“A stunning shop tells a story. It’s a carefully edited emporium that reflects the shopkeeper’s unique character and vision,” says Paula Flynn of TheShopkeepers.com. In an era dominated by online shopping, nothing replaces the singular joy – the surprise and delight – of shopping in real life. Discover THE GLOSS X The Shopkeepers 100 Best Plant and Flower Shops 2024 …
HOPELESS BOTANICS, Unit 5, Dean Court, Dean Street, Dublin 8
After a series of pop-ups, house plant aficionado Erin Thomas found the perfect location for her urban jungle plant shop that she opened in 2022. Erin sources plants from a wide range of growers across Europe and can expertly advise buyers, even if a visit to the store is not possible. HOPELESS BOTANICS has a selection of pots and home décor items to complement your plant purchase. www.hopelessbotanics.ie / www.instagram.com/hopelessbotanics/
HOWBERT & MAYS, 16 Clare Street, Dublin 2 & 27 Monkstown Crescent, Monkstown, Co Dublin
With a keen eye for a fixer-upper, Detroit native Anthea Howbert saw the potential of a dilapidated former tool-for-hire shop in Monkstown. Together with her husband, Tig Mays, the landscape designers and gardeners reimagined the space into a wonderful indoor-outdoor garden shop. The addition of their Clare Street shop in the former Greene’s bookshop has allowed them to expand their vision into art and homewares. www.howbertandmays.ie / www.instagram.com/howbertandmays/ Photography by Simon Watson
THE GARDEN, Powerscourt Townhouse, Dublin 2 & New Mill, Mill Street, Dublin 8
Following the success of his gorgeous flower shop in the Powerscourt Centre, Connemara man Mark Grehan opened a second location earlier this year. Creating wild and sculptural hand-tied bouquets and arrangements, the new store also stocks plants and other gifts for the green-fingered friend. www.thegarden.ie / www.instagram.com/shopthegarden/