A friend of mine was showing her art here and I came for the reception. It is back in the original…read morelocation from the last time I was here. It's a cute little spot. They have a lot of different art in various mediums. There were several pieces I was drawn to and most are for sale. I wish I had more wall space. They had a table with small bites and red or white wine. They announced the winners and handed out prizes. It was a nice event. Congratulations to the winners.

Today was my first visit to the North Coastal Art Gallery and I was very impressed. Not only is it…read morea free gallery, many of the pieces are for sale and fairly priced -- especially for their level of skill. When I walked into the space, the man working greeted me quickly and said I could fill out a small paper choosing my favorite piece, and they do a 'best in show' every month, based on the votes. That painting will be featured and the artist gets a ribbon too. It made the experience interactive, which I really enjoyed. Can't wait to see who wins!

Nice customer service and helpful with a nice smile even in trash place :-) literally trash dump…read moreplace but lovely people

Very helpful, patient and kind guys! Convenient bins. They even gave cook stickers to my kid :)read more

We had a wonderful experience with Brandon today. He was full of knowledge that he lovingly shared…read morewith us. He knew so much about composting, soil health and growing food. If you have questions about gardening he's your guy! Not only that, he is also compassionate and generous and makes beautiful jewelry! We're so grateful to meet him at Grangettos today and look forward to going back!

This is the place to go to when your plants are having issues! Bring in samples of infected plants…read moreand you get professional, friendly, hands on help. They carry products that treats all sort of bugs, fungi, whiteflies etc. My gardener is recommending Grangettos. They close early- like 5 pm. Sundays closed.

Volunteering with Solutions for Change has been one of the most inspiring and purpose-driven…read moreexperiences of my life. From my very first day, it was clear that this organization is guided by a deep commitment to transforming lives, not just meeting temporary needs. Their mission--to permanently solve family homelessness through accountability, empowerment, and opportunity--is not just a statement on paper. It is lived out in every conversation, every program, and every interaction I witnessed. What sets Solutions for Change apart is their unwavering belief in the potential of every individual. Their values of leadership, responsibility, community, and long-term transformation shine through in the way they support families. Instead of offering quick fixes, they focus on equipping people with the tools, skills, and confidence to rebuild their lives in a sustainable way. This approach doesn't just change circumstances--it changes futures. As a volunteer, I felt valued and included in a mission much bigger than myself. The staff leads with compassion and clarity, always emphasizing dignity and empowerment. Watching parents take bold steps toward stability and seeing children thrive in a safe, supportive environment reminded me that real change happens when people are given both hope and responsibility. My time at Solutions for Change strengthened my belief that lasting transformation is possible when an organization listens deeply, leads boldly, and works alongside the people they serve. I'm grateful to have played even a small part in their mission and would encourage anyone seeking a meaningful volunteer experience to get involved. This is truly a place where change is not only possible--it's happening every day

If you're donating to this organization because you believe you're supporting trained professionals…read morehelping families rebuild their lives, you should take a very close look at how things actually operate here. The public messaging is polished: structured routines, trauma-informed care, professional oversight, and a stable environment for parents and their children. But the internal reality is the opposite -- and it raises serious ethical and safety concerns that donors would never sign off on if they saw them firsthand. A huge portion of the "leadership" enforcing rules and issuing consequences aren't professionals at all. They are individuals fresh out of treatment, moved into authority positions with no credentials, no training, no background in family services, and no experience managing vulnerable populations. Yet they're the ones threatening residents with termination and making decisions that determine whether a parent keeps or loses stability for their child. This isn't trauma-informed care. It's a revolving hierarchy built on fear, inconsistency, and unchecked power. When people who finished their own recovery programming only weeks prior are suddenly responsible for supervising parents, enforcing consequences, and deciding who stays or goes, it stops being a support program and starts looking like an unstable, unregulated experiment. And families -- especially children -- are the ones paying the price for that instability. Add to that: * rules that change depending on who's on shift * decisions made with no transparency or documentation * residents routinely threatened with housing loss over minor or unclear issues * supervisors who contradict one another because no one receives standardized training * and a culture where the program's image matters more than its outcomes ...and the whole "transformational" narrative starts to unravel quickly. The level of hypocrisy is impossible to miss. The organization demands stability, consistency, and accountability from families while providing none of those things in return. Donors are told they're funding professional support. What they're actually funding is a system where unqualified individuals -- still working through their own recovery -- are given authority over families who need real expertise, real guidance, and real safety. If you're a donor, you should ask: * Who is actually trained here? * Who is supervising families? * What qualifications do these "leaders" have? * How are families being treated? * And where is the accountability for the power being handed out? The image being sold to the public is not the experience families are living inside the program. And if donors genuinely care about ethical, effective, family-centered support, this is not something that should be ignored.

They are amazing, kind and helpful. Very committed to helping people and the environment !!read more

I am writing about Ecolife as a volunteer and Aquaponics workshop attendee. This is a really great…read moreplace with an awesome staff that works on humanitarian efforts as well as help educate the public. Their big focus is the Aquaponics workshops they are holding on the weekends right now! They have a cool facility in Escondido!

Bizarre experience! I used to like this place - though the…read moreprices are high, they have a large selection, and staff were generally friendly. Not today. When arriving, I went to the restroom to pee (I am 67 and have prostate issues, and just wanted to be comfortable while I shopped) and, seeing a sign on both the outside and inside that said "Please keep the door shut - because of A/C" and seeing a lock, I locked the door for privacy (too). There is just urinal and one stall. When I was standing at the urinal there was suddenly the loudest banging on a door I'd ever heard in my life. I thought it must be some kind of emergency so I went, holding my pants up, since I didn't have time to zip them. I opened it, and said "What's up?!" and the young man with dark green Green Thumb shirt - heavyset, brown hair, 30/40-ish? - said very aggressively, yelling, "It's a public restroom, that's why theres more than one stall !!!" and proceeded to wash in the sink for 5 minutes or so (I retreated to the stall to try and finish my business). So... because there' a urinal and a stall you are not supposed to lock it? Why is there a lock? I don't get it... He must have either been having a very very bad day, was mentally unbalanced, or just a ver very angry person. I was in shock. I think it's time to find another nursery...

Great selection for less common plants. Health plants, good prices, quality plants and goods…read more Good customer service. There are knowledable staff on site to assist with questions or purchases. Convenient potting media purchase. Pay the register, drive around to the loading zone and they load the bags into your car for you. I love to come here during bareroot season (Jan-March). They carry a huge variety of tree, berries, grapes, and although the plants cost more than your big box store but there is a huge difference in quality. Large selection of roses in late May, early June. It's fun to shop here. Some of the nursery has uneven ground or loose gravel so be mindful. Make sure to subscribe to their email newsletter for monthlh coupons (as well as garden knowledge and recipes).

I attended a kids film festival as a juror on this facility. The place is very ample, well…read moremaintained, extremely clean, adjacent to a large park, plenty of parking, good customer service. My only suggestion would be to have vending machines with drinks and snacks.

Wonderful, helpful people. Lunch food, etc. Havent' really used enough of it to write a great reviewread more

the thrift store HAS OUTRAGEOUS PRICES. You would think at this time when people are struggling a…read morestore that gets EVERYTHING THEY SELL FOR FREE would MAYBE PRICE THEIR STUFF RESONABLY. They're so afraid someone might re-sell and make a little money. Not worth shopping there anymore.

So after three different people telling me about brother benno's one being an agency I finally…read morereached out to them. And if I do say so myself just by the phone conversation I had with Abby I am certain I've been ignoring God when he was directing me to them the whole time just everything that I am going through with my family and with my experiences and what I could in return or as well offer their Foundation due to me having a LLC with the mission to homeless Outreach CPR training educating on opioid reversal strategies I believe they will be a good partner as well for me once I'm On My Feet I am sending this review to just shout out Abby kudos to the 10th power Times a zillion and numbers off the chart!!!! I can tell when someone likes their job and when they don't I should have said I can tell when someone likes what they do and when they don't and I'll tell you I felt The Vibes of this girl having these qualities with no effort like it was second nature for her she was on point she understood she was not snobby nor short just empathetic understanding sincere informative I appreciate whoever hired this girl good eye. I have an appointment to meet with a gentleman named Daryl I'm in Great Hopes whoever hired Abby hired him because I am exhausted of resources I have been in San Diego County since September homeless by the grace of God PCG has put me in my family in a hotel after sleeping in my car that was repossessed I'm in Great Hopes and with a sincere broken contrite heart that the Lord blesses us with this house I seen in Vista and that I'm able to at least get some sort of rental assistance for 3 months my annuity will come I will be on my feet working I am already doing an onboarding process for a agency working with children that has autism that is my passion my grandson has autistic awesomeness that's what I call it thanks again Abby I am going to a rant of some other sort now I have a tendency of that and this is not what that's about plus I have more networking to do