Alden Lane Nursery

I love this place! The nursery has some wonderful and unique gifts and the team there are so friendly. The grounds are lovely and the nursery items they have to choose from are plentiful. I definitely recommend.

Amazing service! The front desk answered all my questions and got someone to help me find the perfect flower pot for my mom. Pam was an amazing help and even noticed I got some odd looking flowers that were dying and got me a beautiful looking one.
Shirley was on register and such a joy! You can tell everyone loves their job and wants to genuinely help people!
¹⁰⁄₁₀ if I could!

There aren’t very many pictures that do justice to how gorgeous this place really is. It’s only a block from my childhood home, and my siblings and I thought it was the prettiest place in Livermore when we were growing up. We absolutely loved roaming around the rows of flowers, trees, fruits, and herbs.
There’s a wide selection of plants here. If you’re looking for a specific one, I suggest asking one of the helpful and friendly employees to guide you, as the property is quite large. They can help you find the plant and pick which one is the healthiest and best suited to your yard. There is a greenhouse in the back, though I believe it is currently under construction.
They hold different events every few weeks that are free. Some examples are citrus tasting, quilt shows, orchid shows, a scarecrow contest, etc. These are very fun to walk through and I often leave with a new addition to my garden!
Most of the property is plants, but there’s also a large building that houses gardening tools, décor, seeds, orchids, etc. I recently purchased some very cool, colorful, ceramic mushrooms to put in my planters as a drought-​friendly alternative to my normal garden. There’s a lot of brightly colored glass ornaments everywhere, so I wouldn’t entirely recommend letting excitable kids go unattended in this area.

This was my first visit and I am hooked!
The selection is unbelievable! The have a huge selection of pots and garden accessories! The have an absolutely adorable shop that carries the most unique items that would make great gifts!
The plant selection is amazing! So many plants to chose from varying in different size and colors. Depending on the close out of different seasons you can catch great clearance plants.
The nursery is very well organized and the displays are very cute. The grounds itself is very impressive and beautiful.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are so many different events that take place here I would recommend following the nursery on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s going on. I can’t wait to go back!

Such a lovely garden nursery! I loved just walking around, enjoying the huge selection of flowers. I only wish they would have more of a selection for terrariums (different sizes and shapes of vases and accessories).
The staff was fantastic and made sure we knew how to build our terrarium step by step.
I will definitely be coming back! It’s really the one stop shop where you can find everything to satisfy your gardening needs!

Outstanding nursery!
I get so bummed out going to crappy nurseries — limited selections, sky-​high prices, beat-​down plants (I’m not including Home Depot or Lowe’s in this category — you know what you’re getting there.) I’m talking about lousy nurseries.
Alden Lane is the pinnacle of excellent nurseries. First off, it’s a cool place to go and wander, even if you are not in the market for plants. There are a ton of cool things to look at (plant/​non-​plant items) and it’s like hanging in a really nice park.
The selection of plants is great! All types… and healthy specimens. I was looking for a mature tree rose 3 – 4′ tall to replace one that bit the dust. Currently, I have nine tree roses that line the walkway to my house, so replacing the one that died was important. Additionally, it needed to be robust and healthy and be of sufficient size to fit in immediately upon planting. ALN had several suitable options — try finding one anywhere else within miles… good luck. I was surprised to learn the price was $ 59 — very reasonable for such a gorgeous plant. Interestingly, the power was out when I visited, so they wrote up the bill and emailed me the receipt — and gave me a friends and family discount of 10%!
I really can’t tell you how stoked I am on Alden Lane! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, prices reasonable and service excellent. It’s a special place, go check it out.
5 stars, well-​deserved.

Take all of my money, Alden Lane. Go ahead, take it.
Not sure who enjoys coming here more… me, or my dog. He’s convinced that the animal sculptures around the property are pretty darn real.
A serious thanks to you guys for keeping my home and patio green and cheerful. Great selection, especially the indoor plants and succulents.

Even if you are not an avid gardener you should stop by Alden Lane to check out their gorgeous property. You’ll be mezmerized the amazing colors and smells all while being shaded by their gorgeous majestic Oak trees.
For years, I’ve been hearing how beautiful this nursery was and I finally had an opportunity to come by for work. Jackie, whom I believe is the owner or the daughter of the owners took such great care of me and helped me aquire the correct plants and soil I need for a kids nature program. She knew our budget and made sure we stayed with in it. She was so enthusiastic and passiionate about flowers and gardening. Through our converstaion she told me she a horticulturalist by training (via Cal Poly) and she can tell you just about every latin name of each plant!
There is ample parking, lots of help staff around to answer questions the prices were very fair. Trust me when I tell you its worth the drive out to Livermore to come to this nursery. You wont regret it!

This nursery is a bit out of the way for me, coming from Walnut Creek, but I still try to make the journey here once a year to see what is new for my spring garden. Their layout provides an appealing shopping experience and conducive to browsing. Everything is clearly laid out and organized (annuals, perennials, succulents, etc.) I purchased a lavender plant here two years ago that is still thriving quite nicely, thank you to not only their quality but to the advice of their friendly staff.
In addition to plants, they offer interesting pottery, planters and garden décor. Their prices are reasonable and I enjoy supporting a local business, which appears to have quite a history in the area. Love to wander around their grounds, get ideas from their displays and puruse the shop for something unique for my own garden. Very nicely done all around at Alden Lane.

Alden Lane is a gem. It may be a little far but the drive is definitely worth it. The nursery has an impressive selection from perennials and annuals to edibles and fruit trees. Plus the setting amid century old trees is simply beautiful.

Five acres! All set under beautiful old oak trees. A large selection of décor, pottery, garden fertilizers, mulch, soil, compost, etc. etc. You need something? You’ll find the BEST here.
I noticed a large stock of tree roses as well as many other specimen trees, shrubs and annual flowers.
The staff at Alden Lane are smart and knowledgeable about gardening issues from landscaping to problem solving. Just ask.
I can’t believe I’ve literally driven by this place many times and didn’t realize the complete gold mine of garden inspiration and supplies were within it’s beautiful fence.
Plenty of parking means your car is near and safe while you «get lost» inside this vast paradise. Enjoy!

There isn’t one thing about this nursery that I would change! It is a wonderful nursery in all respects.

DGD the younger and I went on a pumpkin/​flower trip here today… my front porch was not looking festive!
Found 2 great pumpkins and pansys that did the trick!
Love this place!

I think there is one thing we can all agree on: gardening, yard work, landscape, and anything that gets you outdoors is a way to escape the world as we know it and slip into our own worlds of imagination.
When I am gardening, I am at ease; I am at peace. It is my time to forget my responsibilities and to-​do-​lists and direct my energy into creating. For me, I love to create succulent gardens and I pot small plants and create little displays out of them. I absolutely adore it, and the way it makes me feel.
I get that same feeling of liberation when I walk into Alden Lane Nursery. The selection of trinkets, supplies, and decorations is out of this world amazing. Immediately when you walk in, you are greeted with warm lighting and fresh nature smells! Heaven. There are decorations for the holidays, gardening clothes, gardening tools, plant seeds, pots, handmade arts/​decorations, and everything in-​between. As you meander through the inside of their shop, you will be greeted by one of their friendly and super knowledgeable staff. They are so kind, and very eager to help you out with whatever it is you are looking for, so don’t be shy! Remember, we are all in our heaven oasis here.
Outdoors, you will find every outdoor plant you can think of! There are flowers, succulents, cacti, annuals, perennials, and anything you could possibly need to complete or even begin your own garden at home! I was so impressed. I even think this is the best nursery in the East Bay; hands down.
At this time of year, you’ll also find a wonderful selection of pumpkins and Halloween treats!
Checking out is easy. They accept credit/​debit and even have small trays to place your plants in for the trip home.
What a treasure!

This place is wonderful. The BF and I have been re-​landscaping our grounds and have spent quite a bit of cash here. I love coming here and here is why:
— The grounds are beautiful. It’s like visiting a regional park
— The people are very friendly, helpful and know what they are talking about.
— Diverse array of plants that are rotated seasonally. Every time I come here they have something new
— Prices are very reasonable for the quality of plants. (Everything I have planted from here has done wonderfully)
— They have a guarantee for their plants. Return within 1 year with receipt for refund (Thankfully, I haven’t had this problem)
I will continue to shop here as much as possible. I can attribute my new found love of gardening to this place. Keep up the good work guys!

It is expensive. But sometime you have to pay for service. And if you are a yard hobbyist like me, who still really knows nothing, this place is great. I found that many of their smaller plants are the same price as Lowes, but others much higher. The variety is great. Their ability to look at a photo and know what it is, is amazing. And their willingness to help without expecting anything is how every place should be. I go here every time I have a question, or seeking a quality plant.

Welp I’ve gone back to Alden Lane through the years and the grounds are still amazing BUT their staff, from the top, down, have gotten to big for their britches and are pretty rude nowadays. If you have a question, forget it.
For the thousands I’ve spent through the years, I expect the customer service to be at least cordial.
The trees and shrubs I bought are also not doing as well as others from different nurseries. I expect good quality foe those prices.
I bought climbing vines $ 40 each and I saw them elsewhere for $ 14.99. It’s a little insulting to see the mark up.
I won’t be back. I just can’t justify paying more for lower quality & bad customer service.

Jeffrey helped us out so much! He’s like a walking Wikipedia on plants and trees! The grounds are gorgeous. And well shaded by magnificent, old trees! We got a pacific sunset maple and it’s doing very well.

The grounds are gorgeous! Can I live here? Rent a room and just live here? I think I know the answer so I will settle for coming here for all of my gardening needs which I am totally into thanks to this nursery.
There are 4 living things inside my house and none of them are from the Kindgom Plantae. All are still alive so I figured I would give plants a shot too. That’s where Alden Lane comes in. Everyone I encountered was so helpful and I really felt like they had a personal investment in helping me succeed in growing houseplants. They even potted the for me! I walked out with pots, plants, and instructions for care.

For me, this is a destination nursery. It is too far to go too often, but close enough to visit when I feel like going for a drive with the idea of ending up someplace interesting. The nursery is located in a grove of old oak trees. It is a lovely spot to just wander in and perhaps buy something.
My most recent visit was to see the daffodil show. Later in the year the Art Under the Oaks show it worth seeing. There are numerous other shows and classes during the year.