SymbiOp Garden Shop

SymbiOp Garden Shop is a large ecological gift shop and native plant nursery in Portland, OR. This worker-owned cooperative offers a one-stop shop for ecological gardening and homesteading needs, including native plants, edible plants, climate-resilient plants, houseplants, chicken feed, hay, soil and compost, garden tools and gear, unique local crafts and gifts, as well as workshops and classes. Customers praise the shop's focus on Willamette Valley natives and edibles, the great selection of seeds, tools, houseplants, and gifts. The staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, offering exemplary customer service and sound advice. They have a great selection of healthy and high-quality products, including inexpensive pots made of rice hulls that are biodegradable. Their house potting soil mix has only high-quality ingredients and their peat free soil is amazing for gardening. SymbiOp Garden Shop lives up to its social justice values. They have beautiful Oregon native plants, flags, pins, patches, hot sauce, carnivorous plants, house plants like philodendron, and gloves. The shop emphasizes sustainable agriculture, native plants, and supporting local and women-owned companies, with a community-oriented and inclusive vibe. Customers appreciate the variety of native and food-bearing plants, the self-serve bulk seeds section, and the selection of carnivorous plants and garden accessories. The shop also sells rad plant hangers and a range of tchotchkes, candles, and stickers. The helpful staff makes every visit enjoyable, and the store is known for its community focus and reasonable prices, especially compared to more bougie Portland plant shops. Overall, SymbiOp Garden Shop is a welcoming place for anyone interested in ecological gardening, native plants, and supporting local businesses.