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    The Potting Bench Plant Studio

    4.8 (9 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Symone S.

    Super friendly and helpful! They have amazing plants but not the biggest selection in vases. I definitely would be back though!

    Aesha E.

    I'd heard about the shop and decided to take a walk down there on my lunch today, especially since I need a plant to brighten up my new office space. It was easy to find, though Google Maps would have taken me to the wrong end of Block 37--if you enter through the southernmost entrance on State Street, and walk forward, you won't miss it. This is a beautiful green oasis in The Loop! Staff was really nice. The folks whom I assume were the owners chatted with me a while and though I thought I might not end up with a plant today, I did leave with a curly snake plant. Snake plants aren't typically my jam, but I went in knowing I might need to have one just because they don't need as much water and I'm not in the office daily. They plants might be slightly more expensive than other shops, but not by much--a few bucks. And I'm happy to pay it to support small business. It was super convenient for me, obviously, since I was able to walk and didn't have to remember to bring a plant from home. I wasn't going to buy a pot, either, but when I picked the plant I tried it in the pot I had been eyeing and it fit okay, so then I had to pick that up too. One of the owners said that they'd put it in a slightly smaller nursery pot so that it would fit a little better in the pot and it fits perfectly! I really appreciate that they engage with and take care of their customers. They will be starting up classes and stuff in the near future; they have a studio that I've seen on Instagram and it looks great! So watch their space, I see lots of cool stuff happening in their future.

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    Elizabeth B.

    My absolute favorite plant shop in the city. Desiree is so helpful and knowledgeable, the selection is always amazing, and every plant I've gotten here is THRIVING. I feed my plant addiction with weekly visits at least and it's like a treasure hunt each time.

    Rachel N.

    Omg SUPPORT PLANT PARENTHOOD!! LOve love loveeeee this cute little plant shop in the middle of the loop!! They have a variety of different types of plants and pots. The STAFF is very personable, friendly and knowledgeable! The aesthetic of the store is extremely pleasurable. It is absolutely a great addition for the city since there aren't plant shops around that area that I am aware of. It is definitely an eye candy for all plant parents. We definitely will be stopping there again to adopt more plant babies. :)

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    Warmest welcome, expert help, but not intimidating if you don't know anything (like me!).

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