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Why do I prefer container gardening?

Almost all my plants are kept in containers - any shape and size! A lot of people do prefer to garden in raised beds, the soil can keep its quality better year after year in the ground.  But I prefer to use a different container for each plant! Keep reading to hear my pros and cons for container gardening. u/Longjumping-Quit7471, u/Living-Valuable-376, u/Parking-Bit-9217, u/RaintreeJames   What is container gardening? Container gardening is keeping all your plants in pots. It's ideal for if you don't have much space, or for me it works better! For beginners it's a good way to start, you don't need to buy much.  Weeding your plants is much easier: With only the space in the container, it's easier to keep up with weeding. As I’m weeding more often, I find the roots don't get a chance to develop, and they pull out easier. I can avoid the pesky mosquitoes in the summer: Mosquitos are the devil in the summer! Where I still have some beds, over the winter I can't

34 Best Mother’s Day Gifts on Etsy 2023

With Mother’s Day right around the corner (Sunday 19th March), you might be looking for a great plant and gardening themed last minute gift. Keep reading to find my top 34 trending gifts and Etsy’s handpicked products!


Etsy is a great way to support local small businesses for great handmade products in the UK. It is always my go to when wanting thoughtful and unique gifts that everyone will love. 

 

Paper flower bouquets

Handmade Paper Daffodils £18+ | Made To Order Paper Flower Bouquet With Metal Pot £11+ | Paper Rose Bouquet £42 | Handmade Crepe Paper Daisies £16 | Handmade ‘Dave Austin’ Crepe Paper Flowers £13.99

 

Botanical Statement Glass

3D Cactus Drinking Glass £11.39 | 3D Rose Drinking Glass £11.39 | Set of 6 Cactus Stacking Glasses £28.99+ | Rose Cocktail Wine Glass £26.95+


Birth flower gifts

Hand Painter Flower Month Gift Set For The Garden £9.95 | Birth Flower Enamel Book Mark £14+ | Birth Flower Vintage Style Painting Necklace £36+ | Birth Flower Earring Studs £17+ | Handmade Felt Flowers £2


Blooming Flower Tea

Autumn Lover Blooming Flowering Tea £8.99+ | Green and Jasmine Tea Flowers £7.99+ | Tiger Leaping Flowering Tea £6.50 | Blue Butterfly Pea Tea £4.99+


Butterfly and Bee Bath 

Handmade Ceramic Bee Bath £19 | Bird/Bee Bath £26+ | Ceramic Bee Bath £12 | Butterfly and Bee Bath £25



Etsy’s ‘Editor’s Picks’ for Mother’s Day Gifts: Click here to shop!


Seed Paper Daffodils Card £2.99 | Pop-up 3D Flower Card £6.99 | Personalised Daffodil Pop-up Bouquet Card £8.50+ | Personalised Rustic ‘Jar Of Buttercups’ Card £9.95

Personalised Botanical Mug £13.75 | Wildflower Meadow Embroidery Kit £23.50+ | Fern Punch Needle Kit £43.50+ | Personalised Wooden Flowers £22+

Brass Flower Decorative Spikes £14 | Houseplant Bookmarks £8.50 | Handmade Girl with Afro Concrete Plant Pot £75 | Alpaca Bird Nesting/Feeders £4+


Thank you for taking a look at my list. Let me know your favourite items, or if there’s anything missing from this list.


- Nate


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