Shopping Guide: Richmond Nursery Strawberry Farm
Shopping Guide: Strawberry Picking & Nursery
Why You Should Visit
From my experiences, here's what makes this place a worthwhile visit:
- Delicious Strawberries: You'll find that the strawberries are praised for being "yummy" and "very tasty." Those who have picked here before say the berries are "delicious!!!"
- Convenient Parking & Easy Access: The location offers convenient parking, with spaces close to the fields. For those with mobility needs, the staff is noted to be very accommodating, providing easy access to the picking rows.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Shoppers can expect a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The staff is described as kind and friendly, making it a great place for families, with kids as young as three years old.
- Strawberry Picking Experience: The staff is very knowledgeable about strawberry farming. The arrangement of the rows are well-planned, and you can learn a lot from the staff.
- Good Value for Strawberries: You can pay $8 for 2 liters of strawberries, with a minimum of 2 liters per adult required. If you bring your own basket, you can avoid paying the $1 fee for a basket.
- Nursery with a Wide Variety: The location offers a nice selection of plants and trees, especially if you're looking for plants for landscaping.
- Knowledgeable Staff at the Nursery: The staff at the nursery are very knowledgeable about plants, offering professional advice on plant care, as well as assisting with questions on plants you already have. The staff will give you the care and attention needed.
- Good Quality Plants: You can expect plants to be in good shape, especially compared to other stores.
- Competitive Plant Prices: The succulents at this location have been noted to be cheaper than those found at Ikea.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
While the experiences are generally positive, be aware of these potential downsides:
- Strict Strawberry Picking Rules: While the rules are ultimately considered "common sense," the minimum picking requirement (2 liters per adult) might not suit everyone.
- Inconsistent Strawberry Picking Experience: Be aware that some customers have reported being forced to pick from specific rows with small berries, regardless of what they prefer, indicating a potentially inconsistent berry-picking experience. This is a result of the arrangement of rows.
- Nursery Issues:
- Lack of Plant Information: Some shoppers have reported that the prices are hard to find for some plants and the names and types are sometimes missing.
- Flooded Aisles: One reviewer encountered flooded aisles, which might be a problem and make some walkways dangerous.
- Staff Availability: Some customers have mentioned a lack of staff, making it challenging to find assistance or answer any questions.
- High Prices at the Nursery: Some customers reported high prices for plants.
- Customer Service Issues: You might encounter a rude customer service representative on the phone, as one shopper reported a negative experience.
- Nursery is Closing: The nursery is closing, so you will only be able to buy plants for a limited time.
- Potentially Long Walks in Nursery: The nursery is noted as being very big, which means you may have to walk a long distance to find what you are looking for.
