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Wild Milano plant shop in Milan

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When we were in Milan for Milan Design Week last week, we hopped by the brand new Wild Milano boutique. They are one of the first plants-only urban gardening shop in Italy’s capital of design. On Instagram we had a few peeks of what the shop looked like before the grand opening (on Saturday April 21st), but little did we know we were in for a colorful treat: a luminous plant shop with sunny touches of vibrant yellow… and lots of beautiful greens.

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Valeria and Pasquale previously worked at more traditional florists in Milan but felt so inspired by plants and greenery that ideas started to blossom. Also, their clients kept asking more specifically for houseplants, rather than floral compositions, which made them feel excited to open their own Wild shop. Unfortunately we missed the opening event on Saturday April 21st, but we snapped a few pictures for you to enjoy!

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - Wild Milano plant shop in Milan #urbanjunglebloggers

A mini terrarium with a mini Fittonia verschaffeltii:

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If you are living in Milan, or visiting the area, go meet Valeria and Pasquale at Wild and spoil yourself with a new plant friend, a colorful watering can, a handmade terrarium or a beautiful new planter. They can also help you if you have any doubts of questions about your plants. For some advice and tips, take your plant (or a photo) and go see them at the shop!

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Wild Milano plant shop in Milan #urbanjunglebloggers
Urban Jungle Bloggers - Wild Milano plant shop in Milan #urbanjunglebloggers
Urban Jungle Bloggers - Wild Milano plant shop in Milan #urbanjunglebloggers
Urban Jungle Bloggers - Wild Milano plant shop in Milan #urbanjunglebloggers

It’s nearly impossible to leave Wild empty-handed: why not gift your plantloving friend a botanical book (like the #urbanjunglebook that will be soon available!), a totebag with a botanical pattern, or a handmade terrarium. At Wild you can also stock up on different types of soil, dirt and organic fertilizers and they will be hosting plant workshops soon as well. Follow them on Instagram to keep in the loop about updates!

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Wild Milano – Via Giuseppe Sirtori, 11 – 20129 Milano, Italy 
Tel. +39 02 29.52.67.32
Open Monday: 3:00pm – 7:30pm. And Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00am – 1:30pm and 3:00pm – 7:30pm 

Photography Urban Jungle Bloggers

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Mama Petula at Ground Control in Paris

The first of two new Mama Petula shops at Ground Control just opened. We went to take a look at one of our favorite plant shops in Paris.

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Conservatory Archives in London

Join us for a virtual visit of London’s most wellknown plant shops: Conservatory Archives. For a minute you’ll feel like in a real tropical jungle, where you can actually buy all the plants to take home with you! 

Conservatory Archives
493-495 Hackney Rd
London E2 9ED

Monday *CLOSED
Tuesday – Friday 12noon till 7pm
Saturday – Sunday 11.30am till 7pm

3-7 Lower Clapton Road
London E5 0NS

Monday – Sunday 11am till 7pm
(cafe closes at 6pm)

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Leaf Plant Shop in Paris

‘Leaf’ it to us to bring you the hottest, prettiest, and newest plant shops from around the globe. Today we are taking you to one of our almost ‘native’ cities, to Paris. A few weeks ago Paris got a tad more green with a brand new plant concept store named ‘LEAF’. And we can tell you one thing: We love it!
Located in a buzzing part of Paris’ 10th arrondissement, LEAF is the creative outpost of Axelle, a young and charming plant lady. All her passion, love, and devotion for plants and unique ceramics has been brought to a tangible life in her new concept store. It deserves the term concept store as Axelle is not only selling beautiful and lush plants, but outstanding ceramics from various artists and potters around the country.

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As an Urban Jungle Blogger you enter this space and you know one thing: You will not leave the space empty-handed. Too many temptations lure in every corner: richly patterned Philodendrons, colourful Fittonias, bushy Fiddle Figs, elegant Strelitzia, juicy succulents, and prickly cacti are lined up from one end to the other. Additionally, the beautiful ceramics planters are a decorator’s dream. You can actually play mix & match and Axelle will happily pot your new plant in your chosen ceramics planter. Moreover, Axelle offers a selected range of further objects and accessories focused on plants and ceramics like illustrations, stationery and books. Don’t even ask, our Urban Jungle Book is available too bien sûr. So this shop is a must visit if you come to Paris. Because let’s be honest and put it this way: It is OUR kind of candy store!

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Once you surpassed the first moment of awe while looking at all the plants, you might notice how bright and contemporary the space looks like. White and pastel hues, terracotta colored doors, wooden accents, pale pink walls – for those familiar with the French design scene the conclusion lies on the hand: The creative team of HEJU STUDIO worked their wonders into the wonderful LEAF concept store. And since this space is so inviting, do not wonder if Axelle simply invites you to enjoy a cup of tea while you are pondering about how many plants you can actually juggle through the streets of Paris (we managed 5 plants by the way).

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Urban Jungle Bloggers Leaf Plant Shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers #plantshop #paris

We love all the wonderful plants and ceramics in shops like LEAF, but what we love even more is the green passion that brings all that to life. Meeting people like Axelle is a real delight. It confirms our firm belief that we are all riding a big green wave. One that embraces nature, plants, handmade pieces and presents them in an adequately beautiful way. 

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Urban Jungle Bloggers Leaf Plant Shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers #plantshop #paris
Urban Jungle Bloggers Leaf Plant Shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers #plantshop #paris
Urban Jungle Bloggers Leaf Plant Shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers #plantshop #paris

But enough talking. We will ‘leaf’ you with these beautiful shots of LEAF. And we can only reiterate our recommendation: Come to Paris and visit LEAF. You will enjoy it and feel invigorated, inspired, and – we do believe – you will bring a little new green friend back home. And you will make friends with another plant fan – with Axelle of LEAF.

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Urban Jungle Bloggers Leaf Plant Shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers #plantshop #paris
Urban Jungle Bloggers Leaf Plant Shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers #plantshop #paris

Find LEAF shop végétal at 46 Rue Albert Thomas, 75010 Paris. They’re open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11am – 8pm.

Photography by Urban Jungle Bloggers

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Jardinière Sauvage pop-up shop in Paris

Our friend Rebecca from Jardinière Sauvage has a mission: to bring beautiful and seasonal plants to Parisian homes and balconies. Together with her team she selects and hand-delivers plants and accessories to her customers in the city of light. Jardinière Sauvage launched earlier this year as a webshop and plant delivery service, but this holiday season Rebecca decided it was time to meet her clients offline and welcome them in a lush and green boutique in the 10th arrondissement in Paris. Join us for a little virtual visit of the Jardinière Sauvage pop-up shop in the Passage du Désir, 50 boulevard de Strasbourg. 

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This new space, decorated by Rebecca, totally reflects the Jardinière Sauvage esthetics: wild, green, lush and natural with a Parisian chic. Hanging plants in plant bags in natural materials, copper planters, bright white design items, brass misters, enamel mugs, Haws gardening tools…

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One of Jardinière Sauvage’s bestsellers is the stylish balcony planter designed by Mr. Playmobil (yes from the toys!). When he went looking to buy a jardiniere for himself, he was less than impressed at what was on the market, so he designed one himself. It’s the best there is, according to Rebecca, as it has a generous 3 liter reservoir that takes the hard work out of watering. You can cover up the jardinière with a hand-sewn craft bag that you can scrunch, roll and wash. The material actually gets better by age and gives an easy and chic look to the sleek planter. At the pop-up shop you can also find smaller models, soft buckets and plant pots to embellish your balcony or home.

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To make gardening in the city as easy as possible: at Jardinière Sauvage you can order 3 individual plants that fit exactly in one jardinière. No need to mess around with bags of heavy soil, finding the right dirt or tools: simply enjoy your city greens! Like this beautiful Hedera helix:

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And also for sale at the pop-up shop: our Urban Jungle book in French:

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Jardinière Sauvage pop-up shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers

Years ago, Rebecca packed up her life in Melbourne, Australia, to come and work for the OECD in Paris. Little did she know that more than a decade later, she would switch careers to start her own business and become an urban gardener. Her five year old son is her greatest source of inspiration. By having the courage to leave a well established international career and to follow her dream, to learn so many new things, to accept adventure and to take risks, and above all: to be happy, she tries to give him the best example in life. We think she is well on her way!

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In the spotlight: the Jardinière Sauvage selfwatering planter in the craft bag with lush Boston and Blue Star ferns:

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For sale at the pop-up shop: lots of gift ideas for yourself, a plant loving friend, a newbie urban gardener or yourself. Like these super cute mini vases. If you’re in Paris this December month: Jardinière Sauvage deserves your visit!

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - Jardinière Sauvage pop-up shop in Paris #urbanjunglebloggers

Jardinière Sauvage pop-up shop
Passage du Désir, 50 boulevard de Strasbourg, 75010 Paris
Open until the end of December from Wednesdays to Sundays! Check all details via @jardinieresauvage Instagram!