American Meadows is a plant business that was founded in the 1980s. It sells flower seeds, grass…read moreseeds, bulbs, potted plants, etcetera. The business buys the seeds and plants from growers around the world, and they test the seeds to ensure high germination rates. Recently, I was searching online for low-cost and low-maintenance plants that I could put in the soil behind my large retaining wall. On American Meadows's website, I read about their suggested plants based on my hardiness zone, the amount of sun and shade in my yard, plants that are good for bees and butterflies, plants that grow to a desired height, plants that grow back each year, etcetera. I decided to purchase a 5-pound bag of no-mow flowering lawn seed mix for a total of $136, which includes shipping, handling, and tax. The next day, the business shipped my package. A few days later, the post office delivered the package to my house. In the coming weeks and months, I will observe how the seeds germinate in my yard.

Not the best quality plants--in my first order, several arrived withered and dead, and one of the…read morethree-packs only had two. My second order had plants in better shape, but there were still dead and missing ones. That said, they're serious about their guarantee. In both cases, replacements were sent immediately when I told them of the issues, and because they sent three-packs to replace the missing rhizomes, I ended up with more plants than I ordered. Overall an okay experience. They're cheaper than some more reliable mail order places and they're a little less of a roll of the dice than Etsy. They have some things I couldn't find elsewhere too.

Can't say enough about the people and plants at RWP. The people who work there are knowledgeable ,…read morehelpful and friendly. If you are looking to start a holistic approach to healing, RWP has a choice of medicinal plants. The plants are healthy and reasonably priced. There is NO reason to not buy from them other then possibly if they don't have what you are looking for.

I was trying to purchase sweet potato plants this spring. I knew Red Wagon had carried them in the…read morepast so I contacted them to find out when the plants would be available. I was told they would be available in June. I contacted them again and was told they would get put out on June 7th. Since I live an hour away, I didn't get there until the morning of June 10th. They told me they were sold out but would have more the next day. I asked if there was any chance I could buy some today since I had driven so far? They said no! First come, first serve, we don;t care how far you drove. Come back tomorrow. I left and have absolutely no reason to ever go back.

We used Horford several years ago to buy several healthy fruit trees. We were advised on tree…read moreselection and expeditiously assisted through checkout and loading. Unfortunately, the voles got a couple and we returned for replacements. Several employees were seen watering and zooming around in small trucks and no one offered to help us. We waited a long time for checkout and we loaded by ourselves. These were not small plants but fruit trees. Please instruct workers to provide assistance.

Oh my goodness! My inner Gardener has never been so delighted in a family nursery. Thank you, thank…read moreyou, thank you! Ps. You can't go home with just one plant. Every plant needs a friend.

I stopped by Gardener's Supply Company with two Money Trees that desperately needed repotting, and…read morethis location did not disappoint. My plants were starting to look like they were questioning their life choices, so it was definitely time for a refresh. From the moment I walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. They didn't just repot the plants, they explained every step of the process, from the soil mix they selected to how often I should water going forward. I really appreciated that they took the time to educate me rather than just doing the job and sending me on my way. You can tell they genuinely care about plant health and customer experience. The store itself is such a vibe - well-organized, clean, and full of beautiful greenery, planters, gardening tools, and décor. It's one of those places you walk into intending to fix one issue and suddenly you're considering starting a full garden. There's a great balance of options for both beginners and serious gardeners. Pricing was fair, quality was high, and customer service was truly standout. My Money Trees look healthier already, like they just left a spa day. Overall, a wonderful experience. I will definitely be coming back for more plants, supplies, and probably another round of plant therapy.

This is my favorite garden supply and gift shop. I always enjoy eating lunch here too. A true…read moreVermont treasure.