An absolute jewel of a nursery amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy mall. It has its own small shop with outdoor plants strategically placed to lure you in to the store. The outdoor is very artistically designed with art pieces and decor. Now you step in, you will be greeted by indoor houseplants for the minimalist to maximalist plant lovers, garden decor and essentials, plant and garden care products, planters and other artsy tchotchkes. Everything is so beautifully placed; it's hard to leave empty handed. If you are a plant lover, enthusiast, hoarder or anything in between, this place is heaven. I bought a begonia maculata (polka dot begonia) at their 50% off tropical plant section. It was $19 and a good sized plant. The store people are super-knowledgeable and friendly. They answered all my questions about tropical indoor plants. Next time I come to the mall, I will probably come here first. :) read more

Ravenna Gardens - Begonia Maculata at $19 - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered a gift card from the website and haven't heard anything about it being mailed, despite the website indicating they mail within 1 day. The charge went through but I don't have a confirmation and no indication that it was mailed. I've called this number several times but no one answers during business hours and the voicemail is full. 206-729-7388 I have emailed the customer service email 2x at this address and left my phone number to get this resolved. ravennagardens.uv@gmail.com I love this store and visit every time I'm in from out of town, but I need someone to get back to me and I have no other way to get ahold of anyone. I do not think you should sell gift cards online based on this experience when the process is not great for online purchases. Would someone please get back to me? read more

Rude salesperson. I left a few minutes after arriving. Nice selection, but it would have to be exceptional to justify me staying there--or returning. I don't like shopping in places where people cant be bothered to be kind. Unfortunate for them because I have my in-laws visiting soon and was prepared to buy a lot of new plants to spruce up my space. read more

A wonderful place for beginner to advanced plant people! There's a wide array of books for gardeners (or those hoping to achieve a green thumb). You can find plants to get as gifts, plants for your home, and both outdoor and indoor decor for your space. read more

Ravenna Gardens - Interior - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

This is a plant parent's dream. Give me all the plants and home accessories here! Ravenna Gardens is always a stop for me whenever I'm at U-Village, as the store features many different plants, along with gardening accessories and home décor. The staff is very knowledgeable about the different plants here, and are happy to provide assistance, tips and advice on planting greenery around your space. There were also many different kinds of plants, some for the outdoors and a variety of indoor plants. I love tropical plants, which they had a ton of here. In addition to plants, there were many planting tools and accessories, from pots, books, soil, etc. I also enjoyed browsing through the home accessories here, with the layout of the plants throughout the store. It was nice, giving you an idea of how to style the different plants around your own space. I recommend visiting Ravenna Gardens if you love plants or in need of some greenery. read more

Ravenna Gardens - Succulents - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very cute plant store! They have a large variety of pots of different designs and around a third had a drainage hole and plate. There were also a lot of different home garden and indoor home plants. The atmosphere was bright and decorative, and staff were very knowledgeable and helpful with tips on taking care of the plants. Definitely check it out if you're looking for some plants! read more

See all

Justin was awesome. He helped with all of our interior plant questions and watering tips. We'll happily return!

I have purchased houseplants from Ravenna Gardens twice and both times, they led to my whole houseplant collection (and home) being infested with fungus gnats. A few plants with a couple of gnats flying around usually isn't too much of a hassle for me to handle (albeit extremely annoying), but I recently bought a bag of potting soil from Ravenna Gardens that was absolutely filled with fungus gnats - it was extremely disgusting to open the bag and have dozens of fungal gnats swarm out. I tried calling the store about this issue and while they did try to offer me a new bag of potting soil (which I refused, given the borderline traumatizing experience from the last bag), overall I felt that the representative I spoke to was rather dismissive of my genuine attempt to give them some feedback about the pest management of their store, saying things like "Seattle just gets a lot of fungus gnats in the cooler months", "fungus gnats don't actually cause damage to plants", "getting fungus gnats is just part of having houseplants", and "you're the only person who has complained about this". It's a little baffling to me that this was their response, as this has been a recurring issue I have experienced while purchasing from and even just browsing around their store. If you still plan to shop at Ravenna Gardens, I definitely suggest diligently checking for pests before purchasing a plant and quarantining it before incorporating it in your houseplant collection. And DEFINITELY steer clear of the potting soil - you can get a gnat-free and more affordable soil mix elsewhere. read more

Ravenna Gardens - Plant was repotted using a potting soil from Ravenna Gardens - definitely had gnat eggs laid in the soil. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Got a nice small arrangement here as a gift. The bud vase is cute and the arrangement was petite and cute.

I've been to nurseries, hardware stores, and boutique shops from Kent to Shoreline looking for plants, and Ravenna Gardens has the best selection, hands down. I was there on a Saturday, and I got a great little beetle peperomia. I also saw a ficus altissima that I liked, but I didn't buy it. When I went back on Wednesday, all of the ficus altissima I had seen were gone. They did have six new ones, but they weren't quite the same. All of the peperomia that had been there on Saturday were gone already, too. I brought a couple pots with me, and the peperomia. They repotted it and a ficus that I bought, with gravel in the bottom, dirt, and super pretty pebbles on top, all for only $5 total. If you're looking for something cool, definitely check out Ravenna Gardens. But if you see something you like, don't wait on it. It might go fast! read more

See all

A beautiful space, completely inundated with plants and succulents for your home, office and just about everywhere in between! Gifts and home decor also available throughout the packed store, every nook and cranny filled to the brim with something, and something for everyone! read more

I've since stopped back at Ravenna Gardens and my original criticisms are still the same--however, I love their selection of pots and indoor plants. Even if it's not the largest selection of indoor, it's priced SOOO right. And what they have is like a mix of common and not-so-common varieties. And their planters pot selection is more diverse and fun that I anticipated/than what I've found most anywhere else. This is a must stop if you're at U Village and you love plants. And if you're into outdoor plants, there seems to be a very large selection for you. Service-wise, it's still not amazing. But better than my initial visit. read more

Despite the approximately seventy thousand stone buddhas in this shop - which feel slightly overwhelming to someone who had to explain to five friends that taking a wee bit of silent time to myself (for no reason other than that I wanted to) was NOT vipassana - it's very hard not to love this store. First of all, it's gorgeous. I want to be best friends with its designer, although he/she probably already has too many best friends to add me into the mix. Secondly, the store is appealing to every sense. Long, delicate, hanging green vines border brightly colored pots, and several sweet scents waft pleasantly through this shop. The array of tactile sensations is infinitely varied, and, since recent research has revealed that plants actually do their own version of what we refer to as talking, I can imagine the fresh foliage softly whispering sweet nothings to each other amidst this luxuriously verdant environment. While I am inside this shop, I can never truly tell if I feel like I am outdoors or indoors - a perfectly satisfying confusion to have, especially on a rainy evening where I was sheltered by grace and gorgeousness while *almost* feeling like I was walking through a garden with tiny little smatterings of gift shop shards placed among the flora. In addition to the sensual appeal and the abundance of plants, garden statues, and plant pots, this store also offers useful gardening books (I picked up an excellent book about pruning), napkins, tea balls, and many other items. Also, my husband bought me a succulent. read more

See all

Super cute plant shop and convenient if you're heading over to U-Village. I'd prob recommend scheduling a time to visit because right now they're limiting people who can come into the shop and we totally didn't plan our visit since it spontaneously happened so we stood outside and froze forever. The line moves REALLY slow and unfortunately there aren't any heat lamps around this area. Also, the check-in area isn't blocked off entire nor does it have someone permanently managing so there was one person who was completely oblivious to the line of people waiting to get in and slipped into the shop so by the time we made it to the front we had to wait longer for more people to come out because they only had room for 1 person to enter and there were two of us. (This is more just me complaining about the person being oblivious...don't be one of THOSE oblivious self-centered jerks) The entrance when we went was on the east side of the shop. All of the other doorways are blocked off and they don't really have signage so we plugged around the entire exterior of the store until we found the line. All of that being said, their selection here is fantastic. We ended up leaving with three new baby plants (1 - 2" Japanese Fern, 1 - 2" peperomia, 1 - 4" Rubber Plant), with 3 new planters to hold them and they're all absolutely perfect. I love the options just wish there were more pothos & philodendrons to choose from! read more

I love this little garden space in University Village! They offer all kinds of indoor and outdoor plants at not surprisingly higher prices (I imagine rent here is quite a lot!) Every time I've come around they have been very helpful. One time I just needed some stag moss for a plant in the winter and they didn't have any on hand to sell. They had some in the back used for items in the store and gave me a small bag for free - what a pleasant surprise! They have a nice selection of indoor plants inside the shop and I have been able to keep everything purchased from them alive thus far! My favorite plant from there has been the pilea. I will definitely be coming here to find gifts for friends and family in the future. It is such a cool little secret garden of sorts in the middle of the hustle and bustle of U village! read more

This place is so much more than a garden store. More like a boutique, trendy and unique. I like the modern indoor plants and green plant centerpieces. Beautiful seasonal decorations for the whole house, soaps, candles, lotions, delicious local jams, jelly, sauces and syrups. A great place to buy gifts and be inspired, to be creative and make your home a more delightful place inside and out! Also a very relaxing place to walk around and enjoy the many wonderful things they have to offer. read more

See all

This is a beautiful store, with many options and overall atmosphere. We have been customers for years and unfortunately, our real issue "stemmed" from a medium-sized plant purchase a few months ago. We discovered through repotting that this plant was a bunch of trimmings, instead of your usual bulb of roots. While the plant was still healthy, it was young and the entire base fell apart after trying to repot, causing a mess and defeated the purpose of repotting in the first place. This is something we found extremely disappointing, especially for $30 plant in a store so beautiful as this one with raving reviews. After this experience, we hope that this is not a usual practice for their plant sales. read more

On the plus side, they have some interesting and unusual plants. However. Big however! The employees seem very uninformed about flowers. They cannot answer even basic questions as: Do they can take intense western exposure? Will they bloom all summer long? The employees could look up the information, but they seldom bother. Maybe because they're really more interested in selling retail products than truly providing good service. No surprise that the pansies I purchased from them did very poorly, despite being in a shady spot and getting frequent watering. One month after purchasing, they look very pathetic. I could do better just purchasing inexpensively at Fred Meyer. Or Swanson's Nurseries. By the way: staff are NOT wearing masks, as stated. read more

It's a little green oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle that is U-Village. A dozen cool garden benches, a dozen cool bistro tables for patio, a dozen other stools, a hundred cool pots of all sizes, and...huuuundreds of plants. Not hundreds of different ones; it's not that big. But hundreds of total specimens. All in good shape. The staff are super nice, and patiently answered a bunch of super-basic questions from the aspiring plant-owner in their midst today. It was actually something of a tender moment--baby's first pothos (a pothos is a super-indestructible house plant, if you don't know, and is generally considered a safe bet for a fledgling gardener). The prices are not aimed at the bargain hunter, and the selection is, for all its niceness, not exactly inspiring for the adventurous gardener. I wouldn't stock up for a large project here, but it's a well-conceived little pied-a-terre for gardening knick-knackery in a fairly densely developed area. Fine for hurried purchases. read more

This is a great place to get away from the Mall feeling all around you. It would be a great place to pick up a house warming gift for someone. There are plants, plant containers, books about plants and cheezy things like message stones. The staff are nice and the plants are in very good condition. read more

Beautiful place with great garden and decor ideas a bit pricey but worth the visit got some double late tulips to plant around the garden read more

See all

You will see just anything and everything at Ravenna Gardens. What a great place to spend a couple hours just browsing. Either a sunny day or a rainy day. Absolutely fabulous place !#loveravennagardens#livemypnw read more

Ravenna Gardens - Sphere like Amazon in Downtown Seattle #settle#ravenagardens#anazon - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ravenna Gardens has an amazing selection of plants and succulents. I have always passed them through cause I never really had a need for coming in, but don't let that deter you away. Inside is fantastical! Everything is very organized and neat, I had assumed it was going to be an overgrown mess but nope, it is very elegant inside. One of the amazing things about Ravenna Gardens however is their florist. Her succulent arrangements are beautiful and very carefully arranged. Looking at some of the premade arrangements for sale, you can see how well each plant is arranged together, and she also does a lot of sand and rock layering that pull the pieces together extremely well. Her work is unique and amazing; I like to take pictures for inspiration. read more

Ravenna Gardens - One of the many beautiful arrangements - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Have been here several times and the staff (Louise and Ian in particular) have been wonderfully helpful in picking the right plants in a home with animals, choosing pots, and even repotting for us for a minimal fee. Super friendly and helpful, highly recommend this spot. read more

I come this location a couple of times a year looking for unique and different plants for my garden. This a great place to browse and look at the many different choices they have to offer. You can also get ideas on what works in your garden and planters by following their planting arrangements. I bought a couple of lemon cypresses that are doing well in my garden. The fluorescent lime green color is a nice accent to the various darker colors that it surrounds. They also have a great selection of indoor plants for you to choose from. I mainly just stay with the outdoor plants and I am always will be on the lookout for that unique plant that will complement my garden. read more

Ravenna Gardens - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

I've been meaning to go here for a while but my trips to u village have been late night happy hour when most places are closed. I'm so glad I finally got a chance to go!! The selection of pots and plants are abundant. I was expecting for things to be unreasonably priced, but it's not. It's actually on par with other stores. The owners are very friendly as well. I love the way the shop is set up. Definitely will be back for more. read more

Absolutely lovely shop crammed in the middle of university village. Adorable assortment of all sorts of plants and friendly staff that can assist you with anything! Everything is wonderfully laid out and just magically arranged. It's a breath of fresh air after being in u-village shops all day. read more

Covet. That's what I mostly do here. This place has covet-worthy items that aren't alive and affordable and quality things that are. It's as 'secret garden' as it gets in Seattle, if you want to outfit your outdoors with something that will turn it into a backdrop for a dark '1920's style garden shoot, this is the place. Statues (some under $50 so not too bad), furnishings, exotic and hardier indoor and outdoor plants, topiaries and more things I can't even name. Best of all, tons of new terrarium supplies, which is at our place the latest obsession. read more

One of the nicest stores in University Village. First off, the store is beautiful. It had the best location next to the fountains and they let their wares spill out of their doors to lure you in. I do agree with Maria that the variety is a little slim though. But what they do carry tend to be unique and lovely. I have to admit I adore their miniature topiaries. I'm trying to find a space for one right now. They also have very nice gardening supplies and gifts that are perfect for any level of garden lover. I do love some of their beautiful wicker furniture here too. I made a major purchase here of a lovely palm tree and ceramic pot. I wanted something huge to enjoy the high ceilings in my bedroom, but needed it to be easy to care for. They had the perfect palm trees there that were very well established and they even displayed them in perfect pots. I found one I adored and adopted it! The staff here were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not to mention, hard working. They know their wares and can help you find the perfect plant. And this is while trying to say hello to everyone, work the register and care for the merchandise. Impressed. read more

Flowers and plants amongst the shopping jungle I had passed by this place so many times admiring the plants and flowers sitting outside of their building. I finally ventured in to find such an array of cute accessories for those gardeners in my life. I wish the staff was more helpful though. I have to almost accost one to get some help. Ask me if I need help! read more

4 stars for being so boutique cute, but really should be 3 for plant selection. This really is a plant boutique with far more in the way of accessories than actual plants. The woman working there was super friendly and knowledgeable. She told me all about the "mother fern" I found so intriguing and they had one in a 4 inch pot for $6. There was also a 4 inch potted jade tree, practically bursting out of the pot, for $5 I think I can't live without. Their selection might be sparse, but the quality of the plants is top notch - healthy and vibrant greenery - and their presentations so sold me that I really came to think I can keep these plants alive, all evidence to the contrary. read more

See all

I love this place! They always have some cute and unique items, including their awesome metal trellises with little birds and flowers, great selection of succulents and cacti, original items to make terrariums, beautiful handmade outdoor furniture, etc. For a nursery that small, they really do have a little of everything. If you sign up for their newsletter, they let you know when their items go on sale, and keep an eye out for their awesome container sale ;) The people that work at this store are not only friendly but knowledgeable about the plants they sell (they saved my gardenia's life by telling me what was wrong with it and what fertilizer I should use). If you find yourself at the U Village, do yourself a favor and go check them out. read more

This is what every garden store should aspire to become. Though the staff is generally on the retail side more than gardeners, the store is kept in great care. They cater to high end clientele who can spend $1100 on a wood bench or several hundred on hand crafted statuaries and wrought iron works for their home garden area. You won't find a great knowledge toward the care of your indoor lemon tree, but the staff could come into your home and transform anyplace into a Garden of Eden. You'll fall in love with almost everything from the pottery to the lush green plants available. They have a nice mini nursery of herbs and flora that are not outdone by seasonal displays for outdoor types. Revanna Gardens is more for those who actually hire someone to come care for their plants, but I simply love this store. My only other caveat is the narrowness of the store aisles. If you have a stroller, wheel chair or other mobility devices, don't expect to see much of the interior. read more

While they are more expensive than Sky Nursery, they still have great quality plants - from vegetables, to annuals, to indoor plants. They also have the best outdoor tablecloths, dinnerware, knick knacks, and planters. Don't get me started on their soaps and candles - if I had a ton of money to blow I would spend a bunch of it here. Just a beautifully-put together store that is definitely overpriced but a pleasure to browse and enjoy. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and let you browse in peace. read more

This place makes me so happy. It's so beautiful and inspiring and it exudes a zen type of atmosphere when I shop here (even when it's busy!). I have purchased several large house plants from here and I love how they have transported that tranquility into my home. Their plants may cost a little more but the quality is well worth it as the trees are healthy! The folks who work here are very helpful with great advice on plant care too. read more

Beauty amid the parking crowd. very varefully tended plants. Today, I found many opportunities to buy 6 packs of many lettuces, flowers. I couldn't find a price quickly. I recall comingher eduring the Christmas season and being enthralled with the decor and smell. Fresh and clean. Well-kept. read more

Fairly good sized shop, sporting indoor plants and patio decor. Everything is quite nice, but it comes with a High Street price...you're money won't go far. If quality is what your after, then look no further. But if value is your forte...keep on a trucking. read more

Ravenna Gardens - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

See all

HOW CUTE IS THIS PLACE?! I loved the set up and all the items in it. I would have loved to take most of it home! One thing that did strike me as odd once I left, was that anyone could have probably taken most of it home with them without anyone noticing! Seriously, I never saw ANYONE working and I passed throughout the entire little place and never saw an associate. I think the owners of this cute little place should be a little worried. :( read more

Love the variety of amazing plants and garden gifts! Looking at their displays could keep you busy for hours. read more

Ravenna Gardens - Gorgeous display of fall arrangements. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My last few visits were not very good due to the employees ignoring me but today, it was great! All thanks to the younger ladies, the blonde and the brunette. The older lady who works there was not friendly at all. The young ladies answered all my questions and more! They were so happy to help. The old lady was not happy to help and did not even smile. read more