Soil and Soul: A Shopper's Guide

Why You Should Visit

• A Welcoming Environment: The store offers a relaxing, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere. You'll immediately notice the cozy and warm environment, making you feel happy and immersed in the plant life. The decor is nice and modern. The atmosphere is amazing, and you'll want to stay awhile.
• Exceptional Plant Selection: You'll find a great selection of plants, including both common and uncommon varieties. There’s something for everyone, regardless of your budget. You'll also find the plants are healthy and well cared for. They even stock some rare plants.
• Knowledgeable and Helpful Staff: The staff and the owner are extremely helpful and knowledgeable about plants. They offer great customer service and are willing to answer your questions and provide advice. They will teach you about the plants and how to care for them. The staff are friendly, kind, and bubbly. Dee, in particular, is very informative.
• Reasonable Prices: Shoppers can expect reasonable prices for plants. The prices are also the lowest you've seen in Calgary.
• Unique Features:
  • Chill Spot: The location offers an upstairs area, kind of like a chill spot, where you can relax.
  • Book Section: There is a section for customers to take or leave a book.
• Special Offers: Keep an eye on their Instagram and Facebook pages for events hosted by local artists and small businesses upstairs.
• Variety of plants: The store has a great variety of unique plants. You can find cacti, Hoyas, Calatheas, Jade plants, and even fly traps.
• Added Perks: You'll find great customer service, including tips on plant care from the owner and staff. There’s also a yellow couch, perfect for photos.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Limited Information on Size and Specific Pricing: While prices are generally considered reasonable, no specific price ranges or sizes of plants are detailed, so you'll have to check in person.
• Inventory Dependent on Supply: As a specialty shop, availability of specific plants may vary, especially hard-to-find varieties. They mentioned they could get a fly trap for you, suggesting flexibility on the staff's part, so inquire.
• Event Schedule Varies: While the store offers events, you must monitor social media (Instagram and Facebook) to stay informed about them.