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***LOOK AT THESE!!*** We have a couple of really

***LOOK AT THESE!!***

We have a couple of really big spiky cacti for your enjoyment - I think the first picture is an Echinopsis var. and the second a Ferocactus var. We also have some cool Opuntia vulgaris (that look like they are straight out of a cartoon) and Euphorbia trigona.

Cacti (or cactuses, if you prefer!) are great statement plants for bright windowsills. They're super easy to look after (just forget them) and if the stars align you might get the bonus if a beautiful desert flower.

We are open at @ecovillageuk today and tomorrow until 4pm or message me here to reserve a special plant.

***OPEN*** Just a reminder that we are open today

***OPEN***

Just a reminder that we are open today at @ecovillageuk. Whether you are popping in for essentials from @refill.revolution, treats from @mistrykitchen or @feedme_leics, cute children's outfits from @budandbeanpreloved or takeaways from @hellotwooldgoats or @thecafeatwellandpark.

Say hello, have a chat about plants or perhaps I can convince you to get a hori hori from @tinker_and_fix for that bank holiday gardening. #staysafe beautiful plant friends.

We've been struggling to source all the plants we

We've been struggling to source all the plants we really want at the moment (a combination of Brexit and covid disruption in Europe) but we have managed to get our hands on these stunning Calathea ornata, which pretty much makes up for everything.

For those of you who have asked for particular plants - we are hoping that normal service will be resumed soon but please drop me a message if you think I've forgotten.

We are open as usual at @ecovillageuk this weekend. So, late night to 8pm this evening; 9am to 4pm on Good Friday and Easter Saturday; closed Easter Sunday and bank holiday Monday and open again on Tuesday.

With the longer, brighter days and slighter warmer

With the longer, brighter days and slighter warmer temperatures our trailing plants are starting to take off - these various pothos are easy to look after and fast growing and tolerant of being a bit shadier.

Pictured here are Scindapsus picture (Satin pothos) and Epipremium scandens (heart leaf philodendron). These plants seem to straddle a couple of plant families and even their Latin names move between varieties. It's a good idea to save pictures of plants you like so we can try to pin down exactly what you want.

We are open at @ecovillageuk today (Thursday) until 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Pop in for a look whilst getting your essentials.

We have lots of new @the.greennest hangers in a lo

We have lots of new @the.greennest hangers in a load of bright colours - these versatile colour pop nests, which accommodate any size of pot and also some of the mini nests, which have more knotting and the recycled t-shirt fabric hangers.

We have a few plant supply issues this week but luckily we are stocked up with lots of beautiful plants to make you happy, including these tiny succulents and the gorgeous Aeoniums.

We are open @ecovillageuk Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm, with late night on Thursday until 8pm. Pick up a plant, a pot and a hanger whilst you are getting your essentials or message me here. Stay safe plant friends - we're almost there!

***NEW PLANTS*** We've had a delivery of new stoc

***NEW PLANTS***

We've had a delivery of new stock, so we have plenty of choice for those of you who need a new houseplant friend. There are lots of luscious hanging plants (big Tradescantia, big Spider plants, Satin Scindapsus, Hoya linnearis), more of those fabulous bright orange stemmed Fire Flash (Chlorophytum orchidastrum) and lots of floor plants (Sansevieria, Zamioculcas zamifolia, Philodendron).

But let's take a minute to appreciate our smallest new friend - the translucent leaves of Haworthia cooperii. These are special!

***MEDIUM PLANTS*** Yesterday we shared one of th

***MEDIUM PLANTS***

Yesterday we shared one of the larger plants currently in stock - we also have a couple of tall, elegant Dracaena marinara that I haven't gotten around to photographing; today it's all about the medium sized (60-75cm tall) plants.

These Philodendron "Little Hope" are stunning - as wide as they are tall and bushy bundles of glossy, frilly leaves. The Philodendron minima and "Grey" are lovely jungly climbers, with fabulously interesting leaves. Finally we have the gorgeous larger Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) - possibly the easiest plant in the world to look after, amazing for air quality and each with full leaves and shining white flowers.

We are open today and tomorrow at @ecovillageuk or message me. Stay safe beautiful plant friends.

***NEW BIG PLANTS*** Here I am again trying to co

***NEW BIG PLANTS***

Here I am again trying to convince you that a plant is massive, when in fact, I'm just not very tall. Oh, but this Alocasia sarawakensis Yukatan Princess is glorious - can you see the red tinge to the stems and the dark gloss of the leaves. A really special plant for your home jungle.

We are open at the Eco-village tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Come and admire this beautiful plant whilst stocking up on your essentials.

**International Women's Day** This is me & my sis

**International Women's Day**

This is me & my sister @turrellk. It seems a good day to celebrate the amazing women in our lives. At first you think my sister is all about words (books, poetry, reading, theatre) but pretty soon you realise she's about kindness and compassion and love - oh and laughing. We all have strengths but we are all stronger together. We are all each others sisters but some of us are extra lucky.

***POTS*** We've had a delicious delivery of @ivy

***POTS***

We've had a delicious delivery of @ivylinegb pots - lots of colour and size choices and every one a winner. These are my current favourites, but I've still got some boxes to unpack, so that might change.

We are open at @ecovillageuk today until 4pm. There's lots of essential shopping going on - refills from @refill.revolution, cake from @feedme_leics, curries and snacks from @mistrykitchen, fresh juices and organic veg from @pearmansfarmshop, culinary beauties from @hellotwooldgoats and coffee from @thecafeatwellandpark. Phew, bring lots of bags!!

Ooh look 👀 We're very excited to have found the

Ooh look 👀 We're very excited to have found these beautiful, exotic looking Chlorophytum orchidastrum ("Fire Flash"). They are from the same plant family as the Spider Plant, so you know they'll be pretty easy to look after and be great for air quality.

I have a couple of those Clivia miniata from last week still in stock and the combination of orange flower (Clivia) and orange stem (Chlorophytum) is irresistible.

We are open at @ecovillageuk today and tomorrow 9am to 4pm, check out the plants whilst shopping for your essentials or message me here.

**beautiful mini cd bunting by @nothingnewbyruthieru

**NEW PLANTS** Along with the Clivia miniata that

**NEW PLANTS**

Along with the Clivia miniata that I showcased yesterday we also have this giant (*quite large) Ficus lyrata (fiddle leaf fig), gorgeous smokey blue Phelbodium (blue fern) and long Hoya linnearis (waxflower). Not pictured but in stock are large Ceropegia woodii, small pots of Tradescantia nanouk and fabulous Ctenanthe burle-marxi.

It's all looking gorgeous. Stop for a quick look and chat if you are at the Eco-village for your essentials or message me here.

Stay safe beautiful plant friends; we're so close, don't blow it now!

It would have been my Dad's 90th birthday last wee

It would have been my Dad's 90th birthday last week; I'm celebrating by enjoying these beautiful Clivia miniata (Natal lily), which he grew very successfully. These have dark glossy strap leaves and a burst of orange trumpet flowers in the Spring. My Dad kept them in a bright conservatory, but out of direct sunlight.

We've had a delivery of a few other plants, which I will try to tell you about tomorrow. As usual the @ecovillageuk is open today (Thursday) until 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Pop in for all your essentials and say hello to the Clivia.

Things are looking up, don't you think? Hopefully

Things are looking up, don't you think? Hopefully the worst of the very cold weather has passed and we can risk getting some more of the tender plants back in. We mustn't get too complacent about lockdown ending, but the numbers look better and it will be nice to encourage you all back for browsing in the not to distant future.

In the meantime we have some delicious plants that you can pick up if you are coming into the @ecovillageuk for essentials. This Sedum morgananianumum (donkeys tail) has a larger leaf and makes a striking plant feature for a warm, sunny spot. Message me if you are looking for something special for someone special.

Stay home, wash your hands, don't overwater your plants.

Look who's made an appearance at @ecovillageuk tod

Look who's made an appearance at @ecovillageuk today! I have brought in a couple of terrariums that I made at the end of last year, which have been nicely settling in and now look fabulous. Just saying in case you are searching for a perfect plant gift for someone you love.

***LOVE*** Just in time for this weekend's love f

***LOVE***

Just in time for this weekend's love fest we have had a delivery including these sweet little Hoya kerrii. These are actually cuttings from a vine; they don't grow, but sit on your windowsill as a reminder of how much you love your partner, your friend, your parent, your child, yourself.

I've got a few other special plants to show you later. We're open at @ecovillageuk today until 4pm and Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Check out the plants whilst picking up your essentials.

***Plant Love*** Is there any better way to show

***Plant Love***

Is there any better way to show you care? Beautiful plants to make you happy - beautiful plants to make everyone happy. Treat yourself, someone special, your friend who's struggling, your co-worker who's been amazing, your kids who never give up - show some love.

We are open @ecovillageuk from Tuesday to Saturday (9am to 4pm, late night opening on Thursday until 8pm). Or message me here.

***Happy Birthday*** Can you believe it - it's be

***Happy Birthday***

Can you believe it - it's been one year since the eco-village opened. Do you remember those first few heady weeks? *sigh

I wanted to take the chance to say a big thank you to everyone who followed us here and found us here and stayed with us through this strangest of times.

We've been blessed to be part of this community of villagers - special mention to Varsha @mistrykitchen and the Main Room Peeps, Heather @woad_natural_beauty, Ruthie Ru @nothingnewbyruthieru, beautiful Jodie and the Beths. And thank you to all the customers who keep coming through the door, despite my casual approach to customer service.

It's a moment to celebrate survival and the power of a kinder way to shop. We'll keep going and growing with you by our side.

Hello plant friends. I've been a bit quiet here la

Hello plant friends. I've been a bit quiet here lately, because, well, it's all a bit much, isn't it? However @windowsillplants is still open at @ecovillageuk and you can pick up plants, pots, macramé and accessories when you are in for your essentials. DM me if you are looking for something in particular. Stay safe beautiful plant people 💚

You may have noticed that I don't stock many flowe

You may have noticed that I don't stock many flowering plants, but I've made an exception for these lovely Streptocarpus (cape primrose) with their super soft velvet leaves and delicate, cheery blue-purple flowers. They are pretty easy going - just don't splash water on the leaves.

We also have a couple of Ludisia discolor (jewel orchid) still which are just ready to burst into flower. These too have beautiful leaves and delicate flowers - just my type!

We are open at the eco-village Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm (late night Thursday until 8pm). Grab a small piece of flowery heaven whilst you are getting your essentials.

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