I love this place. The owners are so sweet and they have an adorable old Australian Shepherd. It's…read morea large property and can be a little tough to find what you are looking for. But their website has a plant list that seems up to date and so we came with a list of what we wanted - one of the owners told us where the plants we wanted were located and gave us a wagon to go out and get them. I've never been anywhere where they specialized only in native plants and they've been doing it so long that the owner wrote a book about it. He even autographed a copy for me. The plants I purchased all did really well. Looking forward to another trip out there for more plants.

Justin, Tristan is the person who invoiced my job and deleted the "turf builder" at my request,…read morebecause I get it for free. You and I have each have our own opinions. I will have the actual job I wanted completed from another vendor when my lawn guy returns from his business trip. He is a turf specialist and I was trying to please him before he returns.

Multiple visits to thus excellent and full-featured nursery. Great, wide selection of trees in all…read moresizes, and good pricing. Good service and advice. Garden chemicals, soils, and gravel available. Excellent pricing on pavers and flagstones. Highly recommended.

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!!

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!

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.

We went to Roots Plant Studio on Saturday the 26th to build terrariums and had the best time! The…read moregirl who helped us (wish I remembered her name!) was amazing -- super friendly and really knew her stuff. She made everything so easy to understand and gave us a ton of tips to help keep our plants alive and happy. Roots is super beginner-friendly too, which was perfect since we're just starting our plant journey. We left with the cutest terrariums and way more confidence about taking care of plants. Can't wait to go back! I also felt that all the prices were super fair!

I love this store so much--I only wish my budget could keep up with how often I want to buy…read moreeverything here! If I had the money, I'd probably spend my entire paycheck at Serpentine without a second thought. The store itself is SO cute and cozy. The ambiance is warm, welcoming, and filled with so much charm--it genuinely makes you never want to leave. Whether you're popping in for a quick look or spending time browsing, it feels like a little sanctuary. The staff are incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely knowledgeable. Whether you're brand new to plants or a seasoned plant parent, you'll always walk away having learned something new about plant care. They're always happy to answer questions and share tips that actually make a difference. The plant selection is amazing, with everything from succulents to lush climbing plants, and even some gorgeous perennials like nerve plants. Prices seem standard at first glance, but considering the quality, I'd say they're a steal. The plants are all in the right soil mixtures, clearly well-cared for, and just thriving--it shows they really know what they're doing. It's the kind of place that makes you fall in love with plants all over again. Definitely a hidden gem and worth the visit, even if you just stop in to browse (though good luck leaving empty-handed!).

I come here every time I come to afternoon. I love their ambiance and how they have many…read moreassortments of plants. They always have unique plants and great gifts for friends or family. It's a little small but great little area to check out. Everyone is always so friendly and eager to answer any questions. This place is definitely a must if you're in the area.

We went blueberry picking last weekend, beautiful day, excellent and friendly service and amazing…read moreberries! We got there a bit later than expected so went straight to the blueberry fields- they had a variety of varieties, just starting to ripen, will be lots of picking for the next few weeks- priced by the pound they are a great value compared to store prices - we went for the large berries to make jam, syrup and pies, the petite ones would be perfect for muffins and pancakes- it was a wonderful morning with my son and well worth the drive.

Terrific family-owned blueberry farm and nursery! They open up for U-Pick around mid-April to…read moremid-May depending on the growing season. For the 2017 season, they charged $3 per pound for U-Pick and $4 per pound for We-Pick [They-Pick]. The prices are way cheaper than the grocery store and you support a family-owned local Florida blueberry farm instead of getting your blueberries from Chile or New Zealand during off-season. We buy in bulk and freeze the rest. When the farm is open to the public and you would rather just pick up some blueberries instead of picking (it's usually pretty hot during blueberry season), it's recommended you call ahead so they can have your blueberries ready for you. Definitely worth the drive and something fun for the whole family. Remember, season is short so don't forget to mark your calendars for next season! :)

We have been buying our Christmas tree at the Severts stand on NW 39 Ave in Gainesville for many…read moreyears. We have a family birthday on Dec 13 and during that family get together, it is our tradition to decorate our tree. Today, being Dec. 13, we went to buy our tree at Severts stand and were so disappointed at the few mediocre trees they had left. We wanted a tall tree and although the tree we bought was tagged as an 8 foot tree, if it weren't for the 10 inch bare top spire, it would just be a scant 7 foot tree that does have a nice shape but is not full. Usually the lot is packed with trees that are all so consistently beautiful that it never takes long to find the perfect one in the perfect size. Today was a stark contrast! Not surprising that there weren't even any other customers. I asked when another truck would be arriving and unloaded and was informed that they would not be getting anymore trees. Our first time being disappointed with Severts.

Had really great service from Ed and one of his helpers that I didn't catch the name of. Beautiful…read moretree!! Love it and will be back for another next Christmas!