Just a wonderful place! So many plant choices and varieties as well as some unique items and foods…read morein the shop. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Would highly recommend!

An amazing plant store where the staff clearly takes excellent care of their inventory--every plant…read moreis always healthy and thriving. On top of that, the attached gift shop is fantastic, easily outshining many high-end boutiques.

Isaac and his team do our weekly mowing/landscape work, but his team recently they just completed a…read morebig hardscape deck renovation for us. The project consisted of rebuilding 2 falling stone masonry walls with pillars, new steps and replacement of patio stones throughout. They worked in a timely efficient manner and Isaac was very good through the process with communication. We are very happy to finally have our patio completed and would recommend for and hardscape/landscape work!

After the big snow fall ahead of Valentines Day, I got snowed in. I found Isaac on line and sent an…read moreemail using his website. He responded very promptly and showed up timely on our agreed upon time. He quoted me a very reasonable price. He and Carlos did the job expertly. I would highly recommend based upon this experience. Sam

Donald and his brothers performed flawlessly for us. Communication and punctuality was excellent…read more We had two big trees behind the house that could not be reached by truck. The team took them down carefully so they did not damage the adjacent septic field. It was a challenging job, the trees had to be felled uphill. All the resulting wood was then removed manually by wheel barrow. It was a lot of work and they finished ahead of schedule leaving the work area very clean. They did exactly what we had asked. Pricing was very fair. Highly recommended.

The Ceciliano brothers did a big job for me in Redding, Taking down four large trees and trimming…read moremany more. They gave me a great price and they did they job quickly and professionally, and cleaned up perfectly. I highly recommend them.

Can't believe it took me this long to write this, but Will and Nate deserve every bit of…read morerecognition. These guys are outstanding--great people who deliver excellent work at the best price. I've called on them multiple times over the past couple of years, and they've consistently exceeded my expectations. In addition to their excellent stone work, they've tackled major yard clean-up projects for me that completely transformed my property. The difference has been night and day. On top of that, they've even taken the time to share a few tips and tricks along the way, which I really appreciated. What sets them apart is not just the quality of their work, but the way they make the whole process a genuinely enjoyable experience. They keep you informed, treat you with respect, and go above and beyond to make sure you're happy with the results. I truly can't recommend them enough and already look forward to having them back at my place.

Great experience working with this father and son team. They arrived when they said they would,…read moreoften worked late into the evening to get the job done. Very knowledgeable . The job they completed for us included stone work, stone repair, landscaping and planting. They even carved out 2 borders around a couple of trees free of charge. Shamrocks also got us a discount on the the plants we chose. I not only recommend Shamrocks but I would definitely hire them again. Just a great experience all around!!

I have been doing business with Smithland since the store was called Agway. Probably more years…read morethan the age of most of the employees. Before I made the long journey (approximately 30 to 40 minutes) I called to ask if they had the item I was looking for. Her response was, "we don't give out pricing or inventory on the phone." my response was, you are asking me to drive 25+ miles, to learn that you (possibly) don't have the item I'm looking for?? Again, like a robot, repeated her original sentence to me. I told her I would no longer be doing business with them as it is too far for me to go to learn they don't have the products I need. She said she was OK with that!! She must have graduated from the school of 'How to lose a customer' !!

I like this store for bird seed, plants, different types of soil and peat. Most all the employees…read moreare very nice. They almost always offer help bringing heavy items to my car. When I went I saw all masks on. Its not uncommon to see some off in all businesses unfortunately. I agree with last review I'd be very upset to see no masks or distancing. I find lots of items too expensive such as grow lights and bird feeders are okay when on sale. I like the variety in certain areas. The arty wind spinners and statues are nice but way over priced for me. There is a female manager who runs the place and Im sure its a bit stressful job but shes not the warmest person on the planet. I try not to ask her for help . My vegetable plants do not typically do that well from here. I have no idea why. Some do but many have spindly growth. Still I try to go here to spend my money locally. Id hate to see them close. We always participate in the bird seed sale.

So much better and personable than the giant box stores. You can actually talk to the people that…read morework here and in return get some actual knowledge. I'm new to Bethel and this is definitely my go to for just about anything. Prices are great and selection is impressive for a local owned store.

DO NOT SHOPE HERE. Went to return something and heard the owner talking to customer about an…read more"Idiot that came in didn't know anything about fencing." Called ahead of time asking what fencing they would recommend for a project. They were short and told me to google it. Rude, unprofessional, overpriced, incompetent to help or simply unwilling.

Where do I even start?! I can't say enough great things about our experience hosting our sister's…read morebridal shower at Castle Hill Farm. It was perfect in every way! The weeping willows, the beautifully decorated spacious pavillion, the goats spending some time with us, and the hospitality of the Paproski family. Diana, Stephanie, and Dan could not be more accommodating and helpful! The bride-to-be was on cloud nine and loved Diana, who thoughtfully checked in during the shower. A perfect day and venue! Beautiful memories that we will have forever!

Castle Hill Farm is a farm that opened in Newtown, Connecticut in 1927. It was founded by the…read morePaproski Family who have owned it for four generations. Now a retired dairy farm, Castle Hill Farm was once the second largest supplier of dairy products in Fairfield County. In spite of the farm's retired status, the Paproski Family work hard to preserve their 100+ acres through continuing the production of hay and corn fields, growing Christmas trees and seasonal vegetables. In addition to their Farm Stand, Castle Hill Farm also has a petting zoo, hayrides, a Sunflower Stroll, a Corn Maze, a Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch, and other various attractions at different times throughout the year. The farm is also available to book for events such as weddings and baby showers. My family and I recently visited Castle Hill Farm to see their Sunflower Stroll. First we stopped off in their farm stand which was filled with all sorts of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, corn, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and even local honey. We decided to purchase some delicious looking Graffiti Eggplant as well as a handmade candle that had an intoxicating vanilla aroma. Afterwards we headed into the Sunflower Stroll. Our son had so much fun looking at all of the pretty flowers and pointing out all of the bees. Co-owner Stephanie Kearns told us about other things the farm will be offering in the coming months, including hayrides, the pumpkin patch, and other Fall Fun activities. Autumn is our favorite time of year so we'll definitely be back! Get out and see the Sunflower Stroll while you still can!

Hollandia is a local treasure. Great plants, cheerful young staff, knowledgeable botanists and…read morestaff who will happily drop their watering chores to help customers find the plant they are searching for. Always. I've been shopping here for over twenty years. Today, however, I had an unfortunate run in with Mr Grouch on his golf cart. It seems I broke the rules. When driving in the " back way" we saw the exact shrub ( a massive dappled willow /pictured below) we came to buy. So, instead of parking the car, getting a wheeled cart and returning back to the plant, we stopped, put the four foot tall shrub into the car and drove around to pay. For those who don't know the layout, Hollandia improved their parking a few years ago. Instead of limiting parking to the front of the building, they have created a massive parking lot deep into the back of the nursery where the commercial vehicles can access their big orders. It is a huge operation. This is an improvement for those of us who usually buy as much as we can fit into our cars. But, I will grant, that it also exposes the operation to potential shoplifting as cars are now permitted into the yard itself. Today, though, my 85 year old husband and I decided we could eliminate the usual park, get cart, return back across yard to get shrub, pay, return to car, load shrub. You'd have thought we sprayed Round Up on the annuals. Old Mr Grouchy explained that this is not what is done. I asked, " Do you really want me to return the plant, get a cart, pick up the plant all the way on the other side of the yard and return to the same spot where we are standing?" I thought he might be inclined to give a senior citizen like himself a bit of a break with the usual routine. Guess not. He explained that he was even older ( as he is sitting in his golf cart) and that a lot of 80 years olds shop there and observe the rules. Well...this one didn't and won't ever again. Good bye Hollandia. Love the plants, love the staff but the boss is a small minded lout. It seemed far more important for him to chastise us for breaking the rules than to have been understanding of our particular method of purchase.

Hollandia nursery has the most beautiful products around. We bought a brand-new build with not a…read moresingle shrub. Eugene designed a beautiful plan for us which we are implementing it in stages as our budget allows. Euguene walked our property, so he was able to best design with products conducive to our very windy hill top and dry shallow soil bed. The installation so far has been is exceptional and his crews are very, very hardworking and professional. We continue to work with Eugene and Kathy to make our vision of a beautiful property come to life.