Nothing says the start of true hibernation season like new indoor plants and books to dive into. Here’s your guide to some of our favorite places to pick up these hibernation season essentials.
Written by Sidney Pezley, DSMG Contributor
Des Moines is chalk full of cozy spaces to spend cold winter days whether that’s meandering through a bookstore looking for your next read or browsing through a plant store looking for some greens to add (or start) your plant collection. We’ve pulled together a list of some of our fav book stores (one that JUST opened) and plant shops for you and honestly, could there be a better combo? This winter? We think not.
Des Moines Plant Shops
MOVED IN 2023: Art Terrarium
- New to Highland Park: 520 Euclid Ave Suite 101, Des Moines, IA 50313
We love Art Terrarium even more in it’s new light filled space in Highland/Oak Park. They have plants, pots, and all accessories. As well as a Potting Bar. Check it out below.
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Renovation Jungle
- 607 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Renovation Jungle is located just off Ingersoll Avenue and is absolutely bursting with houseplants and plant care items for you. They also sell their plants at The Slow Down Coffee Co. on the North Side. We love to stop in to browse coffee and plants together!
Pots and Shots
- 9500 University Ave Suite 1101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Pots and Shots opened in West Des Moines and we’re in love. In addition to selling plants and plant accessories Pots and Shots is a fully stocked bar with plenty of plant themed cocktails! It’s a really cute space with board games to play with girl friends. It also just happens to be our highest ever viewed Reel! Check it out above.
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The Plant Dealer
- 10095 Hickman Ct Ste 4, Clive, IA 50325
Super excited to see The Plant Dealer come to town, this isn’t a store for folks to drop into. Rather, it’s a plant subscription company located right here in Des Moines. Know some folks interested in receiving houseplants on a regular rotation? This is for them.
Petals + Moss
- 333 E Grand Ave #102, Des Moines, IA 50309
Visit Petals + Moss in their new location around the corner. Find them in the East Village in a new space with more room for more plants!
Plant Junction
- 204 1/2 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Plant Junction is the newest plant store on the list and open in Valley Junction which we love to see. Check them for plants and garden needs!
Des Moines Botanical Garden
- 909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
What better place to look for plants than Des Moines’ Botanical Garden? They’ve got tons of options that change seasonally and while you there you might as well tour the gardens! This is a great place to visit in the winter to feel warm and toasty in the sunshine under the dome.
Des Moines Book Stores
NEW in 2023: Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe
- 315 5th St Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Brick and mortar JUST opened in January in Valley Junction. In addition to being a great spot to grab your next read or hang out Reading in Public has launched a number of book clubs in a variety of genres!
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Storyhouse Bookpub
- 505 E Grand Ave Suite 102, Des Moines, IA 50309
Located in the East Village, Storyhouse is the perfect place to find your next read, catch an author chat or get some gifts for your bibliophile pals. It also has an amazing kids section with family-friendly activities a lot of weekends!
Beaverdale Books
- 2629 Beaver Ave # S1, Des Moines, IA 50310
Beaverdale Books is a Des Moines staple. This shop has something for everyone: author meet and greets, book clubs, and their inventory represents over 500 (!!) local authors.
Raccoon River Press
- Various pop ups around town
Raccoon River Press is an online and pop-up, female owned local biz that both sells and publishes books with a focus on local authors. You can catch them at one of their MANY events around town. We love sharing their new titles in our Instagram stories on Tuesdays. #NewTitleTuesday
- 602 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Plain Talk is a coffee & sandwich shop that also sells books located in the East Village – the perfect combination! Stop by their space to browse while you munch and sip.
We love any reason to add to our plant and book collection!
It’s an added bonus that checking these locations out now means you can grab something for ourselves as a hibernation treat. As the weather gets chillier definitely check some of these warm and cozy spots out! Found a new favorite? Let us know.
