Courtesy Natty Garden
6 plant stores to check out ASAP now that it’s Spring
Now is the time to get to work on your indoor and outdoor gardens
“In the spring,” poet Margaret Atwood wrote, “at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”
We couldn’t agree more! To help you get there, we’ve compiled a by-no-means-comprehensive list of some of our favorite nurseries and plant stores in Brooklyn.
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The Chelsea Garden Center
Not in Chelsea
Ironically located in Red Hook and Williamsburg. Unironically great plants.
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Crest Hardware
Williamsburg
They have a great selection of some rare species. They also carry some unique vessels for your leafy friends and if you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of their mascots: Finlay the African grey parrot and Franklin the pig.
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Natty Garden
Prospect Heights
They offer a wide array of classic indoor and outdoor plants to get you started. The last time I was there, they were carrying fishbone cactus (cryptocereus anthonyanus). One of my favorite varieties!
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Outside Space
Clinton Hill
Gorgeous open air garden center selling indoor and outdoor beauties. It’s closed for now but promises to reopen this spring.
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Tula
Greenpoint
They sell clippings for $2 so you can diversify your collection. Be advised that the clippings for sale are whatever they have on hand. Those entering the store with scissors will be promptly defenestrated.
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The Sill
Cobble Hill
Great for beginners because each plant comes with a care card to get you started.
