From humble beginnings as a backyard hobby 20 years ago, "Annie's" has evolved into a 2 -acre "growing" nursery here in Richmond, CA (across the Bay from San Francisco). We provide plants to about 60 independent retail nurseries and open our doors for retail shopping here at the mothership, 9-5, 7 DAYS a week!
For fellow Plant-a-Holics living far away, we also offer our plants by mail order. Here at "Annie's, " we grow most of our plants the old fashioned way - from seed - in the wind, rain and sun (no greenhouses), so your plants are already "hardened off, " healthy and strong when you take them home.
For fellow Plant-a-Holics living far away, we also offer our plants by mail order. Here at "Annie's, " we grow most of our plants the old fashioned way - from seed - in the wind, rain and sun (no greenhouses), so your plants are already "hardened off, " healthy and strong when you take them home.
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We grow all our plants on site from seeds, plugs or our own cuttings, right here next to the San Francisco Bay. We do not use genetically modified or engineered seeds and we do not apply growth hormones or use systemic pesticides. Although we are not certified organic, we have worked to research and implement the least toxic, organic or naturally occurring alternative to manage pests and fungus.
In 30 years of gardening by mail, I never, never! received a shipment of plants that were this beautiful and healthy. I just had to go back to your website and order again from some of the items that I had placed on my Wish List. You will have much more of my business in the future. Everything arrived promptly and I can tell you that your shipping system is the best of all the plant mail order companies.
Wouldn't you love to see your garden in full and glorious bloom this Spring with big healthy plants all-a-flower, swaying in the breeze?. Sweet Peas giving off their sweet fragrance for enchanting bouquets? Garden beds full and exuberant, with no bare spots and delightful Spring colors gracefully intermingling?
I hope you had a lovely Summer with time enough to enjoy & play in your little garden paradise! And now it's almost Fall & what does that mean to us West Coast gardeners? Now, as you may know, here in coastal California, FALL is the best & most horticulturally correct time to put plants in the ground.
And you should definitely come -- it's pure plant love and super duper fun! So break out those dancing shoes and your garden party attire and get revved up for funky tunes, free munchies, free raffles awesome face painting, garden talks, enlightening demos and more! Join us for tons of fun and serious belly laughs!
Reviews (10)
Motts Zilla
Jan 21, 2022
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Annie’s is so worth the visit.
Be prepared to leave w more than you intend.
Never had any issues w purchases.
Wide selection of plants.
Web site is amazing fir details on plants
Staff knowledgeable n friendly.
Love coming here , it a treck for me unfortunately, shipping is reasonable and easy alternative.
Be prepared to leave w more than you intend.
Never had any issues w purchases.
Wide selection of plants.
Web site is amazing fir details on plants
Staff knowledgeable n friendly.
Love coming here , it a treck for me unfortunately, shipping is reasonable and easy alternative.
Nico Gris
Dec 28, 2021
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So much to go through and learn. A big native area and such a large selection you could bring a corgi and walk them through all the rows and both be satisfied. Lots of info mostly rarities, so not what you'll find at home Depot unless there's a super rare color. Richmond staple, and supplies nurseries all over.
Mima
Nov 05, 2021
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Had a great experience at Annies today. I love the descriptions on all of the flowers and the fact that they have a large variety of native plants that would thrive well in my clay soil. While I was helped by multiple people, I think it was Sarah who chatted with me about how to work with and amend clay soil and was very kind to me when I was checking out.
Thanks Annies, will with be back!
Thanks Annies, will with be back!
Erin Ramirez
Aug 29, 2021
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Nicole Hartman
Jul 01, 2021
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An outdoor plant lover's dream. Can be overwhelming how many plants there are to choose from. A great place to spend the afternoon. Parking lot might be slightly limited at peak times, but there's street within short walking distance.
Staff is knowledgeable and helpful, speedy checkout even on busy days. Everything is well labeled and price is color coded.
Tip: Snap a photo of your plants "description" card or take a catalog for care instructions. To save water and avoid buying a plant that won't be happy in your area, check the zoning or just look for labels like "clay tolerant, drought tolerant
Staff is knowledgeable and helpful, speedy checkout even on busy days. Everything is well labeled and price is color coded.
Tip: Snap a photo of your plants "description" card or take a catalog for care instructions. To save water and avoid buying a plant that won't be happy in your area, check the zoning or just look for labels like "clay tolerant, drought tolerant
Shannon Kelly
Jun 18, 2021
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The nursery that feeds so many of the Bay's best nurseries -- how can you go wrong? On your first visit be sure to find an employee when you walk in so they can give you a how-to about finding what you're looking for.
If you are not in the mood to browse the aisles and aisles of wonderful plants, you can check out what they have online ahead of time and make a list for a more directed shopping trip. If you're looking for indoor plants you might want to look elsewhere, because Annie's is pretty much all outdoor.
Everyone who works there is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help, so
If you are not in the mood to browse the aisles and aisles of wonderful plants, you can check out what they have online ahead of time and make a list for a more directed shopping trip. If you're looking for indoor plants you might want to look elsewhere, because Annie's is pretty much all outdoor.
Everyone who works there is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to help, so
Elizabeth Zima
Apr 30, 2021
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Cristie
Dec 20, 2020
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Wow! There are so many plants. Every plant has a photo and full description. You can make a well informed decision. The plants are very reasonable. You are not going to find the same plants that you do at the big stores- you find wild and unique plants.
You will get lost! In the best possible way. If you cannot make it you can order online (I did probably 6 or 7 times before visiting). And the staff are everywhere and so helpful. Thank you Annie, I am so excited for my yards!
You will get lost! In the best possible way. If you cannot make it you can order online (I did probably 6 or 7 times before visiting). And the staff are everywhere and so helpful. Thank you Annie, I am so excited for my yards!
Sheila Zarekari
Jul 29, 2020
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Matt M.
Jul 16, 2020
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Easy for me to find my happy place here. If you go there do some homework online first. This is not a big box nursery, this is the real deal. Your experience will be better if you have some idea as to what you are looking for.
Driving by the reservoir on San Pablo Dam road on my way there is relaxing but if you can't get there in person, Annie's ships their plants right to your door. I have been shopping there online and in person for a least ten years and would recommend this nursery to any one that cares about gardening.
Driving by the reservoir on San Pablo Dam road on my way there is relaxing but if you can't get there in person, Annie's ships their plants right to your door. I have been shopping there online and in person for a least ten years and would recommend this nursery to any one that cares about gardening.
