Norrie's Gift Shop

OPEN EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK, 10:00-4:00

New! Bamboo Pots

 
These colorful bamboo pots are made of vegetable dyed bamboo fibers, are 100% natural, and will slowly decompose. When small cracks appear (usually after 3 - 5 years if kept indoors and 2-3 years if kept outdoors), you can put the plant, pot and all, into the ground where the pot will continue to decompose. This prevents trauma to the roots and keeps a plastic pot out of the landfill. And, if pots are put into the landfill, they completely degrade within six months. Come check them out for yourself!

Books on Sale Now!
25–50% off many books at Norrie's!

Norrie's carries books, including some rare and out print volumes,
on a broad range of subjects of interest to Arboretum visitors.

There's always a large selection of plants for sale, stop by and take a look.

This lovely shop overlooks the Monterey Bay from its spot nestled up against the South African protea garden and the Pacific Coast Natives garden. Colorful plants selected or imported from distant lands by Arboretum staff are highlighted, as well as garden gift items, cards, garden books, pottery and jewelry. New gift ideas are constantly being brought in by the staff. All staff members are volunteers and all profits go to support the gardens. The building was donated by Elspeth Bobbs in memory of her daughter. A picnic table by one side of the store is pleasantly shaded. The shop is a great place to pick up a map and Hummingbird Trail Guide, join the Arboretum Associates, and to learn about how to best enjoy your visit to the garden.

The stock is always changing.
Repeat visits are worthwhile.

Clothing, jewelry, decorative items for indoors and out...
every corner holds a treasure.