Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Put A Plant On It, a plant shop in Buffalo (a Fling stop)

Monday's blog post covered our Garden Fling visit to Johanna Dominguez's home garden. Today we're stopping by her shop, Put A Plant On It, which was part of the Fling walking tour of the Elmwood neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.

The description from our Fling program; "Put a Plant On It is a Latina-owned, woman-operated full-service gift shop and plant consultancy. We specialize in botanically themed gifts, rare and common plants, and a range of houseplant services, including sitting, repotting, consultations, and a plant hospital for sick plants. Whether you’re searching for unique gifts or want to transform your space with greenery, Put a Plant On It is your go-to source."

I somehow missed this sign in the window, thanks to Emily for sharing it with me.

Kind of unexpected, Rhamnus frangula 'Ron Williams' (fern-leaf buckthorn). At least that's what I think it is...

I love a shop that can't help but spill out onto the sidewalk.



Especially when they have bins to help their neighbors in need.

And cool plants...

Inside the shop...




Hmmm, I needed to bring home a souvenir from the trip. One of these Hoya crassipetiolata would do nicely.

Or maybe a begonia? (it was the hoya that won that contest)

Fun mirror decorations.

And since I tend to end up in the "off limits" area wherever I go, well it's only right I take a picture too. This was the second shop I'd seen using a stock tank as a working water receptacle or potting tub (I didn't get close enough to see for sure), I like it!

Artsy-craftsy

Put A Plant On It also operates as a bird rescue complete with a flock of shop birds. If you're local you can apply to adopt one of these feathered cuties, visit the Aviary.


Yes, you're adorable.

So many plants!

And stickers...

And even clothing!

Here's Anny (lead planner for the upcoming Portland Fling) making friends with one of the birds at the cash/wrap.

Several blocks after leaving Put A Plant On It (we were walking a "make your own adventure" map of open gardens) we came across this interesting metal tube sculpture / planter on the corner of Elmwood Ave.

That's fun!

So bright!

The Bit at the End
Today I'm sharing a video of my friend Heather's fabulous garden. Another friend, garden designer Darcy Daniels, recently filmed a tour of Heather's back garden. Watching it was so much fun, I felt like I was hanging out with them, admiring plants and Heather's design chops, which she'd claim she doesn't have, but whatever. Watch it and see for yourself!

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10 comments:

  1. That may be the most interesting plant shop I've ever seen. I love that she mixed plants with social and political concerns without reservation or any need for explanation. Now I regret even more that I didn't make it to the Buffalo Fling.

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    1. I'd be there often, if I lived closer. Imagine what a warm and wonderful place it is to visit in the Buffalo winter!

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  2. It's a great store—and within walking distance for me. I also designed the logo for the store!

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    1. Dangerous! (walking distance) Nice work on the logo.

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  3. Such sweet parrots and a gorgeous mural behind the register. Glad you got the hoya souvenir: I grow that one too. (Beware: buying hoya is habit forming... I stopped (for now) at six!).
    Excellent tubing structure at the intersection. Good thing they were welded together and cement in place, guarding agains temptation.
    Heather's garden: oh so good. Felt like a tropical vacation spot right in their own back yard.
    Chavli

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    1. Happy you noticed the mural, I took a photo of it, but managed to get one of the staff mid-chew. Not a good look, thus I left it out of the post. Re: that Hoya buying problem... wait until Friday's post! (glad you clicked through to see Heather's garden!)

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  4. Maria HendrikxAugust 20, 2026

    Love that it's a bird rescue too, they look so happy there!

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  5. I was so happy you convinced me to go see the shop. It was well worth going 10 minutes out of my way and I think I still hit every garden that afternoon. Sweet little place. I wished I could have spent longer in there.

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