Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Plants on Broadway...

I don't remember who interviewed me, but I remember being asked to ID a couple of plants they'd taken photos of—and to provide the nursery name where I'd purchased them. When I said I'd bought them at a pet store, well that was obviously not the answer they were after. There was silence. This was back when Lila (our adorable chug) was still alive and I frequented a local shop, Pets on Broadway. My friend (and plant guy extraordinaire) Nanthawat Jiranuwatana was responsible for their sweet selection of plants. Fast forward to just about the time I broke my ankle and Nat was working to get the new Plants on Broadway up and running, I finally visited last week...

This building was previously a wine bar, I always meant to visit, but never did. It's right across the street from Pets on Broadway.

Nat had warned me it was mainly a houseplant store, but they've got a nicely curated little selection of outdoor plants too (above). I've been smitten with these Pyrrosia lingua ‘Variegata’ from Little Prince of Oregon for quite awhile now. 

And of course, there were agaves...

Looking around inside now...

The small sign in the middle indicates there are exciting things on the way for this space. I believe it, as the whole set up had a great vibe.

Do you ever forget about something you own, and once loved? These pins reminded me of an agave in bloom pin I purchased at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. I must dig that out and wear it again.


Did I mention the helpful signage? (cause there's a real plant person in charge!)



Whenever I see this label on a nepenthes it cracks me up.

I mean sure, it's pet friendly as long as your pet isn't an insect!

More insect eating, pet-friendly, plants.

Portland locals you'll want to check out this shop! And there are more exciting developments from Nanthawat and his own The Other Side Nursery coming soon....

—   —   —

All material © 2009-2021 by Loree Bohl for danger garden. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited and just plain rude.

9 comments:

  1. Carnivorous plants are extremely pet-friendly. So much so that the cats I've lived with chomped off the heads of many an upright pitcher plant. Yummy for the kitties but the plants look awful after the onslaught.

    My Carnie collection is safety tucked away now - many under glass (aka CarnieVIL Central).

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yikes! In the past raccoons have gone after mine, now so much for the plant as the water and "food" inside the tube.

      Delete
  2. It's always fun to visit a new plant store and I'm glad you're getting out and about. M's comment above about cats and carnivorous plants was a surprise.

    I hope the heat isn't too bad up your way. It just passed 93F here and it's not noon yet so that doesn't bode well.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. What was your ultimate high? Yesterday was 102 and we're heading back up there today and tomorrow...

      Delete
  3. I have just ordered a plant from his The Other Side Nursery: Yucca desmetiana 'Blue Boy'. I killed it here once before in Phoenix, but I'm not giving up!!! His in person and online shops are wonderful. I love to support "plant people" in the business!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oh that's a fabulous plant! And thank you for supporting plant people.

      Delete
    2. I had no idea there is now also a Plants on Broadway... good for them!

      Delete
  4. Local retail waking up again after the long long Covid winter...nice to see.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yes it is, pets and plants certainly enjoyed a renewed love from us humans during COVID too.

      Delete

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Comment moderation is on (because you know: spam), I will approve and post your comment as soon as possible!