Amazing staff, beautiful products. Quite happy to order in stuff that they don't have.read more

My house is slowly becoming a rainforest. Seriously. At this point I have more plants than cutlery…read moreand I'm looking to add more to my clan. On Sunday morning, while my hankering is normally for a Bloody Mary and some granola, I instead craved fresh plants. It had been a long time since I visited Northroy Nursery and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. From the exterior it appears to be your basic nursery, primarily selling pots and soil however when you walk in you will find quirky cacti, hanging plants and succulents as far as the eye can see. But what is best about Northroy Nursery is their indoor plant section. I was very surprised to see an abundance of fiddle leaf figs (if you're not in the know, these are a very cool plant right about now), which are often very difficult to find in Melbourne. While these were quite small, they were retailing for an eye-boggling 20 clams! I had never seen them so cheap before! They also stocked a LOT of fruit salad plants, hanging plants and also moss for if/when you attempt a terrarium. If you're in the market for some good indoor plants, definitely stop boy Northroy.

One of the things that makes Plants on High so lovely are the people who work there, every time I…read morehave been I am always really pleased with the service. Friendly, honest and surprisingly ethereal, they love the plants and what they do, and being in that sort of atmosphere is contagious. You would never guess that this nursery is on a busy street because when you walk in a sense of quiet and calm is apparent. I personally love walking around the aisles and looking at the bright colours of little cottage flowers like marigolds and petunias, and then looking at the exquisite orchids around the counter. There is something nice about a place that doesn't try to do too much. Plants on High isn't complicated: it is just about the flowers and the plants. It doesn't have a café because it doesn't need to, it doesn't have an enormous landscaping section because it doesn't need one. This local nursery may only be small, but it really is beautiful and the staff are exceptional.

Humble little nursery but exceptionally helpful and friendly staff. If you want good gardening…read moreadvice, come here

Well I'll suppose I'll have to go with this one, in terms of reviewing Ceres in a whole rounded…read moreapproach. Firstly, just to confuse everyone, there are two former, but not used sites, that once housed various forms of cafes. The actual cafe is a little hidden, and sits within the organic produce market, and organic store. Around the chicken viewing area. Secondly, there are multiple gates or entrances to this place, so if you're meeting up with someone make sure you have the correct one. Secondly, there's a nursery in which to buy plants and seedlings, of just about every type you can imagine. Otherwise, you just kinda walk around at look at stuff. There are vegetable plots to be rented or leased or something, and that requires further investigation. If for nothing else, it's worth just having a look and exploring.

Can you tell I am going through a crazy plant phase? I can't get enough of them! GIMME!…read more If garden nurseries were department stores, Lygon Street Nursery is the David Jones. It's very clean, you feel underdressed when you go in, and it's just a wee bit more expensive than everywhere else. Having said that, it's nothing but quality within. At Lygon Street nursery you will find designer plants, mature fiddle lead figs without a spot on them and gorgeous, picture-perfect pots to boot. I popped in to find a Valentine's Day present for BAE (I say that, tongue-in-cheek) as he likes plants just as much as me. I spotted the most gorgeous chilli plants on the footpath out the front as I headed in and instantly knew that was the one - the perfect present, don't you think? The staff gave me some great tips to keep the little guy alive - they definitely know what they're talking about. While I didn't spot any succulents, I suspect they all lay out the back in the outdoor section, which I did not venture out to. All-in-all, a terrific nursery with absolutely perfect plants.

Northcote Nursery sells pink lavender. That is all I need to know. Not for Northcote Nursery the…read morestaid selection of plants available at its giant nemesis Kmart, just up the road, no, no, Northcote Nursery prides itself on selling a fantastic variety of seeds, plants and trees that you'll be hard pressed to find elsewhere. After a kaffir lime tree? Head to Northcote Nursery. Looking for fantastic quality bulbs or seeds? Ditto. Northcote Nursery also boasts an amazing selection of patio furniture, pots, compost and so on and is literally a one stop garden shop. You'll also find expert knowledge galore at this little Northcote gardening centre where staff are as knowledgable about what to do to remedy a struggling box hedge as they are about the best way to grow garlic and so on. That said, staff can come across as a little taciturn but unless you go to the garden centre expressly for a natter you probably won't notice. For everyone from gardening neophytes to those with decidedly green fingers, the Northcote Nursery is a real treat.

I am new to the Northcote area, and headed to the local nursery this morning to buy my sister's…read morebirthday present. Good selection of indoor plants and pots. Disappointingly, the man behind the counter this morning at Northcote nursery was rude and disinterested. I truly believe in supporting local businesses, but with that kind of unwelcoming and moody attitude and customer service, I'll now be heading to my local Bunnings where the staff are bright and cheerful, and the plants are much much cheaper.

Kew Nursery is a really popular location for locals old and young in the Kew area. I say old and…read moreyoung for a good reason: in my experience a lovely old couple or a mother with her child usually frequents this nursery and café. Everyone can appreciate beautiful plants and flowers, and everyone likes having a hot chocolate. While Kew Nursery may not have as broad a range of plants as other gardening centres like Bulleen Art and Garden, it does have really great vegetable section and some beautiful native shrubs and small trees. The staff are all really helpful but sometimes it can be hard to pin one down when its busy, that's the only problem I've had. I really like coming here because not only do I get to exhaust myself walking around and discovering some new species I previously hadn't seen, but I then get to head off into the café and enjoy a coffee and serve of eggs benedict ($13). Heaven.

Chai latte was unfortunately really bad. Lunch is good and…read moreservice was prompt and friendly. Not a lot of parking nearby Smaller nursery compared to others.

We found all the products needed to complete our landscaping soil, instant turf, sleepers, pebbles…read moreetc and the service was very professional drivers on time with the correct quantity thanks and highly recommend

Jimmy Possum is a furniture store for grown ups. Free from directional floor arrows, children's…read morecreche and $2 hot dogs Jimmy Possum's price tag includes assemblage. The Jimmy Possum store is on Alexandra Parade, bordering Clifton Hill and serves as a showroom for domestic desire. The range of products is centred around their classic timber furniture range and extends to occasional furniture, soft furnishings, lamps, paintings, rugs, candles etc. Jimmy Possum designs include a high level of quality and warmth that makes the house look like a home and not a contrived gallery space. Their pieces are user friendly while still conveying relaxed luxury. I like this companies philosophy, they are "the "largest producer of furniture manufactured from recycled timbers" and also create furniture from new timbers sourced from commercial/sustainable forestry. Their philosophy comes with a jaw dropping price tag. Not gonna lie a gorgeous massive timber dining table will set you back around a cool $5000. Excuse me while I lie back and quietly lust after (recycled) wood.