Alameda Greenhouses & Nursery

A long time fixture in the North Valley this greenhouse and nursery has great plants for everything from vegetables, herbs, and flowers. The staff is nice and is always willing to answer any questions someone would have about the plants and their care.

I love this Nursery! Everyone is helpful and they are experts in local gardening. When I have a problem they have always been able to solve it with their knowledge or with some of their products. Every plant I have purchased has done well in my garden and my freezer is full of the vegetables I raised. It is well worth the trouble to have a vegetable garden with their plants.

Alameda Greenhouse has been serving my family for years. On the positive side, you’ll likely find everything you need here. If you don’t find it here, they’ll either order it for you or tell you where to get it. You’ll find a vast selection to choose from here and usually, there is plenty of each plant to chose from. I’m not kidding about that part. Great varieties of trees, vines, flower and everything else. They really are different from every other big store. Plus, just browsing around here is a relaxing experience. Good music is pumped in over old speakers and ducks wander the lush surroundings. You can visit the goats, rabbits and chickens out back or just the birds near the register. Try doing that at a major chain! Also, you are not hassled by pushy staff here. You can browse at your leisure.
On the negative side, you’ll hear them say it’s been around for 40 years and it really looks it. Not a great deal of effort has been put into the upkeep of the actual buildings. Also, I can’t bring my Grandmother here anymore because there is no way she can get through the rows of plants. Rows are too narrow and the ground is uneven everywhere. It is not wheelchair or walker friendly and there is often mud or other hazards on the grounds, so wear old sneakers. Emphasis is on plants so call first if you’re looking for a chemical or the like. The selection is good but it’s not the main thing here.
If you do need help, you’ll need to find someone and you may have to wait. It’s often pretty busy and staff can be stretched. They are pretty helpful people. Finally, the bathroom is also a storage closet and was tiny to begin with, but it’s clean.
Overall, I love the animals on premise. Including the Koi. I really appreciate the variety they bring and how many new ideas they can put into your yard and planters. You’ll come and leave with a good feeling you bought here. I’m a fan.

This is the perfect place to find quality starts and gardening tools. Every plant I have bought from them has survived and thrived in my garden.
The greenhouse is laid out with little aisles rambling through it where you’re sure to find at least one or two plants you never knew existed. The whole place really does lend itself to slow browsing and the staff is very helpful and pleasant. On the weekends it does tend to get busy, so do everyone a favor and don’t be in a rush.

Love the herbs and tomatoe starts here!
One of my favorite Greenhouses to visit. We started our garden 2 years ago and our tomato starts and flower plants have always come from Alameda Nursery. I find the people are friendly and knowledgeable and the way they organized the plants are incredibly easy to navigate.
They also have friendly pets that roam around the greenhouses which harvest a welcoming atmosphere. We enjoy getting our plants from here and will continue to get our plants from here.