{"id":4195,"date":"2026-05-27T12:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/?p=4195"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:40:45","slug":"plant-sale-%f0%9f%8c%bf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/2026\/05\/27\/plant-sale-%f0%9f%8c%bf\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Sale \ud83c\udf3f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fresh plants, great value, and a chance to support local growing<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/05\/Plant-Sale-5-June-2026-St-Lukes-INSTA-POST-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4197\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/05\/Plant-Sale-5-June-2026-St-Lukes-INSTA-POST-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/05\/Plant-Sale-5-June-2026-St-Lukes-INSTA-POST-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/05\/Plant-Sale-5-June-2026-St-Lukes-INSTA-POST-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/buddingnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/303\/2026\/05\/Plant-Sale-5-June-2026-St-Lukes-INSTA-POST.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a way to brighten your home or garden this summer? The University of Exeter Grounds team is hosting a <strong>Plant Sale<\/strong> packed with beautiful, nursery-grown plants\u2014and everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc5 Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, 5th June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Cross Keys, St Luke\u2019s Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s on Offer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can browse and purchase a <strong>mix of houseplants and outdoor plants<\/strong>, all grown in the University\u2019s own nursery. Whether you are refreshing your indoor space, adding colour to your garden, or starting a new planting project, there will be plenty of options to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect a range of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lush green houseplants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal outdoor plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative and easy-care varieties suitable for all experience levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Locally grown:<\/strong> Plants are nurtured by the University\u2019s Grounds team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affordable:<\/strong> Great value compared to many garden centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable:<\/strong> Support environmentally conscious growing practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friendly atmosphere:<\/strong> A relaxed opportunity to explore St Luke\u2019s Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf38 Make a Day of It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cross Keys location offers a lovely setting to explore while you shop. 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