Always the freshest, cleanest produce and great neighbors doing God's work every day.read more

Wonderful place! A true local gem tucked away in north Pownal. Found the unusual fertilizer I…read morewanted and lots of beautiful plants. Will be returning l!

Douglas Hill Orchard is an absolute gem. The views alone are worth the trip--peaceful, quiet, and…read moretruly gorgeous. The Lucy family, who own and run the orchard, are incredibly kind and welcoming, which makes the whole experience feel personal and special. They offer u-pick apples with several different varieties to choose from, and every tree this 2025 season is loaded with beautiful fruit. There's also a wonderful selection of pumpkins for sale, plus fresh apple cider that pairs perfectly with the crisp fall air. It's clear this orchard is cared for with love and attention. It's not crowded or commercial--it's family-owned, relaxing, and has the kind of charm you don't find often anymore. I can't wait to start baking apple crisps and pies with what we picked, and the apples are perfect for dipping in maple butter. If you're looking for a peaceful orchard experience with great fruit, friendly people, and breathtaking views, Douglas Hill is the place.

We just spent a lovely afternoon picking apples at Douglas Hill Orchard in Sebago. Run by the…read moredelightful Lucy family (and staffed by two accomplished young men), the Orchard has the most amazing views, and, although moderately busy, there was plenty of parking and lots of great apples. I was happy that I could bring my well-behaved dog and appreciated the strategically placed hand sanitizer stations and collegiality of other masked pickers. Great place for an afternoon of fresh air and local Maine produce, in a beautiful setting... oh, and cider and pumpkins and PIES too!

I came across this spot on social media about their 24/7 plant and other goods shop. They do also…read moreoffer a green house space that is available for renting which from social media looks like a calm and refreshing space. Although, this review is solely for the always open shop. They have signage pointing you towards where you need to go and have ample parking as well. A very nice set up for the area with a great variety of items you can buy. Which one of the best parts is everything available to buy is created by a local owned business. They offer lots of small little plants, baked goods (sourdough, cookies, etc), other food products including local meats, beauty/skincare products and more! Truly something everyone could find and want to buy while supporting local farmers/makers. They run off the honor system and offer a great amount of different ways to pay. Just fill out the log with details of what you are buying and then pay one of three ways offered (cash, through card or Venmo with both those offering QR codes for quick payment). A spot my wife and I look forward to returning to. Highly recommend the chocolate chip cookies from New England Sourdough Co. A phenomenal spot worth supporting!

An amazing escape! Amalia & Darren (owners & operators?)…read moreare artistically creating an oasis and humbly sharing their creation with us all. If you have the chance, treat yourself to this gardener's retreat. You won't be disappointed

I highly recommend SHEDS HAPPEN. They were timely cost effective, high quality sheds. easy to…read moredesign with online app. Customer Service was great and answered all my questions promptly and accurately. Delivery and setup went well even with challenging tight backyard location. we love our new shed!

Purchased a shed from their Saco lactation and Heather, along with another employee took our order…read moreand was able to provide us with the exact options we were looking g for. Our development requires that sheds have matching siding and roofing. This was no problem with Shed Happens. We just needed to supply the required materials to them a few weeks before we wanted outer shed. Delivery was easy and flawless as the delivery driver was able to place the Shed in the exact location we were looking at. He leveled the shed and installed the ramp. I more than likely will not need another shed in the future, however I will definitely be recommending Shed Happens to my friends

My husband and I have been shopping at Green Mountain Transplants since moving back to Maine a few…read moreyears ago. It is always a pleasure. With covid 19 on the loose we have dramatically curtailed all shopping. What a pleasure to be able to call ahead and then pick up planting soil and some beautiful pansies without going inside! There was a nice selection of plants out front to choose from : all beautiful and healthy.

I recently moved from NYC to Portland, ME and passed Portland Pottery studio a few times since I…read morelive in the neighborhood and decided to join an intro course. They don't make it very clear in the lottery system if the ceramic class is for hand building or on a pottery wheel. I was not looking to learn anything on the wheel. However, I discovered on the first day that the class was in fact making pottery on the wheel. I decided to give it a go since I had already paid upwards of $300 for the entire course. In my first class, the instructor told me that I was going too slow and that I needed to apply more pressure on the clay. I was even worse in my second class because I have early arthritis symptoms and had severe pain in my wrist during and after the class. I felt like my fingers were getting locked and I was not able to apply pressure on the clay. And for the next 2-3 days after the class I experienced pain in my wrist and fingers. I emailed them about my problem in detail and asked if I can switch to hand building which didn't require working on a wheel. They offered me two choices - one I switch to hand building from mid session, meaning I have already missed 2-3 intro classes. Or I continue working on the wheel. But they can't carry forward my credit to the next round of classes. Neither of these choices made sense as I had no prior experience with hand building and I already told them I couldn't work on the wheel. I wanted to support a small business, but they do not care about anything EXCEPT money. Ultimately, I told them they can keep my money and they did. And also never had the decency to reply to my email after that. FYI: anyone planning to join the pottery class, know that you will need to wait in the line to clean up and the whole process itself takes 30 mins or more, which eats into the time they've listed for the class.

I've been enjoying the visits to the cafe to get supplied for my wife who is a potter. But this…read morelocation is far easier to park. If you know what you want, call the friendly crew, place your order, then pay via credit card. They will stack the clay on a pallet just outside the entrance ready to load into your vehicle. We bought 150 pounds of clay recently and it was a lot less harrowing than backing your vehicle down that narrow alley beside the cafe.

Rainy day stop on a day in Portland with my 19 & 12 yo kids. What a great time we had. We each…read moremade a terrarium that came out beautiful. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. They gave us instructions and then let us have the freedom to construct our little ecosystems. I enjoyed a glass of rose while taking in the fun and great ambiance of the space.

Such a fun and chill experience in Portland! The shop is beautiful and chock full of gorgeous…read moreplants and greenery at every turn. Pick out a jar and get started, lots of adorable little curated plants to choose from to make your own terrarium. They also have snacks and beverages available if you're hanging out a little longer! I would love to have a place like this local to me but it was such a unique and lovely visit during our time in Portland.

This is a beautiful store selling wonderful indoor plants, candles, gifts, art objects, crystals…read moreand more. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. The staff is super knowledgeable about plants and their care, they can suggest the perfect gift for anyone or help you select some for your home. The wall hangers for plants are perfect for apartment living. You won't find another store like this anywhere in the area so check it out for sure if you are a plant lover!

Great plant and crystal store right on Main St. I was looking for a crystal as a gift for my…read morehusband and they had a really great selection. He really liked what I found for him. They also have a large selection of house plants. They even have the plants marked as pet safe or not. Which is so great to see, since I do have a dog baby and make sure my houseplants are safe for her. Love this store and am a repeat customer.