Margaret helped me find the right plant for my front yard. I brought in a photo and she brilliantly…read moreanalyzed the setting, including the color of my house, soil conditions, sun, etc. She suggested an evergreen that would grow perfectly to fill the spot. I was so impressed I decided to write a review. Of course, it's always a pleasure to visit Berkeley Hort, such a beautiful garden/nursery. Thank you!

I went today to check some plants, I loved the variety of plants they have…read more I found and bought a bunch of Dahlias bulbs, the price was reasonable. But I noticed I was being followed, at least the guy should be discreet. Don't let me notice, he was watching and following me. But if you're white, and love plants they have an amazing variety. I will rated this place with 3 stars, because I saved lots of money buying the Dahlias bulbs from them.

I've been going to Westbrae Nursery for years - it's my favorite place to buy healthy plants and…read moreplant pots. The staff there are super helpful and friendly. I've called them before to inquire about native milkweed for monarch caterpillars and their staff took the time to explain how much milkweed I'd likely need, the timing/lifecycle of monarch caterpillars, etc; they were super informative and helpful. I also really love supporting an employee-owned co-op.

Great place to get plants. Fair prices and plants very healthy. Employees super helpful.read more

East Bay Nursery is amazing. Huge variety of healthy plants and gardening supplies…read more They have the most amazing selection of succulents I've ever seen. I didn't even think I liked succulents until I saw all these. Just incredible variety.

I'm so glad that I emailed first and was able to get information about Hoya plants…read more Staff are very nice, friendly and was able to talked to Megan who responded on my emailed inquiry. I'm happy to get varieties of Hoya. As far the value reasonable price.

We came here for the Mother's Day tea party. My mom loved the experience and how welcoming the…read morestaff was! We got these cute like fans and some pictures/polaroids to take home. I enjoyed all the food offerings and tea flavors they had to offer. It would be a cute bachelorette or girls day activity with your group of friends! We did buy some plants and a cute turtle pot before we left!!!

Filipino inspired tea party for my niece's baby shower held at Panama Plantas. Dom, the owner,…read moreshows her love for hosting and plants. The tablescape was beautiful as we dined off banana leaves, drank out of colorful tea cups, and were surrounded by lush greenery. The sandwiches, scones, bibingka bites were all tasty. We had a wide selection of teas to choose from including gulaman tea which tasted like boba. We shopped for plants, coasters, and tea afterwards. We all had an amazing time, and I would definitely recommend this place for your next event!

I absolutely love Paraiso Plant Studio!…read more They are located in the cute part of Berkeley, where there are tons of shops and restaurants. I wandered into the store, mostly on a whim, and I'm so thrilled that I did! The staff is absolutely sweet, helpful, and makes shopping so easy. Did I plan on buying a plant? Not at all. Did I? Absolutely! All of their plants are indoor specific, and they will help you find the perfect plant. Do you need a plant that goes in that spot in your Home or Office? That's full Senh? They've got you covered. Do you need a plant that prefers subtle or little to no lighting in your home or office? They've got you covered. Their plants are beautiful, healthy, and they range in different sizes from the most petite, too much larger sizes. The plant I picked out with help from one of the staff, not only is perfect for the space that I want it for, but because I also purchased a lovely ceramic pot, as a complementary service, they repotted my plant in its new ceramic pot. They do offer repotting for your plants, and it's obvious that they have a ton of repeat customers. The store was becoming busy as I was looking at all the different plants, gifts, etc., and if people weren't purchasing arrangements, or having repotting done, they were purchasing new plants like I was. This is a special place to get lost in, shop in, and fall in love with plants.

I've been here twice (before and after the new location) and love it here! This plant shop is such…read morea vibe from the decor to the amazing staff. Every person I've encountered has been such a gem; they're kind and down to earth. Some of the plants are a bit on the pricey side, but they are all beautiful and well cared for, and you're supporting a small business, so it's worth it. On my last trip, I scored a beautiful Hoya Kerrii for $13.50. It was such a fantastic deal considering how many leaves it has! I also love that they have tiny plants in tiny pots, which makes you feel like you're growing something from scratch, plus they're super cute! I'm not in the East Bay often but will make sure I stop here, next time I'm in the area. Highly recommend!

Spira is the best. Kind spirt and plant lover. Expert when…read moreit comes to water gardens and small garden ponds. Designer and caretaker you'll be glad you hired Spira!

Spira transformed my backyard in Oakland from a barren, allergy-inducing wasteland into an oasis of…read morebeautiful, delicious plants. Spira was always a joy to be around and taught me a ton about urban farming; exposed me to new plants that grow well in the area and helped me discover my love for summer squash, fava beans, potato digs, and organic farming in general. Spira was so knowledgeable about such a wide range of topics and did annoying work such as setting up drip irrigation. Such an awesome, inspiring person! If I didn't live 200 miles away now, I'd no doubt have Spira taking care of my garden to this day.

A friendly and well stocked source of high quality tools, mostly from Japan with many other items…read morethat are useful. They stock many hard-to-find items and also provide ideas and inspiration for projects based on what is on their shelves. I no longer live in Berkeley, but it's a must-visit spot every time I'm in town! Not inexpensive, but well worth the cost for a well curated selection of quality items.

I arrived in the Bay Area a little early for my 1 PM dental appointment. That meant that I had…read moretime for an order of scones and light bake pizza at Arizmendi (Emeryville), filling up the Forester with gas (for the trip home), and another visit to Hida tool. All of this (including the dentist) was possible via a relative straight shot down San Pablo Avenue. There was even a parking space available in front of Hida Tool with time left on the meter! As I've mentioned before, among the high quality and specialty gardening, woodworking, and other tools, I have little idea what I might be buying. It's all well displayed, attractive, and begging me to figure out how I might be able to use them. The shop is basically 2 small aisles, which found me going round and round as I noticed something new each time. This time around, I purchased this and that including a fruit knife for Gayle, a small blade for me, a cute (and small) decorative metal bell, a cool pair of scissors (which you can never have enough of around the house), and a 2024 Hida Tools wall calendar, that I really didn't need. I've been coming to this family business for maybe 30 years, and there's always something interesting and useful that will catch my eye. I'm already looking forward to the next time.

Thank you to Ben and Nicole for providing great customer service and support. I will return for…read moremore but for now I wanted to plant some Yerba Buena for the balcony at home. I want to learn how to take good care of my first potted herb. I will update later for sure. Also, what a great view of Mount Tam from the nursery. Please support this business if you are in the area. I really admired the patience from the staff. See you soon guys!!

Get ready to be inspired for a native plant garden of your own! Oaktown Native Plant Nursery makes…read moreit easy. I was reading about pocket forests for biodiversity and thinking about how planting more natives around weed-laden yard would be beneficial, and also cooling in this concrete jungle which is an urban heat center. If you could do something about it with native plants that support pollinators and more, why not? Whether you have pots/containers, your apartment's shared space, a community garden, your/neighbor's yard - or volunteer to adopt a traffic circle in Berkeley and plant natives in there. You can't go wrong browsing the Oaktown Native Plant Nursery website, reading up on the plants, buying plants online, then picking them up at the Oaktown Native Plant Nursery - and also getting Vik's Chaat for lunch while you're in the area.