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Local Plant Community

Great plant places, community projects, workshops and growing spaces worth knowing about in Manchester and beyond.

Rare Leaf is about more than what goes in the pot. This space is for sharing independent organisations, local projects and places helping people grow, learn and enjoy plants.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Worth a Visit

WYTHENSHAWE • MANCHESTER

Blossom MCR at
Wythenshawe Park

Growing, nature, community and one of Manchester's green hidden gems.

LOCAL
FIND

Blossom MCR is a registered charity based in Wythenshawe Park, focused on improving the wellbeing of people and the planet through food growing, nature, practical workshops, volunteering and community activity.

Blossom creates opportunities for people to get involved in growing, learn practical skills and spend time connecting with nature and the local community.

Also within Wythenshawe Park is Wythenshawe Horticultural Centre, which is managed with help from Blossom. For plant lovers, the centre is well worth exploring, with glasshouses, tropical plants, cacti, themed gardens and outdoor growing spaces.

🌿 Why plant lovers might enjoy it
  • Tropical plants and glasshouse displays
  • Cacti and specialist plant collections
  • Themed gardens and outdoor growing spaces
  • Community growing and volunteering opportunities
  • Workshops and activities through Blossom MCR
  • Free entry to Wythenshawe Horticultural Centre
VISIT BLOSSOM MCR → HORTICULTURAL CENTRE INFO →

Opening times, workshops and activities can change, so check with Blossom MCR or Manchester City Council before travelling.

Lush tropical plants inside Wythenshawe Horticultural Centre in Manchester

Image courtesy of Blossom MCR

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More From The Plant Community

This page will continue to grow with useful places, people and projects discovered around Manchester and further afield.

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Places to Visit

Glasshouses, gardens, nurseries and interesting green spaces worth adding to the list.

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Independent Plant Spots

Local plant shops, growers and independent businesses doing something worth knowing about.

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Community Projects

Growing projects, charities, groups and organisations bringing people together through plants and nature.

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Workshops & Events

Plant fairs, workshops, talks and other opportunities to learn, grow or meet fellow plant people.

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A note from Rare Leaf: Local Plant Community features are shared because they may be useful or interesting to fellow plant lovers. Unless specifically stated, featured organisations are independent of Rare Leaf and inclusion does not indicate a commercial partnership.