The other day, a friend told me of a new plant shop inside a vintage shop in the North Laine area of the city. Feeling curious, the next day, I went to find the botanical haven that is Spider Plant Shop myself. I found it hiding inside the intriguing Waiste Vintage on Gardner Street, in the same street as my favourite cinema and opposite this fun restaurant.
Waiste Vintage is one of the best vintage shops in Brighton, with racks packed with hippy dresses, flares and check shirts, and a vibe that transports you to 1970s California. You could lose yourself for hours rummaging the rails and trying things on, but right now, we need to make our way up the stairs.
…pausing at the second set of stairs to admire the illustrations of the Spiderplant Shop girl by talented Brighton illustrator, Jessica Sharville, and looking up for a little taste of what’s to come…
When you get to the top, turn right and you’ll have reached your destination! An amazing little greenhouse plant emporium called Spiderplant Shop!
This cute whitewashed room is drenched in natural light and crammed with all kinds of plants: big and small, tall and short, leafy and spiky, flowery and wispy; their glorious foliage filling tables and shelves, hanging from the ceiling and crowding the floor.
It might seem random on first look, but the lovely owner, Alice Sharville, tells me it’s a carefully curated collection organised into little displays of contrasting and complementary plants in different pots, to help you easily imagine what they would look like in your own home.
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Plants are scattered elsewhere around the shop, too, which helps you to picture what they’d look like in your own home and give you ideas might not have thought of. Dreamy! 
Find Spiderplant Shop on the second floor of Waiste Vintage at 3 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UP.
Update: As of 2023, Spiderplant Shop and Waste Vintage are no more.
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11 Comments
I so need to come spend some time in Brighton. That place is stunning! I want everything in it….. x
Knew you'd like this place! I seriously couldn't believe my eyes – it's so beautiful. I want everything in it, too.
You've written a lovely piece, thank you very much, Ellie!
I'm going to have to come back to Brighton real soon!
Love your blog, so glad you popped by to say hello! Xxx
Come back soon! You won't be able to resist this shop!
Thanks for creating such an amazing space for everyone to enjoy in Brighton!
This brilliant post makes me want to explore this shop and find the plants, what a cool shop…
Thanks Ellie
You can treat me at the weekend…
I love this – and all things Brighton and especially quirky, your posts are great 🙂
I heard about this place the other week, but couldn't find it. Now I know where to go! Looks amazing.
Love that place so much! Such a great surprise at the back of the store!