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Home Depot

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I recommend the home depot. - Nov 21, 2022

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Sky Nursery

18528 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-4851

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Fun place to shop. Get lots of veggie starts here. Love senior discount day... - May 19, 2023

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Swanson's Nursery

9701 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117 206-782-2543

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Lovely place to shop! Wide variety of plants available. Fun place to... - May 19, 2023

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Molbak's

13625 NE 175th St
Woodinville, WA 98072 425-483-5000

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Quality products in plants & home decor items. Staff not always available... - Jan 23, 2023

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Lowe's

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You can find what you’re looking for here for you. - Nov 04, 2022

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Fred Meyer

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Fred meyer is always my pick for fresh, seasonal flowers. - Nov 21, 2022

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McLendon Hardware

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I like McLendon's because it is local and the people are always super... - Nov 11, 2022

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Watson's Greenhouses

6211 Pioneer Way E
Puyallup, WA 98371 253-845-7359

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Watson's offers plants that can't be found elsewhere, so that's... - Nov 10, 2022

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Flower World

9322 196th St SE
Snohomish, WA 98296 360-668-9575

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Flower World is wonderful...like a disney world of plants! There is so... - Nov 16, 2022

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Valley Nursery

20882 Bond Rd NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-3806

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Two thumbs up! Valley Nursery's the best in Kitsap Peninsula, hands-down. - Mar 28, 2021

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West Seattle Nursery

5275 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136 206-935-9276

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Quality of plants and service is great, but prices can be a bit high - Feb 26, 2023

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Wells Medina Nursery

8300 NE 24th St
Medina, WA 98039 425-454-1853

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expensive, great selection, high quality - Oct 19, 2022

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McLendon Hardware

440 Rainier Ave S
Renton, WA 98057 425-235-3555

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Their prices aren't lowest but they have better variety than found at... - Aug 21, 2020

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Squak Mt Greenhouses & Nursery

7600 Renton Issaquah Rd SE
Issaquah, WA 98027 425-392-1025

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More expensive than places like Home Depot, Lowes, Fred Meyer. But quality... - May 11, 2021

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Carpinito Brothers

1148 N Central Ave
Kent, WA 98032 253-854-5692

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And, great produce! - Apr 05, 2023

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Sunnyside Nursery

3915 Sunnyside Blvd
Marysville, WA 98270 425-334-2002

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Worth the drive! - Mar 26, 2023

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Portland Avenue Nursery

1409 E 59th St
Tacoma, WA 98404 253-473-0194

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The selection at this nursery is fantastic. The plants are healthy and well... - Nov 04, 2022

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Windmill Gardens

16009 60th St E
Sumner, WA 98390 253-863-5843

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This is one of my "go to" garden center in the spring time. Staff... - Oct 16, 2021

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City People's Garden Store

2939 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112 206-324-0737

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Knowledgeable and helpful staff. - Mar 14, 2023

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McLendon Hardware

17705 130th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA 98072 425-485-1363

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McLendons is our go to place for plants - much cheaper than MoBaks - Jan 18, 2023

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