Up your houseplant game with Houseplants 101, hosted by Sam Niemann in our little greenhouse above Gin Alley! Sam is the founder of houseplant brand Bleume (@growbleume), and brings with him a wealth of knowledge of houseplants, how to pot and care for them, and how to fertilize them properly. Bring your plant questions, concerns, and your thumbs of any color!
Your Ticket Includes:
- A baby houseplant + ceramic pot, expertly potted by you
- Instruction on how to pot, care for, and fertilize your new plant
- A customized take-home sheet mask by Scratch Goods
- BYOB! We have a NA drink menu including hot tea, plus complimentary water service, and any glassware/openers your bevs need.
Our instructor: Sam Niemann is a lifelong gardener and the founder of Bleume, a houseplant brand featuring an innovative liquid plant food system. A true plant lover, Sam would sneak away on his bike at 13 to browse the local gardening center, where he eventually worked. He's been in the horticulture industry ever since, founding Bleume in 2025 to make plant care easier, more joyful, and more connected. Every bottle, beaker, and tool shared is designed to inspire and support your gardening journey.
Timing: Guests are encouraged to come 10-15 minutes early to settle into the space with a bev, especially if they'd like a seat with other guests.
Address: 127 N Peoria Street. Our entrance is shared with Grace Loves Lace and Thrive Collective, just south of Randolph before the entrance to GIn Alley - take the stairs or elevator to the second floor!
Accessibility: Though our building has an elevator, our space is elevated another 5 steps from the second floor.
Parking: Peoria and Randolph have metered parking, but spots are hard to find during evening and brunch hours! There’s also a paid lot right next door at Washington + Peoria. We're 3 blocks from the Morgan Green Line and 1.5 blocks from the Hasted bus.
Can't make it? Please let us know if you're unable to attend, and we will work with you to reschedule for another event at Scratch Goods. We are not able to offer refunds for any event purchases.
Questions? Feel free to call or email: 773-857-3551 / orders@scratchgoods.com
