What a great little but mighty plant nursery in S.E. Portland Oregon…read more I used to live in this neighborhood and it has many hidden gems. Birds and Bees Nursery is one of them. I'm a member of Carnivorous Plants Society of Oregon and one of my things is finding places that sell Carnivorous Plants outside of the big box stores. Sure the big Home store has plenty of Venus Flytraps every year but it's a cruel thing to see a plant abused by employees who don't know how to care for such a plant. First of all this plant has 2. basic needs. 1. All the direct sunlight it can get. At least 12 hours a day. 2. Distilled Water or Rain water. To see this plant living inside the store on a shelf dries out is a difficult thing to see. If it is watered, Tap Water us what it's given. Tap water is a for sure slow death to a Venus Flytrap Plant. So in my search, I found a little nursery in the burbs. Next to a Taco Smell restaurant, full of all sorts of plants from vines to carnivorous plants. In my interest, they had Sundews, Picture Plants and a ton of Venus Flytraps all sitting in the full sun. I found what I thought was a good specimen and when I picked up and looked at the Venus Flytrap I wanted, I realized it was actually 3 small and one slightly larger Venus Flytrap plants in the same pot for (I'm pretty sure in right. I was so excited to find such an awesome plant that I kinda forgot and the receipt wasn't helpful.) $15.00. They're usually about $10.00 for a common Venus Flytrap plant. I basically bought 4 plants for $3.75 a piece. With such great prices, my wife found a couple plants she couldn't leave without. We both left Birds and Bees happy. Update on our plants. They're all thriving in their new home.

This nursery is right in my neighborhood and I'm happy to support local businesses like this…read more Their selection is getting bigger and I enjoy walking to their nursery rather than having to get into my car..

Beautiful plants at reasonable prices. If they weren't closing soon I would have spent so much…read moremore. And they're nice people.

I enjoy this place. As an avid native gardener, I have a regular rotation of nurseries I visit, and…read morethis one is right in there. It's very inclusive, homey, and is close-in SE. Best for: earth-friendly soils and fertilizers, quirky gifts for gardeners, the usual round-up of native plants, and a great clearance section. If they have gaps in their inventory, you can get notified when they are back in stock. Prices are a little above average, so I am choosy about what I buy here. Exiting is awkward. Finding a staff member to ring you up, the register isn't conducive for the bulky merchandise, help is not offered for loading, and the door doesn't auto-open, which is really difficult with a cart.

We've purchased several times from Sellwood Flowers and they are one of the better floral shops in…read moretown. Their flowers are fresh and last a long time. Their service is good and they will do their best to make things right. One time there was a mix-up, my original bouquet was delivered to another customer, and I received that customer's bouquet. I came home late and called the next day to let Sellwood Flowers know. Then they sent a new bouquet the next day that was representative of the flowers purchased. It was nice that I also got to keep the original - although not my color / taste.

Sellwood Flower Company is amazing and lovely to work with. We used them for our wedding flowers…read more We worked with Kailla who understood our color palette and vision right away. We got all locally sourced and seasonal flowers for our September wedding. They were so communicative and easy to work with. Day before the wedding there was an issue with the cake bakery changing the plans for the cake flowers. Mary who was working at the shop offered to drop off the flowers to the bakery on our behalf which was great! Then with more back and forth Kailla and I chatted and she just offered to do it onsite at our venue so the flowers would stay fresh. She went above and beyond as this change by the bakery the day before the wedding was stressful. We will continue to use Sellwood for our floral needs. I mean look how gorgeous My bridal bouquet is! In fact I told my husband that on our anniversary I want another bouquet from Sellwood.

I'm surprised I haven't been here before and am so happy I came across it. Very friendly and…read morehelpful people that alone makes you want to come back. I was looking for a specific thing that surprisingly no one in PDX seemed to have so I need to go back and explore more. It's a hidden gem!

Full points for customer service. I was in the furniture store next door and came here just to…read morecheck them out but ended up spending a lot of times looking at plants and getting so many great suggestions from the staff. we showed them pictures and they recommended everything from ground cover to trellis plants to trees . The selection is so unique that you cant expect to get in generic big box store or the fancy nurseries . Apart from plants and soil there is also Organic feeds for animals , bulbs and seeds etc. . They also have a lot of natives foliage which not a lot of stores have around the area I live .

I just got a "succulent bouquet" delivered to me from By the Bunch, by out of town family! It was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous! They dropped it off at our front door and texted me to let me know it was there. It came in the cutest dark brown glass vase and the arrangement was so thoughtfully put together. I've always been a live plant kind of girl though vs fresh cut bouquets. I just personally like having the plant for years to remember the occasion by (yes, my house is full of plants, haha). I decided to take apart the bouquet to try to root the succulent clippings. They were all wire wrapped and then wrapped in green plant tape. I was so happy to find that once disassembled, the wiring was actually keeping little roots safe! It took a bit of time, to keep as many roots from breaking but it worked! I ended up being able to plant 3 separate pots full of the succulents from the bouquet! What a clever idea for a unique and beautiful gift. I decided to put the remaining non-succulent plants back in the little vase and it's still so charming on their own.

I have been going to By the Bunch since Rachel opened ages ago. It's my father's go to place for…read moreexquisite, unique flowers & bouquets. When I was planning my wedding I knew exactly who I wanted to do my flower arrangements and bouquets, Rachel, of course! She did an absolutely unbelievable job. I was so in love with the mixture of garden roses, ranunculus, anemones, and monkey tails. Everything was perfect, and done with great care, and attention. I could not recommend Rachel any more highly for your every day flower shop needs, or wedding / big events.

Everything in here was pure magic! Will be back for sure. Great selection of things that are…read moredifferent from the other boutiques around Portland. Definitely worth a visit.

It takes nerves of steel to open a boutique business during a worldwide pandemic, but thankfully…read morePortland is receptive to businesses serving a well-defined niche like Larkspur Botanicals. It took me far too long to visit this delightful women-owned shoppe, but now that I have I will add it to my shortlist of Portland favorites. First off, the owners couldn't have picked a more appropriate setting for a plant shoppe. With a classic storefront with window displays on both sides of the entrance, the store takes on a nostalgic vibe of tradesperson shops of yesteryear. I love knowing I'm shopping small, locally owned businesses that make our communities vibrant and diverse. Now let's get to the plants... that's the reason we're here! There's quite a diverse selection of houseplants in such a small space... indeed, something for everyone. If you need to pop in quickly for a "Get Well" card and a miniature pot of African Violets, they've got it. If specialty plants are more your thing, you'll find everything from the sought after Monstera cultivars, cacti and succulents, to Anthurium and Begonias. In fact, given their regular delivery schedule, it sounds like they can special order pretty much anything you might need. I spent 15 minutes or so getting to know Kailia, one of the owners who is also a registered horticultural therapist. She's very friendly, knowledgeable, and a delightful addition to the neighborhood. She made a clumsy oaf like me feel extremely at ease in her adorable shoppe. Be sure to check out their very informative website, LarkspurPortland.com for lots of valuable resources, information on Horticultural Therapy, and a pretty good impression of the types of plants the have in stock. I'm a fan, and I'll continue coming back!

K Johnson Barkdust delivered 2 units of hemlock to our property when they said they would and it…read morewent VERY well! The barkdust was expertly placed around all our perennials and our sidewalks and deck were swept and blown clean. I'll definitely use K Johnson Barkdust Blowing again!

It's bark dust. Shouldn't need a review. That said,…read moreanything could go wrong, so I figured I'd leave a review. The delivery was on time, prices were good and as promised. Paid and delivered. When I need more, I'll be back

Highly recommend!…read more The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to understand our space before recommending plants, including which varieties would thrive and which ones wouldn't be a good fit. They were also very clear about the level of maintenance each plant requires, which I really appreciated. One especially helpful insight was learning about the cachepot system for potted plants--something I hadn't known about before but will make it much easier to keep my plants healthy long-term. The guidance felt thoughtful and practical rather than sales-driven. I left feeling confident in my choices and much better equipped to care for my plants. Highly recommend to anyone, whether you're new to houseplants or more experienced.

Staff is always kind and helpful. Lots of plants to choose from. Weird hours that don't make sense…read morealways. But glad to have it in the neighborhood