Nurture State is a newly opened plant shop on Folger Street, but you'll probably see it while making that turn on the adjacent Hollis Street. Having recently opened at the beginning of April, it seems that not many people are aware of its location in southwest location. But it certainly is a hidden gem that is worth a visit or three! I popped into the store with my girlfriend (who'd been itching to visit it for some time now), and we were pleased to see a large array of plants neatly organized all along the walls of the store (including carnivorous plants!). Complementing the plants were plant-related apparel, artwork, and jewelry. Some body-care products (soap bars, lip balm, lotions and scrubs) and candles rounded out the selection. Overall, it's a really hip and trendy store with a good amount of things to check out! I also had the pleasure of speaking with Kat and Joe, who I believe are the storeowners. They're extremely welcoming and friendly, and we chatted for a bit on their store-opening (apparently, the store before them was a car-wash operation!). Kat let me know that there's an ongoing 25% sale on most of the plants in the shop till the end of April, so definitely come visit the store if you're interested in buying. I bought the following items: 1. Maranta Red - 6" ($18, discounted from $36 due to broken pot) 2. Pilea Moon Valley - 2" ($9.60, discounted from $12) 3. Fragranced Soap "Jade" by Ananda Body Care ($11). The plants in the store all look like they're in terrific condition so I definitely think that I'm getting great value here. All in all, I like what I'm seeing and I can't wait to come back again to continue supporting this BIPOC-owned store. Hoping to get a sundew when those are back in stock. read more