. He said that they don't sell smaller succulents, only one and five gallon pots. That's not going to work for us at this stage, so we thanked him and moved on to another stop. I would plan to return when looking for larger landscaping needs.

We hired Sterling Gardens Nursery for our re-landscaping project and could not be more happy with…read morethe final results. They did everything from a paver-stone patio, new irrigation and sod, removing and re-locating existing trees and plants, adding lights, and even retrofitting and setting up an old fountain of ours that had been used as a planter. I can't say enough about Andres and his crew, they were hard working, professional and had great ideas for improving our design. Lastly, Laurie came in and helped with the grand design of our planting scheme. With her knowledge of plants, she made the most of our existing plants and then added her touch with additional planting that turned our backyard into a wonderland. We love our new backyard and are so happy we chose Sterling Gardens Nursery to do the job.

We are on the hunt for small, interesting succulent plants for a project. I had called Elegant…read moreGarden Nursery by phone ahead of time to ask about what they stock for sun loving succulents. The woman on the phone was very helpful, so I put them on the list to visit. The other afternoon, Dear Hubby and I stopped by, ready to load up on plants. Unfortunately, their selection was very minimal on that day. They were expecting more in the next day or two, they said. We picked out a few, but it really wasn't what we were hoping for or needed. On the other hand, if we had been in the market for a wide variety of other plants, trees, shrubs, or flowers we would have been in luck. They have a lot of beautiful pansies right now, for example. Noting that if you are coming from west to east, their sign isn't visible, so you might need an assist from GPS. They share a driveway with an equestrian business. The banner sign announcing their nursery faces traffic coming from Simi toward Moorpark.

Such amazing customer service and a great selection of plants! I would highly recommend this…read morenursery to anyone in the area.

In my opinion, this nursery in California stands out as one of the most exceptional. Not only do…read morethe staff members possess a friendly and approachable demeanor, but they also maintain a well-cared-for collection of plants. Should any plants require attention, the staff members are readily available to assist you in making informed decisions. They are adept at identifying and removing pests from your plants, and they are willing to provide guidance on any issues you may encounter. Furthermore, if you require assistance with any matter, the staff members are always willing to lend a hand, even when they are busy. Their dedication and willingness to support you make this nursery a truly exceptional place to visit.

Wow!!! What a great experience and amazing customer service. The manager Kyler was so helpful. The…read moregal tending to the rose area was also helpful when we were looking at the Japanese maple trees. This place has a great selection of flowers and indoor plants. Definitely coming back.

New to the area and discovered this place. Colin is an unbelievable human. He didn't get bothered…read morewith all the beginner questions and led me to the right tree for my space and me! 4 months later and I now have 5 trees! (2 juniper, 2 ficus and 1 elm). Colin not only cares about Bonsai but he actually cares about YOU and your experience with it. Classes are offered on Sunday's and even 1 on 1 sessions available to learn from him. I highly recommend. If you've been contemplating starting a Bonsai journey this is the place to do it and Colin is the Bonsai guru to learn from! I was hesitant stepping into a new world and I've never felt more welcomed.

Absolutely the Best place for Bonsai's. Colin Was very patient With all my questions and very…read moreprofessional and absolutely knowledgeable taking care of my bonsai tree. I appreciated how he Educated me on what to do and what not to do if you have a bonsai tree, take it to Colin his advice is priceless . I Absolutely cannot Recommend anyone Better and More Knowledgeable Than Colin.

Called ahead to find a specific succulent that is not common. Luckily they were able to get us what…read morewe needed next day and the plants were healthy and priced reasonably. Great experience!

Expert staff, affordable pricing and massive plant selection. You get personal and very friendly…read moreservice.

After a pleasant drive through orchards and landscaping businesses, we made the turnoff to this…read morehidden, charming nursery filled with native plants. Prices are reasonable, and it is a pleasant and peaceful stroll around this large scenic property admiring various blooming natives, even in December. We found the bush poppy we were looking for as well as a few other blooming natives that caught our eye. The owner is very helpful and gives good planting tips.

The owner is a joy to talk to, however I would caution going here first if you're a planting…read morenatives newbie specially if you go in the summer when everything looks barely alive and is a few inches tall, the plants don't look retail ready like at the local nursery, freshly blooming, watered and fertilized. Nothing is labeled, the price list is online, and good luck trying to use your cell phone. One will have a hard time navigating rows of plants that could resemble weeds unless you know what you're looking at, but that's extremely exciting to me seeing a tiny plant that later would turn in a beautiful specimen. If you did your homework on Calscape,, have a plan and a list, the owner is an excellent resource on growing natives, and he will help you pick out the best plants. I have bought here one gallon plants that have grown in 20' shrubs and many that have died because of my ignorance of caring for CA native plants like the plants you buy from Armstrong Nurseries, I overwatered, planted in the late spring-summer and used very little mulch. Sixteen years ago I bought here a couple of Matillija poppies plants in one gallon pot, that did horribly in the beginning thrusted in my nasty compacted clay soil but later that fall were transplanted in fallen rock hillside and now they cover a entire hillside. The plants here are wonderful but like most gardeners I'm really impatient and want to hurry nature up to look like Santa Barbara botanic garden. Bob has his own variety of local Ceanothus that I can't wait to see bloom in my garden. FYI, I have planted about 500 natives, likely many, many more plants purchased from all over LA/ Ventura/ Santa Barbara nurseries. I killed a lot of natives, to the sorrow of my wallet as these plants cost $12-45 depending on the species. I continue to try my best to introduce native CA locally sourced plants with the scope of helping local ecology, save money on irrigation and possibly avert the fire reaching my house. Also, Bob's plants are really inexpensive compared to other nurseries, unless you get smart and buy most plants in 4" pots, but you won't find these here. I don't get carried away buying a plant unless I think it will thrive in my garden, experimentation leads to a lot of disappointments, unless you are blessed with great draining soil and have full sun and available water. The plants here are $8 for one gallon, a great price specifically if you get something a bit more established. Ask Bob if your desired plant been recently transplanted. And Bob is right, visit the Santa Barbara botanical garden; it is the best inspiration because looking at newly sowed plants you'll never guess how big or invasive they will get. This place is a treasure and consider yourself lucky if you're close by, as you could do your plant purchasing in stages since most CA nurseries won't have a complete planting list.

Products are great. Service is great. Prices are very reasonable so definitely a very good place…read moreto visit and trust them. They have been in the business for a long time and know all the details

Extremely good quality of all plants type and sizes. Martha was extremely helpful in deciding with…read moreme what plants to use in my backyard. Also the prices are very reasonable and I highly recommend going here for all your planting needs. Thank you again.

Green Thumb Nursery is the green oasis I always need it to be and then some…read more This groovy West Valley gem in the heart of Canoga Park is located on Sherman Way, across from Follow Your Heart, between Jordan Avenue and Vasser Avenue. It's open from 8am to 5pm daily with an all-star cast of incredible knowledgeable and caring individuals who help keep GTN great. Grab a wagon and load up because you won't know when to stop with some many great plants, deals on supplies and their inviting layout. As a small chain of garden centers meets plant nurseries I have to say this location stands out. Their online shop is easy also with get learning materials, newsletters , resources and even a plant library. I'll never forget my first trip here with my friend Sam, definitely need to hit her up again for a plant day, but absolutely still enjoy coming here with others and of course solo for some planty self-care. Adding some Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) friends to the plant family at home. Absolutely and 818/SFV/LA Valley favorite among many. You'll want to get lost between the many areas the have here and in the main area as well as their extended open air garden on the parking lot side. Staff here is very personable and extremely knowledgeable. From lawn and outdoor patio furniture or fixtures, fountains, decorations and plant care musts, GTN has a bit of it all. Even fun seasonal items and sales. Entrance in back, where you'll also find their parking lot, fairly spacious, but it can and does fill up on weekends. Restroom available for customers.

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Great place when looking to enhance your outdoor living! Highly…read morerecommended! Location 4 stars: On the South side of Sherman Way, just East of Topanga Cyn Blvd, in Canoga Park. Plenty of free self-parking on their lot in the back. Venue 4 stars: Huge indoor and outdoor facility, with a big selection of plants, trees, fountains, pots, gardening tools, patio furniture, barbeques, you name it! You can spend hours there and not run out of things to check out. Selection 4 stars: Better than most other nurseries and of course hardware stores. Great options for decorative indoor and outdoor flowers and plants, shrubs, fruit trees, etc. etc. Prices 3.5 stars: For plants: Reasonable, better than say Lowe's or Home Depot. For furniture, fountains, etc: Expensive!