About Us

Our Story

Meet the Team

Hey! I’m Nath, the plant obsessed human behind Oh Shoot Plants. And this little pupper is Dougie, our Chief Barketing Officer and professional trip hazard. What started with me killing spider plants 12 years ago (RIP) has somehow turned into a full blown leafy dream. We’re a small but mighty team, fuelled by caffeine, chaos, and your endless support. Dougie handles bark breaks. I handle the watering can.

After over 10 years full on plant obsession, I realised my job wasn’t fulfilling me, not in the way plants did. I could see there was a gap in the market for a plant shop that actually cared and did things differently, one that didn’t just sell overpriced plants with an “easy care” label, only for them to shrivel up and die a week later in their new home.

Humble Beginnings

In August 2023, Oh Shoot Plants began with a single £3 plant sale after standing all day in the rain at a local market. One lonely sale, a car full of unsold plants, and zero regrets.

That soggy Saturday planted the seed (pun very much intended) for something bigger. From the start, this wasn’t just about plants. It was about people. Curious passers by, total beginners, avid collectors we wanted to create a place where everyone felt welcome.

We didn’t want to be just another shop. We wanted to create a plant community. A space where every leaf, every person, and every green journey mattered.

Growing Together

Since then, we’ve bloomed from rainy market stalls to our very own jungle store, with hundreds of thriving plants and a buzzing community of over 2,000 plant lovers worldwide. We’ve built beautiful friendships with other small businesses who’ve had our back since day one.

We now host hands on workshops, stock natural handmade goodies, and are launching our very own In The Jungle Podcast packed with plant care tips, hilarious fails, and stories behind the leaves.

We don’t just sell plants. We teach people how to keep them alive from beginner friendly Plant Club sessions to home visits and walk in pest clinics. Every step of your plant adventure, we’ve got you.

Why Oh Shoot! Plants?

We’re not your average plant shop. We do things differently because we actually care.

🌱 Real Plant Knowledge
We have our own mature versions of the plants we sell in store to give you a visual of how the plant grows, matures and tips based on our own personal experience. 10+ years of research, trial and error, and genuine plant passion back every plant on our shelves.

💬 Friendly Support, No Jargon
No judgement, no snobbery, no gatekeeping. Just honest advice and community powered help.

🌟 First Class Service, Always
Our WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram support groups mean no more mystery plant deaths. We’re just a message away.

🪴 Fresh Stock, Rare Finds
New deliveries every week with rare and unusual beauties, locally grown carnivorous plants, air plants, and more.

💸 Fair Prices, Big Quality
We work directly with growers so you get lush, healthy plants without the scary price tag.

Our New Store

We turned a Grade II listed hair salon into a jungle oasis in just four wild weeks.
One flooded boiler. Five flat pack meltdowns. Too many takeaway rum punches from Bench next door but one. With grit, caffeine, and good vibes, our dream space came to life.

We’re more than just pretty leaves though our store uses smart tech to keep things just right:

Wifi smart humidity and temperature sensors
Professional wifi grow lights
Wifi light meters
Wifi app monitored heating & humidifiers

All managed from an app on our phone, meaning all of our plants can thrive 24/7 even when we aren't in store!

Every plant is carefully acclimated, health checked, and preventatively pest treated before they hit the shop floor. We leave no leaf unturned.

Our Community Prop Swap Wall

We’re buzzing to introduce the Community Prop Swap Wall, a living, growing, totally free way to share the leafy love.

Here’s how it works:

Bring a plant cutting/prop
Swap it for one already on the wall
Take home a new leafy pal, completely free!

No prop? No worries! You can leave a small donation instead, which we pass on each month to causes close to our heart. Choose from making a donation to WWF and seagrass & kelp restoration projects.

Got a whole plant to swap? Keep an eye out our Plant Swap Event is coming soon!

Planting for the Future

We’re growing green but also giving back. For every plant sold, we donate to a tree planting scheme. Because filling homes with foliage should also mean protecting our planet.

Shopping with us, joining a workshop, or even just cheering us on online helps us build something bigger. A movement of mindful, informed, and connected plant people.

Business Partnerships & Collabs

We’re all about community and that means supporting other small businesses too. Here are just a few we’re proud to partner with and stock in store:

🖼️ Pink Tiger Design – Nature inspired, planty greeting cards. Perfect gift pairings.
🪨 It’s a Shore Thing – Unique pebble art keepsakes. Coming soon!
🌴 Plant Things – Gorgeous air plant displays. Custom options available.
☕ Beartown Coffee Company – Served in store or buy beans and grounds to brew at home
🐾 Finns Journey – Natural treats and goodies for your furry friends.
🔮 Kelly’s Coven – Crystals and spiritual tools for good vibes.
🕯️ Made by Angels Designs – Soy candles, wax melts, and reed diffusers.
🏡 Messy Jessy – Nature inspired home decor to bring the outdoors in.
🧁 Scrumbles Cake Shop – Cakes and bakes coming soon to our shop!

We’ll be spotlighting each of these amazing makers in upcoming features, stay tuned!

When you shop with us, you’re supporting them too.

Coming Soon to Oh Shoot Plants

We’ve got a lot more green goodness coming your way:

🌿 Grow n’ Mix Substrate Station – Pic n Mix with a twist. Customise your own soil mix
🧪 Oh Shoot! Growing Blends – Our own tried and tested soil mixes
🍃 Natural Plant Care Range – Leaf shine, food, and pest sprays
🌿 Living Jungle Wall – Our lush vertical plant display
🪴 Handmade & 3D Printed Pots – Stylish and sustainable options
🎨 Kids' Holiday Workshops – Creative, messy, and fun
🌙 Adult Workshops & Events – From terrarium workshops to quiz nights
🦎 Jungle Vivarium – Meet our mini reptile pals coming very soon
🌵 Terrariums, Living Art & More – Including planted driftwood, terrarium grandmother clock and even an indoor tree

Big Love, Always

From one lonely £3 plant to a full blown jungle, this journey has been wild in the best way.
We’re beyond grateful for every customer, follower, and friendly face that’s helped us grow. Thank you.

Oh Shoot Plants isn’t just a shop. It’s a vibe. A place to learn, grow, laugh, and connect one leaf at a time.

Pop in, join a workshop, or say hey online. Whether you’re keeping your first pothos alive or adding your 100th to the collection, there’s a space in our jungle for you.

Let’s keep planting and thriving together 🌿

Nath & Doug x