Kim's Nature is a nursery that is situated basically on the corner of civilization vs countryside of Markham. I have been in a succulent phase and the big boxed stores weren't cutting it and I was looking for variety. Luckily, Kim's was a little gem that I hope I can visit again. I came at the end of March and it was still cold so I was worried they didn't have much. I also came around 5:45 (they close at 6) but Kim (I believe it was her!) and another male employee (who I think was related) were very nice about it. They seem to really care about their customers and were genuine and helpful but were not pushy at all. I stayed a few minutes past the 6 closed time but they never gave any dirty looks and gave helpful tips for my succulents. They were also very knowledgable.
When you first walk in, it's not the nicest looking place, but it certainly has some charm and it's organized. Not only are there plants, but there are also birds on one side and fish on the other. I was disappointed initially when I couldn't find succulents in the main area of the place, but a door that leads off on the side is where the magic happens. There's a whole greenhouse on the side and sooooo many succulents and other plants ranging from big and small. The prices are on the higher side (6.99+) and inflates according to size, but there was some succulents I've never seen before in other stores so I was ok with the price. I mentioned a lot about succulents, but they also had a lot of other plants that I didn't really concentrate on. I loved that they had little descriptions and suggestions about where to put it and what the plant will do best with. There was a closed off section with beautiful fresh flowers probably for spring/summer.
Hopefully I am able to come back in the warmer seasons to see the full potential of Kim's. It's definitely worth a trip if you're looking for some new plants!