Plant Material - Glassell Park - Los Angeles, California

matt

Almost five years ago now I came here and with the help of the owner picked out an entire native + climate appropriate plant garden for my house. 5 years later the plants are all living their best life in a garden not far from the Plant Material nursery. To my knowledge there isn’t anywhere else in the immediate neighborhood you could do that. Call it patchwork ecology, call it pollinator pathways, call it what you like: there’s an opportunity for folx in our community to support California’s biodiversity and water goals and here is a one stop shop.

Sheryl O.

Buyer beware. I went to what I thought was a really cute little nursery today. They specialized in California natives. I saw a Staghorn fern that I so wanted. Priced really reasonable at $11.00. So I got it and also grabbed a Ceanothus for $12.00. I took the plants up to pay and was busy talking to my daughter. The lady rang them up and asked if I wanted a printed receipt. I said no and she gave me my credit card. I just got home and looked at the charge on my phone. Some how a purchase of $23.00 turned into a charge of $35.04. Taxes aren't that much in Glassell Park! Also got the plants home and noticed that the fern is infested with scales. They're not fern spores. The nursery is 45 mins away from me. And the store is already closed. I need to keep alert when buying stuff. But wanted to leave a review to make sure you know what your getting before leaving.

Update: once the owners found out the plant I bought had a scale infestation, they gave me a refund a couple days later. The nursery is nice with a good selection of natuved. Just look closely at what you plan to buy.

Kirsten A. P.

Absolutely love this unassuming plant store that’s so much more than just a place to buy plants. Amazing staff that were so patient with us in our indecision. Great selection of tools for gardeners and plant-lovers. Serene and calming. This will be on our regular rotation of places to shop now.

Sandra C.

Had a great experience here. I was trying to get the carex pansa plugs for my California native lawn. I contacted them by email and they facilitated everything. I did some miss calculations so I had to keep going back for more. The plugs are growing in nicely too.

Gregory S.

Great small native plant nursery. Parking is hard, but if you’re in the area, it’s a great place to stop in and get some hard to find plants. It’s cozy, small and boutique like atmosphere make it a destination to shop for plants.

Danté V.

A blink and you’ll miss it type of location but definitely worth a stop if you’re a houseplant enthusiast or looking to pickup some supplies. Everything is nicely labeled and they have a great room in back filled with Japanese gardening supplies, local honey, seeds and more. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Will most certainly be coming back!

Tina C.

Small and the plants are mostly California native plants. Quality was okay, but the place was cute.

Jack G.

Great, local plant nursery!

The staff there is extremely helpful and knowledgeable!