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!
![]()
![]()
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.