RHS Garden Bridgewater Houseplant Weekend 2025

By Glossy Magazine

RHS Garden Bridgewater Houseplant Weekend 2025

RHS Garden Bridgewater Houseplant Weekend 2025

RHS Garden Bridgewater Houseplant Weekend 2025

Friday 31 January – Sunday 2 February 2025

This January, RHS Garden Bridgewater in Worsley, Salford, invites plant enthusiasts of all levels to embrace the magic of houseplants during the popular Houseplant Weekend.

Whether you’re just starting out or are already a dedicated plant parent, this event offers a expert talks, practical demonstrations, and great shopping opportunities to help you cultivate a thriving indoor garden. With winter keeping you indoors, now is the perfect time to bring nature inside and learn how to create your own indoor oasis.

The weekend will be hosted by renowned houseplant expert Tony Le-Britton (@notanotherjungle), whose Instagram community of over 230,000 followers celebrates the beauty of indoor plants. Tony is also the author of Not Another Jungle and owns two houseplant stores under the same name. Alongside Tony, The Houseplant Doctor Joe Bagley (@ukhouseplants), will share his expertise. Joe, who runs the highly regarded UK-based website ukhouseplants.com and is the author of How to Make Your Houseplants Love You (due in March 2025), will offer accessible advice for plant lovers of all backgrounds.

Over the weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy:

  • Expert talks & demonstrations: Gain valuable insights from horticulturists, plant care specialists, and indoor gardening experts.
  • Plant Advisory Team: Meet with RHS advisors daily from 10am-2pm for personalised plant care guidance.
  • Traders Market: Browse a curated selection of plants, flowers, candles, and hand-designed cards from Freddies Flowers, The Flowerstop at Bridgewater, Leaves and Prickles, Dibley’s Nurseries and Written By Emma. Open daily, 10am to 4pm.

Full Event Programme:

Friday 31 January

  • 10:30am – 11:00am: The Flower Stop at Bridgewater presents tips for showcasing blooms at home.
  • 11:30am – 12:15pm & 1:45pm – 2:30pm: Jen Horseman takes us into the world of cacti and succulents.
  • 12:45pm – 1:15pm: Lynne Tudor, RHS Garden Centre Manager, delves into choosing the perfect plant for your space.
  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm: RHS Plant Advisors Andy Vernon & Clare Preston-Pollitt offer guidance on caring for houseplants through the winter.

Saturday 1 February (hosted by Tony Le-Britton)

  • 10:30am – 11:00am: Leo Yaffe explores how houseplants enhance our wellbeing.
  • 11:30am – 12:15pm & 1:45pm – 2:30pm: Joe Bagley shares tips for keeping your houseplants healthy.
  • 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Dr Paul Dibley reflects on growing up with houseplants and delves into Streptocarpus.
  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm: RHS Plant Advisors Andy Vernon & Clare Preston-Pollitt discuss caring for orchids, with a focus on Dendrobiums and Moth Orchids.

Sunday 2 February (hosted by Joe Bagley)

  • 10:30am – 11:00am: Freddies Flowers demonstrates arranging seasonal flowers at home.
  • 11:30am – 12:15pm & 1:45pm – 2:30pm: Expert advice from Tony Le-Britton on how to never kill a houseplant again!
  • 12:45pm – 1:15pm: Faye Howells guides us on choosing the right plant for the right space.
  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm: RHS Plant Advisors Andy Vernon & Clare Preston-Pollitt demonstrate techniques for refreshing, repotting, and dividing houseplants.

Join us for a weekend full of inspiration, plant care tips, and expert guidance. Don’t miss this opportunity to nurture your love for houseplants and bring new life into your home during the colder months.

For more information and to book your tickets, please visit RHS Houseplant Weekend

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