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    Koolau Farmers

    4.1 (103 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Bought this a year ago and it has bloomed again for me which is awesome and makes me happy
    Jennifer B.

    I love it here! Sometimes I just come here to walk around and browse at all of the harder to find plants & flowers. It's so peaceful and the workers are nice and helpful when you need them. Everything I've ever bought from here has lived and thrived for me. Fair prices too from what I've researched.

    Harvested a Pumpkin

    Everything went well. I bought a very hard to find dwarf grafted mango tree. Watched and tried to learn how to pollinate Vanilla. Received very good advice on the future of my 50 year old Hayden.

    Picture of plants, table and bags in parking taking up space!

    Complaint! Parking Area, Use if Space. McCully Branch These are the things that I noticed that could be help improve service and accommodating vehicles: 1) Workers are not very attentive when I was waiting to check out at the Cashier. 2) lots of space inside of store for plants and non-plant items (e.g. Pots, trays, posts, Soil "to make room in parking area", etc. 3) make room for parking, move tractor out from front exit. Maybe move forklift next to wall close to where soil is now and the current parking stall. 4) Where the current location of the Plastic Pots and other items are, it can be used to house other supplies, or small potted plants. 5) Remove table that is in front in parking. 6) Remove plants along NORTH wall and Herbs along the WEST wall in the parking area. It is good to have a lot of options in plants and etc. As a suggestion, it is also good to have Customers come "into" the store than to have them hang out in the parking area. Pedestrian safety is also a concern. I had to watch for pedestrians as I was parking and backing up when leaving the store parking area. This is "Safety" issue for your store. Koolau didn't have anyone outside monitoring the parking lot. There was a lot of traffic and it was hard to maneuver a vehicle in such a congested and small space. Feel free to email me should you have any other questions. Signed, a Concerned Customer

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    Nadine C.

    Gardening in Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii... My parents have green thumbs... it helps when you live in lush Nu'uanu Valley! My siblings and I always had plants around us and learned basic techniques from our parents. My mom has prized hanging heliconia plants and torch gingers. When they're not blooming, she complains, but doesn't water the plants extra nor give them fertilizer. I'm the kind of person who will do something to make her happy. After several suggestions to mom about fertilizer, I went to Ko'olau Farmers on Beretania Street and got a bag of fertilizer. This store has been around for a very long time. It's a locally owned name with another location in Kaneohe! I read the labels and asked the cashier if the one I selected would be good for heliconias... He said that this mix will force the plant to bloom. It won't necessarily get greener. Perfect! I can't wait to see the results!

    Air plants!!!!
    Katherine A.

    Koolau Farmers is a locally owned nursery and garden supply. I came because my daughter has tasked me with rejuvenating her herb garden. Koolau carries a wide variety of plants, gardening tools, fertilizers and even fresh local produce. The assortment of tropical plants is amazing. I was tempted by the vast array of succulents. I found the herbs I was looking for and the plants looked very healthy. I also picked up a bunch of apple bananas that were beautiful. Prices are reasonable and the staff is aloha friendly. They have a private parking lot so it is easy to carry the plants to the car. I'll be back after I get this herb garden in shape.

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    I mean I got what I wanted, but they were pretty unhelpful. A bit on the expensive side, and very uncommunicative.

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    Just so you're aware, your no restroom policy lost you around $300 in sales today and a repeat customer.

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    Best selection of orchids, plants, fruit trees, etc. Many locations around the island. Very knowledge staff too

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    Good service and knowledgeable staff. It is a small store, so don't expect a huge and diverse inventory of products.

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    Mari’s Urban Garden

    4.9(56 reviews)
    1.6 miKaka'ako
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    10/10 experience! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and…read morecalming.Greeted as soon as we entered , and it's clear everything is thoughtfully organized and well cared for. She definitely has passion and dedication for each and every plant. prices are fair and affordable, and every plant is healthy, thriving, and ready to find its new home! She was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient, taking the time to answer all of our questions and concerns as we began our journey into becoming plant parents,If you're looking for a place with a wide variety of beautiful, healthy plants and exceptional customer service, this is definitely the place to go. I highly recommend it!

    Stopped by this plant shop with a friend because they wanted to get a specific plant for their new…read moreapartment. The shop is located on Cooke Street in the Kakaʻako area of Honolulu. There isn't much space, but they had a variety of beautiful plants, all organized neatly on display. Prices were also reasonable compared to other shops I've visited on Oʻahu. Since it's a small shop, there was only one worker when we visited. We did feel a little overwhelmed at first while looking for the specific plants my friend wanted, but eventually we were able to ask questions when the worker was free. She was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the plants they had for sale. My friend found two of the plants on their list, but the other one wasn't available due to the shop's limited space. The worker checked the main garden in Mililani and confirmed they had it there, which was super helpful. Overall, this is a gem in the Honolulu area and a really enjoyable experience. I ended up picking out a plant for myself as well. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area and into plants!

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    Paiko - Totally fit our minimalist aesthetic.

    Paiko

    4.3(129 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown
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    I've frequented this place often when I come to visit and have even placed orders online for a…read morelocal friend for their haku leis. They also now host a former floral shop, Pua Hana from Kaimuki, who provides leis/ haku leis for sale. I've taken classes when they used to do them at Surf Jack eons ago. Service is friendly and I love their selections of plants, florals, prints, and knick knacks. I wish I could take home many, but can't given I am not local to Oahu. It seems they have relocated to a different location now and and are no longer at the Salt shopping plaza.

    I visited Paiko for the first time since they moved. Finding the location was easy and there are a…read morecouple of dedicated stalls in the parking lot in the back for Paiko customers. The space is on the smaller side but there is a ton to see! I feel like I made at least three rounds around the shop during my visit cause I kept discovering new things I missed before. They have a selection of fresh cut flowers and greens (don't forget to check the fridge in addition to those out on display in the front). Some potted plants available of various sizes, lots of unique planters of various sizes, and cute plant-related gifts. There was a cute station of native seed packets too! There is a soil mix station if you want to make your own. It's on a smaller side though so probably best for smaller plants and/or terrariums. The staff were busy preparing for an event and the store was going to be closed for a portion of their typical business hours so if you're traveling from far away, it might not hurt to call ahead to confirm their hours for that day. Everyone was friendly though!

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    Plant Hawaii - Cake florals

    Plant Hawaii

    4.9(29 reviews)
    6.6 mi
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    It can be really tough to find the right florist...someone you truly trust with your wedding's…read morefloral design. I initially chose a different florist, but as the process unfolded, I began to have doubts. I decided to keep looking and ultimately found Plant Hawaii--and I'm so glad I did! Working with Scot and the entire team was an incredible experience from start to finish. They were excellent communicators, truly listened to our vision, and created stunning inspiration boards that perfectly captured our theme. What stood out most was how collaborative and transparent the entire process felt. Their online portal was fantastic. It clearly showed each floral request, counts, inspiration photos, and costs. Their suggestions were beautiful and thoughtful. In addition, they were upfront about pricing every step of the way. These are two very important things to consider when selecting a florist. First, having an online portal made it incredibly easy to make adjustments together and immediately see changes reflected in the proposal. Second, clarity around flowers and pricing felt surprisingly difficult when speaking with other florists. Plant Hawaii stood out because they were so clear, organized, and transparent by comparison. On the wedding day, Scot and his team arrived and immediately jumped into action. As a planner, coordinating vendors can be stressful, but Plant Hawaii needed no direction. They built a breathtaking ceremony arch, placed all aisle and reception florals, handed me the bride's bouquet, and made sure I knew exactly where all the leis were. Everything was seamless and effortless. Florals truly set the tone for a wedding, and Plant Hawaii delivered the most jaw-dropping tropical Hawaiian arrangements. The bride envisioned a sunset palette, and the team quite literally painted a sunset sky with flowers. Their attention to detail, artistry, and love for what they do showed in every single element. Mahalo nui to Scot and the Plant Hawaii team. We are so grateful to have worked together! If you're considering them, don't wait!! They are the best!!!

    Q: What do I do on weekends?…read more A: Plant shop, but not at Plant Hawaii. New hours as of last week, Mon-Fri only. Closed on weekends. I've actually been there on the days and hours that they say they are open but they were closed. I pressed the Ring button as instructed, but no response. I got into my car but spied another family coming to the parking lot. I got out of the car and followed them. Somehow they had the magic that I didn't have, and got a lovely young girl to open up the shop. I tagged right along, glad that I didn't drive away when I was going to. The girl was really nice. I've purchased a variety of things from them in the past: lipstick vine, hibiscus and etc. The prices are pretty good; hibiscus on the pricier side but they have the Cajun series that I crave so much. Bummer that they are not open on weekends but I totally get it.

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    Flowers By Jr Lou & T

    Flowers By Jr Lou & T

    3.9(98 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I received a flower delivery from this shop and they were completely dried and dead in the first…read morethree days. The arrangement looked like a semi funeral design and had zero filler flowers at all.

    Excellent packing of lei for air transport to a wedding in the Midwest! Due to shipping schedule…read moreand date of wedding logistics we opted to have our daughter take the flowers in her checked luggage. Too many flowers for carry on plus it was just easier. And it was nice to not need to wait around for the shipper to deliver. We were flying out of Honolulu Monday evening for a Thursday afternoon wedding in June in western Minnesota...and we were on a completely different route from our daughter and her boyfriend...arriving 9 hours later so needed to check in on flower care...quite a big goal for flower transport. Understanding that fragrant flowers typically don't last as long as non fragrant flowers, we asked Lou for her recommendations for fragrant lei for a pre-wedding get together and longer lasting lei for the ceremony. Lou suggested triple tuberose for the night before and double ginger for their wedding day plus a dainty haku for the flower girl. With our daughter arriving in town earlier she assured us the lei looked fantastic and were promptly refrigerated but we forgot to check which shelf and what the fridge temperature setting was. Next day checked in with daughter and she said mom the flowers are a little icy and kinda see thru: P.a.n.i.c...we rushed to the hotel and looked at the flowers and called Lou. Lou calmly gave us clear directions on how to safely reduce moisture, which flowers want to be dry which ones moist, proper temp setting and optimal location and storage. We laughed that we felt like we were on a Flower 911 call and Lou was our hero dispatcher. Hours later, flowers looked lovely, at least for having traveled 4000 miles plus a couple of days. Everyone loved the lei. The fragrance was beautiful and the tuberose lei made it the extra day until the Thursday wedding which was a lucky bonus! Working with Jr Lou & T was a pleasure. I'd called other companies and the shipping schedule was complicated, one company said they'd most likely substitute a lei we didn't want. Jr Lou & T came in at a lower total than the competition, their lei had prettier ribbons and fern embellishments than the others, Lou was confident we'd get the flowers we selected (of course with flowers you're dealing with nature but it was reassuring to hear her optimism and I'm sure any unforeseen substitution would've been handled more professionally than the other company had described), and here's the icing on the cake: * They lovingly added in a little wristlet for the flower girl, which she loved * Our final total came in at slightly lower than their already competitive price. One or two items plus the packing charge ended up being lower than originally quoted They provided us the approximate dimensions of the box a day in advance so we were able to pack a check in suitcase with packing cubes of other belongings to fit around the flower box. The box had the proper agricultural stamps and our daughter said they weren't asked to open their suitcase, it went right through!! Mahalo Jr Lou & T, we'll be back!!

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