Aug 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are so pleased to welcome Wade, our latest Team Member, who is a 12-week-old Pug. With all the toys his “Mum” has bought into the office for him as entertainment, his favourites are a stick he found on his walk and an empty cardboard box. Best sleeping places – in...
Aug 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
In the final part of our blog featuring some of our favourite rainforest plants, we take a look at the unusual Sapodilla and beautiful Bromeliad! Sapodilla This strong, wind-resistant tree has an extensive root system and a famous bark that contains a white, gummy sap...
Aug 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Rubber Tree Reaching as high as 130 feet, the rubber tree is recognized for its milky white sap, commonly called latex. Sometimes called rubberwood, the tree is tapped for latex at six-years-old and reproduces by scattering its seeds as far as 100 feet from itself....
Aug 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Brazil Nut Tree Towering above all the other trees in the Amazon Rainforest, the Brazil nut tree can reach over 160 feet. Known for its production of the Brazil nut, these delectable delights are produced inside fruit the size of a baseball and can weigh up to five...
Aug 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our surroundings are sometimes taken for granted. Even something as unique as the rainforest is overlooked. Rainforests cover less than two percent of the Earth’s entire surface area but they are home to 50 percent of the planet’s plants and animals. Rainforests are...
Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Micky D’Santos, one of our Technicians, had the pleasure of delivering the Limited Edition GB-themed Carousel Bowl to our competition winner, Tammy of Dorking. Unfortunately Tammy was on leave that week so it was delivered into the care of one of her colleagues but...
