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• November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum

  Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or even chrysanths, are the second most popular flower in the world, the first being the rose. First cultivated in China as a flowering herb in the 15th Century B.C., it has grown to having over 20,000 cultivars across t

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• November’s birth flower is the chrysanthemum

  5 Nov 2019

• How to Make your Home Feel Warm and Cosy for Winter

  As the chilly nights draw in and the mornings are starting to bite, here are some of our top tips for making your home the perfect cosy haven through the colder months.

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• How to Make your Home Feel Warm and Cosy for Winter

  22 Oct 2019

• The British Gin Map

  Gin has always been a firm favourite for us Brits, whether it’s a martini, negroni or a classic gin and tonic, we love gin. This passion for the spirit only seems to be growing, with distilleries popping up all over the country to meet demand.

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• The British Gin Map

  21 Oct 2019

• How To Save Your Houseplant - A Visual Guide

  We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to the various symptoms your houseplants may start showing, what they all mean, and how to solve them, so that you can flex your green fingers and see your plants happy and thriving again in no time!

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• How To Save Your Houseplant - A Visual Guide

  21 Oct 2019

• TOM-AY-TO, TOM-AH-TO

  Ah, harvest time. If you’re growing tomatoes, you are likely asking yourself what to do with all those fruits. Yes, they are technically a fruit even though many believe them to be a vegetable. Tomatoes are certainly fascinating well beyond their genus a

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• TOM-AY-TO, TOM-AH-TO

  8 Oct 2019

• Marigold - October's Birth Flower!

  Due to their intense and vibrant orange colour, marigolds represent the beauty and warmth of the sun. They are a symbol of passion, creativity and the drive to succeed. In the Middle Ages marigolds were carried as love charms by both men and women wanting

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• Marigold - October's Birth Flower!

  1 Oct 2019

• September Planting in your Allotment

  You may think the sowing season is over once you begin harvesting your crops and the days get cooler, but in fact there are plenty of things you can sow in September that will be ready in the next several weeks, into the winter months, or early next sprin

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• September Planting in your Allotment

  23 Sep 2019

• The UK's Most Loved-Up Cities ❤️

  Where is the UK’s most loved-up city? The engagement flowers team at Flowercard have looked into numerous factors to reveal the places that are surrounded by this crazy little thing called love.

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• The UK's Most Loved-Up Cities ❤️

  19 Sep 2019

• Seed Collecting for Next Year's Crops

  Saving seeds from your own crops can help preserve the varieties that thrive in your garden, help your plants adapt to the local conditions by passing on positive traits and help ensure that you grow the biggest and best produce. It involves three simple

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• Seed Collecting for Next Year's Crops

  3 Sep 2019

• The History of the Village Fete

  Who doesn’t love a village fete? A relaxing few hours spent wandering around the stalls, chatting with friends and neighbours from the area, picking up a plant or two for the garden and, of course, enjoying a cup of tea and some home-made cake – the best

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• The History of the Village Fete

  13 Aug 2019

• Keeping Plants Hydrated When You're On Your Hols

  If you're planning a trip away and wondering what to do to keep your plant family in tip top condition, here are some clever ideas to make sure you don't come home to withered leaves. No matter which option you choose, make sure your plants are thoroughly

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• Keeping Plants Hydrated When You're On Your Hols

  1 Aug 2019

• Discover More About Birthflowers for July

  Like birthstones, each month of the year has its own flower. This flower holds meaning and significance and it is said that their characteristics may be ‘inherited’ by whomever is born in that month. It is thought that the Romans started this tradition

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• Discover More About Birthflowers for July

  7 Jul 2019