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***NEW GROWTH*** It's the best feeling when you s

***NEW GROWTH***

It's the best feeling when you suddenly discover new growth amongst the foliage. I always have a check over of the plants on Tuesday and was delighted to see these shoots on the ZZ (Zamioculcas zamifolia) "Raven". The shoots start of fresh green but once they unfurl they'll start to darken to gorgeous goth black.

I also have some of the usual emerald green ZZ plants "Lucky", which are perfect for adding glossy green foliage without drama.

We are open at @ecovillageuk Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm with late night Thursday until 8pm. I'm only in today (all day) and Thursday & Friday mornings for plant advice or message me.

***BIG PLANT ENERGY*** We've got some spectacular

***BIG PLANT ENERGY***

We've got some spectacular big plants in stock - including some gorgeous Monstera (Swiss cheese plants), Calathea & Ficus Lyrata (fiddle leaf fig).

I always buy for quality and value, but with an additional 20% off ALL plants today (Saturday 24/07) it feels like the day to take the plunge and get yourself a new plant friend.

We are open until 4pm at @ecovillageuk.

*Offer applies to all plants - big & small. No minimum spend.
**Offer does not apply to pots or other accessories.
***Offer end at 4pm on 24/07/21. Sorry, I cannot reserve plants at the discounted price.

***FLASH SALE*** We are open today & tomorrow (Fr

***FLASH SALE***

We are open today & tomorrow (Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th) all day at @ecovillageuk and as a special treat for you it's 20% off all plants.

We've got some really lovely BIG plants in stock and this might be the push you need to take a special new friend (or two) home with you.

It looks like a busy day at @ecovillageuk on Saturday, with food from @hellotwooldgoats, @roseandrelish popping up with their amazing pickles and jams, busking in the courtyard, a plant and produce sale from the community garden and all the usual suspects in the main rooms.

*This offer applies to plants only (not pots or books or other accessories) and will run until 4pm on Saturday 24/07.

***Strings of Hearts*** Finally the small pots ar

***Strings of Hearts***

Finally the small pots are back in stock. These Ceropegia woodii are adorable little plants - they are easy to care for and fast growing and simple to propagate. Every plant collection should have one.

Pop in to @ecovillageuk today or tomorrow (9am - 4pm) for plant care advice and enjoy a coffee and cake from @hellotwooldgoats and have a browse around the different small, sustainable businesses here.

Hello beautiful plant friends! We are open as usu

Hello beautiful plant friends!

We are open as usual at @ecovillageuk and it's late night Thursday! The Eco-village is open until 8pm and it's a perfect time to pop down to grab a @the.wood.oven.leicester pizza, some @hellotwooldgoats salads and sit in the courtyard listening to the live music.

If you want plant advice I'm here until about 3pm and all day (9am - 4pm) Friday and Saturday.

There's loads going on at @ecovillageuk so pop into their website to check out the events.

Good morning plant friends! We are open today (Tu

Good morning plant friends!

We are open today (Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm) at @ecovillageuk with shelves and shelves full of beautiful plants to make you happy.

Pop in for a plant chat, grab a delicious curry from @mistrykitchen for your dinner, a coffee and salad from @hellotwooldgoats, cake from @feedme_uk and browse the literally millions (*not millions, but about 20) of other small independent businesses doing their stuff here.

See you!

***OFFICE PLANTS*** I was contacted a couple of w

***OFFICE PLANTS***

I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by the lovely folk at @twcivil who had the great idea of buying everyone at the office a plant for their desks, to make the transition back into the office a little easier.

We put together a selection of easy to care for and easy to love plants and beautiful pots and now their office is a veritable jungle. Plants can help create a healthy atmosphere both in the office and at home by improving air quality and reducing electronic frequently stuff (* actual science); just as importantly, plants are proven to improve mental health and wellness.

If you have a planty project that you'd like help with please drop us a message - Instagram, Facebook or by email, or pop in to the Eco-village for a chat.

***DANGLING PLANTS*** We've had a lovely delivery

***DANGLING PLANTS***

We've had a lovely delivery of new stock today - lots is beautiful succulents (which would make fab teacher/ support staff gifts!) and some really impressive Monstera (Swiss cheese plants).

Stealing the show are these gorgeous hanging plants with their elegant curtains. Larger pots of Ceropegia woodii (Strings of hearts) and lush Hoya linnearis (waxflower).

We continue to be open at @ecovillageuk Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm for all your plant needs. You can always buy plants and stuff online but there's nothing like choosing the exact plant you want and speaking to someone who knows how to best look after it (and supporting a small business and a real person). See you!

***NEW STOCK*** We had a lot of new plants delive

***NEW STOCK***

We had a lot of new plants delivered today and our shelves are full of gorgeous leafy excitement. Including two varieties of Scindapsus pictus - Trebie and Argyraeus. Both of these Satin Pothos have soft velvety leaves with a silvery splashes; come and see which you prefer (or get both?!).

We are open at @ecovillageuk on Saturday from 9am to 4pm. Pop in for a chat and pick up your perfect new plant friend.

If you are looking to get Dad an unusual plant for

If you are looking to get Dad an unusual plant for this weekend look no further than this fabulous Selencereus (jungle cactus). We've got loads of different plants and pots for every budget and are open today (Thursday) until 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4pm.

Swipe to see Steve @izzika.design demonstrating the amazement and delight your Dad would show receiving such a gift!

***NEW PRODUCT *** I got these beautifully made @

***NEW PRODUCT ***

I got these beautifully made @shibui_ilk potting tarps a couple of weeks ago, but with one thing and another they have only just made it out on the shop floor.

It was Charlie @theconscioussewist who introduced me to them - such a simple idea but done so well. You roll out the mat then clip the corners together and it creates a ridge around the edge to keep your mess contained. Perfect for a bit of reporting on the kitchen table or living room floor. I have two sizes and two colours.

We are open all week, Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm for all your houseplant related needs.

***GIVEAWAY COMPETITION*** This week we have join

***GIVEAWAY COMPETITION***

This week we have joined forces with @viewfromthepottingbench and a bunch of our houseplant mates to bring you a lovely bundle of goodies:

🌿 Electric Botanic - Money Tree and Tradescantia
🌿 Soil Ninja - 4 x 2.5L products of the winner’s choosing
🌿 Windowsill Plants - Houseplant Guide Book
🌿 Bella Jones - A delightful handmade plant pot

You need to head over to @viewfromthepottingbench to enter - it's nothing complicated but well worth a few minutes. Entries close Saturday 12th June. Go on, enter now, I'd love one of my plant pals to win!

***FLOWERS*** Many of you will know that I don't

***FLOWERS***

Many of you will know that I don't really 'do' flowering plants but will occasionally make an exception for something special or (as in this case) sentimental. My mum often had a Saintpaulia (African violet) on the west facing kitchen windowsill and a pale blue variety will be making its way to her later this week. They like to be kept on the damp side, with high humidity and steady warmth. As a child I was told the secret is to not get water on the velvety leaves.

You have the remaining jewel colours to choose from here at @ecovillageuk. We are open for late night Thursday (until 8pm) with great food options and a buzzing atmosphere in the courtyard.

This Hoya is looking particularly fine in this del

This Hoya is looking particularly fine in this delicate pink pot. I love the long tendrils, which will continue to grow and sprout leaves and (fingers crossed) beautiful blooms. Hoya are surprisingly easy to care for - warmth, good indirect light or East sun and a light touch with watering.

We are open at @ecovillageuk Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm; there's always lots going on and it's lovely to sit in the courtyard with lunch or cake from @hellotwooldgoats.

Message me if you're looking for something in particular. Don't forget to wash your hands!

***GIVEAWAY*** We are super excited to be involve

***GIVEAWAY***

We are super excited to be involved with @viewfromthepottingbench and our friends @soil.ninja, @electric_botanic and @bellajonesceramics and this beautiful June houseplant themed giveaway. The prizes are:

🌿 Electric Botanic - Money Tree and Tradescantia
🌿 Soil Ninja - 4 x 2.5L products of the winner’s choosing
🌿 Windowsill Plants - Houseplant Guide Book
🌿 Bella Jones - A delightful handmade plant pot

You need to head over to @viewfromthepottingbench to enter. It involves the usual liking, following, tagging and sharing, but you'll see all the terms and conditions on the post. Competition runs from today (05/06) to 12/06/21 - don't miss out!

***BEAUTIFUL PLANTS*** We've got loads of beautif

***BEAUTIFUL PLANTS***

We've got loads of beautiful plants to make you happy including these gorgeous and quite large Peperomia argyreia (watermelon peperomia). These are reasonably easy to look after - that ever desirable bright, indirect light, warmth and medium humidity (they love being grouped with other plant friends).

Pop in to see our range of plants, pots, accessories and books. We are open @ecovillageuk Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or to reserve be a plant.

***BOOKS*** We are just about recovered from all

***BOOKS***

We are just about recovered from all the excitement of @leafhouseplantfestival at the weekend. It was so much fun and great to see so many of you here to enjoy the days.

I've tidied up the shelves and they are jam packed with beautiful plants and pots to make you happy. We also have a carefully chosen selection of books with the other accessories - perfect for new plant parents, those looking to develop their knowledge and those with an interest in design.

We are back to our usual opening times at @ecovillageuk: Tuesday to Saturday (9am - 4pm) and late night Thursday until 8pm.

***LOVE*** A reminder of what @windowsillplants i

***LOVE***

A reminder of what @windowsillplants is all about - beautiful plants to make you happy.

We've got a busy weekend ahead - open as usual at @ecovillageuk (9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday, with late night on Thursday until 8pm) and then in Sunday and bank holiday Monday it's @leaf_harborough, the first running of our houseplant festival.

Swipe to see the programme of events - we still have tickets for pretty much everything but advise booking ahead to secure your place. We are also asking you to book entry tickets (it's a covid safety thing). If you can't plan ahead you can just rock up on the day and tickets will be available at the gate.

For more details and to book tickets go to @leaf_harborough or www.leaf-festival.co.uk

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!!

***Leaf - Houseplant Festival*** I've had a quick

***Leaf - Houseplant Festival***

I've had a quick look at the weather forecast for next weekend and it's looking good for us all to enjoy a bit of houseplant fun @ecovillageuk.

There is loads happening and we've still got tickets for all talks and workshops and although we'll have tickets on the door we are encouraging you to book in advance to help us manage numbers for covid safety. You can buy tickets online, through Facebook events or from me directly @windowsillplants

Here's the full line up of events, with a little explanation of what to expect from each speaker. Whether you want to learn something new, find out a bit more about houseplants care or improve your environment and wellbeing we've got you covered!

***NEW STOCK*** It's mostly about dangly hanging

***NEW STOCK***

It's mostly about dangly hanging plants this week. We've got limited stick of Senecio 'Royal Flush' (String of Bananas), Senecio peregrinus ( String of dolphins), Epiphyllum angularis (Fishbone cactus), Dischidia nummularia (String of Nickels) and in the final picture - Nepenthes var. (Pitcher plant).

We're gearing up for @leaf_harborough on 30-31 May, so expect lots of delicious plants and accessories over the next couple of weeks.

We are open Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm (late night Thursday until 8pm) with sitting indoors and eating cake and drinking coffee with @hellotwooldgoats from next week.

Don't forget to still wash your hands properly, wear a mask and give other people some space. Take care beautiful plant friends!

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