Dropped in on a whim while out exploring with my 14-month-old daughter and couldn't have had a…read morebetter experience. As a total non-baker, I was warmly welcomed, taught the three key fundamentals of sourdough on the spot, and sent home with fresh flour, starter, and the tools to get started. Top-tier hospitality and passion for the craft--10/10!

The Grist Urban Stone Mill is a very cool spot, right in the heart of downtown Centralia. Walking…read morearound Tower Ave. the other day, I decided to stop in after seeing it several times. I'm really glad that I did! They specialize in unique and/or hard to find types of flour and baking materials. While I am not a baker much at all, I do know and appreciate the difference in types of flour - where and how it's ground - and how it tastes compared to what you would usually find at the grocery store. In addition to the flours that are for sale (either packaged or in bulk), they also have spices, starters, and beans/lentils. There even is a shelf of Chehalis grown wheat flour! So nice to have a locally owned shop selling locally grown products. The owner has his own grinding equipment behind the counter (that is easy to see when he's at it) and was very friendly and eager to answer any questions that I had. I will definitely spread the word about the Grist Urban Stone Mill to all of my baking friends!

i absolutely love this nursery tons of different things. they are also so knowledgeable and so very…read morenice

I love Scatter Creek the people are amazing the prices are great. We got strawberries this year…read morelate and we have gotten so many berries every day. We come back every year.

Bennie is extremely knowledgeable. In the past years since our neighborhood nursery closed, we've…read morebeen searching for a source of hanging flower baskets that were even close to being as nice. This year, we finally found Bennie's! She allowed us to make custom pre-orders in January when she was still selecting flowers. She showed us her Proven Winners catalog and had great suggestions for what would grow well together. Today we picked up our baskets and they look fabulous. I can't wait to see what they look like in August! The only disappointment was that with 11 hanging baskets in the Suburban, I only had room to take home 1 more plant. So back to Bennie's we'll go to bring home some beautiful geraniums, lavender, clematis, roses, or dozens of other annuals and perennials. Everything looked extremely healthy and vigorous. Customers are spoiled for choice, and prices are extremely reasonable. Well worth the 3 hour round trip!

We have been planting trees since we moved here 5 years ago. We purchased flowering cherry trees…read morefrom them the first year we were here and they grew amazingly. Then 2 years went by and we wanted more flowering cherry trees and for some reason we bought them elsewhere. Out of the 4 we bought elsewhere only 1 survived. We recently bought 3 more from Bennie's. Plus their flower selection is pretty phenomenal. And the gals there know what they're doing.

We just purchased out cute tree there today and could have been easier or happier! Lisa Hicks was…read moreso welcoming and even offered us her umbrella so we could look in the rain. Mr. Hicks loaded the tree for us in the back of our truck. All of their precut trees were super cute and looked beautiful from all sides. Wide selection and GREAT prices for precuts. You can cut your own too if you wanted to search. We will be back every year!

We bought a 10 foot tall u-cut grand fir this year ($50) are were 100% satisfied. The tree smells…read moregreat and has hardly lost any needles after a few weeks indoors. I am sold on grand fir! The people at Hicks were very friendly and helpful loading the tree onto our car. They had tons of trees in the 6 to 7 foot range, and a few really big ones too. We'll be back next year!

Received a box of chocolate as a Christmas gift. So good. Planning a road trip to include…read moreEmerald Sweets in Chehalis!!

I just left this darling candy shop in Chehalis! I want to start by sharing I have purchased…read moreonline for almost a year...then decided to go into the store as we were on a road trip. The moment you walk into the store you will instantly feel such an energy of overall happiness. Virginia & Judy greeted us with such a warm welcome. ( I could have spent all day just speaking with them). The Candy is Exceptional! Both Virginia and Judy loved sharing the different candies and to meet two of the workers that were involved in the daily creation and presentation of these Candies was and is a Gift!!! I live in Seattle but will easily make this trip 90+ Miles to come back and visit and purchase Handmade Candies.

The service and selection was above and beyond my wildest dreams. I can't wait to go backread more

Best prices for plant starts that I've found in the area! I pass this place a decent amount and…read morestop by more often than not if I'm not in a rush. It's a great place to try some new plants with little risk. Especially if you just want some filler plants because slugs ate all the heirloom veg you grew from seed ahem. I've gotten three or four starts in three-inch pots for just two dollars before, and as the season goes on, they'll have sales and clearances on more expensive stuff, still never expensive though. Big selection, but tends to be hybrid and conventional items, which meets a lot of my needs. The parking lot is tiny so it can get crowded. I went there on the last day of the season, not knowing it was the last day, and after checking out, they told me they were letting shoppers take any plant for free on their way out! Such a cute little gesture. The lines can get long as they only have two registers max at once and some people make huge purchases that have to all be manually scanned. Not a problem, but just to be aware. Wish their season was longer as I plant for my fall harvests, but looking forward to visiting next year!

Although I love to "people watch" at Walmart and big chain stores, a locally owned shop like Hubbub…read morecan't be replicated or substituted. Hubbub is a locally owned, hip, and trendy specialty store in downtown Centralia. They carry hand made scarves, hats, womens shoes, jewelry, ornaments, lip balm, handcrafted night lights, drink coasters designed like LPs, artistic clocks and mirrors. . . . and the list goes on. If you are looking for a great gift or something to decorate your home then look no further than Hubbub. I needed a unique gift, but just could not figure out what to buy. Rebecca took the time to show me around the store and assist me. She was the perfect salesperson- making sure she asked the appropriate questions so the receiver would be happy with a personal gift. I can't thank her enough! If you are looking for something unique, original, and locally owned then visit Hubbub. You won't be disappointed.

This is a great little gem of a store! I have found the cutest girlie gifts for myself & my friends…read morehere. Rebecca (the owner) is always so helpful & friendly and fun to visit with. The store is small but worth a peak for specialty items that I haven't seen anywhere else. A bit north of downtown antiquing.. a little bit further than Boccata Deli (also 5 stars) - make a day of it and visit, betcha leave with a little something that makse you smile.

We bought four blueberry plants this past January from Aldrich Farm. The plants are thriving and…read moreloaded with fruit. Mrs. Aldrich was exceptionally helpful. She shared her vast (practical) knowledge if I asked questions, showed us how to pick the best plants for our needs and explained the best way to plant them so they would thrive. Now, six months later, they are! I sent a question months after the purchase and they got right back to me. While customer service can be hard to find at times, that is not the case with Aldrich Farms. It was worth the drive to Mossyrock.