Homegrown Mystic Store To Close After 6 Years

MYSTIC, CT — Plants by the Village closed its doors Oct. 30 after six years in business, according to a Facebook post from the shop.

The shop in Olde Mistick Village carried "tropical, rare and well-loved" plants.

"After six incredible years, it’s with a bittersweet heart that I announce Plants by the Village will be closing its doors on October 30th," the post reads.

"What started in 2020 as a little greenhouse by Mimi & Popou’s pool, a whole lot of plants, and an even bigger dream turned into something I never could have imagined. From shipping plants to all 50 states in my first year as a business, to opening our first storefront at the Velvet Mill, and eventually finding our home in Olde Mistick Village — what a wild, beautiful ride it’s been!

"This decision hasn’t come easily. Small business ownership is hard, and this past year has been especially challenging. Between the changing economy, the demands of running a business, and raising three busy kids, I’ve realized that sometimes you have to recognize when it’s time to turn the page."

The shop had a 4.7-star rating on 124 Google reviews.

The news comes shortly after another Olde Mistick Village business announced it would be closing. Toast + Tonic, a restaurant, closed in October, but new owners have plans for the space.

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