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Positive | MattW1969 (5 reviews) | On Jul 12, 2015, MattW1969 Fremont, OH wrote: I ordered two honeyvines. The plants arrived on time and were in good shape. I will be ordering from this company again in the future. |
Positive | GingerT (2 reviews) | On Jun 10, 2015, GingerT Summerfield, FL wrote: I have ordered several of the orchid cactus from them and all have arrived in good condition and thriving! Great company |
Positive | mjaeckel (2 reviews) | On Jun 10, 2015, mjaeckel Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: One of my new favorite online retailers! They provide excellent customer service, process and ship orders very fast, and offer gorgeous and healthy plants that are meticulously packaged. |
Positive | nanajoanb (5 reviews) | On Jun 6, 2015, nanajoanb Chapel Hill, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: Just received my first order from Almost Eden and am very impressed. Lovely Chinese Butterfly Bletillia, superbly packaged, and still moist. Well done!! |
Positive | blueskyfd11 (8 reviews) | On May 21, 2015, blueskyfd11 Harrison Valley, PA (Zone 5a) wrote: One of BEST experiences I've had with online plant shopping. Super fast shipping, excellent care with wrapping and shipping plants and they stayed in contact with me plus the size of plants ordered were much larger (and healthier) than any other place I've done business with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I will be a return shopper and will be letting the many plant groups know the quality and care and friendly service provided. |
Positive | bfreiberg (2 reviews) | On May 20, 2015, bfreiberg Bay Area, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: Thanks so much! Ordered a Passiflora Lady Margaret and it was huge and already has several flower buds on it. Wrapped very carefully and there was no damage done to the plant during shipping. It actually came earlier than they said to expect, and John was very helpful and quick when answering my questions through email. I'll definitely be ordering from here again. |
Positive | spikemom (9 reviews) | On May 15, 2015, spikemom Philadelphia, PA wrote: Although I live in Zone 6B, I plant some tropicals every summer. Almost Eden carries some of the harder-to-find varieties that I love. This year's order of 6 russelia equisetiformis (firecracker fern) arrived yesterday, safely packed and brimming with fresh greenery. The owner, John, answers every question and really cares about his customers. |
Positive | Qdangson (16 reviews) | On May 1, 2015, Qdangson Quincy, MA wrote: I bought 7 brugmansias in 4" pots and love them! They all lost most their leaves during shipping but that was to be expected, but they were robust and pot bound (which is good). I repotted them last week and roots are already growing down the bottom of the 1 gallon nursery containers and are just starting to flush new leaves under some grow lights. They have outpaced so called 1 gallon bare roots I bought off ebay. |
Positive | LanaBeth (6 reviews) | On Apr 23, 2015, LanaBeth Greensboro, MD wrote: I am very, very impressed! Placed my first order with them and just recorded my pants. They were by far the nicest plants I have gotten from a mail order, well packaged and despite being delicate, blooming! I will definitely order from them again. |
Positive | iykim (23 reviews) | On Apr 21, 2015, iykim Hillsborough, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: I LOVE Almost Eden Plants. I have ordered from them several times so far, and each order packaged and shipped carefully, and the plants are healthy and much larger than expected. They have a great selection to choose from, even several rare plants. This place is in my Top 10. |
Positive | Lovehum (11 reviews) | On Apr 16, 2015, Lovehum wrote: Fantastic! |
Positive | Kjani (7 reviews) | On Apr 1, 2015, Kjani Gig Harbor, WA wrote: Posted on March 30, 2015, updated April 1, 2015 On April 1st, 2015, Kjani added the following: WOW I just got my replacement plant today and it is gorgeous!!! so happy! They sent it priority mail over $11 just on shipping. It got to me within 3 days! The plant is gorgeous...they really went out of their way for me. thank you!!! K |
Positive | gregardener (4 reviews) | On Jan 1, 2015, gregardener Littleton, CO wrote: I live in Colorado. First time ordering. My plants were received in excellent condition. The plants were of high quality. Their plants are reasonably priced. And the selection of native plants from southeastern Texas is good. Highly recommend. On Jan 1, 2015, Almost Eden Plants responded with: "hello" |
Positive | FlowerPotTipper (4 reviews) | On Dec 11, 2014, FlowerPotTipper Richland, WA (Zone 7a) wrote: Posted on March 16, 2014, updated December 12, 2014 On December 11th, 2014, FlowerPotTipper added the following: Just got my 2nd order today, and again I'm impressed. My plant was a lot larger then I expected and even blooming. My plant from my 1st order, a Ceropegia sandersonii, has grown so much, I can't believe it. When I first got, the vine was about 2 and half feet long, and now it's as tall as me when I unwind the vine, which I'm 5'6. Hasn't bloomed yet, but that might be a light issue, this spring/summer I'll put it outside instead of leaving it inside. I love how big the plants are, if you order something in a 4 inch pot, your gonna get a plant that's very well established in that 4 inch pot. They're also the only plant nursery that puts 'Live plant' and 'perishable' on the boxes, and comes with a copy of a agriculture certificate. The plants are wrapped in cardboard sheet and put into a cardboard box, with a wet paper towel wrapped around the soil and taped down very good. Not a leaf was messed up. I look forward to ordering from them again in the near future!! 10 out of 10 stars!! |
Positive | mjcd13 (1 review) | On Nov 30, 2014, mjcd13 Appomattox, VA wrote: I ordered camellia's along with other plants twice from this company--once two years ago and again last month. Both times I received beautiful plants that were well packed. My older plants are all thriving and doing well. Thank you, I will definitely order again. |
Positive | MonarchLover (1 review) | On Nov 12, 2014, MonarchLover Holt, MI wrote: What a great company and extraordinary customer service. This was my first time ordering from Almost Eden and I will definitely be back. I ordered pentas and lantana to be shipped to Michigan in November (for overwintering butterflies), and John was so accommodating - he shipped my plants early, double-boxed it for extra warmth (the temps were quite cold here), and even substituted one of the non-blooming varieties I ordered with one that had flowers. I received my order in two days, and the plants were gorgeous - huge and all flowering. He even sent an extra plant at no charge! The prices were great, too. All around awesome experience. |
Positive | plantlovernyc (1 review) | On Sep 17, 2014, plantlovernyc Flushing, NY wrote: Just received my order from Almost Eden today and it came packed beautifully as usual, with good sized plants that are in great condition. I have purchased plants from Almost Eden for several years and love this company and the plants. I would recommend Almost Eden without any hesitation for all my wonderful experiences dealing wi this company. |
Positive | Old_Gardener (38 reviews) | On Aug 14, 2014, Old_Gardener Calabasas, CA wrote: Posted on February 13, 2013, updated August 14, 2014 On February 13th, 2013, Old_Gardener added the following: I placed another order for 17 plants -primarily for a shady area in the backyard - and, as before, each plant looks great! They only took 2 days to arrive (shipped Monday, received Wednesday morning) and I could not be more pleased with the quality or the packaging. Almost Eden is fantastic! On August 14th, 2014, Old_Gardener added the following: I placed another order this year and, like before, every plant is exceptional! I particularly am enjoying both the bananas and the variegated costus - lovely, lovely plants! The butterfly gingers have now quadrupled in size (amazing how quickly these are growing), the costus are 3 times the size and the bananas are putting on height rapidly - all in about 10 weeks in the ground! Still a 10 star nursery and I will definitely order from them again and again. Thank you, John!!!! |
Positive | texasbelle (9 reviews) | On Jul 17, 2014, texasbelle Mid Gulf Coast, TX (Zone 9b) wrote: I received another order from Almost Eden yesterday - the 2 plants were HUGE and were packaged so well that not even a leaf was broken. The customer service and attention to detail by these folks is the best in the business. Thanks to John, his family and staff for providing us with beautiful, healthy plants that aren't available locally. Hope to order from you for many more years!!! |
Positive | alyceweberschmi (3 reviews) | On Jul 16, 2014, alyceweberschmi Richardson, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Wow, could not wait to review this company. I have been looking for a Ginger Lily since I have a fragrant garden. Had ordered and received from another vendor some bulbs early this year but none came up. I found Almost Eden and ordered a plant in a 4 inch pot. They arrived today. And again WOW. Everything from the price, to the shipping and packaging and the plant was above my expectations. The plant is healthy and the packaging was perfect. I will order again from these people. |
Positive | sugarlump (13 reviews) | On Jun 20, 2014, sugarlump Louisville, KY wrote: I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. |
Positive | Hillbilly_Gran (23 reviews) | On May 30, 2014, Hillbilly_Gran Jasper, AR (Zone 7a) wrote: I ordered a Pineapple verbena a couple weeks ago from this company. When I received it, the soil was bone dry and the plant dessicated. I sent an email to the company, since it was Saturday, I didn't really expect a response. I heard from them within an hour, offering a new plant or a refund. I chose another plant. It arrived today, with ample moisture, and is gorgeous! This is exemplary customer service in my book! I will not hesitate to buy from them again! |
Positive | vunguyen1984 (3 reviews) | On May 26, 2014, vunguyen1984 Riverside, CA wrote: Good company |
Positive | fllibrarian (1 review) | On May 21, 2014, fllibrarian Crystal River, FL wrote: I ordered two Queen's Wreath several weeks ago. They arrived in excellent condition. One of the plants had blooms! They are both now in the ground and doing beautifully! Both plants are blooming now! |
Positive | VanGarden (5 reviews) | On May 14, 2014, VanGarden Thibodaux, LA (Zone 9a) wrote: Very healthy plants |
Positive | staceya (1 review) | On Apr 27, 2014, staceya Whitefish, MT wrote: This is the first vendor I have used from Dave's gardens garden watchdog. (How I missed the garden watchdog site after 40 years of gardening is beyond me) In all those years, this was. The BEST service and product I have ever gotten. I have ordered mail order plants annually-ish for 15 years and have never been so impressed. In fact, I have often been underwhelmed. |
Positive | EucalyptusMorn (1 review) | On Mar 8, 2014, EucalyptusMorn Mansfield, TX wrote: I have ordered from many, many companies. I have never had an with the plants arrive in perfect condition until I received my recent order from Almost Eden. I was and still am in awe of the care they took in packaging the plants to assure they arrived in such a wonderful condition. Not one grain of soil nor one leaf on a plant was lost. I highly, highly recommend this company. |
Positive | Floralkingdom (17 reviews) | On Jan 22, 2014, Floralkingdom Niceville, FL (Zone 8b) wrote: This is my second order with John at Almost Eden over the last several months. I am very happy with both of my orders. The plants arrived in great condition, healthy, very well packaged and larger than expected. I ordered a bunch of camellias and they all had flowers and flower buds on them. He was aware of weather issues and willing to hold the plants until it was safe to ship them. Great communication, great plants, great plant selection, highly recommended. |
Positive | May_Z (9 reviews) | On Dec 15, 2013, May_Z Grass Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: I had a very pleasant experience buying plants this autumn from John at Almost Eden. He was incredibly helpful, very aware of weather, and was great at communicating so we could work around weather issues. When the plants arrived, they where far larger than I expected, and I was, and am, very happy with my purchases. Both plants are thriving. |
Positive | wyldeflwr (15 reviews) | On Sep 26, 2013, wyldeflwr Laurel, MD (Zone 7a) wrote: I am very happy with my order. The plants were packaged better than most and arrived green and healthy. I called John this morning to ask a question and he is a friendly, helpful person. I HIGHLY recommend this company! |
Positive | sbrown143 (3 reviews) | On Sep 24, 2013, sbrown143 Daphne, AL wrote: Ordered 4 plants - customer service and contact was impeccable. Plants came and were huge, healthy, and beautiful. Placed another big order and I am just as thrilled as the first time. John called me to discuss one of the plants he was sending. I don't know why he was concerned - it's my favorite. They are all beautiful. Because the website says 3.5" pots, I was skeptical that the plants would be tiny. I was wrong. They are 12-20" tall. I even called John after receiving my order to ask for some planting advice and he explained everything to me. Answered my questions with detail. The contact I had with this company, the care, the packaging, EVERYTHING was how you would hope for. |
Positive | trackinsand (47 reviews) | On Sep 13, 2013, trackinsand mid central, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: Posted on May 11, 2011, updated September 13, 2013 On July 8th, 2009, trackinsand added the following: 3rd order safely out of the box and ready for the garden. i absolutely love this nursery and the people working there. had a nice telephone chat with them the other evening. they are real people with really great plants! hooray! On May 11th, 2011, trackinsand added the following: ordered two Gardenia 'Veitchii' last friday and received them this morning. WOW! amazing size and health and john just couldn't be nicer to deal with. i will be back and hopefully more often! btw, the person who posted the negative recently because john wouldn't back a plant for a whole year, i just have to say that i can't believe anyone but the big box stores could possibly back a plant for a year. i certainly wouldn't. sometimes a plant just doesn't make it and that's the way it goes. anyway, it seems unfair to give a negative rating in this case and i hope it doesn't deter anyone else from ordering from almost eden. they are the BEST! On September 13th, 2013, trackinsand added the following: placed another order recently and as always, absolutely NO complaints. i LOVE this company. keep up the good work! |
Positive | shakergardener (2 reviews) | On Sep 12, 2013, shakergardener Beachwood, OH wrote: Ordered some plants in the spring. Received them in a timely manner. Packaged well. Nice healthy plants, good size too. All have thrived this summer. I will order from them again. |
Positive | TheButtermilkyWay (1 review) | On Sep 12, 2013, TheButtermilkyWay Raleigh, NC wrote: I was DELIGHTED with my shipment of beautiful plants received last Thursday. Everything arrived in super condition; Almost Eden has made packing an art form; I don't know how they do it! |
Positive | birdied (3 reviews) | On Jul 19, 2013, birdied Destrehan, LA wrote: I recently placed and received by first order from Almost Eden Plants. |
Positive | Toni05 (61 reviews) | On Jul 10, 2013, Toni05 Brookfield, IL wrote: Posted on July 25, 2012, updated July 10, 2013 On August 31st, 2006, Toni05 changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following: Received a beautiful Crown of Thorns today..it was sent promptly and packaged excellently. On May 16th, 2007, Toni05 added the following: Plants arrived in excellent condition and well-packaged..I received 2 plants: dwarf variegated Gardenia, and variegated Angelwing Jasmine..both plants were larger than anticipated.. The Jasmine has numerous flowers, and neither stems/branches/flowers on either plant were broken. I'm fussy when it comes to ordering/buying plants..and was also happy to find these plants pest/disease free..Toni On October 11th, 2007, Toni05 added the following: Received 3 Crown of Thorns today..All are beautiful, foliage filled. One is flowering. Plants arrived promptly, and well-packaged. Not one broken leaf or stem. He's great with emails, too..I had a question, and he answered the same day. Toni On November 7th, 2007, Toni05 added the following: Received 4 gorgeous plants today from Almost Eden Plants.. Gout Plant, 2 Orchid Crown of Thorns and Euphorbia millii (Peach/ COT"S) Sizes are incredibly huge for prices. Heights of plants range from 13-17", from bottom of pot to highest tip of foliage. Emails are answered promptly. Because I was having computer problems, and had a few questions for John. I phoned him and we had a nice conversation. He's very pleasant, quite helpful and a knowledgeable person. Plants were well-packaged.. Taped newspaper prevented soil from leaking. He then placed cardboard, covering entire plants and pots to stay in place. I love Almost Eden,...To gardeners looking for rarer, insect-free, healthy plants at reasonable prices, give them a try..Toni On April 9th, 2008, Toni05 added the following: Received 4 good-sized plants from Almost Eden today. Allii Ficus, Banana Magnolia, Changshou Kumquat, and Variegated Gardenia. (The variegation on gardenia is spectacular) Plants are potted in 4" plastic growing pots, and quite tall, considering price. Tallest is 18", smallest 12". Plants are pest-free, after a thorough inspection. Chris and Gretchen are quick responding to emails. Plants are well-packaged, and shipping super fast. Toni On May 22nd, 2008, Toni05 added the following: Received 4 more plants from Almost Eden today. Variegated standard and dwarf Gardenias, Thai (almost white) Crown of Thorns and Ficus Allii. Plants are large, in good health, and pest-free. Almost Eden has great prices, especially considering the sizes and general health. It's obvious they care for their plants, and ship the best quality which is one reason I shop with them. The owners are most helpful. Emails are answered promptly. Plants are well packaged: each are packed in corrigated tubing, holding each plant in place. Plants arrived quickly, considering this is their busy season. I love shopping at Almost Eden. Toni On March 18th, 2009, Toni05 added the following: I love Almost Eden. I ordered when temperature was cold, cold as in, 30's F. Mr. McMillian notified me, concerned my plants would freeze while travelling between LA and IL. He even kept an eye on the Weather Channel, and shipped when he felt it was safe to do so. During the wait, he kept in touch, reassuring, more than any other nursery owner would do, and believe me, I order from quite a few places. I received nine plants, secured with tape, then wrapped within rolled cardboard. He shipped plants Monday, they arrived today, Wed, two days later. If I didn't know better, I'd think he hand-delivered. lol Plants are healthy and insect-free, packed with buds and/or flowers. They're much larger than most other nurseries send, especially considering prices. Mr. McMillian has the patience of a saint. When I phone in an order, I can yak up a storm about plants. He's helped me choose, and honest when it came to size..If he felt a plant needed a little more time to grow before shipping, he brought it to my attention. I really appreciate his honesty. Almost Eden offers numerous varieites too, another plus. I'm sold. For those of you who are looking for an online nursery, give Almost Eden a shot. Toni On October 7th, 2009, Toni05 added the following: 10-7-09....I ordered plants via the phone. John is a sweetheart and quite helpful. Bonnie is also very a sweety and knowledgeable. She sure knows her plants..They both do. My Oct '09, and probably last order of the year, 'though Almost Eden has some beauty's on sale, ' lol arrived this morning. Order consisted of Hoya lacunosa, Breynia 'Snow Bush, Mt. Fuji Serissa variegata, Pindo Palm, Dwarf Natal Plum and Brown Turkey Fig.. Plants are good size, tall and/or compact, healthy, pest-free, and variegated plants are evenly and vividly colored. Plants are shipped enclosed in a cardboard roll; roll holds two plants. Each plant includes a label, and clear tape holds tag and a preventative so soil doesn't spill. Shipment took 7 days, but the order was placed after 4pm Cental/Midwest time. A printed informatioin sheet and LA Dept Certificate are included. The sheet provides name of plant, description, basic care, quantity, and price of each plant ordered. I'd like to thank Bonnie and John for taking time to answer questions during our conversation..so Thank You. To GardenWatchdog: I want to thank you for providing such a wonderful service. Not only is your site helpful to those of us who enjoy plant shopping, but is one way to find if a nursery is worthy of spending our hard-earned money..what to expect once we place an order..So Thank You, too. There is one suggestion I'd like to make, which may or may not make a difference. :) or worth the effort altering your format. Is there a way, 'when we leave multiple feedback for the same nursery,' instead of finding the latest on page 10, 20 or 30, the last would go back to page one??? Please don't think I'm telling you how to run your business, and I'm sorry for making a suggestion here, (I don't know if there's a way to contact GWD,) it's just a thought. IMO, it'd be a great help, or otherwise, to a nursery..it shows 'That Positive Feedback' sincere, especially if a person shops at 'X' nursery repeatedly.. Thanks, Toni T. On June 12th, 2010, Toni05 added the following: Placed an order from Almost Eden on 6-7-10..plants arrived 6/12/10...Super-Fast Shipping!! Aside from quick-shipping, plants were carefully and securely packaged. Each plant, individually secured in cardboard. I think all nurseries should use this method. The cardboard prevents breakage. I'm fussy and cautious when it comes to ordering citrus and citrus-like/fruit bearing trees, from a non-citrus nursery...since Almost Eden has always sent healthy plants, I took a chance and ordered a Variegated Calamondin and Sour Kumquat. Lo and behold, both are gorgeous, healthy and good-sized plants. Variegation on the Cal is striking. I only wish they had Variegated Kumquats and other variegated citrus/citrus-like plants. :) Almost Eden is a 5 * nursery..Toni On May 19th, 2011, Toni05 added the following: John is one of the most helpful people around. He has the patience of a saint. :) He sent two beautiful, healthy plants. One is a variegated Fatsia, potted in a 4" growing pot. Plant is very compact. Colors are vivid. Green & yellow foliage. Very hard plant to find. Second plant is Aloe 'Snowflake.' I couldn't believe its size..Plus an 8" stalk with bloom. Almost Eden has beautiful plants. A great nursery to shop. On November 3rd, 2011, Toni05 added the following: Even though in my part of the world, 'it's beginning to 'feel' a lot like Christmas,' the shipment from Almost Eden Plants arrived in excellent condition. Plants weren't even slightly chilled. Wrapping and filling were well-done. Received two beautiful tropicals. Much larger than expected. Great price, too. Tabernaemontana variegata. Stands about 20" tall. Gardenia Cornata variegata. Stands 16" tall. Variegation is gorgeous. Vivid colors. Deep yellows with green. Plants arrived super-fast. Two days after online order. John is one heck of a nice guy. I wasn't sure my order went through. I usually phone in orders. He called within the hour to confirm all went well. Their fall sales are a true bargain, too. Toni On April 7th, 2012, Toni05 added the following: First order with Almost Eden Plants, in the year 2012 Ordered two plants: Variegated Gardenia and Variegated, Kalanchoe 'Paddle' Plant. Both plants are good-sized, but K. Paddle is exceptionally large. Colors are exceedingly pronounced. Plants are healthy and pest-free. The Gardenia is extremely variegated, leaves have more white than green. John knows I prefer deep variegation, so when I order variegated plants he sends the most colorful specimens from their green house. John's other-half assist choosing the best plants for all orders. She's quite helpful. Because it was rather cold outside, John emailed suggesting a short wait before shipping. Right he was. Package arrived when temps were in the 60's. Perfect for shipping plants..not too hot nor cold. BTW, shipment arrived within a 2-week period. Thanks Again, Toni On July 25th, 2012, Toni05 added the following: Received Tri-Colored Passionvine. Extremely large. Staked at 46-inches tall. Deep purple/silver/green foliage. Surprisingly, the plant arrived on my Happy Birthday. Thanks, John. :) Secure and Fast-Shipping...... Toni On July 10th, 2013, Toni05 added the following: John and Bonnie are the kindest, most helpful people on earth! Three days before the 4th of July, I placed an order. John immediately emailed, explaining my order would be shipped soon after the holiday. To be honest, I forgot Thurs was a holiday. My order consisted: Clerodendron, variegata. Variegation is so vivid it looks artificial. (Although, you'd never find a fake plant in my house.) Clero has 30-36 large, colorful leaves. Stephanotis, variegata. Highly variegate, very tall, healthy foliage. Has white, fragrant blooms. Beautiful! Passiflora trifoliata..I'm 'almost' speechless. Foliage is deep purple, with pink-silver centers. Large. Stakes were included, but Clero and Steph need larger stakes..as I said, plants are exceedling tall. Plants are well-packaged. I doubt a soil speck dare escape. :) Bonnie & John, Thanks, for the great selections, Toni |
Positive | ixion1215 (2 reviews) | On Jul 8, 2013, ixion1215 Parma Heights, OH wrote: Ordered 2 kinds of Moses in a Cradle (one tricolor, the other a golden variety), one yellow jasmine, one mix colored 4 o'clocks, and one night blooming jasmine. I would echo with what everyone have said about their communication - it is top notch! I receive e-mails when my order was received, when to expect it, and when they would ship it. When I received my plants, I was extremely pleased with the packaging (none of them were dry) and was really surprised by how big the night blooming jasmine was. The only real snag was that one of the moses in the cradle seem to have suffer much in transit - through no fault of Almost Eden. I expressed this concern with them and they promptly addressed my issue. That was a big deal for me because I am a first time customer of theirs too. Overall, another highly recommended nursery. Thanks! |
Positive | giorkosnpp (1 review) | On Jul 3, 2013, giorkosnpp Astoria, NY wrote: the best on line nursery i give them thousands of AAAAAAS for everything |
Positive | pattygreengenes (16 reviews) | On Jul 1, 2013, pattygreengenes Lansdale, PA wrote: I ordered the following: |
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