They knew exactly what I described and showed me exactly where to find it. It's a pleasure dealing with locally-owned businesses rather than big box stores. The staff were clearly experienced and knowledgeable about the stock; how refreshing! Highest quality and highest possible rating! read more

Nice people Vast selection Good value Nothing else to say other than the 85 character requirement is annoying read more

They have a large selection of plants. They are helpful and they are so kid friendly. They even support neighborhood schools' gardens. Can't recommend them enough! read more

I have been going to Golden for decades. I have had great visits and not so great visits. I have killed plants purchased from them and others have thrived. So if I blend all the goods (high quality plants, large inventory, grafted plants etc.), with the bads (sometimes pricey), I have to give them the nod. The main reason? Advice. They take the time, if you ask, to provide very valuable advice. The counter clerks are mostly temps so are not knowledgeable. But the folks in the office and in the yard have been extremely helpful over the years. San Mateo and nearby have plenty of difference micro-climates, so be sure to ask when you make an investment in your yard. read more

Beautiful location off the beaten path. I will definitely be making a return for my gardening needs.

Very knowledgeable and helpful and they helped me buy some plants for my wife's birthday. She is elated.

Tucked back along the 101 freeway in San Mateo, this place has an amazing array of indoor and outdoor plants and seems to go on forever. Really friendly folks. Everything from huge cacti and fruit trees, to tiny, indoor succulents and lots of different kinds of flowers. Super unassuming and awesome. read more

Golden Nursery used to be my favorite nursery, it's still great but there are other places I'd rather go to. Customer service isn't a huge plus, staff will walk by and won't talk to you. (This isn't something I've factored into the review since to be frank, most nurseries are like this. Hopefully it helps information-wise though.) They also do not pick up the phone most of the time or return calls. They have a large selection although I personally found the edible plant selection to be a bit lacking, especially since we're pretty close to the frenzy of spring gardening. Prices I've found a bit on the higher side. Most avocado trees in particular were quite pricey and the biggest bummer for me was the Visitacion Valley tomato starts that I purchased. The two I nabbed were the best out of the bunch but I later found out they were completely overpriced. (For reference, I picked up three other starts at another local nursery for the same price + from the same grower and there's simply no comparison. I do not normally purchase starts nowadays since I have winstrips at home but alas this particular SF heirloom variety strangely does not have seeds available.) read more

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Went to visit today with wife and our dog. Good clean place. Lots of outside as well as inside plants (which we came there for). Picked up several indoor plants. Price seems good, the plants look great and the help was good. Purchased some Spider, Peace Lilly and Snake plants. The only downside was parking no parking Infront, but have to hopefully find parking in the back alley of the store near the recycling place. read more

Great service & excellent selection of succulents and hand tools etc! They even special ordered some plants for me!

Best selection of hot peppers and fruit trees and probably a lot of other stuff I wasn't looking for. Helpful staff, well worth a trip.

Amazing selection. Friendly staff. Super clean bathroom. (ADA Compliant. ). Huge place. Was wonderfully peaceful. Has a cool cat named Dennis. Bought a maple tree. Prices seemed high. But they have EVERYTHING. So likely a high overhead. The quality was There. read more

They have remodeled this place since the last time I have been here. They have a wonderful selection of plants. The staff is friendly. The prices are a little high but the plants are very healthy and they have classic favorites and many plants that you don't find just anywhere. They also had some fun Halloween decorations. read more

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Great selection of plants, especially house plants, that are very well cared for. Had some rare finds as well, although very very expensive for those ones read more

They are always so helpful and know what they're talking about and have a great selection of plants

Decent sized nursery hidden in a quiet neighborhood in San Mateo. Decent selection of outdoor plants, but could have more succulents. Decent selection of indoor plants, but have seen some of their indoor plants cheaper elsewhere. Staff was super friendly though... & helpful! read more

I called several times to check if they had what I was looking for but I couldn't get in touch with a live person. Decided to show up, once there employees would walk by but not ask if anyone needed help. I followed one and asked if they worked there. They didn't have what I was looking for but may have it later. (Wished they would have answered the phone) The place is nice, several plant and tree options, clean and calming. I recommend if you know they have what you need and don't need help from employees. read more

YooooooooooOoOoOoooo!! This place is breathtaking. Didn't really expect it to be this big. Actually, I didn't even know what the heck to expect when I was pulling up, because it's literally right off the freeway, and tucked into a residential area where the streets are super narrow and there are plenty of cars. I heard parking could be a beezy here, but we didn't have any issues coming around 11.00 or something. There are tons of plants to choose from, and I believe that it's either all outdoor plants or 99%. Was looking for some stuff to hang around the house, but left with a bunch of succulents instead, ha! Never had succulents before, so we'll see if I don't kill them within the first few weeks. Succulents are a different breed of plant, man! When I get plants, I love to coddle them, love them, sing to them, raise them to be the best plants they could ever be. Succulents... now they require the exact opposite of that. They are desert plants! They thrive on being left TF alone and I kind of hate it. LET ME LOVE YOU!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! read more

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Home run! Bought a gift certificate for sone-in~law and he absolutely loved the place. Ordering was simple and plant help was great for him. I willl drive the 1hr to go there based on his and other people who recommend read more

Great plants and supplies. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. My new go to nursery.

Very nice staff and well-stocked with lots of exotic plants. We saw holy basil, many kinds of arugula, kale, gooseberries, dragonfruit, holy basil, and trees like yuzu, kaffir, and cara cara orange. Tons of avocado and fig trees to choose from. Different passion fruit vine sizes with fruits and flowers. Staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Seeds are in the back in staff-only room. They are also very good at cleaning the cart and the cashier was super polite. Please support this local business! read more

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One of the best nurseries in the area. What I most like is that their variety: they have all the usual stuff you'd find in a bay area nursery, and also a good selection for people who are looking for something out of the ordinary. read more

Simply the best nursery in the northern peninsula area,. I love that this is not a corporate box store, but rather a full service nursery in a large space with everything from beautiful specimen quality trees to vibrant flowers and veggie starts. Great selection of well cared-for plants and customers, helpful and knowledgeable staff, parking lot and easy access from Hwy. 101. I've always gotten great plants and helpful advice here! read more

We were in the area and decided to stop by at this nursery to look for a plant I wanted. As we drove up there was someone signaling us to enter and showing us where to park. The parking lot was packed for a Sunday afternoon. We got the second to last parking spot when we arrived. At the entrance they have hand sanitizer and I could see a staff member sanitizing carts that were used with a spray bottle and towel. All the staff were wearing a mask. I walked in and began browsing their inventory. I've been here several times before so the layout was clear. All the plants were organized and neatly placed on pallets. I walked up to staff and asked for help finding the plant I wanted. The man told me they might be out of stock but that I could request they order the plant. He pointed me to where they moved the indoor plants to check out what they had available. I walked in and a sign stated only 3 people can come inside that small section at a time. I checked for the plant and found it. Only problem was it was way too big. I wanted something smaller. I checked out what else they had to offer and saw they had some Venus Fly Traps something I have never seen before. It was too bad they all looked like they were dying so I didn't buy one. I looked at the different planters still seeking a specific size but didn't find any. My kiddo found a succulent and a pot and purchased it up at the front. The cashier was efficient and ready to help. The customer service was helpful. The nursery had a good inventory. Will return when in the area to check out what's new. read more

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First bonsai starter at $27. Repotted to match color. Lot of different plants. There are a few small bonsai for around $30. Bigger size ranges from 75-200. Good place to check out bonsai. The street leading up to the entrance looks sketchy but it's safe. read more

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So happy they're back open for retail shopping. They're the only place we've found with the best selection of ferns. We accidentally killed the maiden hair fern we got here a year ago and have been waiting to get another one. We noticed this time they also had a beautiful selection different maple varieties. Wish we had the space in our yard for it They're taking a lot of precautions for safety like providing hand sanitizer and wearing gloves when taking payment read more

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To preface this review I want to say I never write reviews (especially bad ones) but my experience at Golden Nursery was so awful I need to let other potential customers know. I went in with a plant that was 2-3 weeks old, obviously diseased, or had pests. I asked if I could exchange it, not get a refund, and was told to follow a young cashier to talk with a manager. This man (manager) was so rude, condescending and basically scolded me for presenting a dying plant that I purchased at his nursery. I could understand if the plant was a year old, but 2-3 weeks is nothing. At first he would not talk to me even though I was standing next to his employee. Then when he addressed me he told me how ridiculous I was in my watering with a drip system that was installed by a professional last summer. Even if the plant's condition was my "fault" I have never been treated so rudely as a customer. He could have kindly explained what to do or what was wrong with the plant. I had to ask what do i do- just throw it away. I have been shopping at Golden Nursery for over 20 years. Sadly I will not ever return because of this abusive customer service. And will freely warn folks about the terrible customer service. read more

Huge nursery with a ton of plants! Parking isn't the best here. The lot is pretty small and not much street parking. I read this in reviews though so I've only gone within an hour of opening. Probably the best time to come! Having never been to an actual nursery, I was blown away by how many plants there were here! I've only browsed the plant sections at Lowe's and Home Depots, and Golden Nursery has so much more variety. Sure it's more expensive, but probably worth it to get more special types of plants. I love carnations and really wanted to get one but could never find any at the big box stores. There weren't too many here either and they were still very small, but I did buy one. It's been maybe 2 months now and still no flowers. It's definitely working my patience, but will be so rewarding when it finally blooms! The entire right side of the nursery is filled with tomatoes, herbs, and other veggies. Most of the people were shopping here, presumably all working on their covid gardens. We got a couple tomato plant varieties that we never heard of, and are awaiting the fruits of our labor. read more

Thank you Chris! You are what true customer service should be I was looking for an almond tree and I called last Tuesday to see if they had any in stock. Chris answered the phone right away and had a very friendly and pleasant voice. He said they had a few that came in, but since I could not get there until Saturday i asked if I could pay for it and if they would hold it. He said yes. This was a little scary as my husband is a landscaper and is very picky about anything we buy. Buying sight unseen was scary but I was afaraid they would sell them by Saturday. Chris was very reassuring and said he would pick a nice one. This tree is going in a very special place at a grave sight so it is very emotional for me. About 10minutes later he called me back and reassured me that he had picked a nice tree that already had fruit. We talked about the different types of almonds and he made me feel very comfortable. On Saturday we arrived, parking can be a little tricky, and walked right up to the desk. Within a few minutes they brought out our tree and it was beautiful! Chris, thank you again for the amazing customer service that you provided. read more

I bought all my garden flowers there and they are all going strong!! The staff was so nice and helpful! They answered all my questions and gave recommendations! The prices are very reasonable. There is also a cat named Dennis that hangs around the nursery and he's pretty cool too! read more

This is a great, all encompassing nursery! The staff is very helpful too. They're knowledgeable as well. All our plants got from this place are wonderful and thriving. As far as the price, im not quite sure about that. It feels a little pricey?, but the quality of the plants has been great! read more

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Decided to start an urban farm, it's tiny but has lots of charm! Home Depot's crowd control is awry so I gave Golden Nursery a try. They have a ton of plants in there! Sadly, the edible section was bare. But the few we bought were fine, their succulent section was truly sublime! They're great to get plants for your yard, but less so if you need Swiss chard. I could've caught them on a bad day so I'll be back and update my say. read more

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I came here to look for plants that i could use for my patio, coz my patio looks so empty dead, i planned on just buying a couple of plants with no idea what kind of plants to get. Parking is a little bit tight, you have to wait for someone to leave or justbpark in the street. The place is small but oh boy, a lot of beautiful plants to choose from that i ended up buying more than i planned. A worker even helped me with information about plants and how to take care of them, if plants are good for outdoor or indoor or can be both. I left the Nursery with my trunk loaded with greens LMAO!!! read more

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Golden Nursery will always have a special place in my heart. A few months ago, my husband and I experienced the tremendous loss of our younger child. Neither of us are knowledgeable about plants or gardening, but we wanted something to honor our sweet girl. We wandered the aisles of the nursery and my husband was drawn to the "sweet pea" shrub. I didn't want to make any hasty decisions, so we left without buying anything. The next day, we looked at photos of the "sweet pea" and realized that our little girl was telling us it was the one. We went back to Golden Nursery and worked with Chris. He and his coworker later explained to us that the one we had our eye on was the display and not normally for sale. But, after hearing our story, Golden Nursery let us make the purchase. Chris and Golden Nursery - thank you for your compassion and understanding during a particularly devastating time in our lives. We are really appreciative. read more

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I give them 5 out of 5! I brought in my sick orchid and asked for repotting, but they declined. Although it was a bit disappointing, I understand why. However, they provided helpful advice for my plant, which was tricky since two different varieties potted together and they were not in good health. I followed their advice and now I see improvement. Two thumbs up for their plant expertise! read more

Wanted to buy a Green Stalk vertical planter but didn't want to wait for shipping. Found that Golden Nursery had them in stock for the same price. Talked to Chris on the phone who's incredibly helpful, as he called me back several times with updates. The place is tucked inside a residential area, but their selection and friendliness is much appreciated. Highly recommended! read more

Terrible employee and owner, couldn't be bothered to answer a simple question to save me from having to waste hours of my time just to find out if they have particular varieties of plants. I was told to come in even after I've explicitly explained the distance I'd have to travel... and that if I didn't want to drive 2+ hours just to find out myself if this nursery carried these varieties, they told me to go somewhere else: that's exactly where I'm going, SOMEWHERE ELSE. read more

Very good selection and very healthy plants. Stuff I haven't seen elsewhere. Reasonable prices. Worth the search to find.

Really good quality plants to start your veg garden, nice and healthy. Decent prices. Super friendly staff

I won't be seeing the Bay Area for 3 years. I live in LA now. But without knowing our last trip to SF was by far our most favorite one. We went 2 times during our vacation there and both times were life changing for me. I appreciate these nursery's so much. They hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for being open on Labor Day weekend read more

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