GRO Plant Studio Opens in Stocksfield With an Upstairs Plant Lab

The Tyne Valley has a new independent plant shop. GRO Plant Studio has opened at South Acomb, Stocksfield, run by Victoria Cox and her husband Mark, and it held its official opening on Saturday 7 November.

A shop built by hand

Victoria's love of plants goes back to her childhood, inspired by her late father. She and Mark spent months transforming the premises themselves, sourcing vintage furniture from around the North East to fit it out.

The shop sells houseplants, including some more unusual varieties, alongside botanical gifts. One plant is not for sale: Malcolm the Monstera, the studio's resident.

The Plant Lab

Upstairs is the Plant Lab, a creative workshop space. GRO runs terrarium-making sessions there, along with children's parties, creative workshops and private group bookings.

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Seasonal sessions are part of the plan, starting with Christmas wreath-making workshops.

Opening day

The grand opening ran from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 7 November, with half-price mini terrarium making at £6 (normally £12), opening-day offers in the shop and a prize draw for a private family terrarium-making experience.

Finding GRO

GRO Plant Studio is at Unit 6, South Acomb Business Park, Stocksfield, NE43 7AQ. For workshop dates and bookings, follow the studio on Facebook.

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