Stopped by this terrific nursery as we were visiting the Watsonville area. The location feels a…read morebit random as the street feels rather residential so don't be thrown off when you're mapping your way over. Parking is basically on their dirt driveway. It's a good sized nursery with a hole in the wall rustic feel. There are lots of plants and succulents and with their really competitive pricing, you feel like a kid in the candy store. I typically don't buy a ton of plants - maybe just one or two, but found myself leaving with more than I bargained for. Got a good handful of succulents/cacti (which seemed to be their main bread and butter). If we weren't pressed for time, I could probably spend at least an hour or two here just browsing. You might come across some roosters or cute kitties to keep you company. Plants are plentiful and relatively healthy. I did pick up a few lithops and baby toes as well. It was my first time caring for them, but unfortunately those little guys didn't survive long. Not quite sure if it was user error or the plants were already on their way out, so inspect those carefully if you decide to bring some home. Some of the aisles can be a little narrow to maneuver around in - just a heads up. The shop only takes cash or Venmo, so come prepared with some spending dough. Overall, a fantastic hole in the wall nursery with a great succulent/cacti/plant selection. I wished I lived closer otherwise I'd stop by more frequently.

CLOSED! I absolutely loved visiting Ortega's, especially for their succulent collections. I came…read moreby today, November 7, 2025 to find that the entry was locked up and the outdoor structures are empty and in disrepair. It looks like this place hasn't been in operation for months.

This nursey is the best. They have a large inventory; product quality, value, and service is…read moreexcellent. If youre looking for any type of tree, bush, or plant this is the place to get your garden supplies.

El Capulin Nursery, has the best quality plants, everything from succulents, to flowers, hanging…read moreplants and fruit trees. The service is top notch for a family owned business. They are always willing to answer questions you have about plants and how to take care of them. The price point is honestly really fair in my opinion, because you can tell you're getting top quality plants. All in all I'd recommend this nursery to anybody. I will continue to give them my business.

The co owner of Four Winds Growers reached out to me with a solution regarding my beloved persimmon…read moretree. I had performed the scratch test and saw it was completely dead. I submitted a scratch test report and had a very short response, I had then requested to speak to the supervisor. The response I originally received was very disheartening to me as I felt I was being dismissed, not given a chance to plead my case, however after talking to the co owner, I feel differently. He was so kind and it was truly a safe space to talk to him openly and honestly about the entire experience, give feedback. He was kind, respectful, understanding and supportive. We came to a very fair solution. For that I will continue recommending four winds growers, I will continue purchasing from them. The quality of their customer service is what differentiates them from their competitors. We hit a bump in the road and they showed up and helped make me feel seen and valued. Thank you four winds. Looking back, I understand why I had received a short response, it was a Friday and the employee was probably just trying to close up and get through all emails. I'm thankful I requested to speak to a supervisor and I'm happy to know she was honest and put me through. A PSA to everyone: always speak up, advocate for yourself because no one else will. People won't always know what is wrong unless you speak up. But that isn't permission to be aggressive and mean, it just means it's ok to ask for help. Check out Four Wind Growers TikTok and IG page for super helpful tips and advice. Also their super cute dog makes appearances in their video with their famous orange tennis ball in the pot trick.

I ordered a kumquat tree and it was a great disappointment especially considering the price I paid…read more it looked more like a twig than a tree. It had few branches and barely any leaves.

This was the last stop of the trip and it was in cell service purgatory! Not a signal to be had all…read morearound... so I could not Check in. They always do a good job here! Delightful displays, innovative plants, great color, other suppliers, and good ideas! My standouts are: the Ghostly Princess lavender... fantastic silver foliage with pink flowers and of course the lavender scent. Then comes Echibeckia... a truly stunning plant with big body, huge flowers and great fall colors! Lastly I just love echinacea... the Laughing Meadow MaMa just caught me and almost kept me... what great variation in bloom color! I always enjoy coming here... nice people, cool displays, and great plants!

I can't emphasize enough how horrible this company is, and its parent company, Smith Gardens. Do…read moreyourself a favor and never work for them. They treat their employees like slaves, working them to death, lying and making false promises, threatening them with getting fired. Dozens of employees quit and are fired each year, and their health, marriages, and sanity are destroyed. My husband worked for them for more than two years, completely rebuilt the facility and saved the company more than half a million dollars, and they treated him like dirt and never came through with all the promises they made for him.

Okay it gets five stars because it is massive and cheap. That being said one could take a star off…read morebecause it is massive and so cheap some of the plants are barely hanging onto life. The place is dishelved-like the "Ross" of plant stores. For my starter garden a perfect random find while on my way to taste wine in the area. I may kill half the plants i bought anyway and if i do i feel better that i rescued them at least and did not spend an arm and a leg.

Wow! I love love love Shabby Maison. They have an incredible assortment of charming antiques, set…read morein a calm, natural environment that is conducive to exploratory shopping and discovery. The owner Anne is a gem - thoughtful, warm, inviting, and friendly. I highly recommend people in the Watsonville area to check out this charming store!