Hi, we’re Derek and Amanda, the makers behind The Curated Jungle.
We’re a husband-and-wife team who are deeply obsessed with plants and equally obsessed with making things by hand.
Our concrete pottery studio is small, our batches are limited, and every planter we make is poured, finished, and assembled by hand alongside our 3 kids, 2 dogs and ever-growing jungle of plants.
Why We're Obsessed With Self-Watering Concrete Pots
After years of plant hoarding (*ahem*.. collecting) you bet we have tried all the pots.
And nothing made plant collecting easier and more beautiful than a well-designed self watering pot.
Paired with well-draining soil, we found making pots with a deep saucer kept up with our wide range of care styles. Like when we watered too often, too little, or just plain forgot for a few days.
The result is our self watering planters that feel both forgiving and oh, so beautiful.
Our Studio Rhythm
Alongside our Signature Pieces, we create monthly studio collections shaped by what’s happening in the studio (and in life) at the time. The colors the seasons draw us toward, the forms that feel right, and the pieces we’re genuinely excited to spend time making.
We keep each monthly collection focused so every planter feels intentional and personal… something that feels like a statement in your space, like it was made just for you.
Our Story
