The service was fantastic and he even had the plants I was looking for when the larger nurseries…read moredid not. He was even willing to deliver them to me! What great service and would recommend his nursery to anyone looking for inexpensive, great quality and selection of plants.

I can not resist a garden store and French Prairie is not an ordinary garden store! Yes, there is a…read morebeautiful collection and wide variety of perennials available for purchase along with yard art and pots and planters. But wander into the store and you will be amazed at how many gift items are inside. So many, it is a bit dizzying at first! So much to look at every which way you turn so I took my time, wandered in and out of every nook and corner and then took a second lap! Here is what I saw: -Bright metal yard art - think giant coneflowers and flamingos and birds. -Dried and faux flowers. -Dish towels - I bought white ones with turquoise & orange cats all over. -Guest napkins. -Gnomes for Fall, for Christmas, for summer. -Candles. -Soaps. -Books. -Framed prints. -Jewelry. -Plants. -Pots. -Pillows. -Throw blankets. -Wind-charms. -Greeting cards. -Chocolate. Sprinkled throughout are seasonal decorations. On this day, there were lots of fall and Halloween items as well as Christmas trees and ornaments. Loved the clip on succulent ornaments and may just have to go back for a dozen. I am sure there was more than what I listed but you get the point! There is a lot of stuff! And it's nice and reasonably priced. Located closer to the Post Office a little away from the row of shops, don't miss this shop!

Excellent plants online. Good prices and selection. Plants were packed very good…read more Nepenthes Black Magic was at a very good price.

I have been to this nursery in person over the years and the people are great! Since we are going…read morethru Shelter in Place and unable to visit in person, I was craving a plant pick-me-up. I ordered from LP online for the first time and am so happy!! Thank you Clark and Joan and LP family Please order plants online, it will brighten your day!!!!!

The mercantile is such an amazing gift shop...not just for little old Canby, but for anywhere! They…read morecarry a lot of beautiful and quality products, including my kids' latest obsession - Jellycat plush! All of the staff were extremely kind and patient, fielding our many questions and helping us out, even holding the store open for a few extra minutes while we made our final decisions. Of course, the flower fields are breathtaking, and the outstanding staff just added to the overall great experience shopping here.

Dahlia lovers, please do yourself a favor and visit these fields! You will be welcomed with vast…read moreamounts of flowers, explosions of color, and stunning views! I visited toward the end of August and the fields were at 75% bloom. I had a wonderful time walking around and enjoying the gorgeous flowers. Be sure to bring the following items if you visit the dahlia fields: - Hat: I visited on a warm, sunny day in August. The fields are beautiful, but there is no shade as you walk through. - Sunscreen: This goes along with a hat-- you don't want to get sunburn as you enjoy the beautiful dahlias. - Water bottle: On a hot day, you definitely don't want to get dehydrated! - Comfortable shoes: You will be walking through the dirt paths as you visit the fields, so be sure to bring your most comfortable shoes. - Money: There's a cute souvenir shop and also a few food trucks available with yummy snack. Most of these accept cash, card, Apple Pay, etc. There's also a covered area with tables for you to sit down, enjoy your snacks, and rest, especially on a warm day. There was plenty of parking when I visited on a Thursday, however, I can see how it could get busy and crowded on a weekend. Regardless, there were several parking areas, plus it's free!! For restrooms, your only option will be porta potties right next to the parking area. Bring hand sanitizer, just in case.

Beautiful garden center. Good selection of all garden needs. My disappointment and absolute…read moresurprise was at the price of common and well loved plants for the garden. Even the lovely decorative plant pots. I nearly lost the teeth I have left; 6-8 inch blue and white pots were 39.99 and smaller pots a little less. I spent over $100 on absolute necessities. There were several vegetable starts they did not have available so I bought those in seed packets. It will be my last visit. I came, I inspected, I bought and wish them all The Best.

This is a smaller Al's. They have less patio furniture than the Woodburn location, but still a nice…read moregarden center. I purchased a few David Austin roses here and a preying mantis egg. The egg never hatched but the roses are stunning.

We are very happy with the design and the effort that Austin & Emily and their crew at The Green…read moreSeed provided in reshaping our backyard. It is a much more lively and livable space. Austin & Emily were open to our ideas, which they developed creatively, taking our budget into account. The crew was always friendly, and the work was efficient and quality. Thank you to The Green Seed! Highly recommended.

Emily and Austin were really great to work with. I asked for a yard/garden that was easy to care…read morefor, had something blooming all year, and attractive to birds, bees and butterflies, and that's what I got. I couldn't be happier with the results.

Great shopping experience! Very happy with my purchase. Great service. Looking forward shopping…read morethere again

Helpful staff and a great selection. I alway go with a list that seems to grow while I'm there.read more

Individuality, quality and beauty is not the sole province of large cities. The Rare Plant Research…read morenursery is an exotic plant nursery, vineyard and winery on a stunning estate. It finely matches individuality, quality and beauty perfectly. There is nothing in the city of Portland, or anywhere, matching it. The world-traveling collectors from the Renaissance forward gathered plants into the great botanical gardens of Europe. English traveler collectors brought plants from all over the world into the conservatories, greenhouses, on their estates. They learned how to keep them alive in new climates. Eventually they propagated them, enriching Western landscape design. Rare Plant Research is an update of that in the countryside outside Oregon City. They are only open to the public one weekend a year. They do announce under a handful of RSVP-only events, Summer months, on their mailing list. Except at the once a year open weekend, plant sales are made online and shipped. The greenhouses are near the road. They are filled with exotic grasses, succulents, bromeliadish plants and vines. A few corners of the greenhouses have definitely gotten out of control and turned into jungles. Another greenhouse floor is dry sand, desert-like. Want a hardy olive tree on your land? They have Willamette Valley-proven ones. Ginger varieties. Are you beyond bonsai? They have some pretty interesting plants that look like miniature baobab trees, like under 1-2 feet, or barked bulbs with flowers. The real test is growing these outside the greenhouse. The estate is the demonstration it can be done, and it could not be more dramatic. At the top of the hill, above the vineyards, is a Northwest interpretation of an 11th Century Italian estate: the main house, a formal pond, outdoor verandas, a lakeside amphitheater, arbors and a small vineyard shed. Apropos, a greenhouse garden spans the space between the two main wings of the house. Around the home, the exotic plants from the nursery thrive, outdoors, in our Northwest landscape! It's pretty amazing in this setting, that for the open to the public event, the owner is with the plants and the customers, ready to share his experiences. I also note that the masonry work is first rate, including broken concrete retaining walls that look like something ancient from Italy. The space may be available for events, contact them for details. Rare Plant Research is a grand experiment in exploring what we can grow, from far away places, with different climates, here, in little Portland and its surrounds. We hope Rare Plant Research continues for a few generations of more plants and more grand gardens!

Nice place to spend a day when it opens to the public each year. Explore, wonder, enjoy!read more