As I got older I developed this passion for small cactus plants-not sure where it came from,I…read moredidn't have it when I was in my 20s or 30s or my 40s but when I hit 50-those cute little plants started speaking to me in a way to I can now call my small cactus collection at home-a passion project.People in my life kinda make fun of me about but I don't care-when I see my ever growing collection of cactus at home each morning as I walk out the front door-they make me happy inside and for sure make me smile. Well you can imagine my happiness while at a Yelp event in Oak Park I saw next door there was an amazing looking nursery-I just knew I would have to make a return visit-well when I finally had the time,we headed to The Plant Foundry located at 3500 Broadway in Oak Park. This place is so cute-I haven't been to a ton of nurseries as I've generally picked up my cactus plants at random spots like a midtown market or a Trader Joe's or as gifts from people but I will say this was one of the cuter nurseries I've been to. When we arrived I walked around a bit to check out what they had to offer-what was in season and wondering where the cactus plants were. I liked this little sign they had in the middle of their nursery which advised everyone what was in season and what should be planted at this time of year-for a newbie green thumb person like myself-information like that is very helpful. After walking around a bit I decided on the cutest little cactus to add to my collection at home and it cost me $7.99,so cheap and my daughter decided to get a snow peas plant($7.49). In closing-if you ever find yourself in the Oak Park area and want to check out the cutest little nursery-I would 100% recommend The Plant Foundry for all your gardening needs-they have a really awesome business running out there-I like em and will be back.

We visit the Plant Foundry a few times a year and always have a fun time browsing the seasonal…read moreofferings. This nursery is on the smaller size and not as overwhelming as some of the others in the area, and all the plants we've picked up here have been happy and have been great additions to our garden. I like that we've found consistent seasonal offerings as well as have been surprised with some fun plants we haven't seen elsewhere. The store inside is also fun to browse with both garden accessories, as well as gifts, fun items, and local things that someone with an interest in gardening would also enjoy. The staff is friendly and helpful and there's even sometimes a cute and friendly cat that's wondering around to greet guests. A great spot to browse while visiting Oak Park and a great spot to pick up seasonal plants or more longterm additions to your garden.

We went to Thompson to try to choose paving stones, fountains and landscape ground covers. We were…read moreoverwhelmed with the choices. We did find a few fountains that we liked and after showing pictures to our in-laws they helped us select one that was nice to look at and would attract birds to bathe in it. We could not find paving material we liked and were very confused with the choices. No staff member approached us to assist us. We did like that the walkways were paved with various patterns and most labeled as to the materials used. If you are looking for a fountain, their selection can't be beat. If you have a better idea of what else you would like for your landscape, Thompson might be a good place to make your choices. There were just too many for us, but YMMV.

If you're planning to buy samples, make sure you do your research first. I made the mistake of…read morepurchasing an expensive bluestone sample and later decided to go with a different option. When I returned to the store to get a refund, they refused to accept the return, claiming the sample was scratched. However, the item was in the same condition as when I purchased it. I even have photos showing the condition of the sample before I brought it back. It was a disappointing experience, and I recommend understanding the store's return policy before making a purchase.

Very helpful staff. Even though they can't always leave the office and show you around they will…read moretry to help you. So much fun driving around the property looking for plants in every season. Great people and good prices.

I bought so much soil here this year I broke one of my back shocks in my truck…read more Future green has a bunch of hydro nutrients, soil, coco, and a lot of other small things. I've been going here for a few years now. They help you load your soil so that's a huge plus. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish they had some organic options. If they had some organic options it'd be a one stop garden shop. I will be back, thanks future green.

I've been there twice so far. The staff was knowledgeable, they werent to busy to help and answer…read morequestions about their product. The prices were good and the people are nice... What more can you ask for?

This place is wonderful. In addition to an excellent range of paving options, they have fountains,…read moresculptures, and plants galore. The team was very helpful with my order and the fountain is a great addition to the yard. I'll be back!

This place has so many options for anything you want in regards to pavers fountains rocks boulders…read moreand so much more. The staff there is so friendly and so helpful. We have been coming here for years and will continue to come here.

I caught up with the great members of this organization at the Cal Expo home and garden show. We…read morebought the small $3 succulents and they had a deal for 5 for $20 and they'd repot it in a bigger pot for you into a little arrangement for your new 5 succulent friends. I'd buy from them again! Everyone was so friendly too. Not sure about the high prices for the more "rare" and unique plants but it's just not my thing.

The first weekend of every May, the Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society hosts a HUGE succulent…read moreshow and sale at the Shepard Garden and Art Center in McKinley Park. Entry is free. This year, the hours are as follows: Friday, May 5: 1-5pm Saturday, May 6: 9am-4pm Sunday, May 7: 9am-3pm This event is extremely popular, and draws large crowds every year. This year has been no exception. When I arrived, it was just past noon on Friday. There was already one couple ahead of me in line, and, within a couple of minutes, there was a couple standing behind me, as well. Pretty soon, the line was wrapped all the way around the parking lot. Right by the front entrance, a folding table had been stacked high with cardboard boxes for shoppers to fill up with plants. I grabbed a box large enough to hold several plants, because I was hoping to take a bunch home. If you love succulents, this show is really a must see. All of the most experienced cactus and succulent growers in the area bring their best plants to put up for sale. The entire garden center is filled wall to wall with exotic and flowering cacti. It's incredible. The succulent sale has something to offer for everyone, from $1.50 haworthia rosettes to $300 collector plants, and everything in between. Artists sell their homemade pottery from booths around the building, and there are even pre-made succulent arrangements available (which I think would make a great Mother's Day gift). I noticed LOTS of rainbow cacti this year, and most were around $15-25, depending on the size. While each vendor is set up in their own area, there is just one checkout near the exit. So, you don't have to worry about paying each individual vendor. All of the growers are super friendly and easy to talk to. I've gotten lots of great tips from them over the years. For example, it was a farmer from the sale who first told me that oik aloe thrive with red lava rock top dressing, which I have also found to be true. I ended up taking home bunches of succulents. Specifically, some of the plants I brought home included an aloe delta dawn, haworthia baccata, haworthia resendeanna, lithops royal flush, rebutia pygmaea, notocactus rudibueneker, stenocactus phylacanthus, and several others. (Only about half were labeled with names.) I look forward to this sale every year. I'm super happy with all of the cacti I found, and am already looking forward to next year's sale. For more information, see the website at https://sacramentocss.com/shows.html

I nearly forgot one of the best perks- Free kids activity classes! Each month they offer a kids…read morecraft class. Pro tips: -Register ahead of time to make sure they have materials for you. https://www.homedepot.com/c/kids-workshop -Set a calendar invite for the week before to remind yourself to sign up! Classes at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. -The May project is an adorable Keepsake box! -Next month (June) is a working goalie game, similar to the one my son made in these photos!

This month I have been working on my Mother In Laws carport. It's a trap covering a metal frame. We…read morealways have to replace the cover every year since the sun and weather hits it. I decided to replace the top with a corrugated top. This place is just about 5 blocks away. Really convenient. I had to go back several times to get the right materials to fix the carport. They had a lot of the items I needed but the top ridge cap wasn't in stock and i had to order it online and have it shipped to the store. It delayed my project by a week which kind of sucked. Plus the item wasn't the same color as the rest of the roof. It was a clear gray and the rest of the roof wasn't clear at all. When the cap came it wasn't that wide either. I got it to work but I wish it had been wider. All the other materials were at the store which I was happy with. I just noticed that the prices are so inflated than previous years. Everything is more money. The staff here are really friendly and help you out when you need it. The cashier were great. If you are a Pro Xtra member your phone number can identify your account at checkout. Members receive benefits such as purchase tracking, exclusive offers, paint rewards, and perks geared toward professionals and frequent shoppers. My friend who was helping me was a member and we always used his account. All in all still happy to come to home depot and buy stuff.

Very nice succulent nursery!! We visited on a whim looking for a mother's day gift and found…read moreourselves enamored with all the exotic plants. Nick the owner is also very passionate about the topic and gave us a rundown of different species. And he was so kind!!! He offered to pot plants for us if needed and gave us a new customer discount. Prices vary but beats online prices out the water. The kitty was so cute too!! Support your local cacti nursery! We were easily there for over an hour haha