Hank Jenkins

TPP Tillandsia Workshop Sunday, July 26th!

Tillandsia xerographica

Tillandsia xerographica

You've asked for it...another cool workshop is coming your way from The Plant Provocateur.  It's Tillandsia time!  They're hot, hip, and bring the tropical glamour wherever they grow!  Your Plant Provocateur will be putting on a workshop introducing you to many of these highly sought after, easy care, air plants.  The workshops will feature a show and tell of different types of tillandsia, a hands-on examination by each participant of the plants themselves, cool ways to display them, and focus on how to care for them so they live, last, and look amazing! 

Tillandsia seleriana + Tillandsia harrisii

Tillandsia seleriana + Tillandsia harrisii

The Plant Provocateur will have some beautiful Tillandsias , as well as, one of the best books on Tillandsia care, on hand for purchase.  So here are the details.  The workshop will be held Sunday, July 26th from 10:30am-11:30am at The Plant Provocateur shop on the patio.  Workshop is limited to 8 people.  Workshop fee is $20.  Reservations must be purchased beforehand either at The Plant Provocateur shop or by calling 323-774-4836 during open hours (T-Sat 11-6 and Sun 12-5).  The Plant Provocateur is located at 3318 W. Sunset Blvd. in Silver Lake.  Cross street is Micheltorena.  Patio is located next door to Night + Market Song Thai restaurant and behind #muddypawcoffee at 3320 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026.  BTW...street meter parking is FREE on Sundays!  Also, the last workshop sold out fast, so book today!

TPP Succulent Workshop Sunday July 12th!

Sedum adolphii + Echeveria 'Black Prince'

Sedum adolphii + Echeveria 'Black Prince'

You've asked for it.  Now you've got it.  On Sunday, July 12th I will be teaching techniques and tricks for taking one succulent and making more.  I will simplify the methods for growing your own.  This will cover leaf, cutting, and seed propagation.  This workshop is perfect for the beginner as well as the novice. 

Echeveria 'After Glow'

Echeveria 'After Glow'

This will be a hands-on work shop so come prepared to get dirty.  Each participant will leave with their own tray of started cuttings and a packet of seeds.  I will have a few familiar succulents on hand but also plan on bringing varieties you may have never seen before.  Cool stuff!  I will also have some excellent succulent books for sale.  Class participants will get an additional 10% discount off on any book purchases on the day of the workshop.

Agave 'Sharkskin'

Agave 'Sharkskin'

Here are the details:  Workshop takes place Sunday, July 12th from 10:30am-11:30am at The Plant Provocateur shop on the patio.  Workshop fee is $15.  Workshop is limited to 8 people.  Reservations may be purchased beforehand at The Plant Provocateur Shop or by calling 323-774-4836 during open hours (T-Sat 11-6 and Sun 12-5).   The Plant Provocateur is located at 3318 W. Sunset Blvd. in Silver Lake.  Cross street is Micheltorena.  Patio is located next door to Night + Market Song Thai restaurant and behind #muddypawcoffee at 3320 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026.

The Plant Provocateur Private Collection Plant Sale Event!!! June 13-14

|Heirloom Tomatoes + Tigridia pavonia|

|Heirloom Tomatoes + Tigridia pavonia|

It's time to kick off the summer season with some super cool offerings from the The Plant Provocateur shop.  The Plant Provocateur is bringing you the best of his private collection of hard to find, rare, heirloom, and unusual plants.  Some are drought tolerant; some are for the collector of all things cool and groovy in the plant world.  Are you a plant-a-holic?  When you see cool plants do you get weak in the knees?

Well, The Plant Provocateur has got a few things for your plant fix!  Heirloom and old fashion tomatoes are on the menu.  Got a lot of great varieties to choose from.  Funky bulbs like the brilliant Tigridia pavonia and deep black forest Calla lily will be in the mix.

|Aechmea sp. + Cereus forbesii|

|Aechmea sp. + Cereus forbesii|

What about some easy care, low-water tropicals?  Or Stunning drought tolerant plants that you don't see everywhere.  All kinds of plants will be offered!  The Plant Provocateur has got 'em!  Isn't it time to up the style of your plant profile with some horticultural hotness?!

|Stictocardia beraviensis + Sarracenia leucophylla|

|Stictocardia beraviensis + Sarracenia leucophylla|

The plants offered have either been privately grown or collected from The Plant Provocateur Botanical Garden or beyond!  Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th plants will be featured both on the shop patio shared with Muddy Paw Coffee and in The Plant Provocateur shop.  So, mark your calendars and get ready for the ultimate Plant Provocateur plantasy! 3318 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026.  This plant event can be found on the patio behind Muddy Paw Coffee at 3320 W. Sunset Blvd..  Shop hours: Sat 6/13 11am-6pm and Sun 6/14 12noon-5pm.  For additional info call the shop at 323-774-4836 during store hours. 

Time To Get Your Mother's Day On

Hey everybody...Mother's day is Sunday, May 10th!  The Plant Provocateur has got some offerings for you! Need a quick gift?  Mom might love some cut flowers or a uniquely chic gorgeous plant!  A serene, sculptural kokedama moss garden might also do the trick. 

Kokedama Moss Garden with Paphiopedilum

Kokedama Moss Garden with Paphiopedilum

What about some apothecary aromatherapy in the spa-like, all organic essence of The Potion Shoppe's Citrine candle...exclusively here at The Plant Provocateur Shop.  Made with Coconut wax infused with the essences of blood orange, grapefruit, jasmine, rose, and mango.  You've never smelled something so soothing and delicious, seriously! 

The Potion Shop - Citrine Candle

The Potion Shop - Citrine Candle

So come on down to Silver Lake's newest secret garden shop located at 3318 W. Sunset Blvd., on the back patio behind Muddy Paw Coffee, check The Plant Provocateur shop out, and get Mom some Mother's Day swag! 

Shop hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm.  Shop entrance is in-between Night + Market Song restaurant and Muddy Paw Coffee.  Address again is 3318 W. Sunset Blvd.  on the patio behind Muddy Paw Coffee, across the street from Clare V. , En Soie , and Hache.

This Weekend 4/25-26 TPP Cut Flower Bunches $15!

Ok.  Time to get your cut flowers on.  First of all #findtpp come find The Plant Provocateur at 3318 W. Sunset Blvd. LA CA (Silver Lake) 90026.  Cross street is Micheltorena.  Next to the super amazing Night + Market Song Thai restaurant and behind #muddypawcoffee on the back patio.  Come and discover the newest secret in Silver Lake.  I'll be putting together cut flower bouq's and you can get 'em for $15!  I've got lots of cut flowers in stock and they need your love.  So bring it!  Shop hours Sat. 11-6 and Sun. 12-5.  Get 'em while you can!  They'll brighten these cloudy days.  Oh and if cut flowers aren't your thing The Plant Provocateur has got some pretty cool indoor plants too!  Plants for the People!

 

The Plant Provocateur Shop Is Open!!!

Well, the day has finally arrived.  Time to open the doors and begin the new adventure.  Now, in typical L.A. fashion, I'm referring to this event as a "soft opening".  I'll be there.  The doors will be open...but it's a casual thing.  Regular store hours are in place but the Grand Opening event will not happen until June or July.  Everything is just about there...but more is to come.  So, if you're feeling like coming to check out to see what's growing on or talk about plants n' stuff...push the door open, if it isn't already, and say "Hi!".  I've got super sexy houseplants, scrumptious succulents, and a few cut flowers too.  Also, be sure to check out some of the design goods I'm carrying.  It's all stuff to make you feel good.  Store Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 12noon - 5pm.  Mondays Closed.  Welcome to The Plant Provocateur!

Where In The World is The Plant Provocateur?

|Sarracenia Flower Kaleidoscopic|

|Sarracenia Flower Kaleidoscopic|

Hello.  Anyone out there receiving this transmission?  The Plant Provocateur is here to say "Hey!" and catch you all up on the goings on.  So, it's been a while.  So much, so fast.  Well, as you can see a new website has launched.  Now, you don't just the pretty pictures but you also get events info and most importantly brand new shop info.    

|The New Shop |

|The New Shop |

So as the saying goes...slow and steady wins the race.  That's been my motto so far for 2015.  The NEW shop is coming along!  One foot in front of the other of course.  After some contractor delays, getting and recovering from the flu, plus a few other unexpected bumps...my latest forecast for the shop's grand opening is now set for April.  So, you'll just have to wait a teensy-tiny bit longer my patient friends of The Plant Provocateur.  It will be worth it I assure you.  More soon...