I love nature, and one of the (many) reasons is related to the sort of wonderment that I feel when…read moreI realise I'm surrounded by other living beings. Nurseries and gardens help me relive that realisation. We've been to this Hewitt's a number of times, and on this latest visit, made very similar observations. They have as wide a variety of plants, trees, and gardening supplies as other nurseries in the region, but perhaps the plants are not getting as close attention as at some others, Nisky Faddegon's, which I realise is more an exception, not the norm (I've seen plants in worse conditions at Lowe's and Home Depot). It may also be that this is past the peak buying season, but the wilting leaves and perished stalks always manage to tug at my heartstrings. They had just what we were looking for: arbricola green! We grabbed two of the healthier looking. There was a variegated variety which was denser than what we got. Their indoor plant selection is still one of the best around here, and the staff there have always been friendly. I hope the locals continue to support Hewitt's and they stay open for many more decades.

$14.00 for small containers of dill and oregano? I know things are expensive these days but Gades…read morewould have sold it to me for $8.00 if they did not sell out. I'm staying at Gades. Like today I'll go only in a gardening emergency. Start from seed save money. Buy seeds on-line. This whole Family owned thing does not mean that one Family cannot over charge another family. It only six bucks but sometimes people take advantage of others.

I am impressed by this flowers shop. I order online after reading several glowing reviews. I…read morenoticed they were mentioned in the Times Union as one of the top florists around. So I placed my order online easily enough. They had several options available fit what I was looking for. I selected my choice and completed the order. I was sent a confirmation and later a notice that the Flowers were out for delivery. Unbeknownst to me, my significant other was on the move this particular day and once I found that out it was nice that the notice of delivery stated who the driver was and a phone number to call or text. I made use of the text feature and let the driver know that the recipient would not be home and to leave the flowers on the porch. The driver contacted me back to tell me they got the message and would do so. I was not home at the time of delivery but saw on my camera system the driver took due care placing the flowers just right on a chair instead of just leaving them on the floor of the porch. It was how she placed them. Carefully and paused to look at them to make sure it looked nice. Like a presentation. I truly appreciated that. The flowers are beautiful and high quality The shop obviously employs good people. It's a little pricier than some but that sort of care and quality are well worth it especially when you are trying to send something thoughtful.

3 cute small dogs are shop pets running through the store. Beautiful selection of decor, ceramics,…read moretea sets, and sculptures! Definitely pricy but quality materials and loads of hand made unique pieces. Tons to inspire you! No one said hi to us we said hi to the employees first and no one asked us if we needed help which all considered certainly did not make us feel welcomed, that was the only con. A bit of snobbery lol

We've been getting our trees at Reilly's for probably the last 10 years. Sometimes we get a…read moregorgeous tree and other times it's more of a Charlie Brown one, depending on when we go. The farm is beautiful, the people are really nice, and the trees are a straight $25. This year they even had Santa stop by a couple of days. They also sell wreaths and precut trees (probably shipped from somewhere else) but tramping through the snow and picking out your tree is much more fun.

We have been going to Reilly's Farm for years. It is a fun tradition to roam through the fields…read moresearching for "the perfect tree." Each year, we go a little smaller but it's always beautiful after it is all decorated. A true family fun place to go. Highly recommend it!!! Merry Christmas!!!

U-pick blueberries in the tent. No need to spray and the berries are delicious. There are also…read morefruit and vegetables for sale. You can buy already picked blueberries for $15 a quart. $10 if you pick them yourself. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

Love this place. What a hidden gem for best farm veggies and…read morefruits I've had so far. We did blueberry picking and it was so fun! All covid measures took in place so you feel really safe at all times. Blueberries were YUM! We ordered thru the e-mail twice in 4 days! Tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, sweet corn, yogurt, choc milk, strawberries, EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL. Heirloom tomatoes, why didn't I meet you before? DELISH ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TOMATOES Ive had in my life. You will be always disappointed with the tomatoes you will find at the the regular grocery store after trying Berry patch tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are just like candy. Just please make yourself a favour and go

I have been going to Beckers for almost 50 years. Until Sunday the 14th of June, I have always had…read morea great experience. I went looking for lavender, I asked a girl and she asked someone else where it was. She went with me but it was not where she was told, after awhile I thanked her and looked further. I found it, it didn't look great so I asked if they could take a little off, she called the manager. The women came to the register and I asked about a discount, I have never done that before. The manager was very rude and said no. As she walked away she said most people can't get it to come back the next year. I was shocked and just paid for it and left. The girl at the register was very nice.

Seriously overpriced? $60 for 7 herbs (4.5 in pot) and 3 6-packs of flowers. Hmmm. This was $6.40 a…read morepot. Hansen's pots were only $4.99 and they have a much better selection despite being much smaller. Becker's has a wide variety of petunia's and geraniums, but not much else.

Quantum1219 Blooms is a family owned flower seller, I don't want to call them a florist because…read morethat makes me think of fussy flower arrangements with standard blooms and they're much more than that. They have a stall at the Empire State Farmers Market and a shop on Albany Shaker Rd. They also have a CSA for flower bouquets. You tell Carol what color or bloom you want and how much you want to spend and she makes you an amazing bouquet. They're only at the market until the middle of October but hopefully they'll be back in the spring.

I called Marie just five minutes before closing--completely unintentional, but I was scrambling to…read morefind a thoughtful gift for a coworker who had just experienced a loss in her family. Not only did Marie answer the phone, but she was incredibly kind and willing to help, even offering to include a sympathy card and personally go out to purchase gift cards from another store to add to the arrangement. This level of customer service and care is truly rare. It's always a bit nerve-wracking giving your credit card information over the phone--especially for a $550 order--but Marie immediately sent me receipts, photos of the floral arrangement, and images of the gift card receipts and activation codes. She made me feel completely at ease through the entire process. I would recommend this shop again and again--for the stunning flowers, attention to detail, and absolutely exceptional service. Thank you, Marie!

I ordered a floral arrangement to be sent to Keegan's Funeral Home in Albany, NY, for a very close…read morefriend whose brother recently passed away from pancreatic cancer. After reading the reviews for the various florists locally, I selected "Blooms by Marie." I called the florist and reached Marie on the phone. I wanted to be sure that an arrangement could be sent on the same day for the wake service, which would start at 4-7 p.m. and be followed by the funeral the next day. Marie asked what I was looking for, and I went onto her website and selected a tall, elegant arrangement. Marie gave me her personal cell phone number so I could share specific flowers and colors that I was considering, along with our sympathy card, because there did not appear to be enough room on the card section on her website for our full message. Marie created a beautiful, thoughtful arrangement that accurately reflected the occasion's solemnity. Marie gets top praise for attentive customer service, timely delivery, and understanding of my preferences during difficult times. Marie was willing to incorporate meaningful flowers and colors to personalize the arrangement, making it a fitting tribute to the deceased. I very much appreciated Marie's empathy and care in creating an arrangement for the wake, the church service, the reception after the burial, and the family's home after the services. Marie created the floral arrangement in January 2025 with attention to detail, beautiful colors, and incredibly fresh flowers. The sympathy arrangement was stunning, and it arrived on time at the funeral home. It was exactly what we needed to express our condolences during a difficult time. Marie, thank you so much for your efforts in creating an incredibly beautiful floral arrangement! My sincere thanks!

Ordered Flowers for St Patrick;s Day for a old friend and my wife. They were Both more then pleased…read morewith their flowers, One was FTD to Plattsburg and that was a sucess. Was the hit of her office. Can;t understand why you did not show up as one of The Best Of The Best in The Times Union because you should be !!!!!!

We loved the floral arrangement that Danker Florist delivered to our family in New York. It looked…read moreeven better than what we saw on their website. A little pricey, but you get what you pay for.