Shopping Guide: The Nunhead Gardener - Mayfair
Nunhead Gardener: Your Shopping Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Aesthetic Appeal: You'll find a location that's beautifully and artistically arranged, offering a visually appealing shopping experience. The plants are delicately displayed.
- Unique Plant Selection: The location offers a great selection of indoor plants, including classic varieties and more special finds. Keep an eye out for plants like the Begonia 'Indian Summer', Alocasia Cuprea, and the African Milktrees.
- Knowledgeable and Helpful Staff: Shoppers can expect a refreshing sales experience due to the staff’s plant wisdom. Some staff members are known to be super friendly, helpful, and give advice when needed. For example, Josef is specifically mentioned as providing space and time to think.
- Positive Atmosphere: The shop adds a bright atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. The location is often described as lovely and creates a positive shopping experience.
- Convenient Location (Sometimes): The pop-up store is located at the entrance of Mercato, which also offers coffee and cocktails. The plants can add to the ambiance of a food and drink hall.
- Diverse Plant Options: Expect to find a range of plants, including the basics as well as more unique varieties. You might even find a pineapple plant and cactus.
- Availability of Accessories: The shop offers pots options are really beautiful and unique. Accessories like a Harris Tweed backpack are also mentioned.
- Planting Assistance: The staff is willing to help, providing assistance with plant care, such as replanting succulents.
- Positive Staff Interactions: Staff are frequently described as nice, friendly, and helpful. One experience involved a staff member helping a customer replant a succulent.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Pricing Discrepancies: Be aware that prices can be significantly higher compared to online purchases. One shopper noted paying £22.99 for a plant that costs £5.99 on the website.
- Inconvenient Location: The shop's location within Mercato can become crowded, making it difficult to browse and inspect plants and pots.
- Inconsistent Staff Experiences: While most interactions are positive, be aware that some shoppers have experienced unpleasant and rude behavior from a staff member, which negatively impacted their shopping experience.
