About Virgil's Plant Shop
Our Story: A Journey of Growth
Welcome to Virgil’s Plant Shop, where our love for plants flourishes in a warm, inviting atmosphere! Founded by Reba Hamilton in 2019, our journey began in Brooklyn, NY, driven by a dream to create a plant shop that spreads joy and greenery to our wonderful community. Named after Reba's beloved dog, Virgil, who brought so much happiness and inspiration to her life, our shop is a heartfelt tribute to him. Although he passed away at the beginning of 2025, we continue to celebrate and honor his life every year with a special party where we sponsor dog adoptions through a local shelter.
From Bus to Boutique: Our Evolution
After initially planning a café/plant shop, Reba had a lightbulb moment and transformed a mini school bus into a delightful mobile plant shop, launching Virgil’s Plant Shop in July 2019. Our vibrant green plant bus quickly became a beloved fixture in the community. When winter brought its challenges, Reba teamed up with a local creperie to open a cozy storefront connected to their café on the Westside in January 2020. Just as we were settling in, the pandemic sparked a newfound love for houseplants, prompting us to expand to a larger location in March 2020 at 27th and Troost, and then to our current space on 28th and Cherry in April 2021. In June 2024, we further expanded by taking over the storefront next door, creating the vibrant pink cactus room affectionately known as ‘Virgil’s Palm Springs: An Arid Plant Oasis.’
Our Mission: Cultivating Plant Passion
At Virgil’s Plant Shop, we specialize in a stunning selection of rare and common tropical and arid houseplants. Our mission is simple: we want everyone—from plant novices to seasoned green thumbs—to feel welcome and excited about exploring their love for plants. We pride ourselves on offering personalized service, making sure each customer leaves with not just the perfect plant, but also the knowledge to help it thrive. Our support doesn’t stop at checkout; we’re always here to chat about your plant care questions, regardless of where you purchased them.
A Community Hub: Fun and Engagement
Virgil’s Plant Shop is a fun destination filled with scavenger hunts, photo opportunities, and seasonal events that celebrate our vibrant community. Whether we're repotting a plant, offering free local delivery, providing event rentals, or creating beautiful home installations, we love helping you bring a little more greenery into your life and making your space truly special. Come on by and join us in this green journey—we can’t wait to grow together in your local neighborhood plant shop! 🌱
