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Delicias opens a plant nursery for those going on holiday
Going on holiday in Madrid comes with a small problem for those who live surrounded by plants: what to do with them when the heat hits and the house is empty. This summer, the Delicias neighbourhood has a simple, local answer: a plant nursery at Espacio Gradas.
The initiative is led by Infinito Delicias and will start on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at 6:30 pm. It will run every Wednesday afternoon in June and July, so neighbours can drop off their plants before leaving for a few days or get advice on how to care for them over the summer.
The service is aimed at those who don't have anyone nearby to water, air out, or keep an eye on their plants while they're away. Instead of leaving their plants to fend for themselves in a closed, hot flat, they can leave them in a cooler, more social space.
The idea goes beyond just storing pots. Espacio Gradas will also offer advice, care tips, and a meeting point to share questions about watering, light, heat, or repotting. The concept fits well in a city where more and more people are filling balconies, windows, and living rooms with plants, but don't always know how to keep them alive in August.
Over the summer, Infinito Delicias will also serve as a climate refuge. The space will be open for anyone looking for a place to read, work, take a break, or escape the heat without leaving the neighbourhood. The small botanical library adds a peaceful touch to the project.
The nursery will be available until Saturday, 12 September, when a farewell breakfast will be held for those who took part. The final pick-up time will be announced later, but the initiative already makes it easier to plan holidays with a bit less improvisation.
Espacio Gradas is located at calle de Doña Juana, 5, in a part of Delicias where community and cultural activities have been gaining ground. With this project, plant care also becomes a way to build community: someone leaves, another space takes care, and the neighbourhood keeps going through the height of summer.
The plant nursery solves a small but very real worry. It doesn't change the holiday, but it can help avoid coming home to find dry pots, fallen leaves, and the feeling that summer took its toll on the living room too.