So has the terrarium bug bit you? Or you are a fan of air…read moreplants, those vessel-less magical plants that seems to survive with no pots or soil? Then you would love these guys who specialises in Terrariums, and indoor plants. Couple Bayden and Charlotte runs the business together at Rose st artist market on weekends but I first saw them at the Melborne Finders Keepers market, and boy did they make an impression. What makes their terrarium different for me is the size! They go from your usual jars, the playground size - which is still a giant spherical bowl that would be big enough for most apartment living room to the giant- which is just that- giant spheres. Check out the website or visit them at the market for an idea of the size. But! The best thing about them is the fact that their terrariums can be custom ordered and are completely self sustained. No need to water them, just set and admire. Can't go wrong. They are perfect if you don't have a green thumb or you go away a lot. They are gorgeous and definitely make a focal point. I'm already saving up for my second terrarium, and this time I am going Giant!!!

I love this nursery! Their plants are put outside when they are big enough so they harden off and…read moreare ready to grow when you plant them in your garden. This nursery is in the middle of residential Bentleigh and has been here for a long time, probably since the area was full of market gardens. The owners and nurserymen are very helpful with lots of good honest advice. They generously support schools involved in gardening. And are simply down to earth honest people with great traditional vegetable and flower seedlings.

Presti Nursery is a little-known gem of a place on Ferntree Gully Road. Tucked away amongst a strip…read moreof houses most people drive past and miss out on the great service available there. It is run by people who absolutely adore their jobs. The owner was quite old when I was regularly going there about ten years ago and I went today and he was still there - zooming around in his electric wheelchair. There is nothing that will separate him from his nursery and his enthusiasm is catching. Customer service here is amazing and any question you have related to gardening will be answered in detail with 100% surety by the staff. They have been in business for years and years and it is clear to see why. The signage hasn't been replaced or updated for quite a few years and is looking pretty worn but don't let that deter you. There is a huge range of plants and seedlings available as well as all the essential fertilizers, rodent pesticides and weed killers. Their plants have always been good value and have always done well when I have followed the planting and care directions provided for each. This nursery is a great business to visit - and I would go there simply for the encouraging atmosphere, let alone the great prices. Check them out.

I love this little garden centre. It's my "go to" for all my plants & potting mix. I highly…read morerecommend it.

Kew Nursery is a really popular location for locals old and young in the Kew area. I say old and…read moreyoung for a good reason: in my experience a lovely old couple or a mother with her child usually frequents this nursery and café. Everyone can appreciate beautiful plants and flowers, and everyone likes having a hot chocolate. While Kew Nursery may not have as broad a range of plants as other gardening centres like Bulleen Art and Garden, it does have really great vegetable section and some beautiful native shrubs and small trees. The staff are all really helpful but sometimes it can be hard to pin one down when its busy, that's the only problem I've had. I really like coming here because not only do I get to exhaust myself walking around and discovering some new species I previously hadn't seen, but I then get to head off into the café and enjoy a coffee and serve of eggs benedict ($13). Heaven.

Chai latte was unfortunately really bad. Lunch is good and…read moreservice was prompt and friendly. Not a lot of parking nearby Smaller nursery compared to others.

A plant nursery with a cafe in the centre of it. Stroll the aisles of plants for sale, pop inside…read moreto the 'shop' full of treasures or have tea and cake on the terrace. Plants are a bit pricey, cafe menu is pretty old school, catering for the mostly older clientele. Take your Nan for afternoon tea, she will love it.

Popped in here for Sunday morning coffee. Didn't order anything for breakfast/brunch as it was…read morequite highly prices and not really appealing. Coffee was great, and really lovely to sit outside surrounded by the lovely plants.

I'm always up for a second-hand bookshop, and this is certainly a decent one. Okay, it isn't huge,…read morebut like a lot of this places it does happen to have a pretty decent collection. However, the collection also tends to be pretty random so, like a lot of these places, the joy comes down to actually see what is on the shelf. I found some decent books, and as is typical, ended up walking out with more than I actually knew what to do with. It is tucked away off the main road, but still worth checking out if you happen to be down this way.

This guy is magic. I swear, every time I've gone into this place looking for anything in…read moreparticular, not only does he have it, but he knows the work, the author and is willing to chat about it. 'So what?' you say. Well, I don't know about anyone else but, usually when I enter a second hand book shop, the first thing I'm asked to do is remove my bag because I obviously look like a book theif, and then I'm often treated with a distant rudeness like I'm somehow interupting the ebb and flow of the vendor's day. Not so with Already Read. This bloke is cheery and engaging. He usually seems up for a bit of a chat and stocks great quality, sought after titles; not just best sellers and fuckin' Dan Brown. He keeps multiple copies of the greats and has a large cache out back if you can't find something in the well ordered shelves. Seriously, as far as second hand book shops go, this is the one.

When you enter Flowers from Gan Eden it is like stepping into a tropical oasis. In just two steps…read moreyou leave behind the hustle and bustle of Carlisle St and enter a sensory vacation. The colours and smells are delightful and the staff are too. The flowers are excellent quality and variety. They also sell hanging plants and small indoor plants including fiddle leaf plants and cactuses. If you are in need of a last minute gift, they also have a range of Ecoya Candles which always make a great gift. If you are looking for flowers for yourself or a gift this is the place to go!

This place always does a fantastic bunch of flowers. I've never been disappointed with the staff…read moreand quality of their service. I always use them for special occasions too. They did the Flowers for my parents 50th wedding anniversary celebrations and they did an amazing job.

Have you ever walked into a florist and thought... "Geez, where's my American Express?"…read more I never understood why so many CBD Florist's charge so much for flowers that cost them 1/10th of the sale price. Is it the labour involved of putting them in sequinned boxes? Anyways that enough rant. If you feel like a little tram out of the city you can find some fresh 'cheap' flowers here. The ladies who work here are really in-the-know about everything flowers orientated. I jog past here everyday and when the occasion arose for birthday flowers i stopped by and was surprised by the range and the prices. They have a lot of specials on the flowers, you can pick up two bunches of flowers starting from $10. They also deliver Australia-wide!!

Gents! You've just woken up next to your lovely lady and you've already managed to piss her off…read more What to do?! Thankfully, Growers is just around the corner, easy to get to and is open from all hours of the morning (and 365 days a year too!) They have a gorgeous variety of flowers and plants available and the staff there are incredibly knowledgeable, so you'll be able to make your choice nice and easy! But the best thing about Growers are there packages and hampers, so if you've really pissed off the Misses you can sort it out quick smart (and for a reasonable price.) Packages include fruit and wine, flowers and teddy bears and even a gourmet food hamper, which can all be ordered online and delivered to your door. So boys! Stop apologising and just go to Growers, they can do the apologising for you.