What a great little but mighty plant nursery in S.E. Portland Oregon…read more I used to live in this neighborhood and it has many hidden gems. Birds and Bees Nursery is one of them. I'm a member of Carnivorous Plants Society of Oregon and one of my things is finding places that sell Carnivorous Plants outside of the big box stores. Sure the big Home store has plenty of Venus Flytraps every year but it's a cruel thing to see a plant abused by employees who don't know how to care for such a plant. First of all this plant has 2. basic needs. 1. All the direct sunlight it can get. At least 12 hours a day. 2. Distilled Water or Rain water. To see this plant living inside the store on a shelf dries out is a difficult thing to see. If it is watered, Tap Water us what it's given. Tap water is a for sure slow death to a Venus Flytrap Plant. So in my search, I found a little nursery in the burbs. Next to a Taco Smell restaurant, full of all sorts of plants from vines to carnivorous plants. In my interest, they had Sundews, Picture Plants and a ton of Venus Flytraps all sitting in the full sun. I found what I thought was a good specimen and when I picked up and looked at the Venus Flytrap I wanted, I realized it was actually 3 small and one slightly larger Venus Flytrap plants in the same pot for (I'm pretty sure in right. I was so excited to find such an awesome plant that I kinda forgot and the receipt wasn't helpful.) $15.00. They're usually about $10.00 for a common Venus Flytrap plant. I basically bought 4 plants for $3.75 a piece. With such great prices, my wife found a couple plants she couldn't leave without. We both left Birds and Bees happy. Update on our plants. They're all thriving in their new home.

I'm sure it's nice inside, but I wouldn't know, as there is no access for wheelchair usersread more

We stopped in out of curiosity and found an excellent garden center. The staff were friendly and…read morehyper-knowledgeable. I am now very confident on the hydration of ferns. Thank you.

Beautiful plants at reasonable prices. If they weren't closing soon I would have spent so much…read moremore. And they're nice people.

Such a cute plant store that is attached to a Filipino bakery/shop! Lots of plant options,…read morestickers, buttons and informational cards to tell you about the plants. The lady that worked that was so sweet and gave lots of great recommendations on things to see while in town. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

First things first, customer service. I messaged a couple of plant shops on Instagram asking…read morewhether they do repotting. Daphne's Botanicals was the only one to get back to me at all, and it was a prompt reply AND they followed up via email. They do offer a reporting service! For only five dollars! And they give you 10% off any pots you buy in the store, if you don't want to bring your own. This is a lifesaver for me, as I've learned to keep plants alive but historically repotting has not gone so well. I took in an incredibly long pothos that I got for free. The team at Daphne's Botanicals shared my excitement about the plant, welcomed me into the store, and quickly started on the repotting. I didn't have a pot but they gave a recommendation and I love how it turned out. While there, I browsed their product shelves and plants. It's a pretty small store, but their plants look happy and they've got some really cute planters and what they say is a really excellent plant food. They're also attached to a bakery so you can grab a little bite as well. Highly recommend this woman owned spot!

We've purchased several times from Sellwood Flowers and they are one of the better floral shops in…read moretown. Their flowers are fresh and last a long time. Their service is good and they will do their best to make things right. One time there was a mix-up, my original bouquet was delivered to another customer, and I received that customer's bouquet. I came home late and called the next day to let Sellwood Flowers know. Then they sent a new bouquet the next day that was representative of the flowers purchased. It was nice that I also got to keep the original - although not my color / taste.

Sellwood Flower Company is amazing and lovely to work with. We used them for our wedding flowers…read more We worked with Kailla who understood our color palette and vision right away. We got all locally sourced and seasonal flowers for our September wedding. They were so communicative and easy to work with. Day before the wedding there was an issue with the cake bakery changing the plans for the cake flowers. Mary who was working at the shop offered to drop off the flowers to the bakery on our behalf which was great! Then with more back and forth Kailla and I chatted and she just offered to do it onsite at our venue so the flowers would stay fresh. She went above and beyond as this change by the bakery the day before the wedding was stressful. We will continue to use Sellwood for our floral needs. I mean look how gorgeous My bridal bouquet is! In fact I told my husband that on our anniversary I want another bouquet from Sellwood.

I'm surprised I haven't been here before and am so happy I came across it. Very friendly and…read morehelpful people that alone makes you want to come back. I was looking for a specific thing that surprisingly no one in PDX seemed to have so I need to go back and explore more. It's a hidden gem!

I love this place. I came for a visit and wish I could have brought it back home with me. The two…read moreowners have 40+ years of knowledge and experience between them and they prove it every time I come to the city. I feel great knowing I can go in, ask for what I want, and pretty much they either have it or know how/where to get it. They also seem really focused on their impact on the planet and especially their local community, unlike big box stores. So, if those big box stores are no longer doing it for you, this shop is the place to visit. If you want to get your green thumb up and running and you're not sure where to start, or if you have been gardening for years and know exactly what you want, the customer service alone is worth the trip.

I just got a "succulent bouquet" delivered to me from By the Bunch, by out of town family! It was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous! They dropped it off at our front door and texted me to let me know it was there. It came in the cutest dark brown glass vase and the arrangement was so thoughtfully put together. I've always been a live plant kind of girl though vs fresh cut bouquets. I just personally like having the plant for years to remember the occasion by (yes, my house is full of plants, haha). I decided to take apart the bouquet to try to root the succulent clippings. They were all wire wrapped and then wrapped in green plant tape. I was so happy to find that once disassembled, the wiring was actually keeping little roots safe! It took a bit of time, to keep as many roots from breaking but it worked! I ended up being able to plant 3 separate pots full of the succulents from the bouquet! What a clever idea for a unique and beautiful gift. I decided to put the remaining non-succulent plants back in the little vase and it's still so charming on their own.

So disappointed and frankly embarrassed that these were actually delivered in my name to someone I…read morelove on such a special day. Over the years I have had floral arrangements delivered many times. Usually something in the $45-$80 range. While a few times I was a bit underwhelmed at what was delivered. I have always been pretty happy and most of the time delighted at what the florists had created. This was my first time ordering from this business. I was excited when I read their reviews and saw some of their arraignments. They noted that they often include unusual flowers in their floral presentations. I enjoy flora that is a bit out of the norm and along with the other information I read, I thought they would be able to create a lovely arrangement for my Valentine on Valentine's Day. I talked with them and requested "something bright and colorful with maybe a couple Stargazer Lillies for fragrance". I asked if they could do something nice and as described for $65 plus a $10 delivery fee. They said they definitely would be able to create something my Valentine would love. What was delivered was a total embarrassment! 3 totally closed Stargazer Lillies and a bunch of "filler plants" crammed into a narrow mouthed vase that even made adding water to the pitiful arrangement difficult. I worked at a florist many years ago and have friends that still do. I thought this arrangement was far from what was requested and not close to the value for what was charged. The people I know with and without experience in the floral industry that I showed the arrangement to were all in total agreement. This arrangement was substandard, poorly executed and over priced. I would definitely not recommend this business.

Everything in here was pure magic! Will be back for sure. Great selection of things that are…read moredifferent from the other boutiques around Portland. Definitely worth a visit.

It takes nerves of steel to open a boutique business during a worldwide pandemic, but thankfully…read morePortland is receptive to businesses serving a well-defined niche like Larkspur Botanicals. It took me far too long to visit this delightful women-owned shoppe, but now that I have I will add it to my shortlist of Portland favorites. First off, the owners couldn't have picked a more appropriate setting for a plant shoppe. With a classic storefront with window displays on both sides of the entrance, the store takes on a nostalgic vibe of tradesperson shops of yesteryear. I love knowing I'm shopping small, locally owned businesses that make our communities vibrant and diverse. Now let's get to the plants... that's the reason we're here! There's quite a diverse selection of houseplants in such a small space... indeed, something for everyone. If you need to pop in quickly for a "Get Well" card and a miniature pot of African Violets, they've got it. If specialty plants are more your thing, you'll find everything from the sought after Monstera cultivars, cacti and succulents, to Anthurium and Begonias. In fact, given their regular delivery schedule, it sounds like they can special order pretty much anything you might need. I spent 15 minutes or so getting to know Kailia, one of the owners who is also a registered horticultural therapist. She's very friendly, knowledgeable, and a delightful addition to the neighborhood. She made a clumsy oaf like me feel extremely at ease in her adorable shoppe. Be sure to check out their very informative website, LarkspurPortland.com for lots of valuable resources, information on Horticultural Therapy, and a pretty good impression of the types of plants the have in stock. I'm a fan, and I'll continue coming back!

K Johnson Barkdust delivered 2 units of hemlock to our property when they said they would and it…read morewent VERY well! The barkdust was expertly placed around all our perennials and our sidewalks and deck were swept and blown clean. I'll definitely use K Johnson Barkdust Blowing again!

It's bark dust. Shouldn't need a review. That said,…read moreanything could go wrong, so I figured I'd leave a review. The delivery was on time, prices were good and as promised. Paid and delivered. When I need more, I'll be back

Highly recommend!…read more The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to understand our space before recommending plants, including which varieties would thrive and which ones wouldn't be a good fit. They were also very clear about the level of maintenance each plant requires, which I really appreciated. One especially helpful insight was learning about the cachepot system for potted plants--something I hadn't known about before but will make it much easier to keep my plants healthy long-term. The guidance felt thoughtful and practical rather than sales-driven. I left feeling confident in my choices and much better equipped to care for my plants. Highly recommend to anyone, whether you're new to houseplants or more experienced.

Staff is always kind and helpful. Lots of plants to choose from. Weird hours that don't make sense…read morealways. But glad to have it in the neighborhood

I love a good gift store! Even though the vast majority of time the gifts are for myself! Which…read moreactually, I think is true for most people. It's hard to peruse a boutique filled with pretty items and not want something! TASI showcases their own jewelry, a modern style of jewelry with simple pieces in silver or gold, some featuring labradorite or glass stones. Lots of small stud earrings great for your 2nd and third piercings plus some dangly earrings for the first. At last that's how I do earrings! in addition to jewelry, they have soaps and lotions, fun and fashionable hats, scarves that can transform any outfit, a few leather handbags, fun reading glasses and lovely candles. Lately I have found myself over in the SE Sellwood neighborhood because it's fun to walk the main streets, go in and out of the antique shops and boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and food carts. And it's still a safe area. If you are doing the same, make sure to stop in TASI Jewelry & Gifts.

Such a disappointment. This store has lots of potential but the customer service is awful. Recently…read morewent in shopping with my girlfriend and she loved the socks collection so I asked the lady working there (Bob cut dark hair in her 50s maybe) if there was any deal on socks and she rudely said "no" and flipped her little hair and walked away. What kind of customer service is that? I've worked in sales for so many years and the correct thing is to follow up with showing the customer more items or items on sale or a smile at least. She was very judgmental since we walked in. The whole vibe in there was weird. Such a rude employee. I didn't get her name but because of this I don't recommend this shop and will tell all my friends to not shop there. Disgusting how people like that even have jobs.