Wild Leaf

Grab yourself a DIY terrarium kit in store. We also sell terrarium substrates separately (gravels, compost, mosses, charcoal, etc)

Here at , we are big fans of the On the Ledge podcast. So, we were very happy to have houseplant legend .l.perrone sign copies of Legends of the Leaf for us.

We’ll have a few copies available during Spring Festival, so pop along to our stall at Festival of Houseplants to snap one up.

Next week, Wild Leaf will be heading over to for the Spring Festival (9th - 12th May).

You will be able to find us exhibiting alongside many of our favourite plant businesses at the festival’s inaugural Green Rooms Market. Shop from and be inspired by over 50 brilliant botanical businesses selling plants, planters, accessories and more.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to attend talks and workshops with your favourite houseplant influencers such as Johnny Balchandani (), Ben Newell (), Sarah Gerrard_Jones () and Jane Perrone (.l.perrone).

We’ve had an exciting delivery this morning and we’re now freshly restocked with all our favourite Bergs pots!

Bergs design their unique terracotta pots in Denmark and they are handcrafted in small, family-owned workshops in northern Italy and Portugal. 

Plants love the high-quality clay of these pots - the absorbent nature of terracotta makes them perfect for directly planting up succulents, cacti, or Hoya, whilst also holding enough moisture for other plants such as monstera. 

Bergs pots are durable, designed to last forever, and come in a range of lovely designs to adorn your home and show off your plant friends! 

We have a host of exciting events at Wild Leaf this spring. This week, on Friday the 12th, we have our Kokedama workshop and we still have a few places free.

Kokedama is a traditional Japanese way of planting to create a self-contained decorative moss ball that is perfect for displaying plants in place of a pot. In this workshop, you will learn about the history and techniques of this Japanese art form before getting stuck into planting up your Kokedama. We have found that this planting technique works well with epiphytic plants - their roots love the cramped conditions when bound in moss. You will be able to choose from a variety of plants, such as orchids, bromeliads, pothos and ferns.

All our events are listed on Yuup and are available to book via the link in our bio. We suggest booking ahead to avoid disappointment, as places are limited!
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Over the last few days, we have been busy mounting these incredible Platycerium superbums onto cork.

Mounting epiphytes onto wood is a great way to display them, offering different textures and colours to accompany your plant and opening up new options for displaying. Planting in this way means you can mount them flat onto a wall; you can even place a frame around them and create your own living piece of art! Mounting epiphytic plants also mimics the conditions in which they would be found in nature, leading to a happier, healthier plant. A win, win!

Orchids, ferns and vines are all great plants for this planting technique. We have many different sizes and types in the shop, mounted and ready to find their new homes.

We’re very excited to be featured alongside a host of brilliant independent businesses in ‘An opinionated guide to Bristol’ - this little guide from Hoxton Mini Press is full of the best places to eat, drink, play and shop - the ‘creme de la crème’ of Bristol, if you will. Copies are available to buy in store!

Our mushroom kits are back in stock due to popular demand!

We’re having a bit of a ‘mushroom moment’ here at Wild leaf - fungi are fascinating and beautiful living organisms in a category all of their own. Sitting somewhere between plants and animals, scientists are constantly uncovering new ways in which they play a vital role in our ecosystems.

We’re a little bit obsessed! Mushroom growing kits are the perfect way to see their magic up close. Easy to grow, and small enough to fit on a windowsill or on top of a cupboard, they are ideal for those who want to grow their own delicious produce without the luxury of outdoor space. We currently stock Pink, Gold and Blue Oyster kits. If you’re mushroom mad like us, you can also find Fungi books, candles and decor in the shop, along with mush, mush more ;)

Fresh Wild Leaf bouquets and posies for your Valentine or Galentine lovingly prepared by our florist Bebe.

Available from today.

Christmas is here! Our resident florist Bebe is with us this year, and will be busy making up a selection of festive wreaths for the shop.

Bebe grew up in the depths of South Devon and likes to make wild and whimsical pieces with a nod to traditional folklore.

Packed full of fresh foliage and all the festive favourites; spruce, pine, cinnamon, orange, thistles and more, our wreaths are available in Small, Medium and Large and are available in store and to Pre-order.

Bebe will also be hosting wreath making workshops on 1st and 9th December if you fancy making your own. 

Attention all plant lovers! Get ready for Wild Leaf’s final plant swap of the year on the 3rd of December.

The plant swap is perfect for plant enthusiasts looking to expand their collection or those wanting to meet other plant-minded folks.

The swap starts at 17:30 and is open to everyone. Bring a healthy cutting, seedling or plant and exchange it for whatever catches your eye. It's a fantastic opportunity to diversify your growing collection.

Link to the event YUUP listing in our bio.

Christmas is coming! Our resident florist Bebe is with us this year, and will be busy making up a selection of festive wreaths for the shop.

Bebe grew up in the depths of South Devon and likes to make wild and whimsical pieces with a nod to traditional folklore.

Packed full of fresh foliage and all the festive favourites; spruce, pine, cinnamon, orange, thistles and more, our wreaths are available in Small, Medium and Large and are available in store and to Pre-order.

Bebe will also be hosting wreath making workshops on 1st and 9th December if you fancy making your own. 

After the swap, the Wild Leaf bunch will be heading out for a quick drink and all are welcome to join.

Our upcoming workshops and events in September:

🌿 8th: Kokedama
🌿 22nd: Bottle Terrarium
🌿 24th: Plant Swap

Links to all the events are now available on our bio and via .yuup !

Come and join Bebe from for an evening of designing and creating your own dried flower crown.

Date: 11th July at 6:30 pm
Location: Wild Leaf

In this workshop, you will design and create a unique flower crown using a stunning selection of natural dried and preserved flowers and foliage. We will be learning a selection of techniques to ensure the fit and style is perfect, and we will explore and indulge our creativity to craft a one-of-a-kind crown to wear with pride and confidence!

As we go, you’ll be guided through the folklore, properties and floriography of each flower used and will leave with your crown and a sense of awe and appreciation for the magnificence of nature!

We look forward to seeing you there.




Tickets available through website.

Come join the team at Wild Leaf for our seasonal plant swap 🪴

🗓️ ㅡ 16th July @ 5.30pm
📍ㅡ Wild Leaf

Whether you're an enthusiast on the hunt for a specific species or a novice who's just looking for their first cutting, this will be a perfect opportunity to help grow your plant collection without breaking the bank.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite and free!

book of the week is Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake

Bebe says, “Entangled Life is an enchanting journey into the hidden lives of fungi. Beautifully written, this book reveals the hidden world of mushrooms-the great connectors. Bringing to the surface the intimate and astonishing roles they play in our everyday lives.”

This Sunday, Green Rooms Houseplant Market returns.

It's back by popular demand, Bristol’s biggest and brightest plant market!




Date:
Sunday 11th June

Location:
The Crane Room, Propyard, 39-46 Feeder Rd, Bristol BS2 0SE

Time:
Open 10 am – 5 pm

Be a part of Bristol’s thriving houseplant community and join us as we set up shop alongside the area's best botanical indie businesses this Sunday. Find us inside Propyard’s impressive Crane Room with some of the region’s best planty businesses, growers and botanical designer-makers.

Had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with and hosting an evening full of folk and fun with the following acts:

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book of the week is Why Women Grow: Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival by Alice Vincent.

Edward says, “Alice Vincent’s new book is a beautiful and much needed exploration of why women turn to the earth, as gardeners and growers.”

It's back by popular demand, Bristol’s biggest and brightest plant market!

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Date:
Sunday 11th June

Location:
The Crane Room, Propyard, 39-46 Feeder Rd, Bristol BS2 0SE

Time:
Open 10am – 5pm

Come be a part of Bristol’s thriving houseplant community and join us as we set up shop alongside the area's best botanical indie businesses on Sunday, 11 June. Find us inside Propyard’s impressive Crane Room with some of the region’s best planty businesses, growers and botanical designer-makers.

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book of the week is Terrarium: 33 Glass Gardens to Make Your Own by Anna Bauer and Noam Levy of Green Factory.

Edward says, “Green Factory is a boutique terrarium shop in Paris. In their shop, Anna and Noam have been perfecting their craft for years. This definitive book on terraria unlocks their secrets to making magical glass gardens, just like the gardens-under-glass found at Green Factory and renowned through Paris.”

We have some lush philodendrons in right now. The supreme Philodendron ‘Splendid’, the rich Philodendron ‘Florida Bronze’ and the flamboyant Philodendron Verrocosum ‘Incensi’. 🍃

Don't forget we also deliver throughout Bristol. 😉

With Spring slowly creeping in, we’ll soon be reopening the garden! This means we are looking to rehome Monty the Monstera, as this beautiful cheese plant is simply too big for the store. We’ve reduced this lush jungle beast from £560 to £420 and will offer free delivery to the Bristol area.

While the word ‘bonsai’ is of Japanese origin, the concept of this art form actually took root in China. Since the Yin and Zhou dynasties nearly 3,000 years ago, people in China have cultivated ornamental plants to imitate natural scenery within gardens – a craft known as penjing. The traditional art form involves growing miniature trees in shallow pots, carefully pruning and shaping them to create intricate and beautiful miniature landscapes.

For several reasons, the centuries-old hobby is fast becoming an emerging houseplant trend for 2023.

Firstly, bonsai trees are visually stunning and add a unique touch to any living space.

Additionally, bonsai trees are easy to care for and can be grown indoors, making them a perfect choice for those wanting to bring nature into their homes. They require minimal watering and pruning and can live for many years with proper care.

Finally, bonsai trees are also a symbol of patience, perseverance, and mindfulness.

book of the week is Root, Nurture Grow: The Essential Guide to Propagating and Sharing Houseplants by Caro Langton and Rose Ray of Ro Co

Robi says, “Root, Nurture Grow is a great guide to propagating and a perfect read for Springtime. There is nothing better than multiplying and sharing your green companions, and this informative book is packed full of imagery and encouragement for any indoor gardener.”

Attention all plant lovers! Get ready for Wild Leaf’s plant swap on the 12th of March. The plant swap is perfect for plant enthusiasts looking to expand their collection or those wanting to meet other plant-minded folks.

The swap starts at 17:30 and is open to everyone. Bring a healthy cutting, seedling or plant and exchange it for whatever catches your eye. It's a fantastic opportunity to diversify your growing collection.

After the swap, the Wild Leaf bunch will be heading out for a quick drink and all are welcome to join.

Spring can never come soon enough.

We have a selection of early flowering bulbs to add some colour to your garden and little joy through these long wintery months.

book of the week is Mike Maunder’s ‘House Plants’. Maunder’s masterpiece of a book explores house plants’ history and cultural impact from Orwell’s ‘Keep the Aspidistra Flying’ to Audrey 2 in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’.

Robi says, “it's full to the brim of plant facts that I’ve never come across before and easy to read too”.