5 stars! This is my…read morenew favorite plant nursery! Today was my first visit and I was very impressed. The main building has a lot of books...native plant identification, plant husbandry, cooking with native plants, Minnesota birds...and much, much more. They also sell bulk seed of native grasses, gifts, and crafts. Outside they have 4 primary plant areas. One has native (sand loving) full sun prairie plants, one has shade loving woodland plants, one has boggy water loving plants, and finally, behind the building, they have a big area with native trees & shrubs. Every area is well labeled with the scientific Latin name, the common name, and bullet points about the plant and its growing requirements. I hung out in the "retail" areas. But they also have a giant commercial design, installation, and planting business. I haven't used this service so I can't comment on this aspect of the business other than you can see acres & acres of stuff. There's definitely a lot going on. Finally, the staff members were all very, very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed talking with them. I made a small purchase of two species of Milkweed. Since it's late in the year, I didn't go crazy with purchases. But I'll definitely come back. A big thumbs up! -Maxx

You may as well set your money on fire or give it to charity. Dealing with this company is a total…read morewaste of time and money. 5 years in and all we have to show for it is an abundance of weeds. We had over an acre converted in 2021 and from the start it looked bad. They kept telling us to give it 2-3 years and we believed them and spent thousands and thousands of dollars. Last year they didn't do any maintenance even though we signed a maintenance agreement. This year they are not responding to calls and e-mails at all. Finally got a second opinion and they told us what we knew all along...this is bad. They would be ashamed if any of their installations looked like ours. My advice is to save yourself time and money and choose someone that actually knows what they are doing. I should point their talent at gaslighting. For a few years they told us convincingly it looks good and it's supposed to look like that. In the end though it still just thistles and weeds!

I was looking for coco shell mulch that my mom wanted. I asked them on facebook if they had any and…read morethey messaged me back pretty quickly that they did. It's a huge garden center for the area with lots of interesting stuff to sell. I wish I had more time. I was eyeing some of the specialty chocolate bars for sure. I put down the first bag of coco shells and now I smell like chocolate...

Over the weekend, I had the opportunities to visit Green Barn Garden Center to buy Japanese…read morepansies. They're one of the stores that carry this variety as it is a new species pansy that launched last year. It's quite a drive from the Twin Cit, but it is well worth it because they are decent size green house inspite that I went early in the year. I'm sure if you go during the regular open seasons, they will be full of different variety of plants. Very clean store and well organize. The staffs are friendly and very helpful. Their prices are pretty decent, especially when it comes to those Japanese pansy that other place charged double. I would definitely recommend this place beside that 1 Hour drive up to Isanti.

We travel 2 hours from WI to go to the Green Barn. They have a wide selection of hard to find…read moreplants and they know how to advise you about care. I am very impressed with the quality and with the staff. We will continue to make the drive.

Gordon's Greenhouse is one of the best greenhouses in the northwest suburbs!…read more This nursery is somewhat of an icon in the northwest burbs. And they've been around a long time. I was a little shocked to see that there were no Yelp reviews yet. If you're looking for a nursery with a huge variety of beautiful plants -- this is it. 1) They also have interesting, unusual, and rare varieties. 2) The plants are well cared for and beautiful. 3) The prices are all reasonable. 4) Veteran owned! Support a local business and a vet. I counted at least 8 greenhouses. Not all of them are open to the public. It depends on when you get there during the season and what's going on. They also have a gigantic quantity and variety of mulch. My only gripe is the payment procedure. The payment area is not clear. It's inside the 2nd, south side (or left side) greenhouse. When it's busy, it's confusing. There's no clear area for waiting & forming a line, and the workers seemed a little overwhelmed. I was there yesterday and there were 3 ladies hopping around, confused, ringing people up out of order. Stop by if you're in the area (in season). You won't regret it. -Daddy Maxx Retro

GORDON'S GREENHUSE---this is without a doubt the BEST GREEN on the EAST coast-----always prompt-…read morefriendly and work with you---we are the 3RD generation of our family to go to GORDONS----AND NO WHERE ELSE---

Beautiful plants, well propagated, nourished & cared for. If you like succulents truly is the place…read moreto shop. Huge variety. Fo are gigantic , lush.

Whoa. This place is succulent city…read more My friend is getting married in a couple of weeks and is making her own bouquets and arrangements for the tables (yes, she's crazy). She tracked down Greenworld because they sell their cuttings at much cheaper prices than you'd find at a florist. On Saturday morning, four of us hopped in a car stocked with Isles puppy dog tails and coffee and shlepped ourselves to North Branch to check it out and pick out which cuttings she wanted for the arrangements. You have to make an appointment during their off-season---they are not open to the public otherwise. I've NEVER seen so many succulents in one place. Mainly, the greenhouse is full of hundreds of kinds that I had never seen ever. Strange rose-mimicking plants, bright orange and purple colors, furry friends, snowball cacti... and a new kind of aloe plant that looks like a cylon basestar (nerd alert). See photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/greenworld-greenhouse-north-branch?select=TLWUoAhWW9BCHHh4jCkTIg#TLWUoAhWW9BCHHh4jCkTIg The owner is super chatty, but also informative about how to take care of the plants and when would be the earliest to put the bouquets together. For example, did you know that you are supposed to clip succulents fairly often and then replant the clippings. Otherwise some of them just get tall and sad. He was nice enough to make cuttings for a wedding inspiration board, so to speak. We messed around with combinations of different plants for a while and then let him know what the plan was. After that, I roamed the aisles again and picked our some new additions to my own succulent family (I've covered my whole bay windowsill with them). I picked our four good size plants that were only $5 each and not things you'd typically see in a store. Normally, they do accept credit cards, but it's cash or check during the off-season. The cylon plant has shown no signs of attacking the other plants, but there are many copies... and they have a plan.

I may be biased, as I worked here for a summer, but my experience with Thomsen's goes beyond that…read more I've always enjoyed coming here, the atmosphere of the greenhouse is very nice. The location is a little out of the way, but is worth the visit. The backyard garden is very nice, and there is a diverse selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, trees/shrubs, and decorations. Everyone staffed knows their stuff, and it makes shopping here easy and enjoyable. I loved the place so much that I got myself a job here, if that says anything.

From the owner: Thomsens Garden Center located in St. Joseph, MN, is dedicated to continuing the tradition of being…read morea community destination for those seeking to enhance the quality of life through gardening & outdoor living. We have one of the largest greenhouses in Minnesota, and our experienced staff is passionate about quality, selection, and the success of our clientele. We offer a variety of services including landscaping design, spring garden prep and more. And have all of the supplies you will need to complete your project. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, Thomsens Garden Center is your one-stop-shop for all of your gardening needs. Come visit us today and let us help you create the garden of your dreams!

Wayne's is a great place, lots of variety. He also has mulch and soil…read more They are courteous and helpful if you have any questions, which I had a lot. The quality of their plants are top shelf.

This is a great family business. Their stock is a delight to browse. I go to the Stacy and the Rush…read moreCity sites. Definitely worth the drive if you aren't local.

Their warranty is terrible. We had $500 in two trees we cared for well. This year they did not…read morecome back. Fourteen months old and they wouldn't replace. Go to Mickmans just up 65. they have a great 2 year warranty.

We were at the Rogers location. We participated in a class for a winter tree topper planter. The…read morestaff was very friendly, kind and helpful. We decided we will make it a holiday tradition!

What a wonderful little nursery. Stopped here to buy Mother's day gifts and found a great…read moreselection of annuals.

From the owner: Locally owned, Stockmen's Greenhouse & Landscaping has been providing Litchfield and the…read moresurrounding communities with beautiful plants for over 27 years. We carry a wide selection of flowering annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials, trees and shrubs. We also offer landscaping services including yard maintenance, tree pruning, tree and shrub planting, landscape design and installation.

We've lived in Michigan, New York, Wisconsin and Minnesota and always get a real tree for…read moreChristmas. Happy Land by-far had the nicest trees! This is our 6th year at Happy Land!! It's easy to get in and out. Very nice facilities. They've usually got a fire going outside. We only get a Frazier Fir, but there appear to be many others to choose from. Everyone is super nice and this year they were especially accommodating to our unusual circumstance and went above and beyond our needs. You can cut you own or they will do it for you. They also have pre-cut trees available. Prices are very reasonable for the quality: 9 foot tree for $116 this year. They bail the trees for you if you want which makes getting it in the house much easier. There's a nice shop on the premises. They have saws and wheeled carriers to transport the trees back to the bailer. We drive 2 hours there and it's well worth it! Thank you to all at Happy Land!!

From the owner: With over 45 years of experience, Happy Land Tree Farms continues to grow high quality trees on…read morehigh quality ground. Our farm is located in East Central Minnesota, just 90 miles north of the Twin Cities along the I-35 corridor. We are a family owned and operated business promising to fully serve our customers with the very best products and service. We supply high quality wholesale nursery stock trees to Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois and more. Our tree supply includes nursery trees, landscape trees and Christmas trees.