Plant of the Month, October – Aloe This month we are celebrating the wonderful plant that is Aloe… whether you have a small individual plant or a larger group, they are a wonderful low maintenance plant to bring joy to your home. Plant Origin: Aloe vera is a succulent from the Asphodel family and has been growing on the Arabian Peninsula for millions of years. … Continue reading October Plant of the Month – Aloe
As tradition stands, January 5th or the eve of the Epiphany is considered the end of Christmas celebrations, and the day when the Christmas tree and decorations are removed from your house and packed away safely until next year. I always find this a very therapeutic process as it is usually the first proper ‘house clean’ of the year, especially if you have had a … Continue reading Christmas Tree Out – Houseplant In!
The snow has melted (thank goodness!) and the landscape on the Isle of Man is being transformed back to the picturesque beauty that we all know and love. The grass is growing back on the banks, the trees are in blossom and hopefully your gardens are beginning to show some life at long last! So what should you be doing now to get your garden … Continue reading Getting Ready For Summer!
One of my favourite little plants (I say favourite a lot I know, but it’s true!) Ceropegia woodii, or commonly known as ‘String of Hearts’ which describes it perfectly! This plant is fairly easy to look after, keep the soil a bit moist and give it plenty of light, but not direct midday sun as you will frazzle the delicate tendrils. I love to use Ceropegia in my … Continue reading Day 11 – Ceropegia
…A mantle of purple and gold ! (No purple or gold need the Manxman e’er lack While there’s heather and gorse on old Bradda’s broad back)… (Excerpt from ‘A Book of Manx Poetry) (Image courtesy of DEFA) This morning I left the shop to do my deliveries in absolute torrential rain. Grey, damp, cold…. not my idea of a great way to start the week … Continue reading O the heather and gorse on old Bradda’s broad back…
Alright Petal? 