One of my favorite places in Chico. The employees are very friendly and help you find what you're looking for and will show you where it all is and have good recommendations. They also have the most fantastic cat. Benny. If you are there when Benny is, he's a real sport. Great place to get plants and pots and soil and other garden things. read more

The selection is awesome, though I do wish they had more houseplants. Thankfully I was able to find the plant I was looking for. The staff is kind and the spot is well organized. read more

Fantastic selection, super helpful staff. My first time visiting, I was looking for a few plants for my front porch and ended up with a fab selection. The lady was so helpful, I ended up buying almost $200 worth of plants! I love everything I got and will definitely be back when I need a new pop of color for my porch. They have a rewards punch card too which is great for frequent shoppers :) read more

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The selection was absolutely lovely and the staff were just as amazing! I left here feeling how one feels after some time with good friends. Totally recommend and can't wait to come back. read more

The selection of plants was very plentiful and all plants looked very healthy. They have a huge selection of pots and planters and their terra cotta pots with drip pans were very inexpensive. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly and they have a neat rewards program. I will be returning for sure! read more

I have been shopping at Magnolia for years, the customer service is always wonderful and their selection of outdoor and indoor plants is some of my favorite in Chico, also the grounds are just decorated like an Alice n Wonderland theme, they also have chickens, a dog, and a cat. It just feels so homie and magical, 10/10 recommend! read more

I love this place. Such cool plants. Nice staff. I also heart this chicken at checkout! read more

Magnolia Gift & Garden - Chicken at checkout absolutely made my day! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chico, California

Pot sale is false advertising. Not a true BOGO. Just know you'll be paying a higher price than you thought

Just stopped by to get a few items and this time will be my last supporting this nursery. First, I want to state the obvious in this situation - don't be eating a full bag of Doritos while ringing up a customer. Second, it would be nice if this business caught on to those that are wearing masks when checking out. I don't think it's needed to wear them all the time, however when you see someone wearing one you'd think as a business they'd also do the same. Regardless, this isn't the case so I'll continue to drive across town to Plant Barn! If you have gotten this far in my review, I HIGHLY recommended Plant Barn instead. read more

Tied for number one best nursery in Chico to me. I have been here looking for things that I have always found... and then some. Always and then some. They were great with me when I was just beginning turning my black thumb, and they are helpful as I am at an intermediate level now. Great selection. Reasonable pricing Staff is always friendly and helpful. Large pottery selection, and all of great quality. They have even given me free little things here and there. Love wandering through here. I go often just for the feeling of walking through, and I have never left empty-handed! Love the hodgepodge feeling about the trinkets they use in the art/ decor around here as well. My favorite section to walk through is the train car. Love the live chickens in the school bus as well read more

Great and knowledgeable staff! Looking at a bumper crop thanks to their advice. Willing to work with me based on future projected yield!

Although Magnolia has only been in Chico for a small part of the towns history, I sense that it is already an integral part of it's community. With such a down to earth/knowledgeable staff it seems one is guaranteed great service. Beyond the staff, the inventory layout is refreshing and trendy - offering innovative solution to all modern landscaping/garden needs. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend stopping by next time you need some winter crop or even an exotic succulent for indoors. read more

I absolutely love Magnolia. The plants are always happy and healthy. Such a.beautiful place to walk around and forget about the chaos. They inspired me to start a water garden because of how beautiful theres is. I moved to Chico 2 years ago and they have helped me and given me priceless advice to keep my plants happy at home. Meylin (forgive me if I didn't spell it right) in particular has been awesome since day 1. Thank you for all the joy you give me! read more

This place is great because they don't just carry your run of the mill plants, though they have some of those too if that's what you're looking for. They specialize in more unusual and drought tolerant plants which is exactly what I want, and generally impossible to find in a small town. The owners know style and they know their plants and the staff is always friendly and helpful. They won't sugarcoat their horticultural advice just to make a sale- they are honest and if something is marginal in this climate they will tell you so. Some might think it odd to even carry plants that are "marginal", but playing safe in the garden is boring. The pottery is plentiful and superb. If only their great design sense and pension for low-water, low manintenance plants would catch on to the rest of the town we might actually make a difference in water conservation and look good doing it. read more

I love this little place!!! They have such a wide selection of plants and greenery with a knowledgeable staff to help you find just what you're after. They have some of the neatest pots and decorations here as well I've ever seen in a gardening shop. They have those cool face pots here, my mom loved the one I got her! They also have these cute little ceramic mushrooms here which I adore, I just wish I had the garden for them! The have colored glass here too to help add some additional color to your garden. Everything is also for a great price as well! There's two things to me that make this place stand out. One, it is SPACIOUS! I hate going into nursery's and garden shops where it so so darned cramped! You shouldn't have to navigate around the plants like you're in a jungle and be afraid of running into decorations and breaking them. Here it is a very open layout. Now I don't mean this place is empty and they're trying to fill the space-that's not it by a long shot. It's just perfectly displayed. And it's very anesthetically pleasing which I realize sounds kinda dumb, but they've put a lot of work into this place. It isn't just a row of plants in plastic containers, a row of pots, and a row of garden gnomes. Here they make mini settings and environments, it's awesome. The other thing I love about this place is that it isn't kitschy or filled with the generic garden junk like other places. Here all of their pottery and decorations are unique-I honestly haven't seen any of their stuff at another store before, and I've been dragged to TONS of gardening places when I was a kid by my mom before I started exploring them on my own. This should be your first stop to sprucing up your yard without a doubt! read more

Hands down the best nursery I have ever been to, it is almost hard to believe that a space like this exists in Chico. Magnolia is very spacious and their extensive selection of plants are all spaced out at a pace that is relaxing and fun to wander through. Not at all crammed together and claustrophobic like some other nursery's I have visited. The staff at Magnolia are all super knowledgeable and friendly. Every time I have purchased a plant, they give me tons of useful information and I know that if a question ever arrises they will be able to answer it for me. I always leave feeling completely confident that I will be able to successfully raise my plants. This is probably why they are confident enough to give a whole year guarantee on all of their plants. They also have the most extensive and best quality pottery selection I have found to date. On top of all this is the charm. They sell sheds, chicken coops (fully equipped with their own flock) and lots of artsy neet stuff to decorate your garden with. These things are not all lined up in a row like at a building supply store, they are strewn throughout the nursery wich I think gives a better impression of what it may look like in your yard. It also makes it an experience because you will be wandering around and stumble upon a hidden treasure such as my favorite, the T-rex. They also have a 1960's school bus that they have hollowed out and have filled with beautiful plants and it is really fun to go into and look around. Magnolia is also a very obviously kid friendly place, I see families there all the time and it seems like such a fun outing for everyone. You should check it out. It's worth it! read more

Magnolia is a really good nursery. They are priced higher than the box stores, but there are more unique and impressive plants, small trees and shrubs available. Their selection of the more common plants isn't as good as the box stores and they are more expensive. However, if you don't want your yard and landscaping to look exactly like everyone else's, then Magnolia is a great place to come. They have the selection here to create the yard you really want. Plus, unlike the box stores, most everyone there will have the knowledge to give you advice, tell you what will grow in certain areas and what will not. I definitely recommend Magnolia Gift & Garden. read more

Magnolia Gift & Garden - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Chico, California

Our first time was a great experience! Beautiful grounds and lots to look at! Came away with a house plant and a few potted herbs in excellent health. Will definitely be back. read more

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This is home town service at it's best - the staff is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They carry many regionally specific plants, and types that can be difficult to find at other local nurseries (like water plants), along with being a pickup point for mosquito fish from Butte County vector control. I always enjoying stopping to see what the resident chickens are up to, and just discovered one of the owner's is actually a neighbor! This is a shout out to Chris for going above and beyond to help a customer that would have had difficulty transporting a larger (but very lovely) Hawthorn tree, I hope you enjoy it when it blooms next year too! Thank you - read more

My mom sadly lost her house in Magalia in the Camp Fire. Her house, most of her belongings, and her beautiful garden she had nurtured over many years, simply gone in nearly an instant. Thankfully she and her husband are unharmed physically, but it's hard to imagine the emotional toll of such a traumatic experience. Fortunately they were able to temporarily set up camp in an RV park in Chico until they figure out how to more forward with their lives. I wanted mom to have something to bring some life, color and cheer to her temporary living situation. I called Magnolia Gift & Garden with my special request, and Malind (sp?) was so helpful. She helped me pick out a lovely flowering pink camellia. She potted and delivered the camellia to mom, where it now sits beautifully by the door to her RV. Thank you Magnolia for helping to brighten these otherwise dark days! read more

As far as nurseries go, this is a must stop for all green thumbs in the area! This place has an excellent selection of popular landscaping plants, but with an emphasis on the more unique colors and varietals. The staff are really friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable. Shopping here is a real pleasure! And of course I would be remiss if I did not mention that the prices were very reasonable. As a double bonus they serve a wonderful local coffee. read more

Really nice nursery with a good selection of veggie and herb starts. I had a great experience with their starter tomato plants. Cherokee Purple and Pink Brandywine heirlooms were outstanding this season. read more

We bought two trees from this nursery last month, their garden is beautiful and the plants are very healthy. We were greeted by staff who were friendly and knowledgeable. This is the first time we've visited or bought from Magnolia but we'll definitely be returning again. read more

One of my favorite nurseries! I find the prices on the plants to be competitive although I admittedly go elsewhere for pots and other accessories as they are usually pretty expensive. Paying a few dollars more for the plants is worth it for me since they are high quality and well cared for. Fun place to just look around even if you aren't buying anything. They also have chickens and a really sweet car that roams around the place read more

Fabulous selection of plants! Unique items! Knowledgable friendly staff. Definitely worth going! So much more to offer than the big box stores. Bring your kids too! read more

A wonderful store. I have bought hostess gifts here, office party gifts (air plant!) and plants and supplies for my own home. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and I appreciate that they support the local public radio station. The whimsey here is unique - you won't find anything like it anywhere else. Star Wars figures in terrariums, found objects turned into garden art and an old school bus serving as a chicken coop. Perfect store for beginners and professional gardeners. read more

My mom and I always go to this nursery and have always loved it. But there is one younger guy in particular that we have talked to the last two times and he was rude, short and didn't seem interested in helping us at all. I love this place and would really like to see it keep its reputation up, but I am very disappointed in the costumer service from this one guy. read more

I was very pleased with all the help, Trish, customer service representative, provided me with while making just the right decision for what I was looking for. She was knowledgeable about the variety of plants at this establishment, took the time with detail, curious, and was delightful getting the order in from start to finish. I would definitely order again and tell all my friends and family about this nursery. Hands down the best experience for a telephone order. Thanks so much Trish and Magnolia Gift and Garden!!!! read more

It's like going into an Art Exhibition. Amazing displays of plants in really cool containers. Knowledgable staff and really healthy looking plants. Love going in here. read more

Great selection. There are a lot of negative reviews about the staff, however my wife and I had a wonderful experience.

I love this place and all the amazing staff! Such a beautiful selection of plants and people there always have a smile on their faces eager to help. Plus, the decor is simply so stylish and hip. It's the ultimate outdoor design inspiration! read more

My husband recently had major heart surgery and he was up to getting out and looking at plants for our garden,plus we have a tree that might be a unique color so wanted to ask an expert about it. Needless to say we did not look "well off" hubby was wearing sweatpants and I look exhausted, I'm sure.. The employees and the owner? An older genteman did their best to avoid us. Tried to get the older man's attention. he grumbled a terse hello and walked away.no eye contact. We showed the younger guy our tree, he made a smartass comment after he tried but couldnt find it online, like we were wasting his time. We felt very unwelcome there. I don't reccomend this place especially if you dont look like you have a ton of money to spend .. read more

Everyone was very friendly and the plants appeared to be well taken care of. They had a nice variety. My personal favorite was the gift shop! read more

Our favorite nursery and go to place for our landscaping needs. Chris is generous with his knowledge and helpful even if we are just spending a few dollars. read more

This is definitely my favorite plant nursery in Chico. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and the gift and pottery displays reel you in with fun colors and artful touches. There is stuff in there that you really don't see anywhere else and it's awesome! read more

I am an avid gardener, and let me tell you, this place is a virtual paradise for everyone who's looking for something magical or practical in their garden or home. They are stocked with every exotic plant you could dream of, the staff is knowledgeable friendly, and very helpful. I would drive hours to shop here over any other gardening store. Just to walk through the gardens is an experience not to be missed. Truly wonderful place. read more

the best nursery in chico, hands down! super friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection of plants and trees, and the most beautiful garden accessories to boot! i love this enchanting nursery. and it is super kid-friendly (a must for me and my little ones!) read more