The best service and selection of beautiful plants and flower pots too! Lacey was so positive,…read moreknowledgeable, and professional. She went above and beyond to help me pick out the most perfect plant babies for a bday present! I am so grateful for your kindness and care to find a special gift for a special human. The price and service made me buy 2 plants for the gift!

Super knowledgeable staff, friendly, great plants, flowers and trees. Love this place for serious…read moregardening needs.

Flawless! Wanted something fun to do for a work event and decided on a guided succulent arrangement…read moreworkshop. Contacted a few vendors and by far Adam was the most responsive and informative. He made it so easy to plan this event for large group of 18. We had constant communication leading up to the event and on the day off everything was executed exactly as planned. Adam is kind, patient, and honestly his guided succulent workshop was therapeutic as well as fun! He was happy to take questions and just generally meshed really well with our diverse group. Everyone felt at ease and comfortable with him. He gave us plenty of ideas and inspiration for our arrangements. All the supplies he provided were amazing and there was so much variety to choose from. Would highly recommend him for your next team building event. The entire group was happy with everything!

I did the virtual Botanical Tea Tasting with a small group as part of a corporate event, and it was…read morea very enjoyable experience that I recommended to my friends and colleagues! Scheduling and coordinating the event was a breeze -- Adam is incredibly responsive over email and easy to work with. The tea kits arrived packaged BEAUTIFULLY and securely, and were clearly of high quality. I was further impressed with the how Adam lead the tea tasting event over video call -- he was incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable! He personalized everyone's individual tea tasting according to what teas they had selected, which greatly impressed us. He walked us through the history and background of the teas we were sampling, and at the end of the session he gave lots of practical advice on how to continue storing our teas for future use. I would absolutely recommend Adam's workshops to anyone looking to plan a (virtual) event -- the combination of how amazing, high-quality, and thoughtful the workshop experience is, along with Adam being wonderful to work with to coordinate the event setup -- makes me give a solid 5 star rating.

The extent of my gardening experience so far is a dormant (read: likely dead) amaryllis, a…read moredefinitely dead orchid (turns out they do need water after all), and some sweet potatoes in my pantry that sprouted green stems and leaves while I was off on vacation. So what possessed me to buy 20 ranunculus bulbs from Costco? I don't know, probably the same demon that possesses me whenever I buy Nutella in giant bulk jars, but we're not here to talk about that. Anyway, when I decided that it was time to plant the poor things, a quick Yelp search pointed me towards SF Garden Supply because they were close by and had parking. Since I know zilch about gardening but a lot about accidentally growing potatoes on your kitchen counter, I can't tell you much about how robust their inventory is, but I can tell you about their stellar customer service. I was cheerfully greeted upon entering, and after I wandered around the small space for about a minute, I was stopped with a polite, "Can I help you find something?" "Yes, I need... dirt and pots for some flower bulbs." One minute later I had a couple of (utilitarian but perfectly functional) plastic pots in hand and my savior had a giant bag of soil slung over his shoulder. Buff and efficient, which is the best kind of customer service, really. The icing on the cake is that he didn't charge me for the supplies. Now that's the sort of small business love I'm not gonna find at big chain stores. I would've given the place five stars anyway for their service and utility but that kindness really made my day.

I was more than pleased with this company. Prices are much better than comparable stores in San…read moreFrancisco, and the customer service was excellent.

Is there such a thing as a special occasion nursery? Maybe a garden temple or a garden of worship?…read moreYes? Okay good. Then this is my special occasion garden of worship temple to plants nursery. It's where I go to celebrate major life events ...with plants and garden furniture purchases. I still also go to sit in the garden if I need a quiet place to think. There isn't a Ritual Coffee there anymore, but they don't seem to mind if you a being a drink (All Good is around the corner.) As I age, and my janked up knee worsens, and the City puts up barriers for people with mobility issues, I can't always get to my preferred thinking spots in the City's lovely parks. This is a very good substitute with easy parking. We had our wedding reception in Golden Gate Park when we were young and broke. If you have money you could have it here as they rent it out for just such occasions. It would be a lovely venue.

There are few places one can go in the world to find solace, inspiration, connect with…read morecompassionate people and come away with beautiful things and a plan to keep them alive. Welcome to Flora Grubb! A week or so ago, I was desperately trying to find the right plants for especially difficult spots in my garden project. I was pressured by time and money as the landscapers were almost done and I was way over my budget, and had been experiencing conflicting advice from Claude, Chat and Gemini. After grilling multiple other garden centers near me, I remembered Flora Grubb, drove across the bridge and rushed to the counter to beg for help. Elena laughed, and like a true medical professional they reviewed every symptom, asked detailed questions about conditions and worked their diagnostic skills, taking me through the magical property introducing me to things I had never considered and double checking the minutiae of size and conditions whenever I expressed doubt. After my first round I found Andee who again offered the same generosity in solving another mystery. The beauty of the plants and the uplifting spirit of both these women were nothing short of healing. As I was ringing out for the second time, I asked about my gardenia and Flora, herself started to laugh - "oh, she won't like it here" she said. When I explained that I wanted to bring a bit of my grandmother into my garden, she smiled and came up with a plan to help me provide the best conditions. I left with a car full of plants, inhaling the lovely smells of the soil and feeling like I had spent the day at a meditation retreat. We are so lucky to have a place like Flora Grubb in the Bay. As the world gets crazier, it is a comfort to know a sanctuary is waiting in Bayview.

We had such a great experience with A. Silvestri Company. We were looking for a fountain for our…read morebackyard, and they had so many beautiful options to choose from. The whole place feels peaceful and inspiring, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The first time I visited, Natalie was incredibly friendly and helpful. She gave me her number and was so responsive whenever I had questions. When we went back, Tony was just as helpful in guiding us toward the right fountain. He took the time to turn different ones on for us so we could really picture them in our space, and he also showed us the color options, which made it much easier to decide. Natalie made the ordering process simple and stress-free. Our fountain was made to order in about 4-5 weeks, and Tony personally delivered and set it up for us. We're so happy with both the fountain and the service we received from start to finish. Highly recommend!

If you want beautiful garden statuary this is THE place to go!…read moreIncredible one of a kind garden gifts. Silvestri is a family owned business and they are so hospitable and knowledgeable about their line of products. Diablo Women's Garden Club will be back!! Thank you!!

Stopped by to get some keys copied, ended up leaving happy!…read more When I stepped into the store, I had walked in the middle of a conversation between the workers and some customers but I was immediately greeted and asked what I needed today. I said I needed some keys copied and was told the different options to choose from. I went with standard gold (but looking at their different varieties, I just might come back next time for a fancy printed one). The workers were super friendly and I definitely felt welcomed. You honestly can't beat the price they charge too & they work quick! As my keys were being made, I was able to pet and play with their "2nd best worker," Jackson. He was the sweetest doggo (as of today, he's 15 months), i wish i was able to stay and play with him more. As I was paying to leave, Jackson put his head on my foot. Would recommend this hardware store if you are looking for any merchandise for fixing up your house. I've been here once before long ago when I was needing to fix holes in my walls from horrible drilling & left with what I needed. Everyone here is friendly and super welcoming and can answer any hardware questions you have!

Locally owned and owner operated, J&J Hardware is terrific. The owner or one of several long-time…read morestaff are very helpful and very patient. Their drawers of nuts, bolts, and screws is extensive - and they are very willing to help match a nut to a bolt or a bolt to nut. They help throughout the store, but that they are willing to think through a problem like matching a nut to bolt - a sale under 50 cents - gives an idea of how dedicated they are to helping out. My main reasons for buying there? 1. You cannot consistently match the service at the big box stores. 2. This is a small business with hard worker owner and staff in a real neighborhood service oriented business. There are not many left. 3. They are very willing to special order and to take the time to do that even for small orders. Small or large, I go there first and very rarely do I have to look further.

Today was the so very very hit temp. I am elder with some disabled and my friend I drove to Lowe's…read moreon Bayshore has many serious health challenge . We we gracious assisted in plumbing with a vet professional man whom help us get a snake drain clear and sink and bathtub strainer. Then a fan! My friend has an oxygen tank cold and the 3 assembled an impossible fan beyond our means, !the older African American in fan sales- Chris c.alexandro and Zenaida where the young man and woman helped employees over five year and another was the manager that helped us teve ! Thank you you all Are so appreciated

Even worse! Hadn't used my credit card in weeks…read more Went thru self checkout. Immediately fraudulent charges stated showing up: 750.30 AT LOWES! (Credit card company declined that, thankfully.) Then $211 for "entertainment" at MGM Grand. I live 500 miles away from "MGM Grand". Luckily - I cancelled the card before the flood of charges. You've been warned. This is the most abysmal home improvement store within the Bay Area. Step on the gas and drive to Home Depot or Discount Builders.

Favorite store in the city. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Went in a couple days ago with a…read moreproject and Tino was incredibly helpful problem solving the plumbing I needed. Spent a good hour figuring it all out. Thanks Tino! Could not recommend this establishment more.

Center hardware is everything you want in your local store. Great merchandise but what makes this…read moreplace really different is the people. I stopped by for a small plumbing project and Tino appeared like a super hero. Took his time, got me fully set up, explained everything very patiently. Just fully spot on.

Recently in 2025 the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco was named the #35 Best Neighborhoods…read morein the World by Time Out ( timeout.com). I can vouch for how fantastic Glen Park is an unique place where I enjoy going here since it's nearby to where I live and has lots of places to enjoy a bit of everything from a place eat and drink. For decades I always enjoyed hanging around Glen Park because it has a good vibe and a model of an ideal residential neighborhood in San Francisco. I am in this neighborhood all the time. It is also a good place to enjoy a place to hike in the Glen Canyon Park. There is a place in the Glen Park neighborhood where they sell lots of fun stuff from books to celebratory cards along with art and it's also a gift shop. On a November autumn stroll through Chenery street in San Francisco Glen Park neighborhood I enjoy going to Perch because it has lots of interesting items available along with some art on the walls. It feels as you stepped inside a small art gallery which sells jewelry, stationaries, special occasion cards, kitchen items, and some good books about drinks and food. When visiting the Glen Park neighborhood in San Francisco plan a visit and stop at Perch on Chenery street. Go to Glen Park if you are in "search" for novelties and interesting "merch " and it's available inside a store called "Perch" if you haven't gone to Glen Park better do some online " research" Come to one of the best neighborhoods ranked #35 in the world by Time Out ( timeout.com) as it was " written" and enjoy a stroll all four seasons with the neighborhood charm you will be "smitten" go to the Perch which is located on Chenery street and the cross street is called Diamond and it's a gem that is " hidden"

I have been a loyal customer at Perch for more than five years. As a Glen Park resident, it's a…read moregreat place to stop for gifts or to treat yourself. Unfortunately, I will never go back after an interaction that I had with the woman who works there today. She has never been particularly polite (she's snapped at both me and my husband), but we were willing to overlook that to support a local business. That changed today. I approached the store with my newborn in her stroller. The woman had her large, nine month old puppy tied to the front door of the store. Since the dog could easily jump on my stroller (it was quite large), I asked if it was baby friendly. I said, "I have a newborn in here, is your dog safe with babies?" And she snapped rudely, "I don't know. That's your responsibility." Mind you, we were literally on our first walk out of the house and had prioritized going to perch to get a little gift for our baby girl. This interaction was so totally unnecessary. Not only should a giant puppy not be tied to the front door, but to snap at parents trying to keep their kid safe is totally inappropriate. Move your dog! Be kind! Ugh I am so done. I will never be back. PS, I should clarify that I love dogs and I am a large dog owner myself. It is our responsibility as dog owners to 1) know how our dogs behave with kids and other dogs and 2) depending on that behavior, take precautions. This woman chose to do neither and was rude to us when we asked her to.

I absolutely love Mission Blue Nursery and their quarterly native plant sales. It's also a really…read morefun place to volunteer, there's tons of different projects to work on. If recommend Mission Blue Nursery to anyone looking for sustainable native plants to add to their garden.

I can't believe this place hasn't been reviewed. It's a non-profit…read more They have occasional plant sales (native plants). Everyone volunteers here. It's hidden off the Bayshore FWY by the Fire house. Need to come back.