Coming here used to be a joyous occasion for my husband and I, but it was sold to a monster. We…read morewent there once at that time, and it was a shadow of the greatness it had been. Gone were the seasonal parties and sales, gone was the fun and whimsey of the place. And the people who worked there, the real stars were mistreated by the monster and some left. Now the monster is gone, but this place hasn't come back to what it was. It seems that they don't have the same energy and vibe. But the plants aren't as vast as they were in the past. I will try them again. I was touched by the stories of people who took plants home to care for them when the monster closed the business. I'm glad that Annie is working with a group of employees to get the business back up and running. It's just that now, they are a promising shell of a once great business. I'm pulling for a better experience on my next visit. I'm confident that will happen.

Sure, we're heading into winter but I have flowers! Just bought three different poppies and a…read morereplacement flower for one that I did in by improper transplant :( No worries because Curious Flora has a LOT of fall and winter options. These poppies are early but they'll be on fire as early as spring. I recommend getting on their mailing list to find out what's happening on any given weekend. If you haven't been here, I recommend stopping in on your way past Richmond. Maybe 10 minutes off 580 and if you love plants, especially ones you can't find anywhere else!

Amazing. Very helpful staff too. I added photos of the…read moreawesome things I bought We came for the pipeline swallowtail plants and oh my bought much more.

Guy at the front was friendly but exhausting. Gave me a deadpan monotone overview of the nursery…read more Did not indicate there was somewhere I couldn't go. Then, all the way in the rear of the nursery, a woman enforcer of public entry treated me like a criminal stealing nuclear secrets and did all but put me in cuffs, escorting me bodily to the "public area." I may have passed a sign that said as much but I didn't see one. I passed at least 6 other people on my way in who didn't seem to notice me going into a restricted area of the base. They have nice plants, but challenging service.

This is a hidden gem! We stumbled upon it on google and went to explore the farm to possibly pick…read moreapples. When we got there we learnt apple picking was not happening anymore but they have a huge property with alot of vegetables, a walking and tasting tour and a horse!!! First we met Ben, the magical horse who made our day! We got to brush his hair , feed him and just hang out with him. What a unique experience! Note- They host birthday parties there so the horse can play with the kids. Next we met the main farmer who took us on a walking tour of everything they grow. We tried the most unique flowers, herbs, leaves, etc. most memorable were the chocolate mint, fennel, quinine, edible flowers that taste like cucumber. We tasted alot more including their honey which was great! The farmer was funny, engaging and so knowledgeable too! They sell plants and dried herbs and honey along with veggies and other things. We bought a few things and some plants and had a great chat with the kind farm owner. She is just amazing and knew everything about everything on the farm! Highly recommend! Note- They have parking on site and carry cash to buy things!

I'm very disappointed reading some of the comments here!…read more I've been here twice now and I had great experience here. It is a farm!!! So just like vegetation in your home garden what's ready and available vary! And nature controls things too, so it's ridiculous to expect they are fully stocked for specific items at all time! Be kind and reasonable! Anyway, we came here late summer last year for the first time and I definitely loved it! Everyone we met who worked there was very informative and friendly! We especially love their honey! Their bees work hard and it paid off! Definitely great especially to fend off allergy (especially if you're local!). The sweet therapy Horse, Ben is adorable, though be careful with his teeth, he is a sweet animal. There is also a cute small dog that sometimes roam around belongs to the sweet lady who works there. On my 2nd visit, I learned that "flowers" can taste like cucumber! No joke! It was fascinating and also rhubarb stalk taste delicious raw, dipped in a bit of honey. We love this little local farm and will definitely come back. A great place to bring kids and teach them to appreciate fresh fruits and veggies directly from the source.

I purchased some great plants from Jessica. Her backyard farm is a fun place to visit and great…read moreexample of what you can accomplish with permaculture design, integrating growing food and raising animals. She has some very unique plants that produce food and help build the soil by fixing nitrogen. I like the personal touch and knowledge of plants that she has.

Jessica has been doing an excellent job in caring for our yard in Berkeley for a few years now…read more She has been an excellent and reliable resource - answering questions about plants, making recommendations re: care and placement, installing a drip system and generally making our outdoor space delightful.

We bought a few avocado trees with suggestions from the super helpful staff. They were very healthy…read moreand even produced a few avocados the first year. I was going to come back again as it is a beautiful playground for those people who love them you know who you are. maybe a giant palm that's what I need

We've spent thousands of dollars at Golden Gate Palms over the years, but our recent experience was…read morea disappointing letdown. I purchased two avocado trees, hand-picked by their staff, at an outrageous $375 each, thinking the trees would be mature and produce fruit sooner. Within months, one tree overproduced and died, clearly a sign of a bad tree or bad advice. When I reached out to Gary for help, he refused to offer a replacement or even a reasonable discount, showing zero care for customer loyalty. His prices are absurdly inflated--Home Depot offers far better quality trees at a third of the cost. Save your money and shop elsewhere; Golden Gate Palms isn't worth its premium price.

Intriguing. Sign on the road and signs on the property, but we left feeling very confused! It looks…read morelike someone's home and a personal collection of plants, cacti and succulents. Really beautiful plants. No distinct area to know what is for sale and what isn't for sale. Saw no one. Only a dog that barked, sniffed us and then walked back in the house. I thought he would have alerted the owner that we were there, but no one came out. :( Saw LOTS of cute things and unique succulents that I would have purchased, but no one came out to greet us. Would be nice if there was a sign explaining what to do if you want to buy something. Maybe I should have called the number on this yelp listing? Hours of operation is confusing as well. It was a Sunday morning around 10am. Oh well. It was quite an adventure! Might try again next time we're in the area!! Like I said, intriguing!

He has an amazing selection. He's very helpful in aiding one choose the right plants. It's a…read morebeautiful place with very beautiful people!

With all the options of hydroponic stores, I would have to say that this location was pretty well…read morestocked and nearly had all the reagents I needed for my plant care since I wanted to transition to hydroponics. The location is slightly off the highway but on a very busy street. There's only street parking available so if you're in need for anything heavy - I'd suggest parking as close the store as possible. When I walked in, the store was brightly lite and very organized. I was thrilled to see a lot of the things that I needed was in store so I had to figure out what was priority on my shopping list since some of the reagents were originally pricey. The gentlemen that helped me didn't say much but was able to suggest a few options that were similar to what I needed but I politely declined and got the items that was within my daily budget. One thing that I was worried about was getting persuaded into purchasing something that was way overpriced and something that I didn't need but I never felt that here. The service was straight forward and I was in and out within fifteen minutes. The prices here are relatively similar to what you could find online so It's great to know that your monies will be going to a local shop rather than big competitors.

Great service . Very knowledgeable of all products. Helped me understand what I needed to do and…read moreproducts to use to get a great yield . Thanks !

Cool little backyard nursery (actually the side yard) with lots of succulents, some vegetable…read moreseedling planters, houseplant planters, and lots more! I think we met the whole family. They are super nice, very friendly, and full of information. They accept cash and venmo. She was also previously very responsive and informative to my inquiry via voicemail. She called me back and left a very thorough voicemail answering my questions. I think when they're not open, the daughter has a limited supply in the booth next to the sidewalk, with a flier showing digital payment method. Plenty of free street parking. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!