Green Tones

Meet the #InstaGardeners - @rachels.allotment

Rachel Greenhill is a real-life, all-action, horticultural hero. By day she is a scientist at The University of Sheffield, growing and researching parasitic plants in controlled environment chambers to prevent their spread across the world.By night (and weekends, and bank holidays) she is an allotment gardener and rising Instagr…

Green Tones @ Winchester University

We recently had the pleasure of supplying The University of Winchester, renowned for its sustainable values, with a selection of our recycled bamboo fibre cups and bowls.The University of Winchester is at the forefront of developing ethical practice in the educational sector. This is highlighted by an ‘Environment Strategy…

Are you in need of planting inspiration?Our newest feature takes a regular look at plants that can be grown in our eco-friendly pots, including details on how to care for them.Our second plant in this feature is the Corn Plant, another easy to care for evergreen, native to tropical Africa.Corn Plant (Dracaena Fragrans) Facts;Nat…

The Arty GardenerIn a previous feature we noted how our #InstaGardeners are particularly fond of the planet. It transpires many also have an affinity with art. None more so than Adam Kirtland, who documents his combined passions through his @viewfromthepottingbench account.Adam’s first post, made only six months ago,…

Are you in need of planting inspiration?Our newest feature takes a regular look at plants that can be grown in our eco-friendly pots, including details on how to care for them.First up is the Snake Plant, an easy to care for evergreen, native to West Africa.Snake Plant (Sanseveria) Facts;Native to tropical West Africa from Niger…