Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Home & Garden Essentials
Founded in 1984, Gardener has cultivated a reputation as a trusted destination for thoughtfully curated home and garden products. Our Berkeley-based flagship store offers a carefully selected collection of eco-friendly cleaning supplies, durable outdoor furniture, artisan-crafted home goods, and premium gardening tools sourced from around the world. With decades of experience in horticulture and design, our team provides expert guidance to help customers create beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. We pride ourselves on maintaining Alta Tingle's original vision of combining practicality with aesthetic beauty, offering unique items like Japanese gardening tools, FerMob furniture, and handmade ceramics.Our commitment to quality extends to personalized services including complimentary gift wrapping, wedding registry consultations, and virtual store tours. As a locally rooted business with a global perspective, we continue to evolve while maintaining our founding principles of sustainability and customer satisfaction.
Services
Home Goods Retail
Garden Supplies
Eco-Friendly Products
Gift Wrapping
Wedding Registry
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in home and garden design
- Our curated collection features eco-friendly and sustainable products
- We provide complimentary gift wrapping with natural materials
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with global artisans and brands
- Our knowledgeable staff offers personalized product consultations
Services
Home Goods Retail
We offer a curated selection of premium home goods including ceramics, textiles, and decorative accents. Our collection combines functionality with artistic design, featuring both local artisans and international brands. Each item is carefully chosen to enhance everyday living spaces while maintaining environmental consciousness.
Garden Supplies
Our premium gardening tools and supplies cater to both casual gardeners and horticulture professionals. We feature specialized Japanese scissors, durable gloves, and soil amendments that support sustainable gardening practices. Products are selected for their quality and practicality in maintaining both indoor and outdoor green spaces.
Eco-Friendly Products
We prioritize environmentally responsible products including cleaning supplies, biodegradable containers, and energy-efficient tools. Our eco-friendly offerings meet strict sustainability standards while maintaining practical functionality for everyday household use. This collection supports customers' efforts to reduce environmental impact without compromising quality.
Gift Wrapping
Our complimentary gift wrapping service uses natural materials in a unique wabi-sabi style. We provide custom wrapping for all purchases using recyclable papers, twine, and seasonal botanical accents that reflect our California roots and commitment to aesthetic simplicity.
Wedding Registry
We offer personalized wedding registry consultations for couples seeking distinctive home goods. Our registry includes curated collections of tableware, linens, and decorative items that combine practicality with artistic flair, supporting newlyweds in building their shared living spaces.
People
Alta Tingle
Founder
Alta Tingle established Gardener in 1984, combining her landscape design expertise with a passion for beautiful home goods. Her vision created a unique retail concept that bridges indoor and outdoor living spaces through carefully curated products.
Cricket Riley
Former Design Services Director
Cricket Riley, former design services director at Ruth Bancroft Garden, contributes horticultural expertise through educational events and her book 'Designing the Lush Dry Garden' that aligns with our sustainable gardening philosophy.
John Cobb
Woodturning Artisan
Local woodturning artisan John Cobb creates unique bowls from exotic woods like madrone and olive. His live demonstrations showcase traditional techniques that transform natural materials into functional art pieces available at our store.
Questions
What are your current store hours?
Our Berkeley store is open daily 11 AM - 5:30 PM, with extended Saturday hours until 6 PM.
Do you offer online shopping options?
Yes, our webstore offers convenient online shopping with shipping available for select products.
Can I use gift cards for online purchases?
Currently, gift cards must be redeemed by phone through our Berkeley location.
Do you carry gardening tools?
We offer a complete selection of premium Japanese gardening tools for both professional and casual gardeners.
Are your products eco-friendly?
We prioritize sustainable products including eco-friendly cleaning supplies and responsibly sourced furniture.
Do you have wedding registry services?
Yes, we provide complimentary wedding registry consultations for our curated collection of home goods.
