Plants give people the chance to raise and nurture a living object without having to watch it grow up and join Bon Jovi. Follow your own dreams with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of plants and gardening accessories at Louie's Nursery in Riverside.

The green gurus at Louie's Nursery dependably dole out high-quality greenery, seeds, soil, and accessories for the garden. Adopt a five-gallon citrus tree, or prank the neighbors with a drive-by avocado planting ($29.99+ each). Five-gallon shade trees ascend from soil to sky to hold an arborous umbrella over picnic areas ($29.99+). Gardeners seeking to lay the foundation for a summer bloom can load up on soil and ensure a stimulating germination with a selection of garden art and pottery. Meanwhile, a menagerie of houseplants and cacti import the yard's verdant beauty to indoor environs.

The botanical buffs at Louie's Nursery happily disseminate fruitful factoids and opinions to curious customers. The shop also publishes a gardening newsletter rife with seasonal information and tips on how to sweet talk the sky for extra solar attention.