sharing a life's work of drawing and embroidery inspired by cherished memories and appreciation of the natural world. come join us, no sign up necessary.

explore the Enchanted World of Coral & Tusk with a new book by Coral & Tusk founder and artist Stephanie Housley. Book signing on October 26th at
The Gardener, 12–2 PM. 

What an amazing milestone! the gardener has been on Fourth Street for 40 years! Alta Tingle started with a smaller space in 1984 and moved into the current building in 1986.

The Gardener celebrates 40 years on fourth street in berkeley.

Durable outdoor metal furniture imported from france. shop early for best selection of chairs, folding chairs, tables, benches, sidetables, and expandable tables.

fermob outdoor furniture for 2024 has arrived! Stop by The Gardener berkeley.

Create your wedding registry with the gardener!

Curate your own selection of popular items and unique gifts.  

email webstore@thegardener.com for a free wedding registry consultation.

Discover your favorite nature fragrance! Join us for a demonstration with juniper ridge. Gift with purchase, free sample, raffle giveaways. 1836 fourth street in front of the gardener berkeley.

local makers juniper ridge give a
live scent distillation demonstration
Saturday Dec. 2
from 12-4pm

Visit our webstore

We carry a selection of popular items and unique gifts.  

now you can shop conveniently at home

Makers

IN our store

Scroll through to see some of our featured artists and products at the gardener.

Biergarten tables and benches

durable Folding tables and benches in orange or natural, imported from germany and italy.

sylvia gonzalez

taking inspiration from the natural world, sylvia's work features a unique mix of pastel drawing on monotype prints.

ellen little

ellen creates beautifully layered watercolors on oversize paper. "I start with a flower from my garden and then see what emerges."

nancy b. hartley

nancy grew up in the east bay hills. using bold color and shape,she creates an uplifting experience for the viewer.

jean sanchirico

stunning landscapes, often local and recognizable, in chalk pastel.

gregg Hessel unique copper candleholders 

Hammered and torched to brilliance, each piece is original and unforgettable.

Branch by Michele Scholnick

Branch creates fine jewelry and bronze decorative objects influenced by natural forms, 

BLINDSPOT MIRRORS

BlindSpot Mirror’s minutely detailed frames are created entirely by hand using botanical or abstract themes in contemporary, transitional or traditional styles.

SHAwN LOVELL metalwork

Shawn fuses contemporary design with the age-old craft of blacksmithing creating truly one-of-a-kind work.

JOHN COBB woodworking

each bowl is a unique work of art. Walnut, maple burl, madrone, liquid ambar, elm and olive are wood types that are transformed on John’s lathe.

don jereb woodworking

stunning wood mobius strip mobiles created by don in santa rosa, california.

Holmes-wilson distinctive  tables and chairs

Durable cast concrete decorated with botanical impressions in subtle hues.

weck jars

for preserving or just for kitchen storage, our customers love weck jars and we carry a full selection.

Savon de Marseille

hand cut french soap is always 72% olive oil by law. wonderfully rich, it never dries out your skin.

vintage japanese tansu chests

older bay area homes have limited closet space and small rooms. tansu chests are the perfect storage solution! COME SEE OUR SELECTION.

marigold row

The craftsmanship of village artisans combined with the colorful designs of contemporary india.

SORI YANAGI

IMPECcABLE design from japan. we carry bowls, kettles, TONGS and other fine products from this japanese designer. 

tuscan grill

handcrafted by Tuscan artisan metalsmiths, the grill is ideal for cooking outdoors, at the beach, or in the fireplace.

fermob furniture

French brand Fermob offers a range of durable, colorful metal outdoor furniture.

Complimentary gift wrapping

The gardener offers complimentary gift wrapping in our unique wabi sabi inspired style using a variety of natural materials.

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webstore OPEN Every day

Ferry Building kiosk closed on September 22nd. Come see us in Berkeley!

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Open Saturday 11- 6 pm





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In-store return policy: returns for store credit only-within 30 days with receipt.

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lta Tingle opened The Gardener in 1984 in a small storefront in Berkeley, California. In 1987, The Gardener moved across the street to its present location, into a space more than triple the size of the original store. A second store in Healdsburg, California, operated from 1998 until 2022. A third store opened in San Francisco in 2003, in the newly-renovated Ferry Building.

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IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY FOR YOUR WHOLE LIFE LONG
BeCOME A GArDENER

Alta, a former garden designer and lecturer on landscape design, is an avid gardener and photographer. The Gardener is a collection of all the things that Alta, through her talents and interests, has learned to enjoy and appreciate in her life—a great pair of Japanese scissors for cutting flowers, the purest bar of lavender soap, a big ceramic bowl for the kitchen to hold the season's offerings—things that before had required trips to nurseries, hardware and specialty stores. When The Gardener first opened, there had never been a collection that recognized that even the most avid gardener lives indoors.

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