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Interview with Andi Smart
Why did you start The Pop-Up Plant Shop?
I started The Pop-Up Plant Shop as a way to advertise my gardening services – but it has now taken off in to its own little business adventure. I really enjoy doing the plant stalls as I get to talk to people about plants all day!
Why are your plants so cheap?
I can keep costs down because I propagate the majority of the plants myself, the pots you see them in are recycled/second-hand/donated and the compost in which I use is from my own composter. Plants can be really expensive which means, if money is tight, many people would not be in a position to add some greenery to their house/garden, I don’t think this is fair! So part of my ethos is to keep costs low to allow all people access to plants – should this be something of interest to them.
Can anyone come and look at your plants?
Yes – pleas do! My Pop-Up Plant Shop is set up in my conservatory when I am not at markets so please just drop me an email/text and we can work out a time for you to come over that suits.
Do you deliver?
Yes, I deliver in and around Bristol for a small fee (£1 per mile)
What are your future plans for this business venture Andi?
The sky is my limit right! I would love a plant shop but I am not naïve to the costs associated with that so, for now, just develop the pop up plant shop further over the spring/summer of 2024 and attend lots of markets to spread the word about the gardening services I offer and, may be, get some people interested in giving growing, whether indoor or outdoor, a go!
When and where will we see you in 2024?
From April to October I attend markets, fairs and festivals to sell a range of indoor and outdoor plants at low prices. Things are pretty quiet this time of year (Jan 2024), the plants are mostly sleeping, but I will update my website as and when I have future stalls. In the meantime, check out the 2 confirmed bookings below:
Thursday 25th January 2024 – The University of West England (UWE) for Wellbeing Week
Saturday 27th April 2024 – BRISTOL BANSHEES FUNDAY, Barton Hill RFC, Duncombe Lane, Speedwell, BS15 1NR (12 to 7pm).