Bring and Buy Plant Auctions

One of the most popular of our regular events is the annual 'Bring and Buy' night. This is usually considered to be a social event and refreshments are provided in the interval. Plants are bought and sold by auction - often at ridiculously low prices, always with humour and good natured banter. Inevitably someone will mischievously bid up the price and end up with a plant they didn't really want! People have even been known to bid for good quality plant pots - giving the plant away to another member afterwards.

The auctions are not limited to Branch members, they are open to the public and provide an almost unbelievable opportunity for anyone wanting to acquire a collection of good sized plants for a minimum amount of expenditure. Although some of the choicer plants will result in some serious bidding and fetch higher prices, most plants sell for £1 or less.

Why not check on the programme when the next sale is scheduled for - and remember to bring your purse or wallet, and a box to take home your purchases!

As can be seen from the photographs, there is usually a large number of plants brought along to be sold - often more than the auctioneers can manage to get through, though they usually manage to sell between 150 and 200. A small commission is charged on each plant sold, in aid of Branch funds and to cover the costs of holding the sale.

Photographs by : John Ellis

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