Ealing's first independent plant shop, Greenka, has repotted itself in Ealing Broadway after outgrowing its former home on The Grove.

Greenka offers an array of pots, planters big and small and a whole host of accessories for green fingered Ealing residents.

First founded by two London mums, Katy Marshall and Aysha Tahir in 2018, Greenka has gone from strength to strength during lockdown, outgrowing previous spaces due to an expanding customer base.

Katy and Aysha first launched Greenka as a car boot sale in Chiswick, and within the year the duo partnered with In Cahoots to set up their first plant market in Dickens Yard.

The new permanent location for Greenka can be found on Oak Road at Ealing Broadway.

Aysha Tahir, co-owner of GreenKA, said: "Three years ago we passed Oak Road and imagined what it would be like to own a store here, so opening Greenka at Ealing Broadway has been a dream come true!

"We're delighted that we have been able to make a career out of our passion for houseplants and aftercare.

"To be able to grow our customer base under a national lockdown and reach our goals has been so fulfilling and we look forward to expanding into hosting workshops and small group gatherings in the coming months."

From tropical houseplants, succulents and cacti, to pots and plant accessories, visitors to Greenka can explore the store's unusual indoor houseplants to create a beautiful green space at home.

Greenka also stock cards and prints by a range of artists, including Cai & Jo, Hey Sakina, Katrina Sophia, MalMade and more, to support other small businesses in the plants and environment industry.

Plant aftercare and knowledge is also a large focus at Greenka, with Katy and Aysha offering advice on plant aftercare and providing details on a plant's background, so customers can keep their plants alive and healthy for the foreseeable future.

Andrew Rollings, centre director at Ealing Broadway, said: "We're thrilled to welcome Greenka to Ealing Broadway and expand our independent offering to the local community.

"Houseplants have seen an increase in popularity with people spending more time than ever at home during the last 18 months.

"We hope visitors will enjoy the range of plants available and are attracted by the uniqueness and friendliness of the team, who are passionate about passing their knowledge onto Ealing residents and brightening their homes."

Greenka joins a range of new offerings which have recently arrived at Ealing Broadway, including the opening of Bread Street Café – famed chef Gordon Ramsay's first café in the UK - and the upcoming launch of Really Local Group, an independent three screen cinema, which will be available to visitors later this year.

Greenka is open seven days a week from 10.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday, and 11.00am to 5.00pm on Sundays.