Bachman's is a family-owned business with several Twin Cities locations. In spring and summer, the…read moregreenhouses are a haven for garden lovers. This spot is known for its generosity with service, knowledge, and plant quality. Some may find the prices too much. However, the Purple Perks program guarantees purchases (employees can provide specifics). And, this is a low-pressure environment - it isn't unusual to find people simply strolling through the beauty alongside those serious shoppers. All seem to share a devotion that goes back years. Bachman's is highly likely to have just the plant you are looking for (yes, even the unusual ones) ... and if they don't, they do know what you are talking about and will try to point you toward a reasonablly close replacement, or the place you might find just what you are after. Today, I've been greeted by some employees I've come to know .... I'm here to find some strawflower seeds and maybe more herbs and the fancy tomatoes ... I'm resisting the oh-so-comfortable seating chat set that I can definitely picture near our garden ... and will be headed over to see if the on-staff horticulturist is around to offer some soil recommendations for planting just in case it isn't too late for winter sowing. Must. Avoid. Cute. Gift. Area. (!!!!!!) (Pictures and a few more details to come once shopping is completed!)

Staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. Pricey, but plants are first-class. Clean environment.read more

Rough first impression for sure. This is one identity within a building called "Resolve Food Hall",…read morewhich is the main thing you'll notice as you approach the building. I was not sure I was even in the right place at first. Straight ahead as you enter is the coffee shop part of this place, and there is a touchscreen ordering panel but also a cashier. However, we came at 11am on a Saturday and wanted some of the brunch options. We were directed to a table in another part of the facility, given the full Curiouser menu, and abandoned for 30 minutes. No one talked to us again so we left and got brunch at another nearby establishment. I still hadn't had any coffee later that afternoon so I stopped by to try an easier scenario, and I had an excellent iced drink called Absolutely Alice. Perfect sweetness level for me; I like it sweet while still being able to get coffee flavor out of it. So I would definitely return for a coffee. The corners of the building that are meant to be associated with the coffee shop part of the business are nice; lots of plants and homey touches. But even though we did see servers taking orders at other tables, I don't think they have that down. I'd recommend coming here just for small orders at the counter.

Updated review: Came back a second time with a friend and I'm honestly much more impressed. My…read morefirst visit didn't totally win me over, but this time the coffee was noticeably better and the overall experience felt more worth it. The space still has a slightly weird food hall vibe (not super cozy coffee shop energy), but the drinks are hand crafted. They use local beans, have handmade syrups, and offer a fun variety of specialty drinks that feel thoughtful and well made. One of my favorite details: the plants throughout the shop have names and many are for sale, which is such a fun, quirky touch and makes the space feel more intentional and unique. Overall, I'm glad I gave it another shot, much better experience the second time and definitely a cool local spot with personality.

Looking for an area rug and found a selection after employee greeting front of the store. Ample…read moreparking and access. Several people in the department and Jasmine stepped up to help us as rug area disorganized and some not labeled. She was helpful, patient as we looked at rug after rug, lifting and moving them. We got a discount on the rug and were rung out conveniently in rug department. Nice experience and a great value.

Thank you Emma! You saved us from a huge headache. You were extremely helpful. Also to the paint…read moremixer, we appreciate your quick knowledge. This location is the best!!!

Natural beauty with minimal weeding!! Blends perfectly with…read morethe surrounding landscape . That's a win win

From the owner: Natural Shore Technologies is a design build ecological restoration company/native plant nursery…read morewith over a decade of experience in creating and maintaining quality natural areas, with a focus on shoreline buffers. Proudly serving central Minnesota, our experience spans from small residential properties to sprawling city and county parklands. We grow our own Minnesota native plants and sell both retail and wholesale

We've been ordering from this flower shop by phone for years since we live out of state. They have…read morealways been wonderful to work with! Recently we were in Minnesota and had the chance to stop in to pick up flowers for my mother-in-law. Their customer service was even better face to face. The staff was welcoming and they even surprised us with a complimentary box of chocolates which my mother-in-law loved! The flowers were gorgeous and brought so much happiness and color to a snowy day, I highly recommend!

My husband picked up some roses from here for Valentine's Day. He went in person and had nothing…read morebut good things to say. I just had to post a review because the roses are absolutely stunning and have been blooming so beautifully. In the past he has gotten roses from other chain retailers and they seem to wilt and crumple up within a couple days but it has been 5 days and they're blooming as if they are still in the soil and in a summer garden bed. I am so impressed. The quality is definitely there, although he told me they are pricey. It's worth it for flowers that last a long time. Love.

I inherited a lawn and garden from someone way beyond my skill level, and I've spent literal years…read morelooking for a gardener or landscaper who would be willing to work on smaller projects ($5k-$10k) to help me clean it up. I was also looking for a company who cares about eco-friendly gardening, which obviously led me to Ecoscapes. I was initially very impressed at the consultation. Craig was really professional and extremely knowledgeable. He spent a lot of time telling me about my yard and even walked through every little spot with me identifying plants and giving me ideas for DIY projects that I could tackle without much cost. I was literally at the point of tears (of joy) after the consultation because I was so grateful. Unfortunately, once things got into the planning stages, the experience went downhill pretty fast. It took almost a month before I received the initial quote on the project, although he said things might be delayed so I didn't think much about it at the time. But after that, all communication completely dropped off. I sent a follow-up message to the quote asking for a couple modifications, but never heard back. After a few weeks I sent another message asking if he received my last one. That's when he very quickly responded (quote): "I'm sorry, I'm not interested in small projects. If you decide to tackle a larger project I would be fine with entertaining that in the future." To say I was disappointed is an understatement. It was immediately clear to me that my project wasn't "valuable enough" for him, despite having long-term plans for multiple projects. What was especially frustrating is that his business is not only advertised as "small project-friendly" but Craig was clear in the consultation that he would work with me after I had given him the scope. It definitely felt like he was simply "being professional" to get the $100 consulting fee but had no actual interest in following through. I had also put other prospective landscapers on hold waiting for responses from Craig that I never received. So while the consultation went well, I really can't recommend this company if you're considering a project under $10k. Which is a shame because I was ready to be a customer for life based on the first meeting. So if you need an eco-friendly landscaper and you don't have a big budget, look elsewhere. But if you're looking to pay $100 for someone to tell you about the plants in your yard, the fee is worth it.

Craig was professional, knowledgeable and has an amazing eye for the possibilities. They came out…read moreand removed our overgrown, diseased spruces. They then installed a circular paver patio with seating area around the back, paver sidewalk connecting the patio to our stairs coming down from deck and concrete patio from our walk-out, drainage system installed from side of house traveling under the paver walkway that drains into the most amazing rain garden filled with beautiful perennial flowers and a river birch, and finally, the rest of the yard was planted with assorted native trees and shrubs. Our yard was totally unrecognizable when they were done. They left things neat and tidy too. We could not be happier with Ecoscapes Sustainable Landscaping!