Portland Nursery

I’ve been here several times and always spend at least an hour here just looking around — it’s really not hard to do, so if you plan on stopping by make sure carve out some time because you’ll definitely want to see everything they have to offer.
This place is cream-​of-​the-​crop when it comes to your plant needs, whether you’re talking about landscaping, houseplants, veggie gardens — you name it. And while you can probably find things a little cheaper at a big box store, say one with an orange logo and rhymes with «Foam Shmeapo», the quality just isn’t what you would find if you came to Portland Nursery. They have a large outdoor area for bigger items such as trees, shrubbery, seasonal plants, pots, a HUGE selection of roses, basically everything. And what is nice is that one of the sections is covered and they actually have a coffee bar — how cool is that?
Indoor there is an AWESOME collection of houseplants (i.e. succulents, cacti, ferns, etc.) as well as seeds of all kinds. There is a station in the back where you can ask for help if you can’t seem to find something and they have TONS of reference books so you can find just what you’re looking for. They also have a large variety of fertilizers, soil amendments, and soil (out back). Like I said, they may not offer the cheapest options, but they offer very high-​quality products that are totally worth the money. The staff is also SUPER knowledgeable and willing to help you if you have any questions, whether it be about if they have a certain plant, what conditions a certain plant needs, and they also offer help potting your plants when you buy a plant + a pot — at least for me they did!
What I also find great about this place is that they always have classes going on that you either drop in or register for online. Some require a deposit, others are informational. I have yet to attend one but I plan on going to one in the near future.
Stop by — they will give you great suggestions and if you just want to take a walk around outside and look at some pretty garden plants while sipping on some coffee, you can do that here too :)

We went to the apple festival that they were having and we had a great time. The staff was friendly and helpful and we got a ton of apples. They are also pet friendly which we were so happy to find out. We love taking our pups shopping with us and it’s nice to know they are welcome at Portland Nursery.

The Portland Nursery is an excellent place for all of your flora needs. Located on 50^th and Stark, they have a surprisingly large amount of property that is covered in everything from flowers, herbs, shrubs, plants, and any other synonym for plant life you can think of.
Having just rebuilt a planter box at my house, we were in need of fresh plants. We showed up and someone asked us if we needed help. Another gal found us a few minutes later and I showed her a picture of the space we were trying to fill. About 20 – 30 minutes later, we had a cart full of beautiful plants. She described them all well, told us what to expect in terms of growth and how large they’d get, what seasons certain ones bloom, etc. These are all things I have zero knowledge about, so it was great to have the assistance. Looking forward to coming here again!

This place is great. I bought some container plants for my balcony and they are thriving! I was already prepared to steer myself toward the more drought-​resistant plants (because I forget to water stuff), and they had really helpful signs up around the lavender (and I think elsewhere, too) about which varieties would do well in small spaces, with less water, which ones smell nicest, etc. Super helpful. I got some succulents, a little lavender shrub, and a fern, and they are all looking great.
And in the fall their apple harvest event is super fun! Sooo many different kinds of apples, apple tasting, apple cider, apple butter, apple apple apple apple… sorry. But you get the idea, they have a lot of apples.

Browsing at this garden center on a Saturday can be crazy, but we visited on a Thursday and were able to park in the attached lot and take a leisurely stroll through the plants, trees, and garden supplies. They have a wide variety of beautiful healthy plant life. Also some gorgeous pots in all sizes. Many are pretty pricey but there are some that are quite reasonable.
They also have a tiny coffee/​tea shop. I had a latte and it was very good.
We got some premium potting soil at a decent price. Sales people are helpful and pleasant.
This is a very enjoyable place to wander and get ideas for indoor and outdoor planting.

So incredibly helpful and just a fantastic neighborhood place to spend the afternoon flower hunting :)

I’m an avid gardener, with a degree in landscape architecture, and almost never go anywhere else to buy plants any more. The native selection is great – and expanding every year, which I appreciate. Here’s a hint. I like to go through both stores (Division and Stark, they aren’t that far apart) before making final selections of large purchases, especially natives, because what’s available can differ slightly.
Anyway, a joy to shop here! The people are just great and the environment is heaven. I save receipts, too, and have never had any problem returning a plant. Have fun.

Super staff helps you with best selection in town. So many rock stars including Katie, tall guy in the bulk section, and coffee gal. Prices are high, but so it is.
Only slight negative: the paper-​based return process is a bit cumbersome.

I came here because I have an invasive fungus in my soil that completely killed my Japanese Maple and I was devastated. This place is huge and has such a huge selection and I was so lost! Their staff was so helpful and knowledgeable; one lady led me down to an area with these cute little shrubs and told me that I couldn’t kill this one if I tried. She also gave me tips on splicing my beloved hydrangeas! These guys are so helpful and I love my new shrub! I’ll definitely be back!

I can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this place, it’s plantaliciois! It gets my green blood flowing. I love all the different plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, etc. You can walk through their rows of roses, deciduous trees, go into their greenhouse and basically, I can easily spend a couple hours there wishing I had more money and more garden space. All of their plants are quality and they have so many varieties!
The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. There is usually someone walking around asking if you need help. If you can’t bump into one of them, there is an information desk where they’ll give you sound advice without an eye roll. (I know, I’ve asked some pretty out there questions).
Also, if you need dirt, compost, peat moss, etc, you just pick it at the register off their laminated card and drive right next door where some young guy will plop it into you trunk for you.
Go back during the different seasons to see their product changing. Go there on a rainy day and walk around the greenhouse for an instant pick me up. Go there at dusk and enjoy the scents and butterflies. Just go there!

I came here for the apple festival last fall and had a blast. When the husband and I decided to spruce up our deck a bit and get some herbs and flowers growing I was determined to bring him here.
I’m so happy I did too. All their vegetables are non-​GMO, in fact the whole nursery is which is awesome. They have a huge variety of plants and gardening goodies. Their prices are great and even large pots are not too expensive.
I only wish I had a yard to fully enjoy coming here and buying whatever I can get my hands on. Soon, soon.

Who knew that a nursery could be such a hot bed of excitement? A packed parking lot? On a Saturday? Am I missing something?
Yes, I realize people and their gardens in this town. That’s why Fred Meyer, Kohls and Home Depot have their garden areas standard. But usually small nurseries are a lot more expensive. I guess not here. I wandered around and saw decent prices. It’s not like was looking for anything in particular, as I have no garden. Of course, being Portland, they do have a coffee bar. They have plenty of everything. Indoor and outdoor, mulch and woodchips, cacti and aloe plants, I guess that’s why it’s so packed.
Personally, I’d do fine with something low maintenance. I didn’t find anything that I needed to lug home on the back of my bicycle. Not to say I won’t be back, it’s not far from where I live. But maybe go during the week, when you can get in and get out quick.
Enjoy.

Like the layout of this one much better, but still the same great variety and friendly service!

Called at 9:30 on a Friday morning for some plant information. The harried older woman who answered made it clear that she didn’t have time to talk. She actually laughed at me when I asked if there were any sales coming up. Will never give this place my business.

Super love this place!
Knowledgeable and friendly staff that can not only help you find a specific plant you are looking for, they can give you recommendations of what will work best for your yard (Mostly shade? High clay soil? A lot of black walnut trees in your neighborhood? – they’ll help you find plants that play nice with what you already have and can live in your yard in harmony).
Lots of great seasonal sales (and who can forget the Apple tastings in the Fall?).
If you need anything for your yard this is the place to be (did I mention they have lots of parking? They do!).

I was reminded to review Portland Nursery because my sis sent me a picture of her blooming succulent that I purchased for her there!
My sister lives in an apartment in Portland and has no outdoor space, but that doesn’t stop her from having, no joke, 20 indoor plants. Once these succulents, ferns, and air plants outgrow their homes or she’s looking for a change of scenery, she breaks out her bag of potting soil, rocks, decorative moss and rearranges them. It’s the cutest. So to thank her for letting me crash on her couch, I wanted to buy her even more plants.
In New Orleans, I feel like most nurseries here don’t have half the number of succulent/​fern/​indoor plant options as Portland Nursery did, and well cared for too. I say that because, from what I’ve seen here in New Orleans, most air plants and succulents are just kind of all lumped together. At Portland Nursery they had indoor and outdoor areas dedicated to succulents and had some absolutely beautiful medium size options that we chose to go with. They were also really well priced, all under $ 4 each.
That staff was very pleasant, even getting giddy over the succulents we were taking home; mentioning that she, herself, would be purchasing one when she got off work that day.
I’m glad I waited to write the review because, while my sister has a pretty decent green thumb, all three succulents have survived and thrived the last couple of months. Her total now is somewhere around 25 I think in the span of a 10×15 room. I hope to get to check out more of this Nursery when I go back to Portland, and maybe even sneak some back down to NOLA with me!

My husband is the gardener and my judgment is definitely from a non-​gardener perspective.
He was impressed with the size and the choices available. I didn’t see a lot of cutesy decorations inside so I was less impressed but most people will go there for the plants and not the décor. Hence, the 4 stars.

I have to say that I have had great experiences here in the past. Yes, their plants are more expensive than you can find elsewhere — but, at least until my last visit, the selection and service has been great.
Recently I went looking for a Aster ‘Wood’s Blue’. I spoke to the gentleman at the information counter who looked it up and said they did not have any. I asked if they could order one, and the reply I received was «They bloom in the fall, so you don’t want to order one today.»: He then said to come back in the fall and they might have some.
Thinking this odd, since my landscaper said I could special order from them, my wife then called the nursery to place a special order and was told that they do not take special orders — but will put what you want on a wish list.
What is really strange is that the plant I was looking for was a plant that the nursery had selected when I used their landscaping planning service. So it strange to me that they would recommend a plant though their landscaping service that they were not willing to order.
So, at least this visit, bottom of the barrel marks for customer service.

This is a great nursery in an urban setting. I’ve been coming to this nursery ever since I bought my first home back in 1991. Wow! Long time. And now I’m in my second home. I just love this place. They have a huge selection of plants and vegetables. You can find almost anything here. Everything is grouped together in a beautifully orderly manner so finding the plants you want is much easier.
Most importantly I find that the staff here are very helpful and knowledgeable, which I really appreciate. They have a wonderful Help Desk that can assists you with your questions and concerns. Or suggestions.
It is always an adventure for me when I visit Portland Nursery. I always seem to learn about a new plant or something new.
Love the place!!!

My weeping pussy willow was ripped from the earth and split in two. It was devastating watching her get chopped up into manageable bits, tossed onto the back of a pickup truck, and hauled away as garbage.
Do you have any idea how many birds I watched «celebrate the Spring» on that pussy willow? How may fledglings clung to her branches, flapping their wings for all they were worth before finally letting go and catching wind? This pussy willow was a nurturer of life, and her absence was a gaping hole.
Naturally, once the weather improved, I set out to find another pussy willow to fill the void. And naturally, I went to the only place in town I trust with my pussy willows — Portland Nursery. I was not tempted by their offerings of dogwood, or cherry, or apple. I have no need for a monkey puzzle. In no time at all, I found my replacement pussy willow, the center of a beautiful display celebrating Spring.
She is in my yard now, her branches offering resting spots for birds building nests as well as those just passing through. Portland Nursery made that possible. They are the best I’ve ever had.