We’ve crossed the threshold of our one-month anniversary at 909 Portage Avenue, and what a month it’s been. It’s been an absolute pleasure to meet so many new neighbors, friends, and plant lovers over the past four weeks, and your support means the world to us. Thank you for believing in and supporting our mission of connecting people to plants.

I spent the past two days completely immersed in my personal garden, a necessary and overdue meditation after the past few weeks getting ready to open The Botany Shop at 909 Portage Avenue. As I ripped out turf to make room for more plants, I scoured the back of my brain for the words to describe what I’ve felt these last few weeks.

Joyfully tumultuous gratitude. Yup, that’s it.