Easter trees are a centuries old German tradition that is now catching on in a big way in the UK. Also called Easter egg trees (‘osterbaum’ in German), they’re simply tree branches – either standing in a vase, or a living tree outdoors – decorated with eggs or Easter decorations. The eggs and tree symbolise new life as spring kicks in. Fancy making an indoor Easter tree this year? Simply take some floral foam or use a vase or bucket and arrange freshly-cut tree branches (with buds on if possible) in it. Magnolia and cherry blossom look particularly nice. We have in stock branches and twigs as well as Easter decorations to complete the look, should you fancy. Have a...
We stock moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) here in the shop and are always asked for care advice, so here are some essential tips to help you care for your orchid (courteousy of Kew): Only feed your orchid when it is actively growing. This is when you see new flower stems or roots appearing. Use a normal houseplant fertiliser (diluted to half strength) with every other watering Water from the top when the pot feels dry and light in weight. Allow to dry out between waterings. Orchids prefer rainwater to mains water in hard water areas. Place your orchid on a tray of wet pebbles to increase humidity. Repot orchids every two years. After flowering, remove old flower spikes and tip the plant out of its...
Happy New Year! To kickstart 2018 we have 20% off all gift items in the shop for the month of January. Come and grab yourself a bargain, including these lovely bowls (while stocks last)!
Did you know we stock Christmas decorations? We also have a great selection of gifts that would make fantastic Christmas presents. We are open 7 days a week so why not come and visit if you are in Clapham Old Town....we look forward to seeing you!
Welcome to our new blog! Here, we'll be featuring new products arriving in the shop, some tips on how to care for our houseplants and showcasing seasonal flowers. This week, we kick of with our latest arrival in the shop - the Christmas Nisse. Here is a little folklore info about these creatures: In Scandinavian folklore, a "household spirit" responsible for the care and prosperity of a farm. A nisse was usually described as a short man (under four feet tall) wearing a red cap with a tassel. While belief in guardian spirits is a very old tradition in Scandinavia, belief in nisser was prominent in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries in Denmark, southern Norway and southern Sweden. Many...
