Mix Garden

This is a classy joint, unlike any other nursery or garden store I have ever been in. Gone are the cluttered shelves of supplies and tools, the stuffed-​to-​overflowing spinning racks of seeds. In their place is a carefully curated selection of high-​end garden stuff. I use the word «curated» advisedly, because this place seems more like a gallery than a garden store. Though the selection is limited, the quality is impeccable. If you want to shop for your garden while surrounded by high-​end rural chic, Mix Garden is the place to go. I kept waiting for someone to offer me a glass of chardonnay, but had to satisfy myself with a $ 4 packet of Italian bean seeds.

Said they’d deliver by 8 am. I had workers standing by. It’s 9am still no show and they won’t answer the phone. I will be moving my business to sbi Angry. Obviously.

I have bought lots of sand, wood chips — and lots of starter plants here.
The Good — nursery
. Excellent starter plants!
. Best prices for starters — even the hard to find stuff. (Some nurseries charge a premium for the obscure)
. They have a huge variety of plants — hard to find starts like San Marzano Redorta tomato plants. Not just tomatoes — but all varieties of plants. This is the best nursery I have found anywhere! 5-​stars for the nursery!
. They also sell garden veggies for eating
. They have a good newsletter that tells what plants and local produce are available. (The last newsletter said they had garlic starts but when I got there they did not.)
. The people are friendly and helpful.
The Bad — materials
. I’m not crazy about their sand — it isn’t so clean as I get at Ramm
. Last time they loaded my truck (short bed F150) they used a 1 yard scoop and slopped sand on my truck cab and body. I’d rather they had used two ½ yard scoops and done a neat job.

I’m a huge fan of Mix Garden. They always have fresh, seasonal vegetables and the interior space is really beautiful. At Mix, it feels cool because it’s not a mediocre, overpriced retail joint like you find throughout much of Healdsburg. Instead, it’s a little bit outside of town – perfect for locals and people who are really into supporting local farmers on a day-​to-​day basis. I’d definitely recommend checking out Mix!