Who we are
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Who we are *
Friends Plant Shop offers plants, herbs, seeds, and plant education — along with styling and staging services that transform homes, events, and gardens into vibrant, intentional spaces.
We’re a queer, gender-expansive duo—Black, Choctaw and Irish, Palestinian and Irish—best friends since ninth grade. Back then, we spent time after school dancing to music videos and dreaming of building something together. Today, that dream is growing into a lush, living reality.
This is more than a business, it’s a love story between longtime friends rooted in trust, creativity, and care.
We believe in joyful resistance, collective care, and the power and healing that comes from being connected to plants. Through plants and herbs, we make space for rest, ritual, and connection — and invite others to do the same.
Our goal is to give a monthly donation based on that month’s sales. We're committed to growing a business that gives back and redistributes resources whenever possible.
As a new and growing business, we’re excited to build something meaningful with you. Whether you’re looking for a windowsill companion, a custom blend of herbs, a reimagined garden, or a thoughtfully styled event, we’re here to help you plant the seeds of something beautiful.
Our Journey
2008: We meet on the first day of 9th grade in Florida. Friendship blossoms fast. Dance breaks, deep convos, and dreams start flowing.
2010: We start imagining a shop together that highlights our interests - long before we had money or soil or many plants.
2012: We finish high school and go to different colleges, travel, start our careers but stay rooted in each other.
2021: We find ourselves both in California and live together in Oakland.
2023: The dream gets serious. We sketch out ideas, name it Friends Plant Shop, and start building with heart.
2025: Launch year! Friends Plant Shop opens its digital doors, offering plants, staging services, and a whole lot of care. 🌱