Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Enjoy a winter treasure this festive season with the luscious white blooms of a Christmas rose. Although not a true rose, the Helleborus niger is famed for its bright, elegant flowers which often appear singularly during the holiday season. The flowers are commonly...
Dec 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
No Christmas could be complete without an over indulgence of chocolate! The edible properties of Theobroma cacao were discovered over 2,000 years ago by locals in Central America, and now around 4 million tonnes are produced each year, globally. However, cocoa is more...
Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Schlumbergera truncata is a species of epiphytic cacti that is commonly known as Christmas cactus. The plant flowers during the winter months from November to January and make wonderful Christmas displays in a variety of colours. What you may not know about Christmas...
Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for something a bit more original this festive season, then why not choose a flowering Christmas tree? Azalea trees are laden with buds that burst into flowering ornaments, making an ideal striking centrepiece. Azaleas range in colour, from reds to...
Dec 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
The cranberry has been a festive favourite for hundreds of years, commonly used in Britain today as the perfect traditional accompaniment to turkey at Christmas dinner. However, it’s not just its flavour that the cranberry is famed for! The berries make great festive...
Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hippeastrum, commonly known as Amaryllis, is a monotypic (consisting of one species) plant that originates from South America and South Africa. Meaning “to sparkle” in Greek, Amaryllis have been growing in popularity during the winter months thanks to their bright...
