Loose Leaf

They say plants are soothing. I say Loose Leaf is soothing. Down a non-descript Collingwood street you'll find a roller-door filled with the most luscious plants Melbourne has to offer. Loose Leaf has the trendy plants before they were trendy. On numerous visits to Loose Leaf, I have discovered fiddle figs, hanging Devil's Ivy, curious cactus, full grown yucca's and peace lily upon peace lily. It is a truly spectacular place to find yourself on a Saturday afternoon - coffee in tow. Loose Leaf aren't just a nursery - they are also an event space, plant designers and regularly host horticulture courses. Go. Buy. Enjoy.

I'd followed Loose Leaf on Instagram long before I visited their charming store. Now, I'm a convert and have paid regular visits since to buy flowers and plants for home, as well as gifts for others. The selection of plants at Loose Leaf is incredible. From small cacti suitable for your desk, to hanging ferns and gigantic figs that would suit a massive house or garden, there's something green for everyone... even those who don't have a green thumb! The girls at Loose Leaf are the most gorgeous team and will help you select plants for different purposes. Have a room that gets little light? Need something that's hard to kill? No worries! There's also charming pots to sit your plant in, Japanese leather hanging holders, wire stands and other decorative items that help elevate your plant to something truly beautiful. Great for gift giving too! And, if you can't live without colourful flowers in your home (who can?) there's also a good selection available which Wona will happily assemble in to a lovely arrangement for you to take home. She is a talent and it's worth taking her advice on which flowers work well together and will last for as long as you need. If you love flowers you can also book in to one of their regular flower arranging classes that offer more than how to make simple vase arrangement, and instead focus on things like wreaths and floral crowns!