If you think garden centers are just for plants, think again. We stopped by Sullivan Hardware &…read moreGarden and ended up having one of the best afternoons we've had in a long time. The selection of hanging baskets was absolutely beautiful -- healthy, vibrant, and packed with color. We also picked up several tomato and pepper plants, and everything looked incredibly well cared for and high quality. It's the kind of place where you walk in for "just a couple plants" and leave inspired to redo your whole patio and garden. But the real surprise? The Grill at Sullivan Hardware & Garden. Yes -- a grill inside a garden center, and honestly, it deserves its own destination trip. The baked brie was outstanding, the Reuben was easily a five-star sandwich, and the brisket potato soup was the standout of the meal. Rich, flavorful, comforting, and absolutely packed with brisket flavor. What really made the visit special was seeing owner Pat Sullivan there working right alongside the staff. You can tell this place is built on pride, customer service, and genuine community connection. That personal touch still matters, and it shows in every part of the experience. Great plants, great atmosphere, incredible food, and hands-on ownership. Sullivan absolutely nailed the experience from start to finish. We'll definitely be back soon.

This is my go to. Family owned and operated since 1954, Sulivan Hardware has grown over the past 70…read moreyears into one of the largest home and garden retailers in the state as a member of the Do it Best hardware stores. Because of this massive network of over 4,100 individual stores, they can use this network to provide lower prices to compete with the big box stores. They have everything for every season whether it's flowers, plants, trees & shrubs to outdoor furniture, Christmas trees during the season accessories and a huge array of grills for those grill master enthusiasts. Oh and of course typical hardware stuff like paint, tools etc. Don't miss going into the yellow house and they even have a restaurant, yes in a hardware store, called Sully's that you can eat and also take cooking classes there. You can also walk around with an adult beverage while you browse! They have the OG at 71st and Keystone, they acquired Allisonville home and garden by Sullivan, 49th and Pennsylvania and in Cicero. NOTE: This review was specifically for the 71st and Keystone location.

I drove by the strip center containing Pearl Plants earlier this week and was instantly intrigued…read more It's located in a small, older strip building (3 businesses) located just east of The Mousetrap near 56th and Keystone. This is a small establishment by appearances, though it's bigger on the inside and roomy enough that I was quite impressed with wheelchair accessibility. Pearl Plants is, you can probably guess, a plant shop. It's level to the ground and has a couple accessible, though not legally, parking spots directly in front of it. I was able to use one of the spots. The doorway is relatively easy to open, though an employee saw me and came over just to make sure I got in. The front room is filled with plants, though they have nice pathways and I had no trouble maneuvering in the wheelchair. They have a fairly wide variety of plants, though it's important to note they're new enough that they're still getting settled and stocked. I was a little concerned with some of the plants that didn't look terrific, though overall the selection was solid and the prices were fair. They had a nice variety of prices, as well. Got a kid that wants a plant? They have the cutest smaller plants that you can get for $4-6. The front room is primarily plants, though they do have some planters and some other smaller plant-related items. There's a room behind the main room that is mainly filled with planters and plant stands and similar equipment. Again, I found the prices fair. Finally, there's also a back room. It includes more plant-related items. They also have art on the wall for sale in the backroom - it seemed mostly plant or nature related. My sense was that it was local. The shop was clean. They were cleaning and requiring masks. Additionally, they had masks laid out at the door (disposable) and some masks for sale. Employees were friendly, though introverted. They were helpful - they regularly offered help but not in an intrusive way. I ended up buying a plant mainly because I want to support the new kid on the block on this hard time. I've been on a plant binge lately and I may be in trouble having a plant shop so close to my house. I'll definitely be back. I'll likely wait for them to get a bit more settled. I'd like to get a bigger plant for my home and parking is close enough to the door here that it will be easier to facilitate. With friendly employees, a welcoming environment, a nice selection, and good prices this is a nice addition to the SoBro area and here's hoping the word gets out. I will confess I pondered a 4-star rating here. However, I'm giving the "newly opened" curve and the benefit of the doubt. I like this place a lot and am leaning upward and sticking with the 5-star.

They have a DIY terrarium station. I created one for myself, but could easily be a fun outing to do…read morewith friends or as a gift for a friend. There are many glass shapes and accessories to choose from. You pay for the glass and plant (choose from air plants or cacti) and the soil, sand, moss, pebbles, and smaller accessories are no cost. The remaining accessories, which are larger in size, are less than a dollar. This was a fun activity and you can get really creative. Throughout the store, they have well priced plants of all kinds and unique planter options too.

Is it a bit pricey? Yeah.... Is it worth it? Absolutely!!! I…read morelove the various workshop and events they offer, such as Plant Bingo & Terrarium Building. Also they not only offer the common plants, but some rare finds. But the most important part is the staff is very passionate about their plants and will give you advice on the care on just about every plant you may be considering. This way you will know before your purchase if this particular plant is a good fit for you. Personally any plant requiring a lot of attention and watering mor than once a week is not going to survive in my house.

I was gifted a gift card to Alice's Garden as a Christmas gift and redeemed part of it for the…read moreValentine's Day cake decorating class. I had been constantly checking their website for classes and finally found one that fit my schedule. I thought decorating a cake on Valentines morning would be a great way to spend a few hours with friends. The bungalow they use for classes is so adorable, and it is so fun that they offer such a range of topics and content. They also give you a discount on any purchases you make in the nursery after your class. I really like the selection of plants they offer, especially even in winter. Most nurseries are empty, but Alice's had air plants and indoor plants and they all looked so healthy and thriving.

Updating my review to reflect their newer location at the Stutz Building - TLDR: it's stunning!…read moreAlso, how can you beat a plant shop that neighbors a coffee shop, bakery, taqueria, etc.? Clearly, in the best of company. The new space is filled with natural light, large windows, a stylish warehouse feel and fabulous plants, gifts, seasonal decor, etc. This is a great spot to drop by for pots, plant tips, stationery cards and general peace. Parking can be found along the street (metered) or in the lot across the street. All of the staff I have encountered are both warm and inviting - pretty sure my heart rate slows down when I enter this space (in a good way).

Anybody that knows me knows that I am a sucker for plants! They are like family members for me lol…read moreand they bring so much peace to my life. My Boo and I walked in and the environment was super nice and the plants were beautiful. we purchased three plants And the service was nice. They were very helpful! I am not sure about the value of the one of the plants we got as it appears to be dying already we purchased a tree, and we are hoping that it will come back to life as the weather warms up. All in all, the plants are beautiful, and the service was great! It would be cool to offer wine or drinks while you are shopping for plants and make it an experience.

We had such a lovely visit here last week, picking up some items for spring garden. The staff was…read moreincredibly helpful and friendly. We purchased several vegetables, like kale, cabbage, Brussel, sprouts, and more. We also purchased some soil and a few other household items we were running low on. Our experience was great from start to finish, and I was very impressed with their selection of gardening vegetables. There were multiple varieties of greens, a dozen plus a Herbs, and pretty much everything you could need to start an expansive vegetable garden. Looking forward to future visits at this neighborhood, hardware store.

I had a hiccup in an attempt to use my rewards points during a purchase and the cashier asked the…read moremanager for help (I think his name was Mark?). He told me he had never seen or heard of anything being online as I was offering to show him the info on my phone. I was confused about this reaction because it was this store that prompted me to sign up for the awards program online in the first place. He seemed agitated and cut me off mid-sentence and walked away from the register. He also said he would 'check with someone.' The cashier and I were both confused by this. She asked him to confirm whether or not he was talking to someone else about it while he was standing 10 feet away noticeably not busy. He scoffed and replied 'I'm not doing that today' while rolling his eyes. The cashier looked uncomfortable and apologized to me. The manager didn't care if I made a purchase or not. I'm not sure if he was in a bad mood before I came in, but he was unnecessarily rude and unprofessional in a situation that could have easily been treated with more grace. The other Sullivan locations nearby have been amazing with their customer service. I recommend shopping with any one of them instead.

The Agrarian is the place to go if you want certain chicken breeds without the high numbers the…read morehatcheries want you to purchase. My grown son mixed and matched his birds and I tagged along because I'm nosy and the birds were a belated Christmas gift. The birds he received are thriving and healthy.

i would live here if i could. i seriously love agrarian,…read moreall 12 of my chickens came from agrarian and have a) all been hens and b) all lived to be at least 2 years old. THANK YOU agrarian!!

This place has been a staple in Brownsburg for over 40 years. The staff and owners are amazing…read more They do cost a bit more than you big box store but support local businesses. We have bought a couple of unique plants from here. They also have candles, decor, seasonings etc. they have their Christmas open house on the second sat of November.

I've been shopping Country Harmony for many years because of the quality and selection of plants,…read moretrees, and shrubs they offer. A marvelous selection of annuals and perennials with flowering trees and shrubs arrive in early spring and summer. Autumn plants are impressive here with ornamental cabbage and kale, along with colorful mums and other fillers helping to refresh my landscaping. The interior of Country Harmony is not to be missed. Stunning and unique home decor items, along with helpful owners who will work with you to create spectacular decor for your home. Take pictures with measurements (very important) into the shop for assistance. I fell in love with 2 sets of framed prints I'm trying to decide between or maybe both. I need to take pictures of the area(s) with measurements they'll be hung in. I received some creative ideas and suggestions. Candles, picture frames, vases, prints, and wall decor plus more are throughout the shop. Great place to pick up a gift item. Indoor plants are available in the gardening area in the back of the shop. Potting soil along with various size pots is available. Call to check on winter hours. I was told they'll be open most if not all weekends, but weekdays may vary.

Very knowledgeable and so helpful! Our home had been empty for 14 years and clearly needed a lot of…read morehelp. Billy and his team came out to evaluate our yard and gave us great options at different price points. They sent us a design and estimate within 24 hours. Highly recommend!

I was so pleased to find a local gardener with vegetable starts at an excellent price compared to…read morethe box stores. The person helping me was polite and friendly, I loved the old kitty perched near the cash register, and there were a good selection of healthy looking plants to choose from. I will definitely be back!

The atmosphere of this landscaping center is what drew us in. It had been years since my last…read morevisit, but I recall this place being set along a heavily wooded area and having a somewhat dreamy setting about it. It also doesn't hurt that it's a stone throw from Traders Point Creamery for ice cream after. ;) We popped in to see what spring selections they had available to kickstart our bushes, vegetables and more. We were a few days ahead of some shipments coming in so we weren't able to find too much quite yet. It was still an enjoyable visit to see the earlier blooms and how everything is laid out. The only thing that held it up from a fifth star was we felt like the staff was withholding or not taking us seriously when we were asking for interest in ordering a magnolia tree. We were asking for price ranges and they wouldn't seem to give it to us even though we understood that they didn't have them available currently or that they may need to look it up. I can't help but feel like I thought we wouldn't be able to afford it or something of that nature. Otherwise, a not so bad experience. You will find everything from wind chimes, tropical plants, fairly mature trees, and birdseed here.

Bought a tree. Hopefully it will grow well. Looks smaller than in the store. The guys who…read moreplanted it were super helpful and nice.

Digs Garden Center is so fun to visit. It's part for the flowers and part for the overall…read moreatmosphere. It's been a treat to watch how this corner of downtown continues to transform and all that they have planned for the garden nursery, distillery and event center. We visited yesterday and had too much luck finding all sorts of items for our spring garden. We purchased lavender, Delphinium, marigolds, lots of herbs, lilac bushes, and several other items. The staff is super friendly and helpful. You will also find potting items, trees, bushes, small gifts and several vegetables available. I'm always impressed by the fun and engaging events that they host here throughout the year. For example, coming up for Mother's Day, they are hosting a potting workshop for kids to make gifts for mom. Don't miss out on this place whether you are a gardener or just looking to explore a new corner of downtown.

Came to Digs Garden Center for an event yesterday and has such an amazing time! It was a sip and…read moreshare plant swap and Mann I was in heaven! I truly love plants and when youwalked in, they were plants, soil, specialty cocktail, drinks, soft, music, and cute charcuterie boards! We were able to walk around and swap some of the plants and the service was amazing. Amy was really helpful. I do think my only feedback would be having some type of signal or sign that informs others if they are willing to swap or if they are there to just repot their plants. I awkwardly walked up to someone hoping to swap plants and she was repotting her plants to take back to her house lol. So maybe some type of sign or visual so then we won't walk around and disrupt others. But for the most part everyone was amazing, and eagerly excited to swap plants I will be back.