I have been coming to this store for years, when they were in their first location in the North…read moreEnd. I even schlepped my ass to Brookline when they briefly moved there. Thankfully, they're back in a different area of the North End, still doing their thing of sustainable products. Maria (owner) & her staff + interns are amazingly friendly & helpful! There are probably eco-friendly things here you didn't even know you needed. It's great to be able to bring my empty glass jars or use theirs to get your refills. It's a simple & easy way to get whatever items you need, like body lotion, detergent, & other products. They also have an abundance of plants which is pretty cool. They even do a clothing swap & other events too, so you have to follow them to know when they're happening. The issue is that they're not always open when they're supposed to be which is unfortunate.

These fearless young women are making a sincere effort to challenge the way we live, to strive for…read moremore sustainable practices and to clear the path for the rest of us to make sustainable choices more easily too. I've tried ordering eco products online before and it's been hit or miss. I'm happy to have found a place where I can see things in real life before buying them and make sure they are durable and sized correctly for my needs, even try a toothpaste tablet from the sample container, and talk to real life people who have tried the products so I can find out what makeup remover to use with the bamboo pads and whether shampoo and conditioner bars will have a different feel than the liquid stuff. More bonuses: they are walking distance from the orange line, they said I can bring back empty containers and buy refills, and their plant nursery section is nice. They are a bit pricey, as should be expected with ethically sourced products, not to mention storefronts that pay rent in the North End. Most of what I bought will hopefully last long enough to more than pay for itself. I'll be back!

Well... this is not what I expected from the pictures. The entrance was confusing to find through…read moresome sheds, and once I got inside the plant room, it started to look more familiar. It was difficult to find plants that weren't damaged and in need of some serious TLC, although the prices were fairly decent for the Boston area. I would surely pay less locally, but I digress. Checking out was also a confusing process, and the store itself didn't feel very welcoming to customers as if the music was playing to make it seem like the employees couldn't talk. I probably wouldn't go here again unless I was looking for a cactus or succulent, and even then there's slim pickings.

This is a magical place. I think any plant store worth its salt should feel like a botanical…read moregarden with price tags. This has that feel, you can almost get lost in the jumble of greenery and the whole place outside and in smells like the great outdoors. I mostly have to avoid the place because I literally cannot leave without buying a plant and I'm running out of surface area in my house. Ricky (I think it was Ricky) is that perfect mix of exasperated and extremely helpful that makes me love New England generally. The staff generally has that feel, they'll give you all kinds of ideas and advice without for a moment losing their frustration at your ineptitude. It's just a great little institution to get to know.

Nothing says Spring like rolling a flatbed over gravel and watching your choices of plants,…read moreflowers, and veggies topple over! Every May, my sister sends me a gift certificate for my birthday and I go with a friend on a trip to Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton to kick off the gardening adventure for the year. I love going to Weston Nurseries because they make everyone feel like a garden expert. Their staff are helpful and friendly and if they don't know an answer, they'll find someone who does! I was very pleasantly surprised to see their huge selection of perennials had been laid out alphabetically this year!!!!! No more aimless wandering looking for astilbe in the middle of the hellebores or sedum. The prices are a bit higher than other local shops or big box home improvement stores. However, aside from two of the mini plants I bought from the clearance section that died, I have never been disappointed in the quality of things I've purchased there. Shopping at Weston Nurseries is a wonderful experience!

A man with a small truck passed me twice while I struggled to bring a shrub from the back lot…read more Another man made a sarcastic remark when I asked if the nearby carriage was his. Neither offered assistance. I have been buying from the Hopkinton location for over 30 years and will no longer shop there.

What a great experience it was working with Madbury Road! They responded to emails quickly and fit…read moreus in to their schedule in DAYS, where everyone was speaking in months. The quality is top notch, the style options were more narrow than some other lines out there, but they have just enough options, IMHO. They brought the pieces we thought we wanted (and others as well, just in case) to our house, set them up, let us test them out and bing, bang, boom, we had our furniture! How easy is that? Easy to contact, easy to work with, same warranty, get it immediately. How do you go wrong??

We have had the Bali teak sectional and club chairs since 2014. We use them from Spring through…read moreFall and we get tons of compliments on them. The pieces were here within days of me calling and the quality has held up after all of these years. Not sure why people are still waiting ages for overpriced outdoor furniture. I'm so glad I found Madbury Road!

Excellent customer service Got a great Dining table at a…read morebig discount Delivered way before expected date Very friendly great selection And great customer service !

I would like to thank everyone at Chair Fair for their friendly and helpful service while I was…read morelooking for new kitchen chairs. I was greeted by Barry. I told him what I was looking for and he immediately directed me to a beautiful chair that suited all my needs. Of course, I had to sit in hundreds of chairs to make sure I got the right one, but In the end I bought four of the chairs that Barry recommended. Also, I would like to thank the delivery team, who were so punctual and careful in their delivery and extremely friendly. Overall, I'm very happy I came to Chair Fair for my purchase. I also want to thank Janet for her help in relaying my message to Barry about a concern regarding the chairs. My concern was promptly addressed and I am one happy customer. Thanks Chair Fair and staff!