Ashley Van Meter

Review of Ravenna Gardens

I stopped in a couple months ago to ask about buyi...

I stopped in a couple months ago to ask about buying some potting soil and a pot. I can't believe this happened, and I honestly want to give a good review because I love garden stores in general, and if people are having a bad day I can give them the benefit of the doubt.

Anyway, it was my first time coming in. I wandered the store first to see if I could find what I needed, but it was pretty specific so I approached the knowledgeable looking person at the front counter. They were doing something at the desk. I walked up to within four feet, facing them and waited patiently.

For literally two minutes I stood directly in front of this person, not wanting to disturb them, but finally said softly, "excuse me?" and waved my hand low down to where their eyes were pointing.

This person didn't even bother to look up. I cleared my throat a bit loudly, still nothing. Keep in mind I was standing 3-4 feet away. At this point I was pretty sure they didn't want me there. I should note that day I was not dressed to the nines, and I had a backpack on (student, using it as a purse) so my instinct was she assumed I didn't have the money to shop there.

I did, but even if I really didn't have money, some basic human respect would have been cool. I felt like a ghost!

I'll give this place one more chance this spring, but man it's gonna be hard to come in.