They always have gorgeous, healthy plants at great prices. that is a winning combination! my first…read moreexperience with Vanguard was at the Hood River Harvest Festival a few years ago. Their selection of vibrant mums and huge, ornamental kale caught my attention. Then as I wandered through the rows of plants, I discovered gorgeous indoor plants including my favorite, bromeliads. They had them in red, yellow, orange and a deep pink. I bought four! After discovering them, I now drive over the bridge to White Salmin during the spring for my annual planting. And anytime I need a new bromeliad, anthurium, snake plant, philodendron or succulent for my home. the quality and prices are the best!

Great selection of plants! The customer service is always fantastic and I always find something…read morethere that I "need". Their prices beat everyone around here. Thank you Bob, Sandy and your helpful staff! Patti Ann

Customer service at this store is top notch! Needing a rug pad to give more cushion to a new family…read moreroom rug and not wanting to wait the few days to receive one from Amazon, I started calling flooring stores in Hood River. There only a handful of flooring stores and none of them stock rug pads, including Home Depot. Kat answered the phone at Swell City Carpet with a cheerful hello. After listening to my request, she told me if I placed the order before noon, their warehouse in Odell would include the pad on their delivery at 1pm, same day. What? Price was a bit higher than online but totally worth it for the convenience. Friends are coming to help move the furniture so we can put down the new rug properly and I don't want to go through the hassle again when a rug pad would arrive. This makes it a one and done. Or do it right the first time! While there I checked out the small, but well represented store. An entire section dedicated to different types of hardwood floor, tile and carpet. A section for paint and all the supplies needed if you are doing it yourself or a contractor. Plus lots of hardware store items. Located right on Cascade Avenue a few blocks east of Safeway, its an easy stop when you are running errands. Oh, and Kat even carried the rug pad to my car! Much appreciated.

Excellent service. So impressed with how careful the gal was that installed our blind over our…read moreskylight. She knew exactly what needed done and how to do it and at the same time was considerate of our needs. We will definitely go to Swell City Decor for any future household needs. Top products and top service and very fair pricing.

One stop shop for all your plumbing and irrigation needs. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.read more

This place has every possible pipe fitting you will ever need. The guys that work here are happy to…read morehelp you out and make sure you have what your going to need. This is my go to spot for pipe and irrigation needs. I highly recommend them you will not be disappointed.

They either have what I need or make sure they can get it. They're helpful when I have questions…read moreand it's my preferred place to shop.

Friendly and knowledge service every time I come in. The garden center and Stihl dealer next door,…read morealso owned by the same folks is awesome as well. They fixed my Honda lawnmower for about $40 when I thought it would cost $150. Both buildings have reasonable prices and very knowledgeable stafff.

This is a great shop in downtown Hood River (itself an adorable historic town) definitely worth a…read morevisit. It's owned and staffed by a local family, a son and his parents. Love it; not only keeping it local but keeping it in the family! Stop in to look at their cool, eclectic offerings but also make sure to take time to chat with the owners, who are so very kind and worth getting to know. Their new location is hidden away, tucked into the side of the building, down a set of stairs, adding to the adventure of discovery. Make sure to check out the art gallery by a local artist next door, and finish the 3rd street shopping with a stop into Remedy, a great little organic food eatery with smoothies and more.

You could easily walk by Cajun and Clover if you aren't looking. A simple sign and a an unassuming…read moredoorway will lead you to an eclectic collection of antiques and decor choices. There was a little something for everyone here. The prices were reasonable too. From tech to retro, they had it all! Cool shop, great inventory!

Hello. I am very disappointed inthem. I have shopped there for several years and have always had…read moregood luck. But about 3 to 4 weeks ago we purchased 2 rose's bunches. planted them the same one is dead. so all I wanted was a replacement. did not expect a refund. I received neither. all they could tell us was they needed to talk to their management and would get back to me. Nothing just replace the rose. I will probably will not shop there again. Thanks. Terri. Harter

Absolutely incredible, enchanting nursery! OMG, I am in love! They have all the norms - annuals,…read moreperennials, veggies, herbs, roses, shrubs, trees - but the variety within each is like nothing I have ever seen before. So unique! The plants are healthy and thriving. I wanted everything! Gerbera daisies are one of my favorite flowers. With their bright colors of yellow, orange, red and pink, they remind me of happy faces and I always plant them in my containers. In winter months, I buy bouquets to brighten up my space. Typically I buy the yellows and oranges, which I call sunshine colors. At Good News Gardening, they had a variety that I had never seen; the petals were much thinner and in abundance, adding so much texture and whimsy. Even though the tag said Gerbera, I had to ask one of the ladies working there if it was, indeed, a Gerbera Daisy! Next year, this is where I will buy them, no question. As I wandered around, I noticed every section had unique varietals. The dahlias were the size of a dinner plate and the colors of peach, yellow, white and pink in one flower stopped me in my tracks. Only to be outdone by the vibrant orange and white striped variety. In the herb section, options are boundless. At least a dozen types of oregano. Spicy Italian oregano? Yes, please! Dozens of types of mint (plant only in a contained area) and so many varieties of basil. More types of lettuce and tomatoes than I had ever heard of or eaten. This incredulous reaction occurred in every area that I visited. I have been gardening for 40 years and today I learned so much! Wow. Inside they have houseplants and a huge section of seeds. I'm totally into Oregon wildflowers like the delicate blue cornflower, bright orange California poppy, yellow & orange milkweed and yarrow to name a few. They had seed packets of each or mixed. Lots of seeds for veggies, too. The section was extensive! When you are inside you will be serenaded by the dozens of little birds that found their way in and are sitting on the poles or in the rafters singing their songs! Everyone here is happy, and who wouldn't be?! Everyone working there was super friendly and helpful. They genuinely love what they do and are so knowledgeable. They don't just want to sell you something, they want what you purchase to grow and thrive. Shout out to Maria who shared my love for that incredible Gerbera Daisy and showed me all the different colors it came in. Prices are a bit higher but the quality and uniqueness makes it totally worth it. Next year, I will head directly here without even stopping anywhere else. With my limited amount of space for flowers, I only want the best and unique!

Absolutely Fabulous boutique! Truly. From the minute I walked in, I recognized the love & thought…read morethat went into curating a collection of women's clothing that provides quality fabrics, modern yet timeless design, and comfort! Take it from me, a fashionista at heart who has shopped in many boutiques, Willow & Bark is a gem! This boutique in The Dalles can rival any boutique in Portland or other cities. The owner, Traci Griffith, is delightful. Helpful without being pushy, its like shopping with a friend, but one who is honest about how a piece of clothing looks and fits. Traci wants you to look and feel your best. Traci opened the boutique the November before Covid hit so her first 2 years in business have been tough. I'm so happy to have discovered this gem and hope others find it and support her. We need this boutique to be successful so we have a place to shop and find fashionable clothing! Sourced from many lines, there are flowing maxi dresses in subtle patterns; denim dresses in a variety of lengths; jean jackets with a modern design; blouses with beautiful prints; leggings and slim pants; jeans; duster length cardigans; and soft, gorgeous, comfy sweaters. A sweater by Shana Apparel in neutral fall colors with birds captivated me; if only she had my size! Same with a white fuzzy tunic with an Aztec print at the bottom and on the sleeves. I need to shop here often to make sure I can grab my size before others get to it! To make an outfit you're own, there are plenty of accessories. Colorful scarves, long dangly earrings, necklaces in many lengths, even some shoes, handbags, totes and hats. There are some home decor and gift items, too. Neutral pillows with lots of texture, throw blankets, lotions and candles, too. Items are well priced across the spectrum so anyone and everyone can find something within their budget. Located right on E 2nd, you don't want to miss this boutique! With The Pines 1852 Wine Tasting to the right and The Work Shop gift store on the left, and Sigman's Flowers and Gifts across the street, this is the block to shop! I spend a lot of time in Hood River and have recently been making my way to The Dalles. For 20 years, The Dalles has been a direction - meaning I-84 always posts The Dalles to identify the eastern direction of the interstate - but now The Dalles has become a destination in itself for me. Willow & Bark Boutique is one of the reasons! I will be back, often! Highly recommend!

I just visited this beautiful women's boutique over the weekend while visiting TheDalles Oregon!…read more Located in the Columbia River Gorge just east of Hood River , Oregon! Traci Griffith just opened up about one month ago and her shop is filled with really lovely and unique clothing for women, including shoes, dresses, jackets, tops, jeans, handbags, and jewelry, candles and scarves! Also right next-door you can enjoy a winetasting at The Pines 1852 wine tasing room Traci has a great selection for everyone and amazing prices to fit any budget

This yarn store is so wonderful! I've met one of the owners a couple times and she's lovely to chat…read morewith. They have a mix of affordable and fancier yarns. They also have a fun mix of embroidery things and other notions. I got a super cute yarn hair claw today too.

Epitome of customer service! I had a problem with an item I ordered from the website and I live in…read moreGresham. I received an email reply after hours from the shop owner stating she would send a replacement. The replacement arrived by mail in 2 days. I am extremely thankful for such good service. I only wish you still had your shop in Gresham.