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Growing Happier: Why plants have made things better for us

July 28, 2020 | Houseplants, Shrubs, Garden to Table, Perennials

Your Own Personal Plant Shopper

February 21, 2019 | Annuals, Checklist, Perennials

3 plants for early spring color

April 9, 2018 | Shrubs, Planting Guide, Perennials, Trees

Shop online, anytime

April 7, 2018 | Annuals, Shrubs, Mulch & Soil, Herbs, Veggies, Perennials, Trees

Shop by color…and other shopping shortcuts

April 2, 2018 | Annuals, Shrubs, Perennials

Altum’s Spring Lookbook

March 21, 2018 | Annuals, Shrubs, Mulch & Soil, Perennials, Trees

60 reasons local garden centers are better

March 20, 2018 | Annuals, Evergreens, Shrubs, Landscape Design, Mulch & Soil, Plant Care, Planting Resources, Perennials, Trees, Workshops

The best plants for our Indiana landscape

March 28, 2017 | Annuals, Evergreens, Shrubs, Landscape Design, Planting Guide, Perennials, Trees

The 1 thing happy people have in common

July 24, 2014 | Perennials

Succulents speak to our inner slacker. Succulents

Succulents speak to our inner slacker.

Succulents (and the includes cacti) might be your soulmate if you don’t want to worry so much about watering. Give them bright light then forget about them for a week or two or three, especially this time of year.

Stop in for the best selection.
Mon-Sat 10a-5p

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Waiting in the wings when you break up with your C

Waiting in the wings when you break up with your Christmas tree. We feel it, too. That letdown after the holidays. When you take down the tree and everything feels so bare and boring.

These guys are better than therapy. Because #plantsmakeeverythingbetter

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Your Christmas rebound relationship #houseplants

Your Christmas rebound relationship

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Our Top 9 posts of 2020 reflected our need for con

Our Top 9 posts of 2020 reflected our need for connection, growth and comfort. We had no idea when this year began how much would change or how long things would last (we’re still wondering about that). But we needed every bit of beauty we could get our hands on.

And then we realized we were doing something right all along. We were making the world more beautiful the best way we knew how: by focusing on plants and the people who love them. We were helping people live in the moment, breathe fresh air, make their spaces (and lives) more personal, grow in all kinds of ways and feel a little bit better.

We hustled to get trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, pottery, houseplants, soil and so much more online, with descriptions, sizes and in some cases delivery options. We created curbside pick up areas and small, safe, open-air workshops. We personal shopped over the phone and delivered and planted trees.

And we made it. Thanks to you. We’re looking ahead to 2021 not with unrealistic expectations, but with genuine confidence that we can grow amazing together. Our purpose moving forward? To give our time and attention to the people, passions and plants that make us better, healthier, happier and feel more connected. Even if just a little. Want to join us?

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Our last tree, shining bright. Oh what a season

Our last tree, shining bright.

Oh what a season it was! We will be taking a little time off to share love with our family and rest up for the next season!

May this new year bring goodness to all. Thank you to each of you! You helped make this past year, feel like home.

Our doors will open back up
January 4th. We look forward to seeing you then!

Plants really do make everything better.

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Yes, this year is different. We need more comfort,

Yes, this year is different. We need more comfort, patience, fresh air and Queen’s Gambit (have you seen? Put it on your list!). In the meantime, we’re getting our fix of quiet, beautiful, life-affirming plants that make every day, including the holidays, a little bit better and brighter.

Stop in for some holiday color, gift ideas & more! Or shop online anytime!

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Are you Team Poinsettia or Team Christmas Cactus?

Are you Team Poinsettia or Team Christmas Cactus? We’ve decided to split our allegiance between the two in part because they look so vibrant in simple pottery and because the minis are so darn cute!

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Introducing our Mini Holiday Porch Pot. Eight inch

Introducing our Mini Holiday Porch Pot. Eight inches of classic Christmas beauty, ready to drop in your smaller pots. Order yours online + it’s available for $20 local delivery.

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