Stopped by this terrific nursery as we were visiting the Watsonville area. The location feels a…read morebit random as the street feels rather residential so don't be thrown off when you're mapping your way over. Parking is basically on their dirt driveway. It's a good sized nursery with a hole in the wall rustic feel. There are lots of plants and succulents and with their really competitive pricing, you feel like a kid in the candy store. I typically don't buy a ton of plants - maybe just one or two, but found myself leaving with more than I bargained for. Got a good handful of succulents/cacti (which seemed to be their main bread and butter). If we weren't pressed for time, I could probably spend at least an hour or two here just browsing. You might come across some roosters or cute kitties to keep you company. Plants are plentiful and relatively healthy. I did pick up a few lithops and baby toes as well. It was my first time caring for them, but unfortunately those little guys didn't survive long. Not quite sure if it was user error or the plants were already on their way out, so inspect those carefully if you decide to bring some home. Some of the aisles can be a little narrow to maneuver around in - just a heads up. The shop only takes cash or Venmo, so come prepared with some spending dough. Overall, a fantastic hole in the wall nursery with a great succulent/cacti/plant selection. I wished I lived closer otherwise I'd stop by more frequently.

CLOSED! I absolutely loved visiting Ortega's, especially for their succulent collections. I came…read moreby today, November 7, 2025 to find that the entry was locked up and the outdoor structures are empty and in disrepair. It looks like this place hasn't been in operation for months.

This nursey is the best. They have a large inventory; product quality, value, and service is…read moreexcellent. If youre looking for any type of tree, bush, or plant this is the place to get your garden supplies.

El Capulin Nursery, has the best quality plants, everything from succulents, to flowers, hanging…read moreplants and fruit trees. The service is top notch for a family owned business. They are always willing to answer questions you have about plants and how to take care of them. The price point is honestly really fair in my opinion, because you can tell you're getting top quality plants. All in all I'd recommend this nursery to anybody. I will continue to give them my business.

I ordered and very quickly received a beautiful healthy little tree. I'm super happy!read more

The co owner of Four Winds Growers reached out to me with a solution regarding my beloved persimmon…read moretree. I had performed the scratch test and saw it was completely dead. I submitted a scratch test report and had a very short response, I had then requested to speak to the supervisor. The response I originally received was very disheartening to me as I felt I was being dismissed, not given a chance to plead my case, however after talking to the co owner, I feel differently. He was so kind and it was truly a safe space to talk to him openly and honestly about the entire experience, give feedback. He was kind, respectful, understanding and supportive. We came to a very fair solution. For that I will continue recommending four winds growers, I will continue purchasing from them. The quality of their customer service is what differentiates them from their competitors. We hit a bump in the road and they showed up and helped make me feel seen and valued. Thank you four winds. Looking back, I understand why I had received a short response, it was a Friday and the employee was probably just trying to close up and get through all emails. I'm thankful I requested to speak to a supervisor and I'm happy to know she was honest and put me through. A PSA to everyone: always speak up, advocate for yourself because no one else will. People won't always know what is wrong unless you speak up. But that isn't permission to be aggressive and mean, it just means it's ok to ask for help. Check out Four Wind Growers TikTok and IG page for super helpful tips and advice. Also their super cute dog makes appearances in their video with their famous orange tennis ball in the pot trick.

This was the last stop of the trip and it was in cell service purgatory! Not a signal to be had all…read morearound... so I could not Check in. They always do a good job here! Delightful displays, innovative plants, great color, other suppliers, and good ideas! My standouts are: the Ghostly Princess lavender... fantastic silver foliage with pink flowers and of course the lavender scent. Then comes Echibeckia... a truly stunning plant with big body, huge flowers and great fall colors! Lastly I just love echinacea... the Laughing Meadow MaMa just caught me and almost kept me... what great variation in bloom color! I always enjoy coming here... nice people, cool displays, and great plants!

I can't emphasize enough how horrible this company is, and its parent company, Smith Gardens. Do…read moreyourself a favor and never work for them. They treat their employees like slaves, working them to death, lying and making false promises, threatening them with getting fired. Dozens of employees quit and are fired each year, and their health, marriages, and sanity are destroyed. My husband worked for them for more than two years, completely rebuilt the facility and saved the company more than half a million dollars, and they treated him like dirt and never came through with all the promises they made for him.

Okay it gets five stars because it is massive and cheap. That being said one could take a star off…read morebecause it is massive and so cheap some of the plants are barely hanging onto life. The place is dishelved-like the "Ross" of plant stores. For my starter garden a perfect random find while on my way to taste wine in the area. I may kill half the plants i bought anyway and if i do i feel better that i rescued them at least and did not spend an arm and a leg.

The best trucking company I've EVER worked for. Thank you Mike and Laura for the opportunity to…read morework for your company. It was fun and adventurous. To all other looking for a seasonal trucking job this is it! The company is very generous. We were promised to have our cell phone paid..that didn't happen. Yet, everything else did. The trucks aren't the best, but not the worst either. The seats aren't comfortable I had to buy a seat padding, because the ones in this truck were making my back hurt and I don't have back problem's. I've never had that experience before driving other trucks. The trucks don't come with refrigerator, it's a very simple truck that will get you to and from your destination. Our trucks kept getting flat tires at first. I notice a pattern with these flat tires. Whoever was "chaining" the trucks were changing them, with the hooks facing the tire. Causing damage to the tire instead of putting the hooks out words to protect the tire from damage. There are great YouTube videos, if you don't know how to properly install them chains. Laura our dispatcher, would always text my fiancé and I..If we made a stop to fuel, eat, rest, break or our truck got a flat. All ways answered our calls. After I got a new trucking partner, all that texting came to a complete stop and to get a hold of her I always had to call twice. She would say she was "busy". On one of my trips I hit a deer. I couldn't avoid hitting him, if I'm going down a hill on the freeway and a deer jumps in front of the truck. She calls me to make a report. That deer took the left part of the front bumper. The right part of the front bumper was damaged from my fiancé one night while making deliveries. Yet, she didn't write a report about that. All of her texting and calling came to a complete stop when I was with my new trucking partner. I requested to have the truck I started with, it has a more comfortable bed, it has sensors other trucks don't and she was kind enough to accommodate us with it. This company has great friendly staff where ever they send you to and great system. There will go to great lengths to accommodate you as best as they could.

Wow! I love love love Shabby Maison. They have an incredible assortment of charming antiques, set…read morein a calm, natural environment that is conducive to exploratory shopping and discovery. The owner Anne is a gem - thoughtful, warm, inviting, and friendly. I highly recommend people in the Watsonville area to check out this charming store!