North American Orangics is the best place to get soil and bark for your yard! Shannon and Scott are…read moreamazing and so helpful. I have the best garden this year!

We love north American Organics. Definately a local place, I think the place Is all word of mouth…read more they are so cool they planted a strawberry patch this year by the office JUST so kids can go pick berries to eat. These people are amazing. The dirt is amazing. We use it every year for our... Many uses. This year I'm growing a huge veggie garden and using their new garden mix for amendment! I know They've loaded 100's of yards over the years into the back of my truck, and we have plenty of friends who have used it over the years. It's never been too hot, although it really is a good idea to water it in first.. One tomato plant got barely crispy around the edge once, and if u feel like the dirt is a little too hard after it sits in the sun (with no mulch) then just ask for a bag of perlite added for $20. U can add it to any amount of compost, they mix with the tractor. You will become friends with everyone who works there if u frequent the place. They really are awesome people. I do have to complain about the approximate 1 rubber glove that comes free with every yard. And a dorito's bag once. Get some trash cans people!

Great selection of plant starts and garden essentials. I'm more into food gardening, but they have…read moresome great ornamentals too. Nice ladies and cute cats!

It's a treasure to find a nursery that feels like a sanctuary, has well-informed cheerful staff,…read moreand an owner like Christine, who is extremely helpful and pleasant. As for the plants, I'm pleased with the verbena, cat mint, Grevillea juniperina "Lava Cascade", and shasta daisies I purchased there. Can hardly wait to go back for more! Kathleen M.T., Ukiah

The staff was so unbelievably professional, helpful, and friendly... oh and very patient because I…read morehad no idea exactly what I was looking for. Selection was great and the prices were fair!

Nice family business. Good prices, helpful, cheerful and welcoming. Be sure to check a map if you…read moredon't have gps. A little hard to find the entrance but well worth it.

Great store! They will beat any local area competitors price in the county! They also carry many…read moreitems that the other stores don't! Definitely worth a stop.

The owner (Scott) is the single most helpful grow shop employee/owner in Willits. He will actually…read morelisten to you and give you advice on your grow. Looking for something the other grow shops don't have? Ask Scott. Tell him I sent you!

Yes, even 5 stars in the pouring rain!! This event cannot be missed for any reason; if you have a…read morevacation-- cancel it; if you're sick-- wrap up & go! You get my gist. This is a great sale, and I've been to many plant sales at Botanic gardens [ UC, Tilden, Huntington, Quail ] All are terrific and have their specialties. And I guess that what the Mendocino College sale offers are plants close to my heart-- Calif natives, regional trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and veggies for the upcoming seasons! The sale began yesterday on Friday, and I put off going til it began raining, so I decided to do it on Sat. morning, and maybe John would like to go to. And of course it's raining even harder today, but no matter. After a warm breakfast [ got to have eggs on weekends!] we drove the 5 miles up to the college, and parked in the grass lot of the Dept of Agriculture. I had in my mind a budget of about $25. This seemed alot since plants are priced $1.50 for small 3" pot, $2 for a 6pak, $5 for a gal container. But you know there were 2 of us now and we both like alot of the same things, but a lot of different things too. John favors succulents, grasses-- so we had to get some of those too. With umbrella dripping and finally hair dripping too, we go from greenhouse to greenhouse then to open areas-- so much to choose from. I love Salvias/ sages and they must have had 2 dozen to choose from. The two I bought last year have grown immensely & are ready to bloom soon. So I bought 2 different ones this time. We started out in the veggie 'hall' with a small hand carried tray -- picked up 8 different tomato plants, 6 basils, peppers, pumpkin, squash. Now we needed a wheeled cart, because we picked up lavenders, creeping thymes, a sedge, Calif fushia-- oh the list goes on and on. The staff, who are students in the program, and the cultivators of all the plants, were extremely helpful & informative... in fact a couple enjoyed talking so much we had to break it off to finish shopping & get out of the rain. All plants are lush, healthy & perfect for our region. We blew my proposed budget. Not a surprise really. For all we bought, that filled 3 large boxes, was only $52.00. And they have a fall sale that I did miss last year. So I'm looking forward to that one too. Now once the rain is over [ no hurry on that, we are loving it] we get to deal with our clay soil to get all these new treasures planted.

New owners gave this place the kick in the butt it has needed for years. Really great selection,…read morenot just for a small town nursery, but you will find varieties here that usually only show up at expensive speciality places. Great selection AND friendly, serious, and helpful staff make shopping there a real joy. Truly a 5 star experience.

Very nice people. Very helpful and with a great supply of plants to choose. I order from them…read morewhenever I need to add or replace plants

Purchased 10 yards of "Growers Select". Very dissatisfied. Chicken manure was barely composted. The…read morepile was steaming hot. The delivery was more expensive than the actual compost. The fact that they don't allow pickups for less than 5 yards adds to my dissatisfaction. Do yourself a favor and go to Anderson in Ukiah. Try harder Cold Creek.

I have been using Agro Blend compost from Cold Creek Compost for at least ten years. I have never…read morehad any problems with them. In fact, when Martin owned the company, I used to send him my soil test and he would analyze it for me and explain it. Last time Martin told me to use less compost as I was having too many problems with bugs and he said it was high nitrogen. His son is running the company now. They have never let me down. This year money was scarce, and they let me pay monthly until I am paid off. hope they stay in business for a long time to come.

Everything went well. From the moment we arrived when we were greeted by their friendly dogs and…read morehazel was a wealth of information and found us exactly what we were looking for including the Chinese lantern maple and a couple of new ones she recommended. What a pleasure to find someone that knows about all types of plants including succulents. We're definitely going back again. Great value!

Love it! This is my favorite place to shop when visiting the area. They have wonderful succulents &…read moremany varieties of native plants . The staff is friendly and welcoming. This was my third visit and every time they have a variety of new items- candles, beach decor, garden art, & fountains . They have something for everyone if you like plants or beach vibes. Will definitely shop here again.

Music was blaring when I pulled into the parking lot. I was hesitant to go inside because the…read moremusic was blasting inside as well. Since I don't live in the area, I wanted to see what this shop had to offer. I was enchanted by the gift shop, with many tasteful items. I especially liked the decorative metal stakes and the Japanese seed packets. There were many other seeds that were attractively packaged, with nice descriptions. I wanted to peruse the seed offerings, but the music was so loud, I could not focus or think about how a particular seed would work for me. The music apparently helps the workers get through the day, but it drives customers away. No one ever greeted me or offered assistance, and I was barely acknowledged when making a purchase. Disappointing.

Friendly staff before you even enter the door! Got to take home this beautify when it only had…read morethree leaves. Great selection of plants that even plant accessories. There are plants and knick knacks of all prices, so it's accommodating for everyone.

THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST! Digging Dog Nursery in…read moreAlbion, California is simply the best of the best for mail-order plants, not only the usual variety one hopes to find but also hard-to-find perennials, tropicals, and other assortments. Their service is excellent; they respond to enquiries quickly and politely, and provide full answers to your questions. They are happy to combine or add-on to orders, and will acknowledge same via email; they will also hold shipments if you prefer a later date (always helpful for Zone 5b/6a). Again, their customer service is excellent; they are responsive, helpful, and extremely courteous in their emails. Now, about the plants: THESE ARE THE BEST MAIL-ORDER PLANTS I'VE EVER RECEIVED! I often order plants for clients throughout the year; each shipment from Digging Dog Nursery is carefully, securely, and safely packaged. Yes, the shipping/handling costs are high, but as I've noted, they are shipping from Albion, California to Lake County, Illinois and nothing is as cost-effective as it used to be. Each of my clients' orders have arrived in beautiful, fresh, green condition; the plants are healthy, and ready to go in the ground. My clients have commented numerous times upon both the quality of the plants and the quality of the packing; they were, are, and remain absolutely positively impressed in all aspects! I am happy to recommend Digging Dog Nursery in Albion, California for all your mail-order plant needs. THE BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST!

I absolutely adore this nursery. They have things you do t find anywhere else, and it's worth a…read morevisit because it's in a strange and beautiful place.