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Urban Jungle East


  • Old Spitalfields Market 16 Commercial Street London, England, E1 6LW United Kingdom (map)

This Summer, Green Rooms Market joins forces with Old Spitalfields Market to create an ode to all things botanical. Over two days the E1 space will transform into a veritable Urban Jungle with our signature pop up market, retailer displays, workshops and talks.  

Shop, learn, create and be inspired by industry experts during this summer time celebration of indoor gardening.

Free talks by industry experts

Our free talks programme is hosted by Zena Alkayat, the founder of Bloom, an independent publisher for gardeners, plant admirers and nature lovers. We are thrilled to be joined by some of the very best industry experts for these free talks. Book your space below.

Learn how to save your houseplants and help them thrive

Sat 11th June 12-1pm, Old Spitalfields Market

Identifying what is wrong with your plant and how to solve it can feel daunting, but Sarah Gerrard-Jones, an author and professional houseplant rescuer, is here to help, alongside self-confessed plantaholic Jonny Balchandani.


Discover the secrets to happy houseplants

Sun 12th June 12-1pm, Old Spitalfields Market

Unlock the mysteries of plant care and find the perfect plant for your space with this in-depth talk and hands-on propagation demonstration with plant pros Alice & Maddie Bailey, the sisters behind Forest.


Get your hands dirty at our workshops

Make botanical prints

Saturday 11th June 11am-1pm £49.10

Create your own cyanotypes using the Victorian photographic process which produces beautiful blue prints


Make a terrarium

Sunday 12th June 11am - 12:30pm £50

You’ll create your own thriving plant eco system within a tinyjohn bottle instructed by the experts London Terrariums


Make your own terrazzo plant pot

Sunday 12th June 12-4pm £55

Choose your personalised coloured terrazzo chips, then cast your own jesmonite plant pot (10cm).
Your pot will be sanded and sealed after the workshop and be posted to you.