Gator Hydroponics is one of the many, many great things about living in Gainesville; in this small…read moretown we have a very well stocked hydroponic and exotic organic grow supplier. How cool is that? I cannot imagine another town smaller than Atlanta having such a wonderful resource. The resource is not just the variety of liquid seaweeds, and Mycorrhisals, and exotic sprayers available, it is the ready easy knowledge of the kids that work there. I have access to faculty in the Horticulture Department at UF, but they have better things to do than spend all day answering my questions, and they go into theoretical complexities that I do not need. The kids working this lovely hydroponic supply outlet do not have better things to do than spend all day answering my questions. And they are so well educated, knowledgeable, and experienced that they should be teaching and giving seminars. Yes, they are a little expensive relative to online, or even the big box stores like Lowes, but if you want this type of resource to continue in towns this size you will not just by your nutrient solutions there, you will buy your coco coir there as well. Come on people; don't go to Lowes just to save a few bucks on the common stuff, by helping this great business thrive you will help your plants thrive, and when your plants thrive, you thrive. Forgive me for adding this, but when you thrive we all thrive. LETS THRIVE!!!

My boyfriend and I set out to make ourselves a tower garden, as the premade ones are far too…read moreexpensive. Gator Hydroponics was truly a blessing! Not too far from home, we made the drive out here and it has everything we need. The employee working, Mikey, was extremely helpful and gave us all the information we needed. We're so excited to begin our project and will definitely be coming back for everything we need. We're extremely happy that we found this store and will continue to come back here to complete all of our other projects!

This shop has a lot of charm and some unique offerings, but a few things could be improved. When I…read morewalked in, I wasn't greeted by the staff, even though they didn't appear to be busy. The layout might be a little tricky for someone completely new to plants, but if you're willing to explore a bit, there are definitely some gems here. Pricing is a bit all over the place--some plants are super affordable (cheaper than big box stores!), while others are surprisingly expensive even when compared to other local plant shops like Serpentine. One standout feature is their $3 plant section, which I haven't seen anywhere else. It's a great spot to find a small, budget-friendly plant. Most of the plants looked very healthy and well cared for, though I did spot a monstera with a leaf that looked like it had been "bitten," as my partner joked. I also noticed they have a plant membership advertised on the back wall, but there wasn't much info about how it works. Overall, worth a visit for plant lovers!

Best plant lover spot in Gainesville, Rhys is the best and will go the extra mile to make sure…read moreyou're knowledgeable and ready to care for your next plant baby. Highly recommend!!

So happy I found this tucked away garden. Take 8th - don't go through the middle school off…read moreUniversity. They have a good selection of natives, ornamentals, edibles, pollinators plant at a good price. Check out the events board.

I went one day a few weeks ago and I knew I needed to come back to make a terrarium. I made an…read moreappointment for a Saturday afternoon and it was such a great experience. We got the $25 special and it comes with 2 plants, a vase, dirt and rocks and $5 worth of little items to decorate your terrarium. I went a little overboard and wanted to get some extra items to decorate so I paid a little extra but it was so worth it. The ladies working were so nice and helpful , they walked us through the process effortlessly. I loved to see my terrarium come to life and my mom also enjoyed how hers turned out. I will be coming back since I love the little Knick knacks and small items they have seasonally for example I one time bought a succulent giraffe type pot and haven't seen it again so I'm glad I got it when I first saw it.

Everything is so cute in this studio!! They have surprisingly everything you might need! The girl…read moreAna is amazing, so friendly and knowledgeable! I bought a car detail hanger for the mirror and it was so lovely!! Handmade and it looks so cute!!

Since Amber Brooke Farm's closure, my mom and I were looking for a new U-Pick farm. After seeing…read morethis place advertised on Instagram, we have made Crossroads our new home. It's pretty simple, and more cost effective especially if you're picking pounds. It typically cost about $4/lb which is standard. The field is huge and plentiful, and you will find some juicy, sweet berries. We stopped by on Tuesday after a weekend of rain - which meant ripe berries. We picked 9 lbs in 30 minutes. This farm is great for families as they have a playground and covered seating. Also, they have additional items that they sell like produce and jams. After coming here a few times, I will say if you can come during the week - definitely make the trip versus the weekend where they will more busy. Hopefully in the future they will have flowers, produce, and other fruit like blueberries for U-Pick and really grow the local farm.

I was looking forward to go to Roger's Farm today for their U Pick Strawberry season…read more My friend, her 2 year old son, and I arrived to find they were closed. We didn't go out of a whim. We checked their website, Instagram, and Facebook before making the trip to make sure they were not out. Their website listed times for Sunday from 11am to 3pm for u-pick. Their Instagram and Facebook had the same posts. Their latest post said they will reopen on Saturday, March 13th and no follow-up post if they were picked out. I even sent them a DM asking if they would be open. I called on Saturday (3/13), early Sunday (3/14) around 8am, and again at 10am & 10:30am to make sure we weren't going to be arrive and then be out of strawberries. When you call the message speaks about closing dates for February, and then says their inbox is full. We got there at 11:33am and found the gate closed. We drove around thinking maybe there would be another entrance, and came back to their only entrance. There was nobody around. We called again; no answer; voicemail full. We checked their websites and social media again for an update -- alas, nothing. My friend's 2 year old was so upset. It was just so disappointing to drive out that far. We think maybe they forgot to "spring forward" with daylight savings, but as my friend said...isn't daylight sayings time meant for farmers? Either way we got there at what would've been less than 30 minutes to open. They should've updated their website, social media, or phone system at the least! We can't support local or farmers if we don't know when they are in business.

What can I say other than Rainbow rocks! From the folks answering the phone to the guys driving…read moreand delivering.. customer service, quality and local as it gets. Rainbow truly partners with its customers and it's nice to have a smaller specialty group to work with. I love them so much I got tomato's tattooed on me just to keep them closer to me!

Rainbow will always fill your expectations in the produce area. I supplied them for many years and…read morethey always wanted the very best quality. No short cuts with them, only the best. If you are a restaurant looking for a produce supplier, Rainbow Produce is the source, do not hesitate.

An excellent resource in Gainesville for purchasing bulk products. The store is clean and well…read moreorganized. The selection is not huge, but they cover the basics. Prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their products.

Life Unplastic has superb customer service. Their employees genuinely care about the products they…read moresell and are extremely informative. The selection is sooooo great. Incredible eco-friendly products for incredible prices. I highly recommend you go here for reusable products, shampoo/conditioner/soap/etc. to support local business!

Cool little gift shop with big ideas! Whether it's a housewarming or a birthday--any occasion is…read morecovered at Sisters!

Amazing quality patio furniture and even better customer service!! My family has been going to…read moreSisset's for years and they never disappoint!