Verdant Matter

I stopped by last evening to check out the new plant space and was instantly greeted by a lovely dog named Lola hanging out in the shop with the owner. The owner called to her to come sit and relax, but I didn’t mind Lola saying hello and gave her some head scratches before she obediently went to lie down in the back while I browsed.
In the front there was a display for any combination of cactus and a ceramic pot on the table for $ 13 to one side, and a pallet of air plants and hangers on the other. Along the walls you can also find all different types and sizes of pots and hangers, other cacti, aloe vera, house plants, etc, NOT flowers. The store also stocks a number of local, handmade items like lip balms, bath scrubs, knit scarves and headbands. VM has joined the Pilsen Second Fridays lineup as well, where local businesses offer pop-​ups, sales, and events for the neighborhood.
Last night I chose a pretty pink-​flowering air plant with a brass teardrop hanger, which is the only plant I’m reasonably certain my cat won’t be able to dig up, and should fare relatively well under my non-​green thumb supervision as easy to care for. I will definitely be back to pick up a small cactus or air plant to brighten up my desk at the office as well, and then back again several times to pet Lola to ease my dog-​less existence.

great local business and owner!

Great selection of affordable pottery. The pottery have unique designs and most are on the small side. Hopefully there will be larger pottery pieces in the future.
We’ll definitely be back!

The cutest place for plants and pots– affordable & adorable!
Lots of handmade, locally-​made, and eco-​friendly! Plus, every second Friday (for the Pilsen second Fridays’ gallery openings) they host a pop-​up handmade market featuring different local artisans. So cool!
And the owner is super sweet! She has studio space in the back that she either rents or let’s people use– not sure. Either way, A+ all around! I’ll definitely be back!