Drive by this place all the time, but since it's hidden from the road, I've never stopped before. We went because a neighbor told us they had black bamboo we wanted. One of the owners greeted us with a warm hello and gave us good honest advise for our many "tree needs." She was patient and very knowledgeable. We didn't purchase today, but we will be back. I'll be back just to browse all the unique accessories as well. So much better than trying to buy what Home Depot feels like stocking. Tip: need larger specimens? They'll get them from their growing stock & bring to this location so you can see before ordering. read more

Barrels and Branches sells a variety of modern, well priced ceramic pots as well as a good selection of indoor and outdoor plants. I received exceptional customer service from start to finish. read more

So impressed with this hidden off the street nursery on Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas. It is so unique and creatively laid out in a multi level artistic way... it makes for a adventure just walking the paths. They have many specimen plants and a large variety of rare succulents at very good prices. The owners and the staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, caring and helpful if you need assistance. It is truly inspirational to visit. They carry a large variety of indoor plants that could be given as gifts as well as pots to put them in. Off to the side is consignment shop where hand crafted items, collectibles and misc is on display. A nice place to pick up a special gift for someone or yourself. Out side you will see among the landscape different consignors garden art that is available for sale to enhance your yard. Barrels & Branches gets my five stars and I am sure you will like them too. read more

Cute hidden nursery with plantings and pottery. The staff members have been consistently friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to asking detailed gardening questions. They only have one kind of mulch, compost, potting soil by E.B. Stone Organics which simplifies things for the consumer since I have used those same products in the past with success. What is different is that they sell this soil booster which worked quite well when I needed to reseed patches of my lawn. read more

Stellar nursery - pleasure to walk through as well as offering a wide selection of healthy plants snd assorted pottery.

So cute. Great place to shop and spend time with friends. Love the inventory and overall vibe. Super fun!

This place in amazing and worth the drive from Riverside. The owner is extremely friendly . Great selection of cacti, succulent, and native plants. They also host classes and private events. read more

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This is a beautiful nursery in Encinitas stocked with the most beautiful succulents. The staff was wonderful to work with. As you walk along the paths you are surrounded by a diverse selection in unique and unusual planters. You will thoroughly enjoy your visit here and go home with lovely new additions to your garden. read more

Favorite north county nursery. Helpful, knowledgeable, and nice staff. Large well selection that is well taken care of. I will be returning in the near future! read more

I stopped in by chance at Barrells and Branches. It's tucked away right in my neighborhood. I was amazed to find the place was huge. Great selection and super helpful staff. Highly recommended!! read more

Okay so the wife and I are going to do some serious planting soon. Succulents and VERY low water plants. Decided based on reviews to give this place a visit. Parking is a bit janky but found a spot and proceeded in. First impression was good as there were some neat low water planting schemes right up front. Unfortunately the trip went downhill from there. Not much is priced. Every now and again I would find a price on the container but not often enough. There were employees (I think I saw 3) and NOT ONE OF THEM SAID ANYTHING to us! Not a Hello! Not a can we help you? NOTHING. We left. Won't be back. Won't recommend. We are ready to spend money but apparently Barrels and Branches doesn't need or want any of it. read more

We had a great experience working with Sharon. She helped us come up with a plan for an unused portion of our yard that has really transformed the look and feel of our backyard. She was quick to respond to questions and very flexible throughout the process of finding the right materials and plants for our project. read more

We got married at Barrels & Branches just recently, this is one of the best places to have a wedding take my word for it! Everyone said something about the venue being a perfect fit. The nursery grounds are hard to describe you just need to go there to really appreciate it. Samantha and all her staff are super helpful and have tons of knowledge. It is truly a magical place! read more

Had a wonderful meeting with Samantha about redoing our landscaping and can't wait to get started!

Awesome local nursery on Santa Fe in Encinitas. Operated by an amazing, talented group of women. You can find some unique plants, to add to your home collection, along with some vibrant colored planters in great sizes and shapes. Support your local, one of a kind nursery and shop here instead of Home Depot or the other chains in Encinitas read more

My friend and I came here recently to pick up some baby aloe plants. Definitely worth the drive as all of the plants here are well taken care of and are healthy as hell :) They let you pot your own plants with their mulch and pebbles for free. Oh and also, there is this really cute cat that wanders around the area! Love this place read more

Nice place! Love to just go walk thru, even brought my parents last time they came up for lunch:-) have gotten a lot of neat plants here, trying their veggies for the first time this season as they are competitively priced. Some of the plants are a little more expensive.... but you got to check it out for yourself. Great little stock of pretty pots and Great customer service!! read more

Love this place!! Best nursery in encinitas! Beautiful stuff and a wonderful owner! I alway look forward to coming here. I love all the selection of stuff! Great place to get gifts too! I heard the classes given here are awesome and it's a great venue for events! I had my baby shower here and I was over the top beautiful and would reccomend to anyone! read more

Great selection of plants, succulents, planters. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. It's worth the trip from other parts of the county to see these beautiful gardens. So glad friends turned us on to Barrels & Branches. read more

We recently hosted a Bridal Shower at Barrels & Branches for 18 people. The event space overlooks the nursery and is absolutely gorgeous. The space comes with a large farmhouse table and two farmhouse benches. There are also high top tables in the event space made out of barrels. The venue was perfect for a garden/floral themed event and was reasonably priced. Zoey, the event coordinator, was easy to work with. She provided a list of preferred vendors. We selected a caterer from her list of preferred vendors; like the space, the caterer was fantastic. Many of our guests commented that they have lived in San Diego for years but had never heard of the venue. Our bride and guests were so impressed by everything, especially the ambiance of the space. The nursery is also has an great selection, especially succulents. read more

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Love love love this place, my go to nursery. If they don't have it they'll get it for you. Very helpful and knowledgeable

I love this place! They have everything you need for your gardening and decretive plant needs and they landscape! Not only does Barrels and Branches have a super knowledgeable/friendly staff there is also a nice uncluttered flow to the few acre space with a lil cottage for my tiny one to play in while I looked around. I will say I brought my Dad here who happens to be a 40+ year veteran in the nursery business and he was impressed which says a lot. Last note I bought my sisters adorable succulent "nests" as gifts..soo cute!. Just ask for Samantha she rules read more

Truly THE hidden gem of Encinitas!!! Just walking around the nursery is like being in a botanical gardens, it is always perfectly merchandised which makes it not only enjoyable but also really helpful when you're trying to visualize what something is going to look like in your space. They have a great selection of specimen plants and succulents and the staff couldn't be more helpful. If you haven't checked it out yet, definitely stop into this magical place! I am there at least once a month picking up something for my garden and also just to take some time to walk around and enjoy their beautiful grounds. read more

Great little (and unexpected) specialty nursery.

Found out about this place from Instagram and decided to check it out. Wow! Such a beautiful space and so many wonderful plants to chose from. I had a lot of fun shopping their sale section and got quite a few very good priced succulents. I also left with a rain chain and close to 15 plants. The staff was super friendly and so was the on site dog and cat. . I wish I lived closer I would love to do an event in this amazing space!! read more

found this place while driving by, and was floored at their selection! I have a small obsession with succulents, and wanted to use them as centerpieces for my upcoming wedding. Samantha was so helpful, and the cost was so reasonable that i ended up getting some extra for our yard! i love the large arrangements, and it's perfect for our California drought requirements. Xeriscaping here we come! read more

After far too long, I visited the beautiful Barrels & Branches nursery. I was greeted and helped by a friendly and knowledge staff member named Tari. She explained the layout and let me know she was there to help me if need be. I wandered around for over an hour and was very impressed by the wide variety of vegetable plants, fruit trees, succulents, pottery, and the prices. Most were very reasonable. I purchased 8 different vegetable plants and a few different succulents, all for @ $35. I will definitely go back for more. I also enjoyed seeing the little cat relaxing on the grounds :) read more

Absolutely charming garden center with a wide variety of plants as well as handcrafted, upcycled birdhouses and planters. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. It was a joy to spend time here! read more

I love this place too, and they carry my birdhouses which I sell to raise money for charities (wounded warriors, Parkinson's and Smile Train) read more

Nice garden center with a bit of everything. Enjoyable to walk through and the selection of pottery is huge. If you are creating a meditation garden or getting a gift for someone's meditation garden, this is a cool spot to go check out. read more

We used Barrels and Branches for an event and it was perfect. The B&B team were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. We had our table nestled in the succulent garden and it looked beautiful, especially as the sun set and the string lighting created a really lovely ambience. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

this is my favorite nursery in the area. their selection is always amazing and inspiring. i could spend hours walking the grounds.

I love this place! Everyone was so helpful, and if they didn't know the answer to something they would find out right away. Very knowledgable and friendly. I'm going back for all my gardening needs. read more

The B&B in Barrels and Branches should stand for Better and Better. Have been going to this nursery for 5 years and it has indeed gotten better and better over those 5 years. The owners are knowledgeable and helpful. The gardens are just delightful. They even have handmade pottery - unique pieces by local artists. There is a little bit of beauty in this place for everyone. The fact that the nursery is locally owned by two talented yound women just adds to the flavor. It is worth a visit just to walk thru the garden! read more

Samantha and the whole staff at Barrels and Branches are super knowledgeable and great at what they do! I needed some plants installed to give me some privacy from my noisy neighbors. Samantha recommended some great plants which grow quick and dense. They are still coming in but looking good. Barrels and Branches also has a small garden center which is a very peaceful place in Encinitas. If you need landscaping or have questions about setting up a garden, I would highly recommend Samantha at B&B, her knowledge is staggering. I will be back for future projects. read more

I first found Barrels and Branches through a Living Social deal. The nursery is a bit hidden from the road and, though I had driven past many times, I'd never noticed their sign. They offer an outstanding variety of plants, including specimen plants not found at other local nurseries as well as drought-tolerant plants. They nursery is laid out in a way that also inspires gardening creativity, integrating pots, fountains and other hardscaping features. I've now been to Barrels and Branches several times and find the owners and staff consistently friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. After living in Encinitas for over 10 years, I'm happy to have finally found a local nursery that meets all of my organic gardening needs with excellent customer service to boot! read more

Samantha has done multiple projects for us, helping us to redesign and refresh parts of our backyard. She has always done a fantastic job, taking into account our aesthetic and completing the project for a reasonable cost. She is honest, extremely talented, and a pleasure to work with. She is always our first choice for any landscaping projects. read more

I love Samantha at Barrels and Branches! She has made my yard my happy place, everywhere I look there is a lovely mix of flowers, eidables and succulents. Thank you so much for all your help making my garden so beautiful, warm and inviting!! Can't wait to do the next project with you! read more

Love this nursery! I live close, and pop in about once a week or so to see what is new, or to just walk around and enjoy the ambience and get inspired. I love supporting small, local business and know how hard Samantha and her staff work at making this a wonderful, quality place to shop. read more

Barrels and Branches is phenomonal. Great in true local landscape family business in every dimension. Family run and with the environment at #1 priority. See Samatha or Danika for any yardscape need. Major clean-up, irragation or patio install is great! read more