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  • Large monstera deliciosa leaf
    Plant care basics

    3 mistakes that lead to houseplant burnout

    Feeling overwhelmed by a hobby seems to be more common than I thought - and collecting houseplants is no exception. Here’s what I wish I’d known when setting out on my plant journey.

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  • Pests and health,  Plant care basics

    Post winter tidying session

    As the weather warms up its a good time for a spring clean.

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  • Plant care basics,  Useful resources

    Soil mixes

    Choosing the right soil for your houseplant can seem daunting, but there are some simple rules to follow

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  • Thrips damage on a tradescantia zebrina
    Pests and health

    Thrips – how to fight them in your plant collection

    Thrips seem to be striking many plant collections at this time of year - here's how ID these pests and save your jungle.

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  • Plant care basics,  Species advice

    Why your next plant should be a peperomia

    Up your care skills by dipping into this amazing family of plants.

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  • Plant care basics

    Tips for starting a houseplant collection

    If you're starting out, 'rare' houseplants can seem appealing,but this is why you maybe should think twice.

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  • Plant care basics

    How to save an overwatered plant

    It's often said that owners kill their plants with kindness by overwatering - but this is how to save them.

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  • Plant care basics

    4 ways to make this #StayAtHome time better with houseplants

    With many of us staying at home, what better time to get to know your houseplants better?

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  • Plant care basics

    Plant chat, the person behind the Jungle, and more

    I was over the moon to be invited to be featured in Southsea Folk magazine's next issue and podcast.

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  • Plant care basics

    How to water your plants

    Water seems like the easiest thing you need to provide for your plant to thrive - but how you choose to water is quite important.

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Sharing adventures and learning, a couple of years into houseplants and gardening

🌱 Downsizing from 200+ plants
📍 Southsea | UK

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