Basic Goods

10/24/2023

As you may have heard Basic Goods is winding down. While it is a little sad to step away from any small business we’re excited for the next iteration of this space. will moving in November 1st. I’ve known the owner Monica Berry, for quite some time. And couldn’t be more proud of her personal and professional journey.

Building Basic Goods has been a refuge for me. It was a labor of love as I was emerging out of one of the most challenging times of my life both personally and professionally. Yes, this is bittersweet but I’m most grateful for the opportunity to have the store. Grateful that I was able to put ideas and energy out into the universe.

Words can’t express how appreciative I am for everyone that has supported this store over the past three years. I truly do consider so many of you friends.

For those of you who know me well, you know I’m already immersed in the next endeavor. More soon on that…

Our last day will be Oct 31st. Everything in the store is 40% offf. Come snag some plants + goods while they last!

With a tremendous amount of love, gratitude and appreciation,

Simeon

09/07/2023

End of summer. Sorta/kinda the beginning of fall?

Starting today we’re having an end of summer sale. Everything is 20% off. But here’s some tea: we’re also working on a store reset and refresh.

Over the next two weeks the store will change…a bit. More of the things you love. Some new things we’re excited to introduce to the Iowa City community. As well as some things that we hope enhance the space.

We hope you’ve enjoyed your summer. We sure have. And we look forward to seeing you soon and often. ✌🏿

09/01/2023

Be good to yourself. Be good to others. Be good to the planet.

15% off all weekend through Labor Day! ✌🏿

08/25/2023

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08/19/2023

bella knows where all the plants are at, do you?

everything is 20% ;)

08/15/2023

Welcome baaaaaaaaaack!!

Whether it’s your first year, second or fifth 😉, welcome back to Iowa City. Be sure to come see us for all your plant and plant-based curiosities. 20% off all week!

08/11/2023

Hella…hella plants!! ✌🏿

08/09/2023

New school year (almost). Same energy!

The plant restock this week is hella big and full of some bangers. Come see us soon. ✌🏿

08/04/2023

Fun fact:

Pitcher plants are several different carnivorous plants that have modified leaves known as pitfall traps - a prey trapping mechanism featuring a deep cavity filled with - checks notes - digestive liquid!

How interesting! We just added a ton of new plants to the shop. Some of our faves we highlight in our stories. To see all that we have stop in soon!

07/14/2023

Come hang - in the shop, at the or on our stoop! ✌🏿

25% off everything and everywhere you see us this weekend.

06/30/2023

Rare, hard to find, unique plants. Some might say “bangers”! Check out this week’s plant restock in person or peep our stories for a few highlights.

Everything is 20% off through Tuesday, July 4th.

06/17/2023

Brighter days are ahead. 🏳️‍🌈