Stem and Vine opens in Baltimore, cultivating a space for community, plants and wine

By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com AFRO Photo / Megan Sayles Credit: AFRO Photo / Megan Sayles There are wine bars, and there are plant stores. But, what if the two were combined? Former metallurgical engineer Quincy Goldsmith has done just that in Baltimore with Stem and Vine.& When walking into the business, located on the 300 block North Charles Street, you see not only plants from all over the world, but a full-service bar with space for fellowship and community.& Its tagline is “cultivating the art of living well.”& “When this came together I wanted Stem and Vine to be more than just houseplants,” said Goldsmith. “I wanted it to be more culture-based and to highlight the diversity in the world of houseplants– but also of cultures and how plants have been traditionally used.”& Stem and Vine’s plant offerings are arranged in the store by origin, separated into the Americas, Australia and Africa. The business also sells ceramics and painting, primarily created by women of color.& But, Goldsmith does not just want residents to use the space to buy plants and have a glass of wine. He intends to invite other business owners, nonprofits and political leaders to host small...