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Trees are big news. The entire climate change topic has moved up the priority ladder by several notches since the UK has become more aware of the impact that people, the things they produce, and the way that they live, have on the world. Governments are talking about trees and are now driving initiatives for tree planting schemes in an effort to right the environmental wrongs that have happened gradually over the decades.It seems that one of the keys to reconising the value of trees is to place a monetary figure on these big beasts of the plant kingdom.So how do you go about doing this?Read more -
This year, more that ever before, people are more aware of plastic pollution It’s been with us in increasing severity, for decades. But we are now on ‘plastic alert’ thanks to a greater awareness of environmental influences and influencers including Sir David Attenborough of course. So how does this affect your tree choice at Christmas?
Some people assume that a fake tree is kinder to the planet than a real one, because they don’t like the idea of cutting down a live plant. However, responsible growers plant two trees for every Christmas tree sold. The Christmas tree in
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Winter can be a tricky time for those suffering from SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, but there are steps you can take to help. It's quite a common health problem and it's important to appreciate that there are some fairly simple remedies that might help. Working through the low feeling and arriving at a more enjoyable place is definitely worth the journey. The first few months of the year offer the perfect time to contemplate new beginnings and a fresh approach to life…
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Christmas is about to take centre stage andit's good for the soul to rejoice in positive sights, sounds and celebrations. So let's not forget those that are taking place all around, unaided by LEDs. Nature has its own #festivedisplay which doesn’t need to cycle through various flashy patterns in order to impress. What’s more, berried bushes are for life, not just for Christmas. There are many wild creatures that depend upon the feast during deepest, darkest December.
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10 favourite plants! So difficult to select just 10, but we can reveal which plants have been the most popular during the year. Giving a gift that grows is a great way to keep a friendship fresh!. Even if the recipient doesn't share your love of growing, there's a good chance that they can be converted – for their own good, of course. Here’s our round-up of the most popular and ‘most-wanted’ plants for the home and for the garden too.
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A recipe for success as we enter the gentle downhill slope into Christmas
Date: 01 November, 2018|Categories: Gardening , Pots and Containers , Garden Gifts , House plants , Christmas , Winter , gifts
Darkness has descended; winter is here. Burying your head in the sand won't help. Your funds will shortly seep away like rainwater into a freshly-dug ditch. But this is a guide to help you start the ball rolling. A garden-lover's kick-start - how to enjoy the festive season starts here:
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Does Santa suffer from man flu? Probably not, we understand he loves flues and spends one night of the year sliding down them.
Do you know a Neanderthal man (or perhaps you are one?) If so, he (or you) will probably suffer from man flu from time to time. So what can we do about it, and, more to the point, is it real?
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Oodles of Christmas gifts for your plant and garden-loving friends
There’s no getting away from it, Christmas is coming and you really need to go shopping. This task is now a lot simpler than it used to be because most of us can do it from the comfort of home. Garden-lovers are spoilt for choice as the season revolves around the topic of new life. It's all about re-birth during days of darkness. There are better things to come and it's a celebration of greenery when skies are grey. In other words, there are so many gift opportunities for those who love nature and the outdoor world that it makes Xmas shopping a breeze. Read more -
How to care for festive plants received as Christmas gifts.
The countdown has begun and there are just five days to go before Christmas day has arrived. All this fuss and preparation just for one day! But what lasts much longer are your festive plants which you might be lucky enough to receive. The three most popular plants at Christmas are: Read more -
Why do we love Christmas trees? A potted history follows:
There’s little time at Christmas to concentrate on the garden, but there is one gorgeous element of the natural world that plays an important part in all the festivities. It’s the Christmas tree and this forms a central point around which the celebrations are concentrated. Should you buy a fake or real Christmas tree?
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