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Company Profile   Touch of Nature, Inc. has 91 products listed in PlantScout. Touch of Nature, Inc. is a Watchdog 30 company. This company is affiliated with 1 company: eFlowerGarden Mailing Address: 1475 Buford Drive, Suite 403-306 Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043 (United States) Phone: 800-438-9309 Opt 02 Fax: (413) 473-9841 Categories: Bulbs: Cannas Bulbs: Spring-blooming Plants: Dahlias Plants: Hostas Plants: Lilies Plants: Perennial Flowers Click here to send email to Touch of Nature, Inc. Click here to visit Touch of Nature, Inc.'s website Recent reviews: Past month Past 6 Months Past 12 Months Positive 2 5 15 Neutral 0 0 0 Negative 0 1 1

Feedback History and Summary   97 positives 2 neutrals 1 negative

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Rating Author Content Positive massnorth (4 reviews) On May 3, 2008, massnorth Topsfield, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: Ordered a bushel of daylilies in March, and had to call a week or so after when I realized I hadn't received notification that they'd shipped. Obviously a mixup, but the gentleman I talked to was very apologetic, and my order shipped the same day and arrived the following day (I think they must have sent it overnight). Bareroot daylilies have been in the ground a few weeks now, and you can practically hear them growing. Positive mistysunny (1 review) On April 29, 2008, mistysunny Chesterfield, VA wrote: Received healthy bulbs/plants with exceptional service and great follow-up by Ingrid. They are very worthy to be rated in the top 30. Negative MCward (1 review) On January 4, 2008, MCward Chester, NY wrote: Based on the positive reviews at this website I chose Touch of Natures bulb fundraiser to raise money for our schools' Outdoor Learning Area. The bulbs received were very small, significantly smaller than the same bulbs they sell in their catalogue and smaller in some cases than that stated on the package. Some of the bulbs were no good. I contacted them and tried to obtain larger bulbs but they refused. I had no choice but to send back the bulbs and refund back all the checks that people had made. It was an embarrassment, a waste of time and a fundraising opportunity lost. Positive oldrose1 (1 review) On December 10, 2007, oldrose1 Idaho Falls, ID wrote: I ordered 10 Amaryllis at $2.50 per bulb. and 10 Erlicheer daffodils. I was told when the Amaryllis were shipped and given a tracking #. Nothing on the daffodils. The amaryllis arrived in good shape and bigger than expected. The box was label box one of two. Nothing else was heard on the daffodils. So I wrote and found out they had tried to reach me (lost in cyberspace? ) and thengiven a tracking number. They had been out of the Erlicheer at the warehouse, and with the holiday (Thanksgiving) etc were just late. I was given advice on how to coax a bud from some of the Amaryliss. I then heard about their vendor specials, and wanted to order several small bulbs for $4-6 per 100, but only if my daffs came-which they did-and if the new bulbs were in the ware house. I wanted them right away. The daffodils came-again, nice plump bulbs, and I ordered the the other small bulbs. They were here very quickly-and I was able to get them in the pots I was squirreling away ere there and ever protected place I could find here in zone 4. Positive vicm2 (1 review) On November 18, 2007, vicm2 Crestview, FL wrote: Wonderful healthy items delivered. This company kept in touch and kept me updated on the status of my order. I have since bought from here again and will contunue to do so. This is a business I have recommended to others! Positive soapwort243 (4 reviews) On November 16, 2007, soapwort243 South Milwaukee, WI wrote: I ordered some "fall sale" bulbs (tulip-cum laude) and was really surprised at the high quality, healthy, large bulbs that I received for the sale price. (and very fast arrival after ordering) Thank you- Touch of Nature. Positive cattjovi (4 reviews) On October 30, 2007, cattjovi Richmond Hill, GA wrote: Very happy with my order I received, Arlene Positive spicyrdhead (1 review) On October 23, 2007, spicyrdhead Katy, TX wrote: Very positive. Shipment went out as requested and delivery was on time. Will definitely order from Touch of Nature again. Positive ghiocei (1 review) On October 8, 2007, ghiocei Madison, WI wrote: I was happy with the diversity of bulb plants offered - found the rare plants i was looking for! Quality of bulbs was excellent, prices fair, and delivery time was ok. Positive moth2flame (2 reviews) On October 6, 2007, moth2flame Derwood, MD wrote: I ordered (3) Festiva Maxima peonies online and emailed Touch of Nature to confirm they received the order and payment. Pricing and customer service was excellent and Ingrid answered my multiple emails w/in 24 hours of my sending them. The peony roots arrived within the week and looked healthy. I planted them immediately and hopefully they will do well. Overall, a very positive experience with this company. Positive jackieshar (7 reviews) On August 29, 2007, jackieshar Texas/Okla central border (United States) (Zone 7b) wrote: Just received an order of 16 bearded iris at their special pricing of $1.75. You certainly get what you pay for, small dried up rhizomes. BUT...you can't beat the price and the selection was good. Jackie On November 9th, 2007, jackieshar changed the rating from negative to positive and added the following: it was very hot here when they came so I potted them up in 4 inch pots....they are showing new growth and I am putting them in the ground. . they appear to be doing very well as Bleek explained they would. I would buy again ... with a new understanding that they will grow just fine.....JA Positive Lazydaisy153 (3 reviews) On June 12, 2007, Lazydaisy153 Lilburn, GA wrote: This was a very pleasant transaction. The plants were shipped well and arrived hydrated. The company even followed up with an e-mail to make sure that I was satisfied. I will definitely order from them again. Positive nkeely (1 review) On June 11, 2007, nkeely Houston, TX wrote: Nice transaction. Bulbs were big and already coming up. I am very pleased. Thank you! Positive ecobioangie (8 reviews) On June 11, 2007, ecobioangie Mableton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: As always, Bleek was more than generous and the plants are healthy and look great! I showed up in person to pick up my order. I spent just as much time chatting and viewing his extensive hosta collection as I did taking care of picking up my order. Beautiful yard, great plants and an exceptional gardener! Don't hesitate to buy or to visit in person. :) Positive BruMeta (13 reviews) On June 9, 2007, BruMeta Livingston Manor, NY wrote: Most impressed with quality and speedy delivery. Prices good and shipping costs fair. Positive pattypat (1 review) On June 6, 2007, pattypat Anchorage, AK wrote: I placed my order last fall, and the shipping was fair. Many companies have very high shipping to Alaska, but this was acceptable. Now, this spring, my garden is wonderful. The bulbs are strong and in full bloom. I will order again this fall Positive scully931 (9 reviews) On May 9, 2007, scully931 Pittsburgh, PA wrote: I just completed a fundraiser from Touch of Nature. I was skeptical, having never dealt with the company before. However, they offered a good return and the plants were priced well. (I hate fundraisers where the least expensive item is over twenty dollars.) The orders arrived quickly and look very good! This was an easy, pleasant transaction and I will certainly consider purchasing from Touch of Nature for my personal use in the future. Positive BrooklynJon (1 review) On April 26, 2007, BrooklynJon Brooklyn, NY (Zone 6b) wrote: My first order was a variety of bulbs (tulips, daffodils, crocus). I was pleased with the value and the quality of the bulbs. So far, my spring display has been very nice. I would definitely use Touch of Nature again. Positive bittersweet3 (1 review) On April 26, 2007, bittersweet3 Fond Du Lac, WI wrote: I was very pleased with my first order. Everything was as expected and a follow-up contact just proves what great customer service you have. I will definitely be ordering in fall! Positive lilygrower (4 reviews) On April 26, 2007, lilygrower Indianapolis, IN wrote: I ordered two different types of Gloriosa lily and they arrived very nice and healthy. I have them potted up now and have every belief that they will flourish. Positive jmcarolina (5 reviews) On April 1, 2007, jmcarolina Greenville, SC wrote: I ordered several varieties of daffodils from this company in the fall of 2006 and planted them in November of that year. They shipped at the proper planting time for this zone. I have to say that planting bulbs is not one of my favorite gardening chores and trying to plant them at the proper depth in our clay soil is a pain! I was hardly accurate in the depth on many of the bulbs I planted. However, the proof is in the pudding and they all bloomed and put on a beautiful display over the past 2 months. I credit that to great bulbs, not great planting! Positive planta_gardener (3 reviews) On March 29, 2007, planta_gardener Greenwood, AR wrote: I ordered three varieties of canna. Rhizomes came in great shape, packed in plastic bags with soil. They were really large too. Warning which should be directed to customers" bags should be opened immediately or made holes in, because rhizomes cannot respirate! Anyway, I will buy there again!. Positive swtbby (2 reviews) On January 21, 2007, swtbby Easley, SC wrote: I ORDERED SEVERAL BULBS FROM THIS COMPANY. THEY CAME JUST A FEW DAYS AFTER I ORDERED AND WERE PACKAGED WELL. THE BULBS WERE VERY LARGE AND VERY HEALTHY LOOKING. I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THIS COMPANY AND WILL ORDER AGAIN. Positive gandyman33 (1 review) On January 17, 2007, gandyman33 Saint Louis, MO wrote: I have recently become a big fan of Amaryllis and have been seaching online high and low for the nice big rare bulbs. I found this site and the prices were outstanding. Unfortunately for me the bulbs I really wanted were sold out. Next year I'll be ready!!! As an afterthought I decided to buy some of the smaller Amaryllis Red Lion. At $2.00 a piece how could I go wrong? The bulbs arrrived immediately and looked great with the exception of two bulbs. The bulbs now have flower stalks and will soon bloom. I was so impressed with their performance I recently place another order. Excellent customer service and I highly recommend them to all. Positive Rosemary370 (4 reviews) On January 9, 2007, Rosemary370 Athens, GA wrote: Great bulbs and excellent customer service. I am a very satisfied customer. Positive downscale_babe (23 reviews) On December 3, 2006, downscale_babe surfside beach, SC (Zone 8b) wrote: Once again,(this is my 7th or 8th order) ......everything you could want from an online bulb order.I guess I'm a customer for life. Positive Nana3 (7 reviews) On November 22, 2006, Nana3 Hanson, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: One of my best bulb ordering experiences. The order arrived promptly and was packed with such care. The bulbs are firm and a nice size and the sale price was superb. This company goes into my favorites for I will keep their url handy and order from them again. Thank you, Nana3 Positive 4paws (7 reviews) On November 21, 2006, 4paws Hoopa, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: I just rec'd my order of sale bulbs from Touch of Nature. I'm pleased with the size and quality, and quick shipment. I think the Ziva paperwhite bulbs are some of the biggest I've seen. Positive JimEP (6 reviews) On October 11, 2006, JimEP Houghton Lake, MI wrote: I have an interesting positive I think. My order did not go as planned and yet it was a positive experience. The majority of my bulbs arrrived right on schedule and were beautiful healthy bulbs. However a note stated that the iris bulbs had not been shipped. I contacted Ingrid who explained they had not received them from the supplier but were expecting them in a few days- so sent my order and would ship asap. Well a few more days went by and still no word on the irises, Ingrid then said they had cancelled the order with the other supplier because they did not fulfill as promised and offered a replacement set of iris bulbs. The replacements were very satisfactory and I approved the subsititution, she shipped my bulbs the next day. What I found refreshingly positive was attitude. Not once did Ingrid duck my e mails, or cop and attitude or avoid answering me. This is CUSTOMER service at its finest. She patiently responded and kept me updated and did everything she could to make sure in the end I was satisfied. I think that speaks highly of a company. Things dont always go as planned and we have to deal with disappointments. How we deal with them is shows our true colors. I am waiting to see the show in spring, and planning on adding to it next year. On April 24th, 2007, JimEP added the following: Well spring has arrived. My bulbs are sprouting and blooming and I can hardly find a single bulb that didnt take or isnt coming up. Every time i go outside, it brightens my day to see the new blooms. Thank you for a pleasant experience and quality bulbs. Positive Sorry (3 reviews) On September 19, 2006, Sorry Adrian, MI wrote: Exceptional customer service !!! Highly recommend this company to everyone !!! I have been searching for a particular variety of tulip bulb which was hard to find, Touch Of Nature was able to find it for me. They really went out of their way for me. May I also add, they are sooo pleasant to speak to over the phone. A ++ Positive youseff (1 review) On September 11, 2006, youseff Atlanta, GA wrote: excellent service. i ordered a group of fall bulbs, and they were at my door two days later! i emailed them regarding some specific planting instructions, and they got back to me right away with answers to my questions. highly recommended! Positive jestelleoan (19 reviews) On September 7, 2006, jestelleoan Tyler, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: I have ordered many times from this company and have always been very please with my order. I belive the prices are very good and the size excellent. I will order often. Joan Positive debi_z (3 reviews) On August 7, 2006, debi_z Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: AAA+++ i order from touch of nature, or its effiliate eflowergarden.com once a year. i've never been disappointed. i have always felt i've gotten what i have paid for and in most cases more. i can be a tough consumer, only in that i want what i pay for, and will not hesitate to contact a company if i do not receive it. bert and ingred never fail to live up to my expectations of a well run company. i have repeatedly recommended this company to others, without a doubt in my mind, that they would fulfill my praise and expectations. no person or company is perfect in this world, but bert and ingred sure come close. any mistake brought to there attention will be remedied to your satisfaction. thank you bert and ingred for making my garden beds look beautiful. sincerely, debi z Positive mmenon (1 review) On August 2, 2006, mmenon Westwood, MA wrote: I am very happy with my purchase from Touch of Nature. I got some spider lily bulbs and tuberose bulbs. They are of top quality and now we are really enjoying the bloom ! Service was excellent ! Positive aanrguy (1 review) On August 1, 2006, aanrguy Port Saint Lucie, FL (Zone 9b) wrote: I must agree with tj0504 BIGGER would be BETTER.A friend and i had placed an order together and everything came quickly as ordered.It really is people that make the difference. Nudist Positive tj0504 (12 reviews) On July 1, 2006, tj0504 Saint Louis, MO wrote: Ditto to each and every comment here. The quality of their bulbs are excellent. The customer service is excellent. Their shipping charges are fair to good and arrive to my neighboring state within a day. The only negative is that their selection is limited. Were it larger, this would be the only place I shop for bulbs. I initially ordered tuberose from them. Each and every other tuberose I've received from other companies has arrived as a moderate sized, single bulb. TON's were monsters. With the number of bulbs I order, I expect a few casualties. 100% of TON's came up and are doing very well. Even the "specials" were far above their competitors in quality, which I found amazing. They too are thriving at a 100% sprout rate. I have recommended this site to quite a few of my gardening friends and will continue to do so. Positive nibley (1 review) On May 9, 2006, nibley Logan, UT wrote: We completed a fundraiser using Touch of Nature. From the beginning, the company showed the utmost attention to customer care. Everything was well-organized and we received beautiful brochures and detailed instructions to assist us in our effort. The company communicated efficiently with us during and after the effort. Orders were shipped quickly and accurately. We received a full 55% in profit which is amazing in the fundraising arena. Most companies offer 30-50% in profit. When the plants arrived, they were packaged adequately, in great condition, and of excellent quality. We had no complaints from the parents of 550 students following the fundraiser. The fundraiser could not have been more successful and we truly appreciate the level of professionalism and attention provided by Touch of Nature. This is a hard-working company who values happy customers. I would recommend Touch of Nature to anyone buying individually or as a group. And it certainly beats selling chocolate bars! Positive iethoughts (2 reviews) On May 3, 2006, iethoughts Jeffersonville, IN wrote: Excellent service, informative, website is easy to use, customer service is fantastic, and lovely plants. I ordered daylilies, they arrived quickly, packed with care, the plants were healthy and beautiful. Very reasonable prices too. I have planted them. They are already growing and have new leaves. I would recommend Touch of Nature to anyone who wants exceptional plants and excellent service. Positive Newjaxlady (1 review) On May 2, 2006, Newjaxlady Jacksonville, FL wrote: I recently ordered white agapanthus from Touch of Nature and they arrived very quickly, and in great condition. Now, after only a few weeks in the ground, the bulbs have sprouted and are growing very nicely, ALL of them. Dealing with Touch of Nature was a very positive experience which I have not always gotten from other online companies. I intend to order more bulbs from this company since they carry such a variety, many of which I could not find elsewhere. I have recommended Touch of Nature to others and will continue to do so. Positive sneetch (1 review) On May 2, 2006, sneetch Morgantown, PA wrote: I was very satisfied with A Touch of Nature's prices and shipping rates. I order daylillies and they are all doing well. They also shipped very quickly. I will definitely order again from them in the future.

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