Ames Greenhouse & Antiques
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Ames Greenhouse & Antiques is a distinctive combination of an antique store and greenhouse located at 3011 S Duff Ave in Ames, Iowa. It specializes in rare and exotic plants, succulents, antique furniture, glassware, and nostalgic items that transport visitors back in time.
The plant inventory at Ames Greenhouse & Antiques is truly extraordinary. Plant enthusiasts will be delighted by the extensive selection of meticulously cared-for plants, including rare and unusual tropical varieties such as the striking Monstera Deliciosa and the captivating Philodendron Gloriosum. The succulent collection is equally impressive, featuring a diverse array of species like the striking Echeveria 'Lola' and the mesmerizing Haworthia Truncata. Vibrant flowering specimens, including the exotic Anthurium and the vibrant Hibiscus, add pops of color to the greenhouse.
The antique collection is a treasure trove of unique finds. Visitors can discover an eclectic mix of glassware, including delicate Depression glass pieces and intricately patterned carnival glass. Vintage typewriters, such as the iconic Remington Noiseless and the sleek Royal Quiet Deluxe, offer a glimpse into the past. Nostalgic kitchenware, like the beloved Griswold cast iron skillets and the charming Pyrex patterns, evoke warm memories. Toy pop guns from bygone eras and furniture pieces like ornately carved bed frames and intricate vanities transport visitors to a different era.
Upon entering, customers are immediately immersed in a captivating atmosphere. The packed interior, with antiques lining the walls from floor to ceiling, creates a maze-like "forest" feel, as described by many satisfied customers. A separate greenhouse section houses the impressive plant selection, filling the air with earthy aromas. Customers consistently praise the atmosphere as "gorgeous" and "magical."
In addition to browsing and purchasing items, Ames Greenhouse & Antiques offers delivery, repotting, and potting services for their plant inventory. The store is open Sunday through Friday from 12pm to 5:30pm, closed on Saturdays. Customers can reach out by phone at (515) 232-1332 or visit their website at https://amesgreenhousefloralandantiques.com/.
Ames Greenhouse & Antiques is conveniently located near several local attractions, including the Reiman Gardens, a stunning 17-acre public garden featuring a butterfly house and a variety of themed gardens. The Brunnier Art Museum, located on the Iowa State University campus, showcases an impressive collection of artwork and hosts rotating exhibitions. Downtown Ames offers a vibrant dining and shopping scene, with locally-owned restaurants and boutiques lining the streets.
A visit to Ames Greenhouse & Antiques allows for exploring truly unique antique treasures and a top-quality plant nursery, all within a nostalgic and captivating atmosphere. The friendly and knowledgeable owners and staff provide exceptional service, ensuring every customer feels welcomed and inspired while hunting for that perfect rare find or lush greenery.
50 reviews
Grant Keast
The absolute best plant selection - everything is so healthy!
Kennedy Davis
I went to lots of different places in Ames trying to find affordable and well taken care of plants and was super impressed by the selection here!! So glad I found it! Definitely the best place to get plants especially succulents
Art Junkie
I love this place with my whole heart. You don’t find a collection of this value often. The plants are incredible and brings me so much joy. Great place to visit
Eric Blackburn
The couple running the antique shop seems very kind. The shop itself is crowded but absolutely covered in all kinds of interesting things. There is a spectacular variety of plants in the greenhouse that are well cared for. I will definitely come back at some point. Edit: I've bought an antique bed frame from this place, it's lovely though a bit beat up. It was considerably cheap for something so old but likely due to the condition it's in. I plan to restore the bed.
Evin Niblock
Omg this place is magical. I felt like I was in a forest. So many beautiful, happy, flowering plants, a glorious maze of green, and that earthy smell that gives a gardener those warm fuzzies. I felt at home and in awe of such a magical place that from the outside looks so nondescript. Inside the store, we found amazing treasures, unique, delicate and fun snapshots of an older time that reminded me of warm memories and people I loved who are now gone. I will absolutely be going back to buy gifts and plants for myself. Their selection is phenomenal and so unique I was speechless while there. The space is packed with experiences you can only know firsthand.
Madison O
The outside is unassuming, but the inside is an absolutely gorgeous, floor-to-ceiling display of beautiful antiques. From glassware to typewriters, kitchenware and even toy pop guns, looking around from area to area can reveal something new every time! The inside smells like nostalgia and feels like a liminal space, but a safe one. The proprietors are a lovely couple who are very happy to help customers. The greenhouse side has many lovely flourishing succulents and plants, and smells so sweet and fresh just looking at the flowers can make one's day. I'll be sure to go back to this beautiful, hidden-away antique shop. Some of the items we found were absolutely priceless!
Teddy Breise
This place is amazing! The inside is absolutely PACKED with antiques wall to wall. It smells like heaven! The garden center is amazing as well! The woman that helped me find marigolds was so polite and seemed like a genuinely nice person. I tried to tip her and she wouldn't take my money! She said to spread the word instead, so that's what I'm doing! This was my first visit, but it won't be my last! If you like antiques and gardening and you haven't yet shopped here, do yourself a favor and head down today!
lindsay howard
I have bought a lot of plants from here, one of my favorite places! The owners are so kind & sweet! It's nice to see how excited they get when they see customers. 😊
Phred M
I’m filled with emotion! Joanie, (I hope I spelled your name correctly), you reached through the telephone lines from Iowa to Maryland and touched my heart ♥️ soothed my worries, dried my tears and embraced everything necessary with your eloquent understanding of grief and personal loss regardless of distance. The bouquet you designed for a particularly special family members’ wake on November 6th, 2021 was absolutely stunning. The colors were perfect, the flowers you selected were exquisitely beautiful and without question, designed with Love ~ I now know why my stepson, Curt Mann, not just recommended Ames Greenhouse Floral, he insisted y’all were the only folks I needed to speak with about flowers for his Momma and my dear sweet friend, Julie Mann. Blessings need no introduction ~ 🕊 My Sincere Thanks, Freda Mann Bel Air, Maryland
Hannah Oppedal
My absolute favorite place to get plants! I always love walking through, there so much to see! Always very helpful people there as well!