Whether you live in an apartment, duplex, condo, single-family home, tiny house, warehouse, castle, commune, yurt, boat or barn, houseplants and gardens (yard or container) are physically, mentally and aesthetically uplifting to every space.
There are many spots in Milwaukee to flex your green thumb – or to start strengthening one – and most smaller shops and centers have knowledgeable workers who can help you make strides on your journey of growing things.
Did we miss a great, local spot for garden and house plants? Let us know and we'll add it to this list.
Garden centers / Greenhouses
Bayside Garden Center
400 E. Brown Deer Road, Bayside, (414) 352-6159
baysidegardencenter.com
Bayside Garden Center has provided the North Shore with everything needed for healthy and attractive gardens and landscapes for more than 70 years. It is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bluemel's Garden and Landscape Center
4930 W. Loomis Road, Greenfield, (414) 282-4220
bluemels.com
Bluemel's is a family owned, independent garden and landscape center that has been servicing the metro Milwaukee area since 1955. The hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kellner Greenhouse
3258 N. Humboldt Blvd., (414) 265-6605
kellnergreenhouse.com
Nestled in the Riverwest neighborhood, this intimate, family-owned gem of a greenhouse has been around since 1891 and offers a large mix of common and exotic house plants, sustainable / natural veggies, herbs and more. Open Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. as well as Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Minor’s Garden Center
7777 N. 76th St., (414) 354-4830
minorsgardencenter.com/staging/
Minor’s has been in existence since 1932 when Earl Minor started selling plants and shrubs from the back of his pick-up truck. Today, the business is still run by the Minor family and offers a wide variety of trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, annuals and are known for their selection of unusual and hard-to-find plants. Minor’s is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plant Land
6204 S. Howell Ave., (414) 768-0126
facebook.com/plantlandinc
Since 1968, this family owned and operated gardening biz has boasted a friendly and knowledgeable staff and a solid selection of plants, flowers, veggies, herbs and more. Plant Land is open from late March through mid-August, weather permitting. Currently open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Schuler Gardens
5304 W. Wells St.
schulergardens.com
All of Schuler’s plants are locally grown and climatized and they have an ever-changing selection, year after year. Thru May 27, Schuler Gardens is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. After that, Schuler Gardens is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours and dates subject to change.
Stein’s Garden and Home
Various locations
Stein’s is a Wisconsin-based chain with 16 locations, many of which are located in the southeastern part of the state. The first Stein’s opened in Shorewood in 1946. Stein’s offers online shopping and delivery (restrictions apply) as well as in-person shopping. Go to the website for the hours and particulars of the nearest shop.
Teens Grow Greens (at Weber's Greenhouse)
4215 N. Green Bay Ave.
teensgrowgreens.org
This is Milwaukee's only non-profit greenhouse. It opens for the season Saturday, May 4 daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through Teens Grow Greens, Milwaukee teens raise and then sell plants, flowers, vegetables and herbs and learn valuable skills so they can become purposeful leaders in their own lives, the lives of others and the life of their environment. Read more about the initiative here.
Houseplant shops / services
Clover
2252 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 249-5510
clovermke.com
Clover's mission is to "provide Milwaukee an environmentally conscious way to grow your plant collection." They have a knowledgable staff and lots of plants to choose from. Open Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MOD GEN
211 N. Broadway St., (414) 345-7092
modgenmke.com
Found in the Third Ward, MOD GEN describes itself as a "modern general store" and has a large plant section. Currently, it is open Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Riverwest Grown
3379 N. Pierce St., (414) 316-9590
instagram.com/riverwestgrown
Lush, creative space heavily stocked with houseplants, cacti, lucky bamboo, air plants, macarame hangers, plant-related art, T-shirts, cards and more. Most plants sold in upcycled pots and containers. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more here.
STUMP
601 S. 6th St., (414) 405-3982
stumpplants.com
For unusual and hard-to-find plants from all over the world to common houseplants, STUMP is the shop. Open Wednesday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Urban Sense
5402 W. Vliet St., (414) 257-0434
urban-sense.com
An upscale flower shop with a great selection of leafy, blooming and succulent plants. Open Monday-Friday from 9 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URSA
2534 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 312-7188
shopursa.com
URSA has a plant section featuring different kinds of plants and succulents, as well as pots and plant stands. Open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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