Plant Swap at The Garden Room, Shrewsbury

Plant Swap at The Garden Room, Shrewsbury

By The Garden Room

Join us for another Plant Swap! Bring plants or cuttings, swap for something new, & enjoy an afternoon of plants, chat & refreshments

Date and time

Location

The Garden Room

18 Princess Street Shrewsbury SY1 1LP United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Home & Lifestyle • Home & Garden

Plant Swap Afternoon

Love plants? Looking to refresh your collection? Come along to another fabulous Plant Swap at The Garden Room in Shrewsbury!

Swap healthy houseplants and rooted cuttings, meet fellow plant lovers, and enjoy tea and cake in a relaxed, friendly setting.

What’s Included:

  • Event entry
  • Tea, coffee & light refreshments
  • Access to swap tables + Free Plant Table
  • Goodie Bag

How It Works:

  • Bring along any houseplants, rooted cuttings, or propagations you’d like to swap.
  • Label your plants with your name, their name and care tips if possible. We'll have labels for you if necessary.
  • Place your plants on the swap table and browse for something new to take home.
  • If you have extras you’d like to give away, pop them on the Free Plant Table for anyone to take.

Rules & Guidelines:

  • Plants must be healthy, pest-free, and in good condition.
  • Rooted cuttings preferred (unrooted cuttings are okay if clearly labelled)
  • No plants potted in outdoor soil please.
  • We recommend you bring between 4 & 10 plants or cuttings per person.
  • Bring a bag or box for your new plants.

What to bring?

  • Your swap plants
  • A bag or box to carry your new finds
  • Your ticket confirmation (digital or printed)

Why Attend:

  • Refresh your plant collection without buying new plants.
  • Meet other local plant enthusiasts & share care tips.
  • Great for beginners — learn as you swap.
  • Low-cost, social afternoon out (£5 incl. refreshments).
  • Support a small independent plant shop in Shrewsbury.
  • Bonus Free Plant Table for surprise finds!
  • Goodie Bag to take home.

If you have any questions or would like more details, just get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to bring plants to come along?

No! You're welcome to come along, enjoy the event, and pick up a plant from the Free Table if available.

What kind of plants can I bring?

Houseplants of all types, rooted cuttings, and propagations are welcome. Please make sure they are healthy and labelled.   ​

Do I need to label my plants?

Yes, please include your name, the name of the plant and basic care tips if you can.  We'll have extra labels available if you need them when you arrive.

How many plants should I bring?

We recommend that you bring between 4 & 10 per person to keep things fair.  But it's up to you, just remember you need to be able to carry them! 

What if I have extra plants to give away?

We’ll have a Free Plant Table where you can leave any giveaways for others to enjoy. ​

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The Garden Room

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Oct 25 · 14:00 GMT+1