Berridge Nurseries

In 1938, 20-year-old Jim Berridge Jr. founded Berridge Nurseries. The company's location at Central Avenue and Earll Drive marked the initiation of a lifetime commitment to high-quality products and services. Berridge Nurseries was moved from Camelback Road to 16th Street in 1952. The business expanded to 21 acres and incorporated retail and wholesale. Lastly, in July 1971, 22-year-old Jim Reinert began various fires in Northeast Phoenix. One of the fires gutted the nursery building. Nine years after the arson, Jim sold the rebuilt nursery to developers who intended to build offices, restaurants, and retail. The 30-year-old lush eucalyptus trees that surrounded the property were lush. The project was named Arboleda "The Grove" by the developers due to the large trees.

The plant nursery's reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with the majority of customers praising the selection of plants and the helpfulness of the staff. Frequent words include "beautiful" and "friendly." Many of the commenters talk about the management as experts and make shopping at the nursery a pleasant experience. The reviewer's sentiments range from "love, love, love" to "coming back" to "relaxing" and "tranquil." The expert advice and conversational tone of the associates are noted. Many patrons expressed surprise or delight in a way they didn't expect in the Xmas shop that will 'just be an annual trip, especially if they are in for some holiday decor.' The plant nursery also has competitive prices and stocks hard-to-find soil amendments, making it a go-to destination for all plant needs. The overwhelming conclusion is that the plant nursery is fantastic and one of the best experiences.