Nurseries & Gardening in Berkeley, CA

“This is a very cute business that is located in Albany. I had walked by it several times and was in too much of a hurry to go inside. However, when I went in, the first thing I noticed was the rich green color of the plants. The shop was small, and it was filled with very happy looking plants. The sun shone into the small space and lit everything up.Then I met the wonderful people who work in this space. They were friendly and very kind. They made me feel like hanging out with them. Their dog just laid there while Dom told me their family story.They provide workshops that are open to the public, like how to take care of your plant babies and how to repot plants. You can also take classes to learn how to make art pieces with your plants. If you don’t have the time to repot—they can do it for you.If you don’t have a green thumb, you can even rent plants from them.I loved their warm and friendly vibe that they have created.”

“I live out of town, and rely on Lee's as my go-to florist for my mom in Berkeley. They never disappoint. If you need something mind-blowing, this is the place. And here's a pro tip for Lee's, and any good florist. If you have a little flexibility, just tell them what your budget is, and let the floral designer choose the flowers for you. That's the best way to get the freshest, most lovely, in-season flowers that are in the shop on THAT day. (It's almost never roses).”

“Made a last minute order, not expecting to receive my carving tools before a trip abroad. Lucky for me, my order was processed overnight and my package reached me in time to use it on my trip. Super professional, will definitely order more tools in the future.”

“The best Plant Shop in the area because of the co-owners! My partner and I came in for the first time this Sunday and Queen was so helpful and informative. We walked away with three new beautiful plants and learned a lot about how to take care of our existing plants as well. Will definitely come back for more plants and more expertise. Love supporting local”

“I like this nursery very much. It has a great selection of local CA native plants and knowledgeable people to help you. The location is also beautiful. Worth the ride!”

“This is an AMZING place! Very very nice statues, wood carving frames (huge ones), decorative doors and much more for your backyard, front yard entrances etc. We were looking for a Budha statue for our backyard and this was THE BEST PLACE. We looked at many places in the Bay Area and glad we found Gardensia. If you like solid rock (not those made from a mold) statues, this is the place for you! Great customer service as well. T( store owner) was extremely helpful and courteous! Responds very promptly to vm / text messages.The statue we chose was 450 pounds of beautifully carved volcanic rock and T gave us details of someone who would transport it. Everything went smoothly and the Budha was installed with out any issues! It’s the focal point of our backyard!”

“Super healthy all native plants. All the plants I have bought here and taken home to my area ( outside of bay) are growing and flourishing . Just have to pick plants suites for your zone.”

“This is one of the best plant stores I've ever been to. They don't just sell succulents! Also have plenty of unusual stuff like carnivores and different Tillandsias, and not just the typical species. They also have pretty pots and shells (including the large Turbos my hermit crab likes). The staff are very knowledgeable! Highly recommend visiting just to take a look at the cool, unusual plants they've gathered. Their plant prices are also reasonable. Got a Kniphofia (red hot poker, hard to find in this season) for $8.”

“Westbrae Nursery is a dream come true! I was immediately amazed by the diverse selection and top-notch quality of their plants, indoor and outdoor alike. But what really sets this nursery apart is the EXQUISITE customer service. The young woman working at the counter was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. My purchases have thrived, a testament to her amazing advice and feedback. I highly suggest consulting her as my garden has never looked better.”

“My favorite everyday shop for buying plants. They have a wide selection and consistently healthy plants. I like how it's organized; I can find what I'm looking for without help. The only drawback is they often only have a few of each kind of plant when I need larger numbers (in which case need to order them).”

“Very nice lady(Alex is her name) and very informative and knowledgeable about her plants.?She was stern about some of her rules of not walking past the beige trashcan but it is her house and her business so keep that in mind hahaShe has a very good variety of cool plants and very very good prices but also keep in mind her hours of operation.I got several cuttings from her larger mother plants of euphoria and some bridgesii and haworthia.She goes out of her way to make sure everything is properly labeled with the scientific name which was awesome.She was wearing a mask the entire time I was there and was overall a good experience to me.Not sure of the negative reviews but they mostly seemed around people expecting this to be a large nursery which it's not, it's her house which I personally find cool to see people like her running a small business from.Besides the street parking it's a cool stop that anyone who likes cacti and succulents should check out. ?”

“This is quite a unique store, it is an experience. That's for sure. The way I feel when I enter the store is almost difficult to describe. I just feel at peace. The items are carefully selected, each piece thoughtfully designed by the artists. Though a bit on the pricier side, I find that I have not regretted a single item I've purchased from here. Every year, I save up to get a nice (fancy) one of a kind item from the gardener, other times throughout the year, I come in to get soaps and lotions or stay for the good vibes. Its peaceful.I just love love love that this place exists and I get to go!”