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Baker Nursery
Category: Shopping Home & Garden Nurseries & Gardening Nurseries & Gardening [Edit]
3414 N 40th StPhoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-4500
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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37 reviews for Baker Nursery
Review Highlights
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"Want to know what plants/trees you have in your yard." In 20 reviews -
"citrus now", drawn on, frost cloth." In 3 reviews -
"sold trees, who's roots, have caught and grown." In 13 reviews
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Review from Rebecca Z.
Chandler, AZ
2/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was recently introduced to the art of Bonsai from my brother in law. I have been researching how to Bonsai small plants and train them but most everything I have seen says I need a special mix of soil. I have my own compost and sand but needed pumice and gravel. Most garden places I have looked at either have huge bags or no clue what I'm looking for. I looked online and found a Bonsai club that listed baker nursery as having Bonsai supplies.
When we got there we loved how large the nursery was. They had a very large selection of plants and almost every kind of garden decoration you can think of. We kept looking through all the plants & thinking where we can put each one in our yard & garden. They had almost anything you can think of & a few things i had never seen before. It is rose season & the selection & colors of roses made me wish i had won the lotto so i could drop it all on flowers!
I had heard though that they had a collection of Bonsai on display in the nursery & when we found it I was amazed! They were georgeous! It is truley amazing that something that small can look so majestic!
We did end up finding a small bag of pebbles & a small bag of Pumice which was exctly what we needed. We even bought a decoration for my new Bonsai. And of course my husband could not resist some plants either, so we got a few small things for him to put around the yard. When we had a good look around & were checking out we asked if there was anyone there that really knew a lot about Bonsai plants & care so we can ask a few questions. They told us they would page Charlie over for us.
Let me tell you Charlie was great to talk to. I was a little shy at first because I am not starting with a traditional plant, but am trying to Bonsai a Gardenia, but Charlie told me it was great that I was trying it out on something so pretty. He walked us around & even showed us a few plants that he is personally working on. He assured us that what we were planning on doing was right on track and the nutrients we had to feed the plants with would be great! I ended up buying even more Bonsai stuff from them after we talked. I will definately be back to this gem of a nursery. It was worth the drive! -
Review from John M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/9/2012
I owned a landscape company for years here in the Valley. Have been going to Bakers for approx. 10 years. Since I owned a landscape company and had access to all the wholesale nurseries I only went Bakers when I needed something special. But when it comes to special they are without a doubt the place to call. I've known the Baker Sisters for years as well as their Dad. No finer people exist.
I was the Chair of my neighborhood Association. We went into Bakers and asked if they would support our neighborhoods beautiful house program. We give away a gift certificate each month to the house chosen as the house of the month. Bakers was more than happy to give us a $25 certificate each month. So they also support the community. A great sign of a local neighborhood business. -
Review from Laura W.
Phoenix, AZ
4/21/2012
Went there today and thought the place was okay not great. Was looking for something new that Lowes or Home Depot didn't have. Didn't see anything that sparked my interest and so much of what they sell is under shaded trees or shades which I've been told means don't plant in full sun. Well practically everywhere in my yard is full sun so they couldn't help. Prices seemed decent on some plants, not all, and the trip there was way too long to make it worth my while (I live in North Phoenix).
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Review from Becca S.
Mesa, AZ
2/23/2012
Baker's is by far the best nursery in the Phoenix area! They are extremely knowledgeable and have been so helpful to me. I've been going there for the last 30 years. I couldn't have landscaped my new house without their expertise. Every suggestion they had for my yard was spot on!
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Review from Jill C.
6/8/2011
Love Love LOVE Baker's Nursery!! Been going there since I was a child thanks to my grandparents (my grandad and uncle used to do roofing work for the owners decades ago).
Seriously...this place is FANTASTIC and the people who work there are AWESOME!
Want to know what plants/trees you have in your yard? Bring in a leaf or bark sample and they'll tell you. Found out we have Chinaberry trees(messy!), Lantana (evil and will not die!), 2 Trumpet vines (attracts hummingbirds!) and a Texas Sage bush (beautiful purple flowering bush) in our yard.
Want to know what type of tree would do well in your yard? Just ask!
Need something transplanted? Buy the pots and they'll replant your plants for you.
Buy a sad looking clearance plant from another local store, they'll tell you how to nurse it back to health.
I could easily wander around Bakers for hours, except during the heat of the day in the summertime! :) -
Review from Mike S.
3/17/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I like veggies but I don't like buying them. Following this simplistic logic trail I decided to plant a garden. Since I don't know a damn thing about gardening I sought out some professional help. To the Baker Nursery!
I could easily spend an entire day wandering through the nursery. The place is huge, with an amazing assortment of indoor and outdoor plants, flowers, trees and veggies. The quality of everything was great, everything was healthy and well tended.
The vegetable selection is fairly extensive and very reasonably priced. In no time at all I had the beginnings of a nice little garden picked out. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, answering the questions that I had.
The garden is really coming along, I picked my very first strawberry yesterday. Thank you Baker Nursery! -
Review from Kelsee I.
5/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I love Baker Nursery! Their selection of plants is superb and the plants always look fresh. The staff is always very nice and helpful. And I love the atmosphere...sounds weird for a nursery, but it is very homey. It is as if you are walking into somebody's back yard...which is almost true. I believe that the house next door is the owner's property.
I remember my mother bringing me here as a child - I always had so much fun there. She brought me here because she also used to go there as a child! Baker's has been around for so long and is a wonderful family business. You should go check it out! -
Review from Alexis R.
Phoenix, AZ
2/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I love Bakers! I've bought MANY trees and quite a few other things here. Every member of the staff is wonderful about answering questions. Not just answering them, but consulting each other, researching things in books, whatever it takes to make sure all questions are answered really thoroughly. Any time I have free time, I stop in and consult--okay, I really mean"browse".
So much fun!
Oh, I almost forgot! Bakers hosts really cool workshops and lectures! -
Review from David M.
9/17/2011
Bakers is the best from plants to those concrete gnomey kind of things that can inhabit your lawn and garden. I have been going to Bakers for about 54 years. When I was a little child I went with my mother, a woman who could literally grow anything and did, in the AZ heat. The result I have seen just about any situation you can think of being dealt with using Bakers, successfully most of the time. Truthfully, I have always had such a good experience here that anytime I have used anyone else, I end up returning. They just can't be beat. They answer your questions nicely about their tremendous supply of just about anything at any given time. If your desire to garden never goes past house plants, they are just as much for you. They won't lie to you about what they sell. Don't expect to go home from Bakers with what you planned on. It will usually be more.
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Review from Angela M.
Phoenix, AZ
3/18/2011
Big variety! They even have creosote bushes. If you have lived in Phoenix and had the privilege of knowing what it smells like after a good rain in the desert, you will appreciate this. The smell that is so unique to Phoenix rain is from the creosote bushes. It's incredible. I love it. I love it. I love the smell so much that I bought 2 bushes and have planted them at my home... Eagerly awaiting the next rain.
The staff at Baker's are great. Very helpful and pleasant. You get the feeling that the employees love working there.
GIFTS! They have pots, vases, lawn decorations, and of course plants. I recommend supporting our local nursery (and not the Big Orange box down the street from them) and giving the gift of life (I know cheesey, but plants are living!) for birthdays, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Easter, etc. -
Review from Leslie F.
Tempe, AZ
11/13/2011
As someone who is just starting gardening, I walked into Baker Nursery knowing nothing and left knowing a little bit more than nothing and feeling very confident about my selections. The woman who helped me walked me through everything I needed and didn't overwhelm me with details or options. It was a great experience and a perfect way to start a new project.
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Review from Laura D.
Glendale, AZ
9/4/2011
Love Bakers. I live in Glendale an it is worth the drive to go see them. They know their stuff and am always pleased with my purchases.
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Review from Julie P.
10/2/2008 1 Check-in Here
Bakers Nursery is hands down one of the best in the valley. Don Baker has been overseeing this operation for over 40 years. He is a major supporter of the local Master Gardener program, which is committed to educating the community on native plants of the sonoran desert or plants that will do well in this climate without being excessively needed.
The plants at this nursery are all either locally grown (which means that they won't immediately shrink back in to the earth when you replant them at home) or are grown in a climate that is similar. For anyone that has invested in plants, this is HUGE. Sure I love looking at the beauties at Home Depot, but unless you know what you are getting, they just wont make it in our oven of a climate here in the valley of the sun.
The staff is friendly and super knowledgable. If you have an idea of something that you would like (i.e.: I want something that flowers yellow from June through the frost season and will survive Southern exposure), they can lead you to the perfect plant. If you want some unique yard art, they have it. If you need to know why your bogenvilla has little black spots on the leaves, take a sample in and they will educate you on how to make it better. If you want something that they don't carry, ask and they will get it for you. I could go on and on with examples of incredible customer service. This place is simply the nirvana of gardening in Phoenix.
Another incredible service they offer is their website. They have a calender which is frequently updated. It will tell you everything from when to feed your citrus trees to the proper way to prune your rose bushes. The FAQ section will tell you how to get the white stuff off your clay pots, has a plethora of xeriscape resources for those of you looking to be more water conscious, and will help you with controlling pests in your garden. It's a great resource, and since it's local, the answers actually make sense for those of us that live here. Best of all... it's all FREE!!!
http://www.bakernurser...
If you are looking to spruce up your yard, do yourself a favor and head over to Bakers Nursery. Your plants will thank you! ; )Listed in: Material Girl
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Review from Sal M.
South San Francisco, CA
3/26/2011
I've recently started a garden using pots in my apartment patio. Trips to Home Depot and Lowes leaved me wanting more. They had all the basics, but I wanted something more exotic like a grapevine. Oddly enough, another customer at Home Depot recommended Baker Nursery. Home Depot and Lowes has just lost a customer.
The selection is crazy. They have everything you could want at relatively decent prices. There seems to be plenty of knowledgeable employees, but they're always busy with other customers. I didn't have a problem with that because it gave me a chance to tour the grounds. The one question I did have was answered by the woman at the check out counter. She pointed me in the direction of the grapevines and gave me tips on care for them.
Baker Nursery is now my place to go for all my gardening needs. -
Review from Deb K.
Phoenix, AZ
1/28/2009
If you're new to the Valley and have absolutely no idea what grows here, come to Baker's.
If you've lived a long time here, know what doesn't shrivel to a dead dry crisp as soon as the thermometer hits 100 and are looking for plants and shrubs and trees, come to Baker's.
If you're just really, really into flora, come to Baker's.
Sometimes, hubby and I just drive over to spend a couple hours nosing around all the great stuff here--like roses, garden ornaments [not just plants], herbs, and lots of useful advice. All the folks who work here know their stuff and have probably been working here since they were kids themselves. We've even purchased an apple tree that thrives in Phoenix and produces little apples from Baker's!!
So green up your thumb and get yer yard stuff here. -
Review from Erin G.
Fairfax, VA
3/6/2009
I have been looking for a nursery (of the plant variety only thank god) since I moved here and I don't know how I missed these reviews. Baker's is so close and so charming! It actually feels like a garden in and of itself, is arranged very neatly as well. I took some time to stroll along the paths, wishing I had more than just a northeast facing patio on which to house plants.
I had read about the super helpful staff and I did speak to someone who helped me and gave me new ideas on what to do with my relatively shady space. I have to say though, that I was wandering alone for a long while without being approached by any employees and they don't seem to have Bakers t-shirts, nametags or aprons or anything to help identify them.
I am going to start building my garden slowly and I'm thrilled to have such a great place to go to and hopefully I will be able to get some more help to keep my leafy babies thriving. I noticed that on March 14 there is going to be a Q&A session with their gardening staff so I will make a point to be there! -
Review from Shannan M.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/5/2007
I am not a professional gardener and I don't have a green thumb. I gave fallen out of planter boxes, seriously hurt myself, been carted off in an ambulance and have no idea why I continue to dig the dirt in my front and back yards...but I do. Its an addiction of mine and if you can recommend 'help' I would appreciate it, but until then, I have a fully charged cell phone, 911 and Baker Nursery.
I really don't want to drive very far to get my planting needs, yet I have driven even farther and gone to great lengths to try to replace my relationship with Baker Nursery and I always come back - simply, they have the best plants in the city, the plants and shrubs are priced fairly, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they don't mind my questions. -
Review from Donna B.
Chandler, AZ
1/24/2010
Love Baker's Nursery! I bought some rosebushes from them last year, and they are doing really well.
I just went there yesterday for a free talk on the care and pruning of roses. They had gift certificates taped under some chairs, and I won a free 5 gallon rosebush!
The staff is very knowledgeable, and their selection of plants is excellent! So much better than Lowe's or Home Depot. -
Review from Lacey B.
Phoenix, AZ
5/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
We went to Baker nursery on Sunday...I had a lot of questions and we needed quite a few things for the yard. I was very impressed! A very friendly and super knowledgeable lady named Bonnie helped us. She was patient and explained things and answered my million questions! She was honest and made suggestions to help me save some $ while still getting the look i wanted - this was muy bueno!!
We left about 30 min later with all of my questions answered and lots of supplies.
Thanks Bonnie & we will def be going back to Baker Nursery!! -
Review from Kerstin M.
Phoenix, AZ
5/24/2008
We decided to spruce up the yard this weekend, since it was cool outside and the recent rain had made the ground softer than normal. Based on D.D.'s great review, we drove to Baker Nursery this morning. The place is HUGE, but almost all of it is cool and shady, so walking around and looking at all they had would be pleasant, even on a "normal" Phoenix summer day. They have all manner of indoor plants, outdoor plants and shrubs, trees, pottery, and a greenhouse.
We don't frequent nurseries, but the prices seemed really reasonable and the plants all looked healthy. We ended up with 4 plants for the outside and 1 for Hubby's desk at work. The staff was easy-going, friendly and knowledgeable. The main person we talked to even pointed out a couple of hummingbirds' nests as we passed by them just because they were cool. If I decide to be ambitious this summer and do some more planting (in the wee hours of the AM of course) I'll return to Baker. -
Review from Ali W.
Phoenix, AZ
8/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
Excellent selection, super friendly staff, and totally reasonable prices. Staff helped me choose a plant to give as a gift, pot, and potted it for me. Really, I don't know what else you could ask for. Plus, doesn't it just feel better to shop local??
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Review from Mark M.
Phoenix, AZ
7/14/2011
Have purchased trees here,tagged them,only to have them sold out from under me later. Won't go there again, no matter how good the staff is. Miss the old owners. Kids don't count.
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Review from Melissa W.
Chandler, AZ
1/22/2011
Best variety of fruit / pit / exotic trees, with (hopefully) appropriate chill hours for our region.
Listed in: MW! Home Remodel Peripherals
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Review from Joshua O.
Phoenix, AZ
5/21/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Helpful staff, good selection and healthy plants. My second favorite nursery and one that I frequent often.
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Review from F N.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 1/28/2011
They have all their roses in now. We got the Cecille Brunner Climbing Rose bush and the Jean La Joie. They look healthy and are already starting to leaf out. Can't wait to see the show of roses in a year. They have a huge selection available right now but are selling out like crazy. So go fast if you want roses for your garden. Ideal time to get them in the ground is now.
Listed in: Newcomers to Arizona, go here!, Home Improvement 101, Mangoes available here...
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8/28/2010
Great nursery. Friendly staff. I was in the market for roses, but the gentleman who worked there… Read more »
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Review from Jayne B.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/15/2011
What a find! A gardeners paradise! A friend turned me on to Bakers and I was thrilled when I went. A hidden gem in a neighborhood setting - so much better quality than the big box nurseries at a Home Depot or Lowes. Gardners - go to Bakers - you will be so happy! I promise!
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Review from Adam S.
Phoenix, AZ
6/18/2011
Very helpful & knowledgeable staff. Bought a lime tree and they have helped me keep it alive by answering my questions over the phone months after I bought it there!
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Review from Ryan D.
Phoenix, AZ
11/24/2011 13 Check-ins Here
A friend of mine turned me on to Baker's in the past couple years as I became more involved with raised bed gardening. WOW. This place is huuuge and has nearly everything!! From seeds to trees, pots, yard art, water features, tools, supplements, and even bulk compost they'll front load into your pickup! Great selection of vegetables - organic & non and a friendly knowledgeable staff that is eager to help you find what you need and answer any questions u might have. I must say that the veggies I get from here seem far healthier and grow/produce faster and taste better than any other nursery or depot I've got plants from in the past. Lots of different varieties you won't find other places too :) Their ornamental plant selection is just as abundant and they even have a giant greenhouse full of tropicals for those of you with an atrium or humidified home. Their cacti collection is equally impressive...I'm an AZ native and I've never seen some of the alien looking succulents they carry! People, places like Baker Nursery are the direct result of YOU supporting local independent business! One visit here & you'll be hooked :)
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Review from Deb L.
I have found the Garden of Eden , a place so wonderful that it inspires dreams, hopes and desires. When driving to Baker I began being fearful that once more I would be let down by a garden shop. So many times I have opened my heart to others but they have let me down. Some are out of state, some are too commercial and some really are about big business . But Baker isn't like that . From the time I pulled up I felt at home and loved.. the old signage giving me the vintage vibe, nice. Lots of space and stuff to look at , a Potpourri of Pottage even. The variety of herbs and veggies alone were enough to make my heart purr. The plants were lined up neatly in rows that screamed we are cared for but not over watered and ignored.We are plants that won't get home and die from some a mystery interloper who we brought into your garden . The grounds , employees , plants and set up all seem to express : We Too Love Gardens just Like You!
I was so pleased to find my new partner in living green , oh happy day .Listed in: My perfect neighborhood is…
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Review from Stacy S.
Phoenix, AZ
4/5/2009
Baker's is a great neighborhood nursery! The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. They sell quality plants and other garden products. Last time I was in was to pick up some fertilizer to feed my trees at my new home. I've never been through this process before and was a bit intimidated. But the staff pointed me in the right direction and educated me about application, so I'm well on my way to yummy figs, oranges, lemons and pecans next year. You could go to Home Depot or Lowe's but you won't get the same kind of expert service you will get at Bakers. Support your local businesses!
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Review from Eric S.
Los Angeles, CA
4/23/2009
Baker is my first go-to place when I'm looking to add to my gardens. Tons of natives, cacti, herbs and etc fill their property & I can always find what I need. They also have experts and some special shows on occasion which are very interesting to see.
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Review from C V.
Phoenix, AZ
4/14/2010
There are certain neighborhood staples that exist in any area. Baker's is that kind of place. I have been going to their nursery for more than a decade. When I drive by, they do a good job reminding me to "FEED CITRUS NOW". I need that kind of thunk on my head. We also went to them to make our wedding gift take aways. We asked our guests to plant a tree to mark our special occasion and to help us make roots. Our guests have told us how those tiny little trees have really grown in a decade. Bakers had surprised us by nicely wrapping them up. From then on I was a believer. There are bigger, national sources but you cannot beat a sweet little place in your area, who knows your plants and the needs we have unique to Phoenix. Go take a stroll around, you'll find everything you need.
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Review from Shawn D.
Phoenix, AZ
7/6/2010
Best nursery in town hands down. Very friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable that will spend plenty of time with you to make sure you get what you need. You won't regret doing business here.
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Review from Mitzie R.
Phoenix, AZ
5/8/2011
love bakers. super friendly and knowledge staff. great selection of plants and trees... always a relaxing trip to this nursery!
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Review from Jarvis D.
Phoenix, AZ
9/23/2009 3 photos
kids, i thought it, about time
to tell, a little, nursery rhyme
not about, that candle maker
nor the butcher, but 'bout Baker
Nursery, down on, fortieth street
the lucky ones, that got to meet
founder, master, gardener Jim
just passed, now daughters, run for him
no differently, than '68
flower power, watergate
war and peace, Jim bought the land
where, to this day, his nursery stands
worked it with, his wife, six daughters
declined, fat, developer offers
chose to peddle, plants, instead
to fill, arcadia, flower beds
and veggie gardens, his seeds we've sewn
sold trees, who's roots, have caught and grown
now shading, front lawns, 'cross this town
the monsoon blows, a branch comes down
but still, the trees, are standing strong
like Baker did, four decades, long
we've bought from Baker, twenty years
and watched, the 'old way', disappear
in a town, where progress rules
scrape, then stucco, buyers drooled
at grabbing, their piece, of the dream
but Jim stood pat, while builders steamed
and coveted, ten acres, prime
nope, not selling, keep your dimes
and dollars, still, Baker remains
Baker's, green acres, looks the same
helpful staff, laid back pace
part of the charm, neighborhood place
phoenix oasis, sittin' tight
so go buy local, you just might
discover that, your thumb is green
"plant your roses", remind to "feed
citrus now", drawn on, frost cloth
the old sign weathers, paint peels off
still planted, firmly, in the ground
Target, Home Depot, circle 'round
'garden departments", therein's, the rub
they wouldn't know, a ladybug
from an earth room, Jim Baker did
gave rocks and flowers, to my kids
and taught them both, a thing or two
bout insects, plants and taught me, to
"do what you love" , his legacy
godspeed, thanks for, your nursery
Jim Baker passed Aug 31, 2009. He was 86.Listed in: Arcadia Fire, baker's dozen, but seriously, folks
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Review from Dada D.
Phoenix, AZ
6/8/2011
i love this place. i went on monday to buy a chile tepin plant. it was healthy, and the help is always great.
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Review from eva s.
Phoenix, AZ
3/2/2011
the best nursery i've been to in phoenix, and also a scenic place to visit (for phoenix). i lived in CA for a while and got spoiled by the overflow of nurseries and all of the varieties of seedlings, native plants, and (organic) seeds i could find in that state, specifically for vegetable gardening, but baker at least covers the basics and sometimes goes beyond. the staff is quite knowledgable. the seedlings and mature plants i have bought here usually seem to be much more hardy and less disease prone than the ones i impulse buy (against my better judgement) at the home depot down the street.
