WE MADE A CANDLE!
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we made a candle!

- CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT - You may have noticed, but we're a big fan of a good candle, so it was only a matter of time before we launched our very o...

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The History of Houseplants
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the history of houseplants

 THE HISTORY OF THE HUMBLE HOUSEPLANT   Whether it’s for their fragrance, style, culinary use or health benefits, people have been bringin...

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PLANT PORN: WILD GARLIC
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plant porn: wild garlic

THE DEETS All the rage on foodie-types Instagram feeds this time of year, no doubt you've encountered some wild garlic at least virtually if not IR...

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HARPING ABOUT HACKNEY
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harping about hackney

  There really is something about London in the Springtime. Even through the patches of rain (and let’s face it, there’s plenty of them), those lif...

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MOMENTS IN POT CULTURE: MIMOSA
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moments in pot culture: mimosa

With its fuzzy plumes of marzipan scented blossoms, mimosa has been having a moment for a few years now. Available for a few months in the early S...

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PLANT PORN: THE CAMELLIA
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plant porn: the camellia

Is it a rose? Is it a peony? IT'S FEBUARY, OF COURSE IT'S NOT! It's early Spring's fanciest for flowers, the camellia! CAMELLIA: THE DEETS Fancy a...

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PLANT PORN: FORSYTHIA
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plant porn: forsythia

The eagle eye amongst you may have started to spot some of the first signs of Spring making themself known. When the frost finally starts to clear,...

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TURNING A NEW LEAF
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turning a new leaf

New Year's Eve is a time we look forward to new beginnings and fresh starts, so it's not surprising that there are literally hundreds of tradition...

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Roasted Mushroom Ragu
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roasted mushroom ragu

Recipe and words by Klara Moderski This very deep and flavourful mushroom ragu gets its flavour from roasting the mushrooms, with the addition of ...

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