Life’s Flavors ~ Around Town By Allison Libby-Thesing
“Around Town”this month I stopped in to chat with Erika at the Plant Niche, in downtown Sulphur Springs. The Plant Niche is tucked away at 222 Tomlinson Street. Her hours are from 10a.m.–5p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 p.m.–7p.m. on Saturday. This single mom is working hard for her family and has come up with some very innovative ideas to help our community and homes become greener.
Not only does the Plant Niche offer classes, but you can also stop in to purchase your favorite house plant. If you are not sure about your green thumb, put Erika’s green thumb to work and have her schedule a time to care for your indoor plants, at your home or office. Fresh plants are so healthy for the home or office environment, cleansing the air, and providing natural color and sustainability from within.Her plant care services can make the difference in your home and allow you to house plants that you might not have thought to care for at home. So many people think about the outside appearance of homes and forget to place plants in the home. Let Erika help you decide what plants would fit your lifestyle.
One of her latest collaborations is with the Sulphur Springs Public Library, where she has been offering classes for free to the public. Her latest class was filled to capacity with guests making fresh, live terrariums to take home and enjoy. Space fills quickly so if you want to join in the plant fun, be sure to check out the Library’s website for more information.
What we really wanted to discuss together was her upcoming event on the Square, to celebrate Earth Day. This year’s Earth Day Celebration will be held in conjunction with the Spring Market on Main, April 20th. Visitors can come and enjoy learning more about the environment and how they can help make a difference by creating a greener living space. This celebration is free to the public and there will be food vendors, live music, speakers and you guessed it, plants. Be sure to head on down to Celebration Plaza in Downtown Sulphur Springs this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be something for everyone to enjoy and experience.
While you explore downtown, be sure to hop on over to the Plant Niche, just pass through the Courtyard from Main street and enter her shop on the other side. You won’t want to leave any plants behind.
By Allison Libby-Thesing
