Fragrant ‘moth orchids’ new houseplant trend for 2018 Great news for orchid lovers. The most popular indoor plant in the UK is set to become even more of a ‘must have’ as three varieties of delicately scented moth orchid hit the high street for the first time. Until recently, Phalaenopsis orchids – pronounced Fal-en-op-sis and […]
Is the nation being gripped again by a passion for orchids like their Victorian counterparts? They are Britain’s favourite indoor plant with millions being sold every year. Victorians were obsessed with these beautiful blooms too and in a nod to their so-called ‘orchidelirium’, over 5,000 British-grown moth orchids will take centre stage at RHS Chatsworth […]
Modern-day plant explorers Sue and Bleddyn Wynn-Jones from Crûg Farm Plants will be taking inspiration from the incredible Edwardian plantswoman Miss Ellen Willmott and her renowned Mediterranean garden for an exhibit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Ellen Willmott’s love for her garden at Villa Boccanegra on the Italian Riviera, and her passion for supporting plant […]
– Sustainable compost made from wild bracken that feeds bulbs for two years – A new peat free Bulb Compost, made from wild bracken harvested from the Lake District fells, has been launched by Dalefoot Composts. Dalefoot has developed this premium, carbon-neutral compost with award-winning lily growers HW Hyde & Son who have used it […]
New year, new hue! The dull weather may be dampening the nation’s spirits but not its front doors, according to leading composite door company Truedor. Together with architect and property expert, George Clarke, ambassador for Truedor, it’s released its Top 10 New Year’s Colour List based on recent sales and, driven by Pantone’s ultra violet colour of the year, the […]
Beautiful leather gardening gloves with symbolic floral designs – remembrance, friendship, and hope & wisdom An award-winning range of gardening gloves, inspired by original botanical artwork from the world-famous RHS Lindley Library1, has been launched by Gold Leaf, makers of the World’s Finest Gardening Gloves. Perfect as a gift, or for your own use in the […]