the staff is friendly as well as the environment is cute and calm. I just do not like how a lot of…read moretheir plants seemed dried up and dead. They have about 70 percent of their inventory on a very very dry living cycle. I did find a few pepper plants and they looked great but I definitely had to search. Prices are good but a lot of it is just stuff you can find elsewhere.

As far as the garden shop...I less than thrilled I've never been in a more cluttered, disorganized,…read moredirty shop. It was more like someone's home that you were selling plants. I was tripping over stuff and plants were everywhere. I usually shy away from negative reviews but this was really bad.

I have bought two plants here on two separate occasions now (string of pearls and octopus plant). I…read morehave been extremely unhappy with both purchases. Shortly after bringing the string of pearls home I noticed it had a fungus gnats issue. The octopus plant I brought home on a separate occasion died 3 days later even after caring for it as directed. With that said, I have a green thumb and have been successfully able to keep 9 other indoor plants (from other places) alive and 4 outdoor plants (from other places) alive. I called island view to ask if there was anything they could do such as an exchange and the man seemed unwilling to budge and ultimately tried to blame me for the issues. NEVER buying plants here again!!!! I like to support local but not if the customer service is poor. Unfortunately, since the CS is poor, I will be continuing to buy my plants from big box stores such as Home Depot, ACE, and grocery stores. This sounds crazy, but I SWEAR by grocery store plants - all of the ones I have bought at grocery stores (Trader Joe's, Albertsons, etc.) have lasted 2 years and counting!!! As stated in previous reviews BUYER BEWARE!!!

Shopped here many times and always find some great stuff. The location itself is really nice just…read moreto walk around in, even if you're not looking for anything in particular. The staff are nice and very willing to help. Only complaint would be that many times they aren't very helpful as far as plant-knowledge goes. So if you have specific plant questions don't have high expectations. Otherwise it's a great nursery.

Nice selection and helpful service. Love the design services. Healthy plants. Shade or full sun…read more Great fruit trees. Love the local in the Goleta foothills.

Gracious, knowledgable, huge selection, modest pricing. Before I bought a peach we went to a tree…read morein the ground that was bearing and was handed a peach to try to see whether the varietal was (literally) to my taste. Service in the best way.

We had such a wonderful visit to Cal-Orchid last week. The owner, Laurie, gave us a first class 90…read moreminute tour of the greenhouses. She first asked if I had specific interests and we focused initially on that, but soon were traipsing off to the other greenhouses. The depth and breadth of her knowledge was unbelievable (but of course she has worked in the business for decades). Cal-Orchid is now my go-to place for the highest quality orchids and expert advice.

It's a mom and pop operation. So it's not staffed like your commercial nursery. They ask you make…read moreappointment so you'll be taken care of when you visit. They have unique specimens and can tell you everything about how to grow and make your orchid thrive. Super knowledgeable and it's like the science laboratory as they also split off orchids as seedling to grow into plants for sale. They can speak to what works indoors and what works outdoors where you live - climate zone wise. They host big plant sales a few times a year and are super active in the Santa Barbara Orchid show each March.

This was my first time shopping at pro garden, and it will not be my last. All of the staff were…read moreknowledgeable and happy to help me with any questions that i had. The customer service was quick and efficient. I went in looking for some house plants and they had absolutely everything i needed and more. They had such a good variety and were great quality. i'll definitely be coming here again in the future!! Thanks for all the help!!

I'm a garden designer and occasionally shop at Pro Garden when I need…read morespecific plants that I can't find at wholesalers. I know they will always be more expensive, even with my "professional" discount, but I expect that. I had been using them for irrigation supplies, until recently, when I found out that I could just cross the street and buy those supplies for 40% less. Not good.

I live in the Bay Area, but I love to travel south and shop at Abe Nursery. The plant selection is…read morehuge and amazing. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Prices are also very competitive. I have a landscape business and I love going to Abe and filling a U-Haul with great plants. Thanks for being there!

Derek is as honest as you heard Abe Lincoln was. I know him and have done dealings with him and…read morewould trust him any time to babysit my grandchildren! I would purchase plants from him anytime I had the wanting for plants!

I love Sweet Wheels Farm Stand in Summerland. They have been my go to stop every time I'm in town…read moreand I love that they've now found their outdoor storefront to be nestled appropriately between two businesses. They are a cute / covered awning outdoor market - aka food stand. Currently they are open 7 days a week so you have the opportunity to shop their home made bakery good, produce and canned goods. They also have flowers which you can buy by the stem to make your own personal arrangements. Sweet Wheel Farm itself is closed to the public so this is the best way to support them and to get their local goods. You can check out their website for more information about their farming and how they give back to the community. They are simply amazing and after talking to the owner Leslie upon one of my quick shopping trips to her market I felt so empowered by the great work her and her team are doing, also grateful as I learned so many fabulous tidbits from her. Back to the farm stand. I adore them and their selection. They always have the most gorgeous veggies and fruits. What I will admit though is I'm a sucker for their bakery goods and fresh baked breads. Every time I come I have to buy a huge loaf of their olive bread - transports me to Italy or Spain everytime I eat it. Definitely my favorite item them sell here. Recently though I tried their apple muffins and brown butter chocolate chip cookies. Both were great but the cookies were fabulous! I need to leave with more next time because they were devoured by the family within hours. When in Summerland you must support this local farm stand and take some time to learn more about their farming and the amazing work they are doing for our community and food sensitive population. 5/5 stars all day long and I'll be back soon. Promise!

This place is amazing and super cute! A local farmers market stand located in Summerland. They…read morehave many fresh fruits, veggies, and flowers to choose from. Everyone is super nice and friendly. There is plenty of parking on the main road.

This review is for the Farmstand at Fairview Gardens. Specifically, the Farmstand's delivery…read moreprogram. Taking Covid-19 very seriously, I've been isolating for most of the year and only getting groceries by delivery or from friends willing to pick things up while they shop. A few weeks ago, I started receiving once-weekly deliveries from the Farmstand. Wednesdays during Farmstand hours, I get a bag full of goodies and so far, so great. I love knowing that my seasonal produce is grown locally and organically. All of the items have been fresh and delicious, from a punnet of the sweetest, most sun-kissed yellow cherry tomatoes to heads of lettuce, zucchini and squash, and bunches of rainbow chard (so good sautéed with garlic!) I don't choose what's in my produce bags, but I've been very satisfied with the diverse selections. The assortment is $20 each and seems to be curated differently by the week. There's more info about the Farmstand, Covid-safe shopping, and pickup and delivery on the website. Thanks Farmstand, for keeping me cooking with tasty, newly-harvested local fruits and veggies during the pandemic.

* A lovely oasis! *…read more I first heard of this place in a documentary that I saw in Vancouver a while back. When I saw the film I knew I wanted to see the farm itself. This farm has been around since 1895, and claims to be the oldest organic farm in Southern California. It clearly is the last bit of farming left in an area that has become incredibly suburban. What an oasis! On their little parcel of land (about 12 acres) the have an incredible variety of fruits and vegetables - at least a hundred or so - including some rather unique heirloom varieties. There is a decent sized produce stand with a beautiful selection of organic fruits and veggies, and some very friendly helpful staff behind the counter to answer any questions about the products or the farm itself. If you wander past the stand onto the actual farm you can take a free self-guided tour that is really nicely set up. We wandered through the fields and found little signs every now and then telling you something interesting about organic produce, what you were looking at, or my favourite which described the difference between free range chickens and other kinds. (Those chickens running around providing natural fertilizer were fun to watch as well - they travel in packs!) This spot really makes for a wonderful afternoon of wandering around and getting back to the earth. And the carrots we got were the sweetest carrots I have had in a long LONG time! Delicious!