Welcome to

The Plant Haven

A Botanical Pop-Up Experience in Durham, NC

After years of nurturing plant communities across the country, nationally recognized botanical curator and entrepreneur behind Isha Plants is returning home to Durham this summer with something special: The Plant Haven – an immersive botanical pop-up experience that celebrates the healing power of plants and community connection.

From July through August 2025, The Plant Haven will transform space in The Living Room into a vibrant hub where plant lovers, gardening enthusiasts, and curious beginners can explore, learn, and grow together. This isn't just any plant experience – it's a carefully curated space where botanical knowledge meets community care, offering everything from hands-on workshops to personalized plant consultations.

What Awaits You:

  • Botanical Boutique: Thoughtfully selected plants, tools, and accessories for every skill level

  • Fall/Winter Garden Classes: Expert-led Sunday sessions (10am-12pm) covering seasonal growing techniques

  • Houseplant Workshops: Weekly therapeutic sessions focusing on plant care, propagation, and creative displays

  • Plant Care Bar & Refill Station: Sustainable solutions for ongoing plant parent success

  • Walk-in Plant Clinics: Bring your struggling plants for personalized diagnosis and care plans

  • Community Garden Socials: Opening and closing celebrations featuring plant and seed swaps

  • Member Spotlights & Giveaways: Celebrating our growing community of plant enthusiasts

Join us this summer as we cultivate community, one plant at a time.

This collaboration with The Living Room and Swift Avenue Community Garden truly is a homecoming that honors Durham's rich community spirit while sharing the plant wisdom cultivated over years of serving plant parents nationwide.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener preparing for fall planting or someone just beginning to discover the joy of nurturing green life, The Plant Haven offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow plant lovers in the heart of Durham.

Upcoming events

  • Totally Tillandsia Terrarium Workshop

    Sunday, July 27th 10-11:30AM

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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  • Garden Planning and Soil Preparation

    Sunday, July 27th 10-11:30 AM

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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  • Soft Opening Garden Social and Plant Swap

    Sunday, July 27th 4-6:00 PM

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

    RSVP

Fall/Winter Gardening Guide

6-Week Urban Agriculture Series

Join Isha Plants and The Swift Avenue Community Garden for a free, hands-on 6-week fall/winter gardening series designed to help you keep growing, even as the seasons change.