I've always liked this place. I think the no-nonsense name of the place is pretty on brand with…read morethe whole experience. It's very no frills, all outdoors, all about the plants, all super fair prices. If you want five sales people to be all in your face, or a sales person to "check on you" as if you are a child, this is not the place for you. It's like a plant lover introvert's heaven. You can just walk through outdoor greenhouse after greenhouse, and you are surrounded by all the plants. There is just SO much. There's maybe 20-40 of every plant, all on one grouping, so you can really peruse and get a good sense of the vibe of a given type of plant, if you are woo-woo like that, which I am. :-) There are signs to give you the essential facts of each plant, plus of course you can hop on the internet w/your cell phone and research more as you wish. There are sales people but they are few and far between which is just the way I want it. If I want help I can find someone, but mostly I want to peruse and make up my own mind. Once you know what you want you put it onto a dolly and bring it to the main building by the parking and entrance & you pay. Easy peasy. I'm sure if what you're getting was too big for you to get onto a dolly yourself they'd help. They have lots of trees and bigger things too. I heard ever since the pandemic this giant location has been open to both wholesale and retail customers, so you can disregard that ancient review saying this location was only wholesale. Now this giant location is their only location. (The photos from a yelper from 2019 are of the smaller location they no longer have.) The prices shown are wholesale but you just add 35% or whatever in your mind. The prices even with the retail markup are way cheaper than I've found in any other area nursery, which is probably he biggest reason I keep coming back. Also you can look up plant availability online on their website. Their list is not perfectly accurate or guaranteed, like they could have fewer of a plant than the list says, but it's a definite plus since I like to sit at home and research different plant varieties and plan. I don't know of any other area nursery that offers an online plant inventory list.

My friend and I were visiting nurseries today. She couldn't find one particular plant she has been…read moresearching for. This is how we discovered The Plant Place. How is it that I didn't know of this amazing nursery in Tumwater?! They not only had multiple of the specific plant my friend had been searching for, they have a massive selection! So many greenhouses...so many plants, trees, and bushes! We were helped by Erica who impressively knew where to find every plant in that massive place and had extensive knowledge. And now I have a new favorite nursery to introduce my friends to. Thank you Erica for your help! We both spent more than we had planned and we had a blast doing so!

Watson's has just opened up, and still has a little construction going on, they are woking hard…read more The people working there are really nice and offer good educational tips. I'm told that they will be having a Grand opening soon and will offer workshops and classes. They have a good selection, especially of "bare root" trees ( which they potted in big peat pots that can go right on the ground). When I looked at the fruit trees and figured the cost of pots, trees, and soil, it's a really good buy.

Watson's has a great variety of healthy plants and trees. I will definitely buy from them again…read more The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I bought a Tri-Colored willow tree (aka. Flamingo willow or dappled willow). I searched for this kind of tree for a couple years, it is difficult to find so I was pleased to see they had a couple. I also bought a beautiful healthy Dick Clark rose. I found their prices to be competitive and fair.

Always enjoy stopping by & seeing everything you have going. The one stop & shop nursery for…read moreeverything we need and you came thru again today. Will be back later in the year to pick some kohlrabi.

The name is perfect! Lots of hard to find plants there, especially in such a small area. She has at…read moreleast 50 varieties of Hens and Chicks and succulents. I haven't been since last summer, but she was implementing a by-the-pound you pick garden of edibles. Great idea!

What an absolute gem of a shop. Amazing selection of everything a botanophile could possibly…read moredesire, incredibly kind and knowledgeable staff, and a wonderful atmosphere. All of the plants are very healthy and there is something for everyone's price range. Got some great tips on keeping my new maidenhair fern alive after a previously unsuccessful track record.

Adorable store and amazing plant selection. They even have more rare plant species if that is your…read morething. All of my plants from Underhill have done great at my house and the team there is very welcoming and knowledgeable.

Great place, we will definitely be back. We visited for the first time and they had an excellent…read moreselection of trees and perennials, found exactly what we were looking for. Too notch customer service, and great prices as well. This place really had it all, annuals,veggies, shade plants, ground covers, flowers, even indoor plants and if you love cactus you have to check out their indoor display.

All employees we encountered were EXTREMELY knowledgable and helpful. Customer survive was a 10/10.read more

I heard about this place from two friends who were at Great Wolf Lodge and needing to escape a…read morechild's birthday party (we've all been there). Rather than head South for an "outlet mall experience," they opted to head North to the bustling metropolis of Rochester, WA. I've now been to 3 different towns called Rochester, and while they are all so fantastically underwhelming, the other two don't have a carnivorous nursery..... and this was compelling enough to make the hour and a half trek from Portland. This retail experience is unique, as the greenhouse is in the proprietor's back yard. It's his life's work and passion, which yielded some refreshingly different conversations than talking to hourly employees who may not be as knowledgeable or vested. Whether he was happy to or kindly obliging, the owner geeked out with us over plants for over an hour, and for how much he knows, there was no shred of the pretension that can sometimes be prevalent among the horticulture folks, for whatever reason (why is that?!?). In addition to having a huge and impressive collection of sarracenias, the owner of the nursery also had a cool and compelling story about his journey to owning his own nursery, which entailed being a combat medic and after getting out of the military, discovering a passion for carnivorous plants and pursuing and achieving a degree in horticulture. So, if you're into supporting veteran-owned businesses.... here's your chance. Do it. A few words of advice: -It's currently a one-man show, so you MUST make an appointment, which you can do by calling or texting the number on the website. The owner was responsive and communicative. -Some of the plants are outside, so if you visit during the rainy season, dress accordingly. #dontforgetboots

Just wanted to share my experience with West Coast Carnivorous Nursery down in Rochester. Kyle is…read moreso awesome. He's super friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of my questions about carnivorous plants. This is my first one so I really didn't have much knowledge about them. You can tell he just loves what he does and he takes great care of these babies. He has a great selection with great prices. He also offers a guarantee for his plants if you think your baby is dying. I left knowing a lot more than when I arrived. If you guys are in the area and want to buy a carnivorous plant, y'all should definitely check him out! Came there for butterworts and left with : King Sundew (I got the baby one) I just fell in love with all the little dews!

We were very happy to discover Puget Sound Plants. They have an exceptional selection of plants,…read moreflowers and trees spread throughout dozens of greenhouses and grounds. All of their plants are very healthy & robust. They transplanted well and are thriving in our garden. Note that this is a wholesale nursery, so don't expect the same service you get in a retail nursery, where often they will escort you around and help with selections. At a Puget Sound Plants you get a map and they will tell you where to find the plants you're seeking. You go gather them and bring to the office (or a worker will bring them for you), where they are tallied up and you get the total bill. My only frustration is not knowing owing how much the plants cost until you go to pay. It would be nice to have a price list or a QR code to find prices. However, we got a great selection of plants for our new garden and all were so nice we are happy. The most expensive was a small Japanese Maple that was $175. I suggest you bring a list of what you want and ask the office for the location and prices before you go. If you then spot other items you want, you'll have a decent idea of the cost.

Been looking for a particular plant for the past 2 years without success. Finally found it here…read more Prices are comparable to everywhere else we've bought from this year and cheaper than a few. Great selection. We will be back for sure.

We drove from Tumwater today as they were the only nursery that had what we were looking for. We…read morewere hesitant to purchase as the quality was the best for their asking price. We did make the purchase, but then ran across another nursery much closer to us that had the same plant. The other nursery was 40% cheaper and the plants were much healthier. The photo shows the difference and the other nursery is The Plant Place in Tumwater.