Buchanan's Native Plants, Houston

It's not unusual to find bags of ladybugs or tadpoles at Buchanan's Native Plants in the Heights. Known for their native plant offerings and organic gardening supplies, this 11th Street gardening center between Heights Boulevard and Studewood has everything from seeds and soil to local plant varieties that aren't found at big box stores. Several staff members are Master Gardeners or Texas Certified Nursery Professionals, so they can help new and experienced gardeners get their grow on. Even non-gardeners stop by on weekends to sample food from a rotating group of food trucks that set up in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buchanan's also has a gift shop with garden-themed cards, books and home décor.