Northern Star Mills at a glance
Northern Star Mills is an independent farm and garden supply store in Chico, California, at 510 Esplenade. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. For gardeners in and around Chico it is a local, staffed alternative to the big-box aisles, the kind of place where you can see plants in person and get advice suited to your own yard.
What you will find
The store generally stocks farm and garden supplies, feed and seed, soil and fertiliser, fencing and tools, and seasonal plants, with the mix rotating by season.
What grows well around Chico
California’s climate ranges from cool coastal fog belts to hot inland valleys, but most of the state sits in a mild Mediterranean pattern (broadly USDA zones 9 to 10) with dry summers and wet winters. That makes a nearby store genuinely useful, because its stock leans toward citrus, succulents, California natives such as ceanothus and salvia, and drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants that actually do well here. It is worth asking staff about right-plant, right-place choices for your specific spot, soil and sun.
Visiting and hours
Northern Star Mills is at 510 Esplenade, Chico, California 95963. It is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. To confirm current stock or hours you can call +1-530-342-7661, or reach the store through its website and social pages linked on this listing. Hours can change on public holidays, so a quick check before a special trip is wise.
Common questions
What are Northern Star Mills’s opening hours?
The store is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Holiday hours may vary.
Where is Northern Star Mills located?
510 Esplenade, Chico, California 95963.
How do I contact the store?
You can call +1-530-342-7661, or use the website and social links on this page.
