Bizarre experience! I used to like this place - though the…read moreprices are high, they have a large selection, and staff were generally friendly. Not today. When arriving, I went to the restroom to pee (I am 67 and have prostate issues, and just wanted to be comfortable while I shopped) and, seeing a sign on both the outside and inside that said "Please keep the door shut - because of A/C" and seeing a lock, I locked the door for privacy (too). There is just urinal and one stall. When I was standing at the urinal there was suddenly the loudest banging on a door I'd ever heard in my life. I thought it must be some kind of emergency so I went, holding my pants up, since I didn't have time to zip them. I opened it, and said "What's up?!" and the young man with dark green Green Thumb shirt - heavyset, brown hair, 30/40-ish? - said very aggressively, yelling, "It's a public restroom, that's why theres more than one stall !!!" and proceeded to wash in the sink for 5 minutes or so (I retreated to the stall to try and finish my business). So... because there' a urinal and a stall you are not supposed to lock it? Why is there a lock? I don't get it... He must have either been having a very very bad day, was mentally unbalanced, or just a ver very angry person. I was in shock. I think it's time to find another nursery...

Great selection for less common plants. Health plants, good prices, quality plants and goods…read more Good customer service. There are knowledable staff on site to assist with questions or purchases. Convenient potting media purchase. Pay the register, drive around to the loading zone and they load the bags into your car for you. I love to come here during bareroot season (Jan-March). They carry a huge variety of tree, berries, grapes, and although the plants cost more than your big box store but there is a huge difference in quality. Large selection of roses in late May, early June. It's fun to shop here. Some of the nursery has uneven ground or loose gravel so be mindful. Make sure to subscribe to their email newsletter for monthlh coupons (as well as garden knowledge and recipes).

This place is AWESOME! A hidden gem in Escondido. This nursery has a wide variety of plants to…read morechoose from. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to help me select the correct plants for my yard. Their prices are unbeatable and they accept cash/Venmo.

Good selections and inexpensive in this nursery compared to name brand nurseries. The gentleman was…read morehelpful and friendly in helping us with plant selections. We planted the plants in our home and they are doing well.

We have been working with Nathan at Moon Valley Nurseries for about four months now and cannot say…read moreenough good things about him. We came in at the very beginning of landscaping a new build, which meant a blank slate and a lot of questions. Nathan took the time to walk us around the yard, show us what was available, and give us real options instead of just pointing at whatever he wanted to move that day. He was genuinely knowledgeable about the plants, what they would do in our space, and what made sense for the look we were going for. He was also friendly and understanding about our budget and our timeline, which we appreciated. We started with a variety of plants to get the project going, and we have gone back several times since for trees and shrubs. Every visit has been the same experience: good advice, no pressure, and someone who clearly enjoys what he does. Great guy to work with. If you are planning a landscape project, ask for Nathan.

Can't say enough good things about Moon Valley and our experience picking out our Meyer Lemon tree…read moreand Bouganvilleas. Patrick came over last month and helped us plant both trees and gave us some awesome tips on upkeep. For the Meyer tree he suggested a nitrogen-rich fertilizer and a well-draining acidic soil. We went with an organic soil from Kellogg Gardens, and added Perlite as he suggested. The tree seems happy and we're seeing about a 4 inch growth already. For the Bougainvillea, he suggested planting in the ground. We dug a hole twice as wide as the root ball, left the plant in its original plastic grow pot, and just cut off the bottom and slashed the sides. Moon Valley and Patrick's attentive service and help really has brought our little patio garden to life.

I had a short list of palms that appealed to me from a recent trip to Costa Rica and a couple…read moretypically grown in Florida. I figured there was very little chance of these being sold around here. After showing Joe the list he said "yup got them. Let me show you." I was absolutely taken aback. He had everything, including well grown, very rare species. Many of his trees he grows from his seeds. An amazing place that will eventually take all of my retirement money. I can't wait to return back!!!

Fantastic selection of health and hard-to-find palms. Joe's a great guy, excellent resource, and…read moreyou can tell he takes pride in what he grows. Discovery Island Palms is a great place to feed your palm addiction. Highly recommended.

Wonderful little independent nursery. When you first pull up it looks like you're at someone's…read morehouse; once you walk through the gates you're in an enchanting garden filled with all sorts of various herbs, flowers, houseplants and shrubs both native and exotic. you are sure to find something! Everything is grown on site. The staff is knowledgeable and kind and the prices are good. Will definitely return.

This is my fav nursery, their selection of eatable and medicinal plants is unmatched. Prices are…read morehigh but you get what you pay for. Come here for their friendly service and to get what you can't at the big box stores.

I've been so impressed with Great Soils during continuous trips for 6 years. Exceptional service…read moreand quality materials make them an outstanding business. KPBS just showed the garden in a short news segment on 6/3/26. Here is a link to show what quality soil can do. https://www.kpbs.org/news/living/2026/06/03/clairemont-woman-turns-her-backyard-into-an-undersea-escape-on-dry-land Thanks so much for everything, Carol

Nice folks. Very helpful. Delivered on time. Material was great. I highly recommend.read more

After going to a few nursery looking for some succulent plants, I was recommended to come to…read moreJavier's nursery. Right on arrival we were greeted by friendly staff. They were very attentive and accommodating. They recommended different succulents based on what we were looking for. As you can see from our pictures, this is exactly what we were going for. This is a family owned business and you can tell that they care for their customers and their plants. I would definitely be back and I will recommend Javier Flower and Garden to my family and friends.

On my way to pick up a fig tree via a private party on FB Marketplace, I spotted this sweet nursery…read moreloaded with amazing plants and flowers! I saw the sign "Open to the Public" and how happy was I? VERY! Julia was so sweet that I couldn't leave without a purchase. I am now the happy owner of a 5' tall Passion Vine that was so reasonably priced! Thank you Javier's! Thank you Julia!

I purchased 8 trees from Marty out at Twin oaks Nursery and couldn't be happier! Nice, healthy…read moretrees at a great price! Yes, Marty is a bit quirky and there is no signage indicating where the business is (look for the black mailbox marked 2727) but he is very knowledgeable and has a large variety of plants and trees. I was looking for podocarpus trees which Marty had posted on Craigslist. I didn't realize his business was by appointment only, but he graciously helped me anyway. Since Marty is a grower, he picked out 8 beautiful and well-matched trees from his stock and helped me load them. If you can't find what you are looking for, give Marty a call.

Pete and I drove out to visit Twin Oaks Ranch last week and drove home with smiles on our faces…read more What an awesome time we both had. We were warmly welcomed by Marty and his pup and learned so much about bamboo trees and so impressed with the wealth of information given to us in such a friendly, kind way. We are getting ready to get our order together and will be calling Marty to place it. One of kind place - and one of a kind owner. Very unique and enjoyable experience. Liz and Pete

This was a very whimsical place. I was expecting the store to be open, as per their schedule, but…read moreit was not, and I felt a bit like in a wild area to be discovered where no one controls who enter the premises (which is good, people are working cutting trees and doing chores and they let you be there taking pictures or just enjoying the nature). I liked this wild component and especially the parrots. They were fun, I was talking more than them and sometimes it was almost impossible to have a conversation with them. I think they understand Spanish better, so we exchange some greetings in my native language;). Lots of greenery but, as others have commented, a bit on the rundown side. There was a food truck which was a nice touch. Parking was easy at the corner, although it is easy to miss. I will go back, is a different kind of nursery I would say.

A-tisket, A- tasket, a place to fill your basket!…read more Buena Creek Gardens is an idyllic property located in San Marcos, California. This is not your typical cookie cutter nursery. Instead you have a natural setting consisting of large trees, meandering paths and a few live animals to keep you entertained while you shop for things for your own home or garden. You will find flowers, plants, and other unique gift items. The property is set up to host private events, such as farm style dinners, weddings and other artistic functions. One event I have seen is yoga in the gardens. If you are looking for a beautiful place to explore in NCSD, this is a wonderful place to go. You can even pick up some fresh goat milk on your visit! #FillYourBasket #BuenaCreekGardens #GoatMilk

I'm very happy with my latest soil delivery from Eastman Soil. This is 10 cubic yards of their…read more(most expensive) "Raised Box Blend". I believe she said it was 30% Topsoil, 30% Compost, 30% Arbor Fines & 10% Pumice. I'm growing finicky exotic palms and tropicals, so the included pumice is going to work great.

Called the shop 3 times with quick questions and talked to the owner each time. She was wonderful…read moreand very straight forward. We popped by on a Saturday and were helped by her right away, she walked the lot with us breaking down pricing and options. We went with the almond, the delivery was on time, and as expected. Loved the whole process, very simple and helpful. Our neighbors gardener told us to check them out and I'd highly recommend them as well. Thanks a bunch!