Plant shops around the Bay Area are flourishing, exuding a sense of joy right into the air.
We can all agree blossoming flora and lush greenery add a bit of light to our lives. Plants don’t just make your home and outdoor space look good, they make you feel good too. Having plants in your home can boost your mood and increase productivity and creativity, but for those with even the greenest of thumbs, keeping plants happy in California’s hot, Mediterranean climate can be a battle.
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From experts in drought-tolerant plants and succulents, to garden enthusiasts willing to share their tips and tricks to keep plants thriving, we’ve got you covered with a roundup of the best plant shops and nurseries in the Bay Area.
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1921 Clement St., San Francisco / Website
Shop an assortment of specialty plants, trees, grasses and vibrant flowers at San Francisco’s oldest nursery located in the Richmond District. Housed in a former dairy farm from 1904, Clement Nursery has supplied the Bay Area with plants for more than 80 years. Stroll through an eclectic display of plants and outdoor decor, and get inspired to transform your garden space by the legacy and beauty of this nursery.
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4268 Piedmont Ave., Oakland / Website
Visit Crimson Horticulture Rarities’ intimate indoor plant boutique and get inspired to transform your living space with rare and unusual horticultural specimens. Hand-picked by the boutiques’ experts, Crimson Horticulture Rarities’ selection of houseplants is grown to thrive in your home for lasting interior plant design. Get inspired by the beauty of the natural world, and add handmade pottery and botanically-inspired home goods to your shopping list this spring.
6556 Shattuck Ave., Oakland / Website
Struggling to beat the Bay Area’s tough climate and keep plants thriving through the dry summer? The Dry Garden Nursery specializes in low-water, drought-tolerant plants from arid regions around the world. Explore sustainable succulents, cacti and bamboo at the oldest drought-tolerant nursery in the state. Keep your plants healthy during drought season with a visit to this succulent haven.
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2077 Market St., San Francisco / Website
The experts at Plant Therapy see their plants as more than an accent to a home and are committed to keeping you and your plants happy. Shop Plant Therapy’s variety of exotic pet-friendly and light-tolerant plants, succulents and florals, and keep them thriving with helpful plant-care tips. Fearful you don’t have a green thumb? Take advantage of Plant Therapy’s repotting service and on-demand, in-home plant maintenance.
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1634 Jerrold Ave., San Francisco / Website
Flora Grubb Gardens has converted customers into fellow garden enthusiasts for more than 20 years. Visit the nursery’s oasis of plants, palm trees, succulents and accessories, and get inspired to create your own lavishly beautiful garden. For novice gardeners, Flora Grubb Gardens’ staff of knowledgeable plant fanatics and experienced landscape designers offer guidance in curating a selection of plants that thrive in the Bay Area’s Mediterranean climate. For gardening experts, shop a collection of rare and unusual drought-tolerant plants, and bring your dream garden to life with pots, planters and garden furniture.
1780 4th S., Berkeley / Website
This small, family-run plant studio welcomes fellow plant lovers and the occasional plant killers. Step into Paraiso Plant Studio’s paradise and find indoor and outdoor plants and plant accessories, home decor and one-of-a-kind art to add some magic to your space. Struggling to find your green thumb? Opt for Paraiso’s selection of dry floral arrangements, or attend one of the studio’s plant workshops like House Plant 101 or How to Repot Your Plants.
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482 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto / Website
When you walk into one of Leafy’s stores, you enter a lush urban jungle of rare palm and ficus plants, sprawling ivy, vibrant flowers and unusual succulents. Satisfy all your plant parenting needs with planter accessories, expertly selected potting soil and a team of plant experts. Working from home and getting tired of staring at a computer all day? Visit Leafy and transform your workspace into a green paradise. Leafy offers premium interior plantscape services to find the best plants that work with your space, style and budget.
Bring some light and life into your living space with these flourishing, California-tough plant shops. Looking for even more plant stores around San Francisco specifically? We've got a great list for the city, or get inspired for your own green space by taking a walk in one of the city's most beautiful gardens or one of San Fran's hidden community gardens.
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