RICHMOND — Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, one of the East Bay’s go-to gardening and nursery supply stores, abruptly closed its doors Thursday, the owners announced in a notice posted on the business’s website.
For 30 years, Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, located at 740 Market Ave., has served plant lovers in the Bay Area, already offering one of the largest selections of native California flowers, drought-tolerant plants and a wide variety of other green plants. hardened to the elements, thanks to the nursery’s ‘old fashioned’ approach to growing – most plants are started as seeds.
But those seeking the nursery’s wares will be out of luck for the foreseeable future. Sarah Hundley, who purchased the store from its original owner, Annie Hayes, in 2021, closed the nursery on Oct. 3 due to “serious and unexpected health concerns,” according to a note to customers posted on the website of the company.
“Throughout this difficult period, I have worked tirelessly to explore every possible way to keep the nursery running. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, the challenges – both personal and professional – escalated much faster than I expected, and I could no longer maintain my business operations,” Hundley said.
The future of Annie’s annuals and perennials is unclear. Discussions with potential buyers are ongoing and progressing, Hundley said, and any updates on a final decision will be shared with the community when possible.
In the meantime, pending orders are being reviewed. Customers will be contacted directly with updates on the status of their orders. Returns and new online orders are no longer accepted and gift cards and store credits cannot be redeemed.
“Even as I move away, I remain hopeful that Annie’s legacy can live on,” the note read. “Even though our doors are closing, I hope that the plants and memories you have brought home will continue to grow and thrive in your gardens for many years to come. »
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