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Plant & Pottering
Plants, conversation & meaningful activity.
Relaxed, hands on plant sessions for care homes and supported settings. A chance to explore, make something and enjoy time together around plants.
We’re developing these sessions with care homes and supported settings. Activities and arrangements can be discussed around the people taking part.
PLANTS. PEOPLE. TIME TOGETHER.
A LITTLE GREEN IN THE DAY
Something to Do. Something to Talk About.
Sometimes a plant is a lovely place to start a conversation.
Plant & Pottering brings simple, enjoyable plant activities into care homes and supported settings. Sessions are designed to give people time to touch, notice, plant and create at their own pace.
They may be especially meaningful for adults living with dementia or learning difficulties, including people who have enjoyed gardening in the past. No previous plant knowledge is needed.
WHAT MIGHT A SESSION INCLUDE?
Hands On, at Your Own Pace
We’ll choose suitable activities with the setting beforehand. People can take part in the way that feels comfortable for them.
Potting Together
Choose a plant, add growing materials and make a pot to enjoy.
Little Arrangements
Put plants and natural materials together in a simple display.
Gardening Stories
Make room for memories, familiar plants and conversations that arise.
Growing Things
Explore what plants need and notice the small changes they make.
Time Together
Share a relaxed activity with other residents, participants or staff.
GET HANDS ON.
A FAMILIAR FEELING.
ROOM FOR EVERY KIND OF PARTICIPATION
There’s No Right Way to Join In
Someone might want to do every part of the planting. Someone else might prefer to feel a leaf, choose a colour, talk about their old garden or simply sit with the group and watch.
We want each session to feel welcoming and unhurried, with support from the staff who know the people taking part best.
MORE THAN A POT OF SOIL
Little Moments Worth Making Space For
A familiar scent, the feel of compost, a story about a garden or the satisfaction of finishing something with your hands. Plant & Pottering makes space for those moments without putting pressure on anyone to perform.
Something familiar
Plants and gardening can open up easy, personal conversations.
Something hands on
Activities can be approached in different ways and at different paces.
Something to enjoy
A shared experience, and sometimes a plant or arrangement to keep.
WE BRING THE PLANTS TO YOU
A Little Jungle in Your Setting
These sessions are being developed for care homes and supported settings. We can talk through your space, group size and the people who will be joining before deciding what sort of plant activity could work.
Oh Shoot! Plants is based in Congleton. Please get in touch to discuss your location and what you have in mind.
We’re based in Congleton and can discuss Plant & Pottering visits across Cheshire and nearby areas depending on the location and session requirements.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR SETTING →
WE'LL BRING THE JUNGLE.
PLANNING A SESSION
Let’s Make It Work for Your Group
Tell us a little about your setting and the people you support. We can then discuss an activity, practical arrangements and a quote. Session dates and prices are agreed directly rather than listed as open bookings.
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Tell us about your group
Share your location, likely numbers and anything we should plan around.
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Choose an approach
We’ll discuss suitable activities and how participants can be supported.
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Plan the visit
We’ll confirm the proposed session, materials, price and available dates.
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions You Might Have
Who are Plant & Pottering sessions for?
They are being developed for adults in care homes and supported settings, including people living with dementia or learning difficulties. We’ll discuss your particular group before recommending an activity.
Does anyone need gardening experience?
No. People can explore and take part at a level that feels comfortable for them.
Can the activity be adapted for our group?
Tell us about any mobility, sensory or other practical needs when you enquire. We’ll discuss what we can provide and what staff support would be helpful.
Do you bring the plants and materials?
We’ll agree what is included for your session before booking, including plants, pots and other materials.
Can participants keep what they make?
A take home or keep in the setting plant can be part of a session. We’ll make clear what is included in the proposed activity and quote.
How much does a session cost?
Prices depend on the location, group size, activity and materials. Get in touch and we’ll put together a suitable proposal.
PLANTS, CONVERSATION & TIME TOGETHER
Bring Plant & Pottering to Your Group
Tell us where you are, who the session is for and what you’d like your group to enjoy. We’d love to hear about it.