We saw their big sign across the freeway when we were visiting Cal Pacific Orchid Farm, so we…read moredecided to take a peek afterwards. This is located off of Piraeus Street that runs along the Northbound 5fwy. We entered Piraeus from Leucadia Boulevard. The commercial entrance came up first, then the regular customer entrance, thanks to their clear signs. It was mid-afternoon on a Thursday in January, so maybe that's why the nursery lot was kind of empty the further we went in. At the front area though, there were poinsettia trees still in bloom. I didn't even know that they can grow into trees (they don't last very long after the holidays in my care, lol), so I was actually fascinated to see them so big. They also had a fenced area with 2 small goats, possibly pygmy goats...so cute and friendly. Considering the cold weather, they had a good selection of healthy cacti, potted flowers and plants at reasonable prices (i.e., 4" pot of succulent $5.99, 6pk annuals/perennials $4.99). The bigger shrubs like hydrangea and hebe coed were more expensive ($26.99 and $28.99, respectively), but beautifully kept. We had no plans to garden any time soon so didn't plan on buying anything, but ended up getting some plant accessories, including a car-shaped ceramic planter that kiddo really liked, lol. Service was okay. We were the only ones there and took our time browsing, but no one asked if we needed help. The woman at the cash register wasn't rude, but not particularly friendly either.

Family owned nursery in Encinitas. Plants were in good condition. They have fruit trees,…read moresucculents, and lots of begonias and other shade flowers in a greenhouse. It's not the largest nursery, but they had some unique plants not found elsewhere, and a good selection.

LOVE this place!!! Great selection, extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. When I have…read morevisited, there has always been someone available to help you out.

I was on my way to a resort nearby and this nursery was on my way. I have read many times the label…read moreon plants that I have bought at various stores. I have heard of Anderson so many times before so I was glad that I was able to coincidentally pass by and stop by and spend a great time looking at all they have to offer, which is a lot. I particularly like the section about poinsettia's. They have a lot of variety and they were all fresh and beautiful. The only thing I think it should be improved. Is there a gift shop? I would want to see bigger and more assorted. Other than that, easy to park. Easy to navigate. It's been a great time there.

This is my third year getting my amazing natural tree from Maldonado tree farm. Kim was absolutely…read morewonderfully helpful and told me when it would be a good time to come to get my tree. I have a Beauty! They are just such wonderful people.

Great selection of trees. Fairly priced and the guys will even tie it to your roof which was a nice…read moresurprise. They were open on Thanksgiving which Home Depot and others were not. But the person pricing the trees, whom I think was the owner, had bad attitude/customer service. We were literally the only customers there and after we bought our tree we asked for a picture and she said she couldn't help us snap a photo because she was busy. Poor customer service to a customer she knew already bought a tree, stand and bag. I wanted to support a small business but not when you can't take ten seconds to help your only customer.

Great service and selection! Josephine (sp?) was very helpful in figuring out plants for several…read moredifferent areas of our yard. We will be back!

Small nursery and didn't have many flowering plants but I ended up purchasing 6 plants for my front…read moregarden. The girl that assisted me was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and I appreciated the time she took with me explaining why I might want, or not want, different plants. She loaded them all into my car and thanked me for stopping and purchasing.

Great selection for less common plants. Health plants, good prices, quality plants and goods…read more Good customer service. There are knowledable staff on site to assist with questions or purchases. Convenient potting media purchase. Pay the register, drive around to the loading zone and they load the bags into your car for you. I love to come here during bareroot season (Jan-March). They carry a huge variety of tree, berries, grapes, and although the plants cost more than your big box store but there is a huge difference in quality. Large selection of roses in late May, early June. It's fun to shop here. Some of the nursery has uneven ground or loose gravel so be mindful. Make sure to subscribe to their email newsletter for monthlh coupons (as well as garden knowledge and recipes).

Green Thumb always has amazing plants! The quality of plant is far superior to anything you'll get…read moreat a large commercial garden center store. We've had some of our plants from them in our yard for years, and they flourish! The variety, plus all the other cool garden decor and items you can think of, make this place a fan favorite of mine since I was a little kid (and I'm almost 40). The quality of the plants and the value that comes with them definitely makes the trip work it to come out and see what they have. The staff is super helpful too, we've always had great interactions with them and their knowledge is on point.

Nice small shop. Love the ambience between the water fountain and earthly soil. Very zen. Looking…read morefor cast iron plant but ended up with some nice plants instead. On top of that sergio is very knowledgeable with the plants, he really knows his things, from cat/pet safety to proper plant environment. Hes like the doctor of plantology. there is also free teaching lesson for the aftercare of plants. Highly recommended. Definitely be back for more. Hope they have the cast iron plant next time!

A tiny but well-curated store. I wasn't going to post, but I've had my plant for over a month now…read moreand it is by far, one of the healthiest plants I've ever bought. I came in on a whim, looking for a swiss cheese plant, and the guy working enthusiastically showed me several different sizes. I knew I wanted something small, and he had exactly what I'd hoped to find. There's a lot going on in this little space; every plant I saw was absolutely gorgeous. When I went to pay, he gave me a bunch of tips on how to care for it, and was untangling leaves while he spoke to me. I could tell he loves what he does! Overall, it was a bit pricey, but I do like supporting small businesses and I am pleased with my purchase. I will definitely return. Pros: - friendly, informative customer service - healthy plants - gorgeous ambience Cons: - parking not great - a bit pricey - not a nursery or garden anymore; just a shop

Great place to find rare or hard to find plants that are drought tolerant and interesting…read more Friendly and helpful staff which makes all the difference!

I love coming to this place to walk round and just be amazed at the beauty and artistry here. I…read moresometimes get ideas to be creative based of what I see here or swing by to grab a plant or 2, or 3. The staff is darling and they generally have what I need. A cool place hidden in plain sight. I'll have to edit post later with photos.

There is no better place to get specialty palms. Mark knows everything about his palms, is very…read moreinformative, makes sure you're stoked, and is nothing but positive about everything he does. My experience with people like Mark brings me back time and time again, makes me want to refer everyone I know, and make sure he has only success! When we pulled up Mark was working on repairing surfboards for the local guys. He had a kid there that was learning from him and passing on the knowledge to others. We love to see people that don't just do, they teach! Great job Mark! We'll be back for more palms for the backyard! Support this local business!

Exotic Palms Trees…read more Mark has great selection of rare and hard to find palms. I been coming here for years and he also repairs surfboards too. He has a various selection of Dypsis and his prices are excellent. Call him first before driving to his place.