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MANCHESTER'S
Sponsored by:
BIGGEST
SUNNIEST
PLANT
SWAP
SUNDAY
29TH MARCH
12PM - 4PM
THE NEW CROSS
M4 5ET
EXPECT PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING AT THE EVENT
EVENT LINE-UP
PLANT SWAP
12PM-2PM
Expand your plant collection, meet likeminded folk & build new connections by swapping your plants, propogations and cuttings.
TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
3PM-4PM
Beginner friendly!
Hosted by Monika from Leaves and Prickles. Learn everything you need to know to build and take home your very own mini terrarium!
REPOTTING STATION
12PM-4PM
Sponsored by Soil Ninja. Bring plants from home, along with a new pot and plant support to enjoy a free repotting service
EXPERT Q&A
2PM-4PM
Do you have questions about Plants? Can’t keep them alive? Don’t know where to start? Meet our expert Lucy, and ask any burning questions you have!
CRAFTING FOR ALL
12PM-4PM
Paint terracotta plant pots with acrylic paint, ready to take home on the same day. PLUS: Free colouring to keep the kids busy
FACE PAINTING
12PM-4PM
Manchester Face Painter will be available to paint adults and children alike. Expect floral designs and lots of fun and colour
SHOP
12PM-4PM
Houseplants and accessories from Potty. Shop terrariums from Leaves and Prickles. PLUS: Event merch!
PLANT SWAP
Welcome to Manchester's BIGGEST, SUNNIEST, and NEWEST plant swap!
Sponsored by Soil Ninja
Meet likeminded folk, expand your community, and make friends with really cool new people who 'just get it'.
This is your chance to connect with 20+ houseplant enthusiasts in order to swap plants, propagations and cuttings, and expand your plant collection in a fun and affordable way.
Take home your new plants, anything you have left over, and your overflowing Sunshine Plant Collective goody bag.
Come and join us!
How it works:
Move around the room exploring the plants other swappers have brought. Introduce yourself to others and connect with the other swappers.
When you find a plant you'd like, you can
offer to swap with plants that you brought
along. The swapper can accept or decline
your offer.
Once you agree a swap, use the cards
provided to share info about the plant.
Share your own social media handles so you can stay in touch, and swap!
There is loads to do on the day aside from swap. Repot for free thanks to our sponsor Soil Ninja, get your face painted, paint a plant pot, and much more.
BOOKING TO SWAP IS ESSENTIAL
TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
We are proud to be home to the first EVER 1-hr terrarium workshop from Leaves and Prickles!
During this 1 hour workshop, you'll be guided by Leaves and Prickles director Monika to make your very own light-up mini terrarium.
Inclusive of substrait, live plants and moss, decorative gravel and stones, and all the tools you'll need to put this together in a glass terrarium jar with cork LED light lid.
PLUS: You'll also take home a terrarium mister, terrarium care instructions, and your very own Sunshine Plant Collective goody bag.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
CLICK BELOW TO BOOK
REPOTTING STATION
City dwellers and nervous plant parents - this is for you!
Using soil provided by our sponsor Soil Ninja, bring your existing indoor plants to The Sunshine Plant Collective for help removing old soil and repotting your plant ready for the year ahead.
Bring your pest free plants from home along with a new pot and plant support if needed. We'll dispose of any waste and make sure you're left with plants to be proud of.
Get your whole family involved! Volunteers will be on hand to help the kids get their hands dirty, and achieve something they can be proud of as they watch it grow!
And yes, it's totally FREE!
Things you need to know in advance:
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The soil provided is Soil Ninja base mix. You can see the soil here.
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Limited pots and plant supports will be for sale on the day. You should bring your new pot and moss poles from home if you can.
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If we spot signs of pests on your plants, you will be asked to take the plants away.
EXPERT Q&A
Introducing 'Plant With Lucy'
Sunshine Plant Collective's plant expert!
Do you have questions about plants?
Can't keep them alive?
Don't know where to start?
Lucy is an incredible, dedicated and very knowledgeable plant lover. She is currently undergoing the RHS Level 2 principals course, and I'm so excited to say that she will be with us at The Sunshine Plant Collective to answer all of your questions!
I met Lucy when she came to a Potty pop-up in Spring 2025. Her encyclopaedic plant proficiency blew me away, and it was ultimately Lucy who inspired me to create The Sunshine Plant Collective. I love her - and I know that you will too!
Meet Lucy as she swaps her plants and cuttings 12PM-2PM, and then find her in the bar area between 2PM-4PM.Just head over to ask your burning questions.
CRAFTING FOR ALL
Potty's popular plant pot painting workshop will be at The Sunshine Plant Collective!
Take a mindful moment, chat with others and connect with your inner child.
Paint a terracotta plant pot with acrylic paint and - as the paint is fast drying - you can take home your art that afternoon!
We'll have a couple of sizes to choose from so you can spend anything from 15 minutes to 2 hours at the craft table.
Kids love our plant pot workshops! PLUS: If you're watching the pennies during the school holidays we will have FREE colouring available too.
Creative fun for all
NO BOOKING NEEDED - PAY ON THE DAY!
Great for the kids!
14CM Terracotta Plant Pot Painting
£15
9CM Terracotta Plant Pot Painting
£10
Colouring Picture Sheets
FREE
FACE PAINTING
We will be joined by Magda from
Manchester Face Painting!
The talented artists at Manchester Face Painters will be on hand 12PM-4PM to paint everybodys faces.
Connect with the face painter:
manchesterfacepainting.co.uk
facebook.com/manchesterfacepaintingmagda
@manchester_face_painting
PAY ON THE DAY!
CONTRIBUTORS
SPONSORED BY:
IG: @soil.ninja
VENUE
The New Cross
www.thenewcross.com
IG: @thenewcross
FOOD
Mit Alles
www.mitalles.co.uk
@mitallesuk
HOUSEPLANTS, ACCESSORIES & CRAFTS
Potty Houseplants
www.pottymcr.co.uk
@pottymcr
TERRARIUMS
Leaves and Prickles
www.leavesandprickles.co.uk
@leavesandprickles.co.uk
PLANT EXPERT
Plant With Lucy
@plantwithlucy
FACE PAINTING
Manchester Face Painting & Glitter Bar
www.manchesterfacepainting.co.uk
@manchester_face_painting
MERCH
Bramble Designs
www.brambledesigns.com
@brambledesigns_
GOODY BAGS
Aqua Culture
KC Holistics
Holistic Healing MCR
Tropic with Anna
Calm Connection
@aquacultureuk
@kc_holistics
@holistichealing_mcr
@_tropicwithanna
@calmconnection__
BALLOON ARCH
The Balloon Emporium
@the_balloon_emporium
ARTWORK
Olivia Williams
@liffia
PHOTOGRAPHY
Fiona Finchett
Elika Clayton
@fionafinchett
@myerdigital_
FAQ'S
Q: Is the venue accessible via public transport?
A: Victoria Train and Metrolink station is 0.5 miles walk away, and Shudehill bus and Metrolink Interchange is 0.2 miles walk away.
Q: Does the venue have parking?
A: There is no dedicated parking at The New Cross.
There are single yellow lines on Cross Street and nearby around the venue.
There are numerous private car parks nearby. Check the signage in each car park for Terms and Conditions.
- Swan Street SIP Car Park
- Goulden Street SIP Car Park
- Rochdale Road Euro Park
Q: Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
A: Yes. Step-free access is available, accessible toilets, and the venue is all one level.
Q: Are children welcome?
A: Yes! There will be painting, a face painter and free colouring for children. They can also get involved in repotting their plants from home.
Q: Is the event pet friendly?
A: Yes, pets are welcome. Please keep a close eye on your furry friend to avoid them ingesting any plants potentially toxic to them.
Q: Do I need a ticket to attend The Sunshine Plant Collective?
A: No. Everybody is welcome in the venue with no ticket required.
Q: Do I need a ticket to be a part of the plant swap?
A: Yes. Limited tickets are available at www.pottymcr.co.uk.
Q: Can I bring a friend / family / support with me to the plant swap?
A: Yes. You can purchase a 'Plus One' ticket for them to join you inside the swap. You can buy multiple Plus One tickets.
Q: Is there an age limit to join the plant swap?
A: Swappers must be at least 13 years of age.
Those aged between 13 and 16 must have a 'Plus One' ticket in addition to their own swapping ticket, for an adult to come with them.
Q: Can I bring plants and cuttings to the plant swap?
A: Yes, plants, propagations and fresh cuttings can all be swapped.
Q: Can I swap my plants if I have pests?
A: No. Plants you swap must be free of pests. If we spot any signs of pests on your plants you will be asked to stop swapping and take the plants out of the venue.
Q: What plants can I repot at the Soil Ninja Repotting Station?
A: Any pest free houseplant can be repotted.
Q: Can I repot cactuses at the Soil Ninja Repotting Station?
A: No, sorry.
Q: Are pots and plant supports included at the Soil Ninja Repotting Station?
A: No. Some limited nursery pots and moss poles will be for sale from Potty on the day, however stock will be very limited. Please bring your own pots and plant support from home.
Q: Do I need a ticket to attend the terrarium workshop?
A: Yes. Tickets to the terrarium workshop will be available at leavesandprickles.co.uk
Still have questions?
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