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2 Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7PQ
Houseplant shop in Market Harborough serving Northamptonshire & Leicestershire

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Beautiful houseplants to make you happy.
Houseplant shop in Market Harborough

***LAYING DOWN NEW ROOTS*** It's been a lot of wo

***LAYING DOWN NEW ROOTS***

It's been a lot of work but we are finally ready to open the doors to our new shop at 2 Roman Way, Market Harborough.

OPENING DAY: Friday 06th March, 10am-4pm
OPEN all weekend: Saturday 07th, 10am-5pm & Sunday 08th, 10.30am-3pm

JOIN US in celebrating our opening and take part in our lucky dip (one entry per person with purchases over £15). Loads of brilliant houseplant prizes including a gorgeous Haws copper gift set, a £25 voucher to spend in store, books & games, accessories and a high possibility of going home with a pair of houseplant dusting gloves. We will be running the lucky dip all weekend whilst prizes last.

New location but the same warm welcome, beautiful houseplants, stylish pots, brilliant soils and helpful advice.

***MOVING DAY*** It's moving day for us today. If

***MOVING DAY***

It's moving day for us today. If you've been past our new shop at 2 Roman Way you may have seen that we've been busy inside painting and assembling some new shelving; today we are taking (almost) everything out of the Old Fire Station and trying to find the right places for all our stock in the new shop. That's all the large furniture as well as boxes and boxes of pots, soils, accessories and a few plants too. We've got a big plant delivery coming tomorrow so we need to be organised so that can be sorted and displayed.

None of this would be possible without our very own Mr windowsill and Mark & keV from @mdk_logistics (highly recommended, 5*).

Looking forward to the space coming together ready for our opening day on Friday 06th March (* probably).

***THE OLD FIRE STATION**" Find us open Saturday

***THE OLD FIRE STATION**"

Find us open Saturday and Sunday before the big move! It’s our last weekend in this beautiful space before our relocation so come on by to find something lovely to brighten up your windowsill or find the perfect gift.

Saturday 28th: 10am-5pm
Sunday 01st: 10.30am-3pm

***FINAL WEEK at THE OLD FIRE STATION*** I can’t

***FINAL WEEK at THE OLD FIRE STATION***

I can’t believe this is our last week trading in the Old Fire Station, and what a beautiful adventure these last few years have been here.

Swipe through to see our opening times this week.

As a small, independent business, this move is big risk but we believe it’s the right move for us, now. Our new home offers us more visibility, a dedicated space for our 5* rated workshops and even heating!!

But more on the new space later, for now we look forward to welcoming you in this week to say goodbye to the Old Fire Station.

***OUR NEW HOUSEPLANT HAVEN*** Market Harborough,

***OUR NEW HOUSEPLANT HAVEN***

Market Harborough, we have a big announcement. We are on the move!

We've been trading in Market Harborough since 2019 and we love it here. Our new place is smack in the centre of town, a stone's throw from all your favourite Harborough institutions at 2 Roman Way.

Apart from the new address pretty much everything else will remain the same. It will be the same warm, welcoming, safe space for everyone. We will continue to stock the very best quality houseplants, stylish pots, brilliant Soil Ninja soils and great accessories. We'll continue to make sure you get the right plant and give you reliable advice on where to place it and how to care for it. You will still be able to come to our 5* rated workshops.

We can’t wait to share more over the next couple of weeks as we prepare. In the meantime, please do pop in to make the most of our beautiful Old Fire Station whilst we’re still here. We are open as usual this week:

Thursday 26/02, 10am-4pm
Friday 27/02, 10am-4pm
Saturday 28/02, 10am-5pm
Sunday 01/03, 10.30am-3pm

***SHOP TO LET*** We love our gorgeous shop in th

***SHOP TO LET***

We love our gorgeous shop in the Old Fire Station, Abbey Street, Market Harborough, but the time has come for us to move to a new venue which better suits our business (more on our new place later!).

As a result this iconic shop unit is available to rent - from the beginning of March, although we can be a little flexible. If you are looking to take the next step with your business and would like more information about the shop please contact us - message or email or pop in.

***BIG PLANTS, BIG OFFER*** It's Twelfth Night, s

***BIG PLANTS, BIG OFFER***

It's Twelfth Night, so we should all have taken our Christmas decorations down and cleared up ready to face the New Year with a clean slate. As you sit down and look around your living room you might find yourselves staring at a Christmas tree shaped gap and a yearning for something green to fill it.

Houseplants are often the answer to many of life's problems and we're here to help you out again. During January we are offering 20% off all our big plants (*over £35). This offer applies to plants bought in store or ordered and paid in full by 31/01/26.

So why not get yourself a majestic Monsters (Swiss Cheese), a scene-stealing Schefflera (umbrella tree), a stylish Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) or a person-sized Pachira (money tree). Pop in the find your perfect plant, safe in the knowledge we'll always make sure it's right for your space and leave with a new houseplant friend and all the information to keep it happy. You can also message us (on social media or by email) to start the process of finding your perfect big plant.

We are back to our usual opening times: Thursday (10am-4pm), Friday (10am-4pm), Saturday (10am-5pm),; Sunday (10.30am-3pm). Check our stories for any changes or weather issues.

***OPEN & CLOSED*** We are taking a short break a

***OPEN & CLOSED***

We are taking a short break and will be closed this week of Twixtmas and will re-open (*for slightly reduced hours) on Friday 02nd January and Saturday 03rd January. We will be back to our usual opening days the following week (Thursday to Sunday).

If you were lucky enough to receive a voucher for one of our workshops you can book these online at any time via our website (link in bio). We have dates for terrarium building, Houseplant Care and Soils & Re-potting in January and February and new dates will be going up in the next couple of weeks for sessions into March. Those of you who received physical workshop vouchers can contact us here or by email to book your workshop dates or pop into the shop when we are open and we can sort it out for you.

Enjoy some time with your houseplants and we look forward to seeing you all again soon for more beautiful houseplants, stylish pots and of course, always the best help and advice.

***THAT'S US FOR THE YEAR*** We are now closed.

***THAT'S US FOR THE YEAR***

We are now closed. We will reopen on Friday 02nd January 2026, 10am-3pm.

***OPEN*** This is it folks, are you ready? Just

***OPEN***

This is it folks, are you ready? Just in case you're not we are open every day up to Christmas Eve. Our gorgeous shop is full of beautiful houseplants and we are here to help you choose the most perfect plant and give you all the care information needed. We've got stylish pots too.

If you don't know their plant wish list or are uncertain about choosing we have gift vouchers for the tricky plant people in your lives. Let them choose what they really want - even if it's a bag of houseplant soil!

Not forgetting our brilliant ready made terrariums - or maybe you'd like to gift a DIY terrarium kit? How about a voucher for one of our fabulous terrarium building workshops? We've got it all.

If you're looking for a little treat for yourself pop in and we'll make sure to make a big deal about how much you deserve to spoil yourself. Go on, you've worked hard.

We will close around midday on Christmas Eve and will take a little break; back open on Friday 02nd January 2026.

***EXTRA HOURS, EXTRA HOUSEPLANTS*** Whether you'

***EXTRA HOURS, EXTRA HOUSEPLANTS***

Whether you're looking for the perfect gift or a little something to brighten up your own space pop into our gorgeous shop in Abbey Street (we're just down the road from Mercado Lounge). We can help you find a beautiful houseplant and stylish pot and you'll always get helpful care tips. Or take a look at our fabulous ready-made terrariums.

We also have lots of ideas for gift vouchers: from vouchers to spend in store to vouchers for our brilliant workshops. These are great for that fussy houseplant person in your life. Let them choose exactly what they want, whilst still benefiting from our expert help when they visit to redeem their voucher. Or give the gift of a fun experience - maybe they'd like to build their own terrarium under our expert guidance.

We'll be open every day from tomorrow until Christmas Eve and look forward to welcoming you to our houseplant haven.

***OPENING TIMES*** Our opening times at the shop

***OPENING TIMES***

Our opening times at the shop are almost back to normal this week. We'll have lots of beautiful houseplants and stylish pots, as well as gorgeous terrariums. Don't forget we have Gift Vouchers to spend in store, as well as vouchers for our workshops. You've got Susie in store on Thursday and Friday and then Mr windowsill on Saturday and Sunday. It's probably best you don't save your most difficult plant questions for this weekend, but Mr windowsill will do his best and is great at choosing fabulous plant-pot combinations.

Susie is heading out to Lamport Hall again for the second weekend of their Christmas market. This is a wonderful shopping event, with lots of festive extras and enjoyable even in the rain (although we're hoping for mild weather). If you would like to find out more about the event and buy tickets in advance pop onto the Lamport Hall website. If you do come along it's helpful if you bring some cash as we often struggle to get connected to our card payment systems.

***IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOk A LOT LIKE... **" We st

***IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOk A LOT LIKE... **"

We started the festive season last week with Late Night Shopping (thanks to everyone who came out and made the whole town feel happy and sparkly) and we're continuing over the next few weeks with some events, which will result in some changes to our shop hours.

You will find us at Lamport Hall Christmas Market over the next two weekends, with some special plants and pots which have been especially chosen to make excellent presents - even if you are buying for yourself! The whole event is really fun, with choirs and fairies and a wonderful atmosphere. We're excited to be sharing a space with our friends @dragonflyand.co and their gorgeous scents. This is a ticketed entry (you can buy in advance online from Lamport Hall website).

For this week there will be some changes in personnel in the shop. On Friday afternoon Susie will be setting up at Lamport Hall and you will find Mr windowsill in the shop until 3pm. The shop will be closing a little early as it's the Christmas Fayre and we know you mostly want to get ready to go out and enjoy the fun. On Saturday and Sunday Karin will be donning the apron ready to help you in the shop from 11am to 3pm both days. The shop will be full of beautiful plants and stylish pots and you'll receive a warm welcome from Mr windowsill or Karin, but just be aware that if you have a particular question or need help from Susie you will need to come in on Thursday or Friday this week or next.

If you have a particular houseplant in mind that you would like for Christmas I suggest that you pop in to see Susie or message directly so we can check that it is available and can be ordered in good time.

***SPECIAL EVENTS*** Just a heads-up for you all

***SPECIAL EVENTS***

Just a heads-up for you all of the special events that we've got coming up over the festive season.

This Friday 28th November it's Late Night Shopping in Market Harborough. A brilliant relaxed shopping event with plenty of independent shops (and some of the bigger chains too). We will be open until 8.30pm. It's your chance to get everything tucked off your list without struggling through the crowds - all whilst supporting small businesses. It's a classic win-win. Check Market Harborough Late Night Shopping online for more information on the shops participating.

The following two weekends (6/7th & 13/14th December) we will be at Lamport Hall, bringing beautiful houseplants for the masses. This is a great day out, with lots of fantastic stalls and fun festive activities. This is a paid entry event with tickets bookable online through Lamport Hall website. The shop will be open both weekends (*slightly reduced opening times - we will let you know) with Karin and Mr windowsill dinning the apron and ready to help. If you are looking for more in depth help or advice you might want to check the days that Susie is there.

As if trading at Lamport Hall for the first two weekends of December isn't enough we're fitting in a cheeky return to Warwick Arts Centre on Tuesday 09th December. We had a fabulous time at their Fresher's event a couple of months ago and are looking forward to going back with more houseplant loveliness.

The best thing about all these events is that we've spent some extra time thinking about what beautiful houseplants and gorgeous pots you all might like and will have some special combinations available throughout the next month both at the events and in the shop.

***PERFECT POTS*** Aw, I love a family photo sess

***PERFECT POTS***

Aw, I love a family photo session where everyone dresses up in coordinating clothes. Here I've managed to wrangle my plant children into shades of white for a snowy festive feel.

There's loads of pots in the shop in lots of different sizes and colour ways. Once we've helped you find your perfect plant and we've explained all about how to look after it you can match it to your perfect pot.

OPENING TIMES: Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10.30am-3pm. Check our stories for any changesto these times before you come in.

*In case you missed it - we sent out an email newsletter this week, including a special offer for our shop birthday. Subscribe using the link in our bio to catch up.

***IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!*** Today marks three years

***IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY!***

Today marks three years since we opened the doors of our gorgeous shop in the Old Fire Station, Abbey Street. I'm celebrating with Mr windowsill (and my childhood birthday candle holders); the shop is back open as usual Thursday to Sunday.

You all know how difficult things are on the high street at the moment (and we're quite some way off the high street!), but you keep showing up to buy yourselves a little treat, find the perfect houseplant gift, attend a workshop and support this tiny business. We are incredibly grateful to each and every one of you.

We are using this landmark point to re-launch our mailings - packed with houseplant news and hints, information about our events and workshops and special offers. If you'd like to receive these emails (only one or two a month) you subscribe via the link in our website - link in bio.

***NO TRICKS, ALL TREATS*** We've got loads of be

***NO TRICKS, ALL TREATS***

We've got loads of beautiful houseplants with a spooky edge this Halloween - from blood red stems to black leaves, weird textures and creepy leaf shapes. You don't need to be frightened by these gorgeous plants - we'll make sure you understand what you need to do to make them happy. It might be the time of year to celebrate All Souls but we're very much focused on keeping things alive!

Find us at The Old Fire Station, Abbey Street, Market Harborough - just down from Mercado Lounge. We are OPEN Thursday and Friday (10am-4pm), Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (10.30am-3pm).

***NEW KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP*** I had such a great ti

***NEW KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP***

I had such a great time at the recent Kokedama workshops that I ran for Bosworths Garden Centres that I've decided to add a couple of sessions for you to join me in the shop in Market Harborough and spend an hour mixing mindfulness with messiness.

You will choose from a selection of suitable houseplants and I will guide you through the process of mixing up the soil, packing it around the roots and wrapping it all in moss. I'll explain everything as we go along and you'll take home your beautiful pot-less plant.

These workshops are relaxed and a lot of fun. We definitely are not focusing on perfection - it's very much a state of mind around embracing the imperfection and connecting (literally) with nature.

DAYTIME WORKSHOP - Tuesday 21st October, 2-3-30pm
EVENING WORKSHOP - Thursday 23rd October, 6-7.30pm

Book online (link in bio), in store or reserve your spot by messaging me here. These sessions are available to buy as a gift - why not bring along your friends or family.

***PUNCH NEEDLE WORKSHOPS*** We are delighted to

***PUNCH NEEDLE WORKSHOPS***

We are delighted to host @carolinejanecreative in our gorgeous shop for a series of wonderfully relaxing punch needle workshops.

On Sunday 12th October (2.30-5pm) Caroline will be leading a Beginners punch needle workshop, where you'll learn the essential techniques of this relaxing craft and complete a 4" hoop to take home and show off.

On Sunday 09th November (2.30-5pm)Caroline will be delving into the traditional geometric patterns of Bargello tapestry and you can make a bookmark sized chevron pattern to keep.

If you are looking for a fun, festive craft activity we will be making Festive Baubles on Sunday 30th November (2.30-5.30pm) using punch needle techniques. Suitable for beginners, you'll take home your own tree decoration.

We provide everything you need, including patient and expert guidance to complete the projects.

Book online (link in bio) or message for more info.

***POT RE-STOCK*** Adding a pot is a brilliant wa

***POT RE-STOCK***

Adding a pot is a brilliant way to turn a beautiful houseplant into the perfect gift. Whether it's for a friend's birthday, a relative's new house or your partner's new job - whatever the occasion we can help you find a plant and pot combo that works.

We've had a delivery of stylish pots, including some new shapes and colours. The problem is we can't decide which we like best...

OPEN: Thursday to Sunday (check website or our stories for opening times and any changes to usual hours).

FIND US: The Old Fire Station, Abbey Street, Market Harborough

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