We’re proud to offer American-made patio furniture and outdoor structures designed to handle Minnesota weather. Built from durable materials, our pieces are crafted for longevity so you can enjoy your space year after year.
We combine hometown service with an expansive outdoor living selection. When you visit our Elk River campus, you’ll meet a team that truly knows outdoor furniture: what lasts, what fits, and what works for real Minnesota living. They’ll walk the space with you, answer every question, and help you choose pieces that feel right for your home or business.
Plants & Things began in 1979 as a small family garden market in Anoka. What started with fresh produce, plants, and outdoor décor quickly became a local favorite known for quality, friendly service, and the kind of charm you only find in a family-run business. As the years went on, the demand for outdoor furniture and backyard essentials grew, and so did we.
For more than four decades, Minnesotans have trusted Plants & Things to bring lasting quality to their porches, patios, and yards. What began as a simple roadside market evolved into a full outdoor living destination, offering everything from durable, American-made patio furniture to gazebos, sheds, pergolas, pavilions, and garden decor.
Today, our Elk River campus is home to both Plants and Things and Furniture and Things: two stores rooted in the same family history and commitment to quality. A lot has changed since that original garden stand, but our purpose is still the same: helping people create spaces they love spending time in.
As a proud part of the Elk River community, we aim to give back in ways that bring people together. Our family supports local initiatives through the Furniture and Things Community Event Center and the Plants and Things Recreation Complex, where neighbors can gather, play, and create lasting memories.
We’re also committed to thoughtful, responsible business practices. Our delivery crews rely on reusable materials instead of single-use plastics, and nearly everything we sell is built here in the United States and transported by truck. Most of our products never travel across the ocean, and that’s been true long before sustainability became a trend.
If you want to create a beautiful outdoor space, the best place to start is our showroom and retail store in Elk River.
Plants and Things, as well as Furniture and Things, share a single expansive campus, offering a diverse range of indoor and outdoor furniture and décor.
Stroll our outdoor displays, explore full-size structures, and experience the difference of seeing materials, testing furniture, and choosing pieces in person.
Online photos can’t compare—experience our campus for yourself!
