I am a total addict to Palmers Garden Centre in Plimmerton. I started my addiction to plants and garden about four months ago when a woman named Kim helped me to vision what it would be like to own a Vegepod. She helped me think about the size, she gave me great advice on the soil to buy, the Perlite to fill in, etc. Her advice was spot on with the Vegepod people's advice. She helped me to think through what to plant, and encouraged me to try out planting potatoes. I have become a frequent flyer at Palmers because of Kim's work and I feel really good about my growing green thumb (and all the advice she gives me everytime I come in - which is, gulp, 2-3 times per week). The Rewards program at Palmers makes up for the slightly higher price you will pay on some things. Then you will find that other things are competitive with what you would pay at Mitre10 and Bunnings. Another shout out goes to Richard, the owner and the other staff who help me diagnose leaf/pest issues with all the things I bring in. Great place that I couldn't recommend more highly. Worth every penny. read more