Discover How The Plant Workshop Bloomed Through Lockdown

Tell us about The Plant Workshop.
The Plant Workshop was created by my husband and I during the first lockdown. It was never the plan, but having signed a lease for a little shop in Northallerton and not being able to open due to lockdown, it all began! We had plants en route and brown paper bags with no idea of what to do. A bottle of wine later and an evening of discussions, we quickly created our online website and started our Facebook group. The response was immense and we quickly offered our doorstep delivery service in the North East, and stretching to North Yorkshire. It was magical!

We’ve both always loved indoor plants and home fragrance – perhaps spending far too much money on candles and plants over the years! We love being at home, settling in the living room with a lit candle, surrounded by plants. They really help us to unwind, improve spaces, help to reduce stress and improve wellbeing. What’s not to love? We’ve quickly grown to three retail stores (including our flagship store in lower ground Fenwick Newcastle), selling online, and after years of research, we now produce our own line of candles and diffusers in our own home. We’re lucky to have such a remarkable team who are passionate about our wonderful customers and what The Plant Workshop is all about.

What plants do you sell and how do you choose them?
We sell a large variety of indoor plants, from mini to the downright humongous. Selected from the best growers, you can be sure of the finest quality and range from Cheese plants, Prayer plants and Rubber plants, to Bird of Paradise and beyond. To find the best plant, we’ll always ask you about your space, in terms of light, humidity and of course how much time you want to invest. It’s always best to choose plants based on your space and the amount of light you have. It’s easier than you think and, if you’re inexperienced, we’ll start slow.