SummerWinds Nursery

"Great customer service and excellent choices."

"Went to Summerwinds to get some plants today and was impressed by the quality of the plants there. The customer service was great. The checkout person seemed very knowledgeable about plants and he gave good advice on how best to plant the strawberry and snap peas."

"Super cute nursery with a bit of everything for gardens and plants. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff. Geoffrey was so helpful with finding the right sunflower seeds for my mom for Mother’s Day last year. We’ve never had such good results from seeds before! The succulent and cacti options are my favorite thing. Every time you go in they have a new variety! Well worth the stop in!"

"Love this place...although I did have a small issue. I had called about a specific bag of soil they carried to see if they had it in stock. I was told by a guy they did- plenty according to the computer. So I drove all the way there...just to find out, after looking around for it, that (he said) they were out. I asked if he was sure...maybe it was on a delivery pallet somewhere in back (I used to work at Orchard Supply Hardware, so I know how things work). He said he'd go check (pretty sure he just walked out if sight for a few minutes without actually checking because it was 10 minutes until they closed). Came back and said he couldnt find any. But that there would be more by next Tuesday (5 days later)...but I needed it asap because I was seeding a new lawn. The very next day, since I suspected he was just trying to brush me off to close up for the day, I called back & spoke to a nice lady. She said that they DID have it. I said are you absolutely certain because I dont want to drive all the way back there just to be told they didnt have any again. She said yes according to the computer. I asked if she could physically verify please. She said okay- came back and said there was a FULL PALLET in back that had been delivered 2 days prior!!! I told her of my conversation with the guy the previous day & she apologized for his inaccuracy. Other than that, its a great place. Even exchanged a plant Id bought there a month prior that had mysteriously died (as long as you have original container)."

"Update 4-18-2023 1. Their selection of native plants is hidden in the back, and poorly stocked. I have to go to Alden Lane in Livermore for a quality selection. When we first saw the news that they were taking over for Armstrong, we were a bit nervous. I have been checking out what native plants (Earth Day) to add to my bit of dirt, and will be taking my list with me. 2. They carry little to no Audubon anymore. Prices are better at the local ACE hardware, and coupons on back of Safeway receipts. Or, check out Lowe's they have an excellent selection! One area we are adamant about is, feeding the birds with Audubon seed. 3. The yellow bird feeder featured in this review did not last one season. However, my husband reuses the parts. Plus, he built his own custom homes. See below. They are squirrel and raptor proof! One large, one small (this allows for cleaning & feeding)/. The nursery has a nice selection along with houses; Hummingbird feeders; and plants to get birds into your yard. The staff are not only super friendly, but very knowledgeable. I was looking for Blazing Star and they had a wonderful package of bulbs ready for the ground. And, they were almost all gone. And, a good deal. 4. The bulbs did not pan out. Not one bloomed, and it was it great soil. All the native plants I purchased at Alden Lane are flourishing. 5. However, each Wednesday's is Senior Discount days, so that is a plus. And, your points add up for purchases made and you can use them anytime! So thanks. If you have not checked them out, take a chance and spring into gardening."