For whatever it’s worth – and you’re going to hear this message from me a lot more in the days ahead - for us local, independent businesses who care so deeply about building community, I think it’s worth remembering that we’ll never be able to compete with big-box stores and online retailers when it comes to cost or convenience, and there’s now even more uncertainty in the days ahead for us.

The one thing we can offer you that none of those mega-corps can’t: community. All of the local businesses in this community, Botany included, need you now more than ever. Please don’t forget about us, and don’t forget you can continue to vote with your dollars even if the election may be over.

Christmas Trees will debut for the first time on Saturday, November 23 during our first-ever Holiday Open House, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Here are some important things to know as you plan your visit.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, we officially broke ground on our next adventure: a new space we’re calling The Lot Next Door.

Through most of 2024, Botany has been undergoing a “software update,” mostly behind the scenes. And, that’s sort of how I’m approaching my update today. I’m about to share some new features, introduce new services, and announce some big changes - things you might have seen or felt or heard as a Botany neighbor or customer, but never knew quite for sure. This moment feels like the beginning of Botany 2.0…

The third Saturday in July is Plant Pride, our signature, crown jewel event celebrating the opening of The Botany Shop at 909 Portage Avenue in 2021. From the beginning, our work and our mission has been grounded in community, and so every year since 2022, we invite our friends, neighbors, customers, and supporters for a day of beauty, laughter, smiles, and good vibes – a place where, as one guest shared, “Everyone could be their authentic self, surrounded by joy.”

Our next native plug sale is coming up, and we’re making a few changes. Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit.