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Bachman's

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Quality plants and helpful staff. - May 15, 2023

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Gertens

5715 Blaine Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-450-1501

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Friendly, knowledgeable staff; huge variety; reasonable prices;... - Oct 17, 2024

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Home Depot

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Their garden supplies are a bit pricey. - Dec 30, 2023

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Bachman's

6010 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-861-7676

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Huge selection of all flowers and gardening supplies; plants, bulbs, hardware,... - May 01, 2024

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Menards

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Menards always has a quality garden center at reasonable prices. - Dec 29, 2023

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Gerten's Farm Market

2900 65th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 651-450-0001

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Gertens is great. They have a large selection, are a local business, staff... - Jun 16, 2024

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Bachman's

2600 White Bear Ave N
Maplewood, MN 55109 651-770-0531

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I've been shopping here for more than a decade and the past few years... - Apr 04, 2024

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Bachman's

10050 6th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55441 763-541-1188

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My go-to for great plants throughout the season - Apr 13, 2024

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Wagners Greenhouses & Garden Center

6024 Penn Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-922-6901

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Wagners is the best Greenhouse in the cities! The blooms are absolutely... - Dec 29, 2023

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Mother Earth Gardens

3738 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-724-2296

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greta staff, healthy plants and attention to environmental concerns. Also fun... - Feb 09, 2024

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Malmborg's Garden Center

20045 County Rd 81
Rogers, MN 55374 763-428-2061

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Malmborgs always has a great variety of annual flowers, perennials and veggies.... - Dec 27, 2023

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Pahl's Market

6885 160th St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-4345

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A a strong family owned business that were supporting. - Dec 23, 2023

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Bachman's

7955 150th St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124 952-431-2242

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Good variety of plants (including native species) to choose from.... - Apr 13, 2024

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Bachman's

8200 University Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432 763-786-8200

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I love the selection of plants and seeds they always have and you can order... - Dec 30, 2023

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Bachman's

770 Prairie Center Dr
Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-941-7700

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Bachmans always has high quality plants and merchandise! They stand behind... - Oct 28, 2024

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Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery

9293 Pineview Ln N
Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-4400

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I waited to long to find plants and flowers. The selection was good and even... - Dec 14, 2023

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Home Depot

400 W 79th St
Bloomington, MN 55420 952-881-7020

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This is my favorite spot. - Dec 14, 2023

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Tonkadale Greenhouse

3739 Tonkawood Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345 952-938-6480

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beautiful plants and willingness to help - Apr 16, 2024

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Green Valley Garden Center

6530 Green Valley Rd NW
Ramsey, MN 55303 763-753-1621

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They also have a nice membership rewards program! - Nov 16, 2022

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Otten Bros Garden Center & Landscaping

2350 W Wayzata Blvd
Long Lake, MN 55356 952-473-5425

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Great selection and quality plants. A bit pricey. - Apr 13, 2024

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