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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!

***NEW STOCK** This week we've got some really be

***NEW STOCK**

This week we've got some really beautiful plants to make you happy. Firstly the Zamioculcas zamifolia Raven - a super easy plant that rewards you with these glossy dark leaves. Also some gorgeous Philodendron White Measure, which were very popular last time they were on the shelves. Finally (for here, but there's loads more in the shop) some Nephrolesis exaulta (Boston fern). Ferns hate me but I love them so pop in a save one of these from an uncertain fate.

It's all happening down at @ecovillageuk - grab a snack from @hellotwooldgoats (I recommend smashed on toast), a coffee from @thecafeatwellandpark and check out all the fabulous things. Open today 9am - 4pm (Tuesday to Saturday).

***NEW STOCK*** We have got lots of beautiful pla

***NEW STOCK***

We have got lots of beautiful plants here to make you happy, including the Aglaonema 'Light Star', with it's gorgeous mottled pink leaves; the ever popular Peperomia caperata 'Lillian', with it's velvet leaves and wierd alien flower spikes; the delicate Oxalis triangularis (Butterfly plant) with it's fluttering purple leaves and new-to-us Hoya Bella (waxflower) which is actually in flower!

Come and see these beauties and browse our other plants and have a chat. We are open at @ecovillageuk today and tomorrow 9am to 4pm.

***STRINGS OF HEARTS*** Plant people, this is not

***STRINGS OF HEARTS***

Plant people, this is not a drill, I've finally got my hands on some gorgeous strings of hearts (Ceropegia woodii). Just look at those delicate beautiful leaves.

These little pots of loveliness are super easy to look after and you'll soon have a long curtain of hearts, tumbling down your bookshelves. They'll thrive in good-medium light and need just a tiny amount of watering.

Come and get 'em whilst they're in stock; I can't say when I might next be able to find some.

We are open @ecovillageuk from Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm, but it's late night tonight (Thursday) and open until 8pm. Message me if you want to know anything (*about plants, but happy to try to answer any general enquiries).

***LEAF HOUSEPLANT FESTIVAL*** I can hardly belie

***LEAF HOUSEPLANT FESTIVAL***

I can hardly believe it, but yes, after a whole lot of work (none of it done by me!) our tickets are live!!

Leaf is taking place at @ecovillageuk over the second May bank holiday - Sunday 30th & Monday 31st May 2021. We've got loads of exciting talks, workshops and masterclasses and a whole bunch of stuff happening in the courtyard.

It's going to be amazing and we'd love you to be there. Book tickets via the website www.leaf-festival.co.uk.

***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!

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