One of my favorite places in NEO, Uncle John's Plant Farm.
First, Marcia and her staff know their stuff. From the gifts she hands picks for the gift barn to the knowledge of the staff and the information they have on the plants of NEO and how to care for them.
I never leave this place without purchasing something. Except for today, the barn was closed for a BIG sale. See ya' tomorrow Unc.
The coolest feature, you know, aside from the number of years in business and the fact that they grow a lot of their plants in the HUGE green house on the premises (that you can physically walk trough and see) -- the plant clinic. Okay, I named it that. That is not what they call it, BUT if you have a plant that needs help or seems to not be doing so well by your "green thumb" you can bring it in and they will "save" it by telling you what is wrong or what you can do to reverse the over-care you gave it.
Also, they can make you a cool planter or re-pot a plant for you. How many places in NEO do that? See why I love this place? So make the drive, near or far, and pop out. Lots of cool eats along the way so give yourself a reason to make a day of it. May I recommend Taqueria Junction.