There is only one good use for the internet: reading interesting articles about fun places to go holiday shopping near Eden Prairie, such as The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center.
The internet certainly is no place for shopping (unless you are specifically shopping for plants and landscaping materials on The Mustard Seed’s website). There is no guarantee of authenticity or quality. The delivery person, through no admitted fault of their own, may deliver the thing badly broken, and send your dog into a woof-tizzy as they unceremoniously slap it down near (or tolerably close to) your doorstep. And let’s be honest. Buying holiday gifts online? It feels like a cheat; as though your dear, beloved gift-recipient isn’t worth what little time and gas it takes to get to Chaska – where, incidentally, the best shopping awaits this holiday season.
I’m Talking About the Mustard Seed, of Course
Eden Prairie homeowners who take especial pride in their homes already know all about The Mustard Seed: every plant fit for one’s own little Garden of Eden, backed by the knowhow and manpower to plant them nicely.
But did you know that The Mustard Seed’s greenhouse is open year round? It’s true. A veritable crystal cathedral of flora awaits! There you can purchase every hale and hearty flowering, nonflowering, and cactaceous thing that could possibly brighten your home.
Or your friends’ and family’s homes. According to a study that someone surprisingly took the time to conduct, most Americans own houseplants. That means the odds of giving a houseplant to someone who already likes houseplants are thoroughly in your flavor!
And Do You Know What Else The Mustard Seed Has?
They have a very lovely gift shop, as a matter of fact. It is packed full of neat things for plant enthusiasts and people who are only indifferent toward plants, such as:
Wind chimes - Have you ever wished you could hand the planet a xylophone and say “Here: never stop playing this?” Then you will love wind chimes! And so will anyone else who lives where there is wind.
Kitchen goods - If you’re like me – which you assuredly are, because I exclusively have positive qualities – then there’s nothing you enjoy more than futzing around in the kitchen. The Mustard Seed has all manners of amusing culinary paraphernalia. You should go see it!
Bird-type things - Are you looking for new ways to make birds come closer to you? The Mustard Seed knew you would, and stocked a wide variety of feeders, baths, and bird houses in anticipation of your arrival.
Gifts for guys - Did you know that approximately one in two Americans are guys? According to this pie chart, it’s true! That means approximately half of the people you know will love The Mustard Seed’s gifts for guys, which run the gamut from totally practical (such as tools) to just plum silly (you’ll have to visit and see).
Gifts for kids - Want to save money this holiday season? Simply inform your children that Santa got hacked, and delivered all of their presents to cybercriminals. But if you’d rather sew happiness in their crystal-pure little hearts, get them some fun toys from The Mustard Seed instead.
Pottery - The Mustard Seed doesn’t just sell planters and flower pots. They also turn the same into seasonal and custom plant containers, each brimming with artfully arranged vegetation. You can even request a free estimate for a container arrangement online!
Garden accents - Do you know someone whose garden could stand to be a little more whimsical? Don’t tell them as much. Criticism that sharp could sour even the closest of friendships. Buy them some garden accents instead! They’ll understand the message, but they’ll also be charmed by the gesture.
Stocking stuffers - Picture this. It is an ethereally beautiful Christmas morning. Everyone in your family wakes simultaneously. They barely take the time to put on their dressing gowns before racing downstairs to convene at the tree. But that’s when they see them. Flaccid stockings. Oh no! Christmas is barely seconds old, and you have already irredeemably ruined it by failing to purchase cute knicknacks and other little somethings ahead of time. Sounds like you should have visited The Mustard Seed’s gift shop when you still had the chance!
Gift cards - You aren’t quite sure which gift to give someone. All you know for sure is that they would love The Mustard Seed’s nigh-endless selection of plants, landscaping services, and gifts. Three words: a gift card.
Meet Santa Claus!
Want to meet the Jolly Old Elf in the flesh? You can find him at The Mustard Seed after Thanksgiving. Visit the greenhouse from 10am until 1pm on Saturday or Sunday to have your family’s photo taken with Santa. Only $5!
After reading all that, you must only have three questions remaining. Here are their answers:
10,000 Great Plains Boulevard, Chaska