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!

Unfortunately the gifted flowers I ordered were never delivered to recipient. No one buzzed her…read moreapt, or called the phone number provided for delivery and security cameras confirm a delivery was never made. I am still waiting for a response from florist. Wish this turned out better :-/

Edit edit: "hijab or potato sack" quoted below says a lot on its own. And that's the last of any…read moretime I need to spend time on this business. Edit: I didn't know we could outright LIE about the interaction like the business owner has in the response. There was no line. My friend did not grab anyone Went with two different friends and both had same terrible experience. And I did not say a single bad word to the helper who was rude throughout. All I did was say "she wasn't being nice" when the owner said she was "NICE to have even taken my order". Rest is upto you guys, if you want to ruin your day and get terrible attitude, this is the place to go. Again, their insta has some beautiful arrangements, probably not for someone like us, even if we are willing to pay. Very bad experience. All I wanted was to help my friend get a nice customized bouquet for his wife. Shared inspiration pic. Asked for suggestions, was willing to pay whatever they suggested. Tried making small talk, complimented, tried to chit chat. They said something like the inspiration takes time to put together so come 3 hours later. 3 hours later when I went to pick it up, she literally put no thought in bouquet and put together something in 90 seconds in front of me. I had the audacity to complain to which things escalated quickly and she told me to "get out and never come back". Please go to a local wegmans if you're brown for more respect and choice of flowers. All you'll get here are cold stares and cold responses. Flower buying experience should not be this stressful.

My birthday is right around Mother's Day. This is the 3rd year that Iv received flowers that a…read moredying 3 days after I received them. Never happens when I receive birthday flowers from other top Boston florists. i am a bit sad each time I receive flowers from Winston because I know that they are pricd as a premium florist, they just can't consistently deliver this quality.

It is incredibly frustrating to have a website that says the Chestnut Hill shop is open Sundays and…read morehave the phone answer and say hold for a representative only to be left on hold for 12 minutes! Historically the flowers have been beautiful. The service is lacking. I hope the company is not resting on it's laurels.

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!

Love this place. Flowers, plants and everything a horticulturalist loves. I have going here for 30…read moreyears and still enjoy go there and walking the shrub yard.

I've worked at a Nursing Home for many years and receive a lot of floral arrangements…read more Rouvalis Florist of Winchester is by far, the best arrangements I've seen. The flowers are always fresh and last a very long time. They do an amazing job and are extremely creative. When their flowers come through the door, I can immediately spot they came from Rouvalis Florist in Winchester. I rate them 10+ - Bravo!

Beautiful arrangement, delivered lightning fast, to a friend who is grieving. I was impressed with…read morehow accurate the online photo was (down to the blue and white vase); I received a photo of what was delivered, and it was definitely what I chose/paid for. Couldn't be happier with Rouvalis - I would order from them again in a heartbeat.

Coming here in the springtime is like walking into a fairy tale. With the lush greenery, perfectly…read morearranged flowers, ducks and swans floating about the water, quaint footbridges, and water-spewing statues, it's the perfect escape from the hustle & bustle. And it's right in the very center of it all! A must see for visitors and residents alike.

a lot of people confuse the gardens with the common. it's actually the gardens that are the more…read morebeautiful space (in my opinion) in the city. ponds with beautiful birds, weeping willows, and flowers everywhere in the springtime...a delightful place for a romantic stroll or just to bum around w/ friends.

For a large store, the employees I encountered were so nice, helpful and cheerful!!! I highly…read morerecommend!

I won't be back. not one person to help check out items. not one cashier just self check with one…read moreperson acting as a traffic officer. did the prices go down? no! did they start sending me a paycheck? no! I'll continue to enrich Besis at least they check me out, package it and get it to my door. home depot just lost me for a customer going fwd.