Plant Swap & Propagation Workshop

Are you an indoor plant lover? Would you like to grow your plant collection in a more sustainable way whilst saving money? Then join us for our plant swap and propagation workshop at the Eco-Hub!

How will the session work?:

This session is a perfect opportunity to swap plants from your collection for new ones - the idea being: bring a plant, take a plant. You can also bring cuttings of plants and swap these. Please plant is healthy and pest free before swapping.

During the event, people will swap their plants by having a one to one chat with another plant owner and agreeing on an appropriate swap together. Please be aware, your offers may be countered or rejected as plants can have different values to different people.

Plants should only be swapped at the event, no payment should be exchanged. You can however give plants away for free and if you want, you can donate plants to the permenant Eco-Hub plant swap! We encourage you to label your plants beforehand however, we have labels on the day that you can use.

There are no size restrictions on plants you want to swap, however it is worth noting you will need to carry your plants to and from the event. at the event, no payment should be exchanged. We also recommend bringing a box or a bag to the event so you can transport your new plants.

As well as the plant-swap, the GUEST Bio-Diversity promoter, Andy Muir will be leading this session and giving out tips and tricks for propagation. You will learn the best ways to take a cuttings from your houseplants and germinate them.

No experience is needed, just enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Tea and Coffee will be available to purchase on the day for 50p a cup. This workshop is for university staff, students and the wider Glagsow community!

Event Information:

The event will take place in Room 206 on Level 2 of the Boyd Orr Building. You can find directions here.

There is an accesible entrance to the Eco-Hub via University Gardens and the James McCune Smith Learning Hub for those who need it. If you have any additional accessiblity issues, please contact Lauren ([email protected]) and she will be happy to support if possible. If you can't make the event, please cancel your ticket in advance or contact Lauren so we can keep on top of numbers.

Additional Info on the Eco-Hub: The Eco-Hub offers services that benefit both people and the planet. The Eco-Hub is for staff, students and the wider community and has been introduced by the Sustainability Team, Student & Academic Services and GUEST (Glasgow University Environmental and Sustainability Team). We host a permanent swap-shop as part of the GUEST Student2Student Essentials Programme. We offer regular activities such as plant swaps, bike repair sessions and practical climate-engaged workshops like clothing repair sessions and sustainable crafting. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9.30AM-5PM.

Please email [email protected] if you have any further questions or queries!

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