Oliphant Indoor Allotment Gift Set Herb Garden

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Make your allotment garden three-dimensional by growing crops on trellises. These always look awesome and won’t take up precious ground space. Heaps of fruit and vegetables can be grown on a trellis, such as beans, peas, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, berries, grapes, and even watermelons. 14. Bring your A-game Tomatoes are one of the most popular grow your own crops, they are delicious and can be grown in a container, or even a hanging basket if you don’t have a garden. However they can be demanding, some varieties require support, possibly a greenhouse, as well as regular pinching out, watering and feeding. Tomatoes are also susceptible to many various pests and diseases. Consider saving time and effort by growing only the types that are expensive to buy such as cherry, or rare heritage varieties larger tomatoes and passata are inexpensive, readily available and often come from , if not the UK, Europe. Is it expensive or difficult to buy? Gifting your mum this set of four pretty, cast-resin birds is a sweet way to give her a smile this year. They're quirky addition to her decor, but their golden coats make them look super classy too. How much space you have obviously depends on the size of your allotment. Many allotments are pretty large (typically 250sqm!), but they are also often rented out in half or even quarter size plots. If you have a smaller allotment, you’ll want to extend your space by growing upwards and horizontally. This can be done through trellises and climbing frames, or stepped raised planters. This tiny section of an allotment makes great use of space! Add mulch The best-selling Indoor Allotment is a great gift for gardening enthusiasts, city dwellers, interiors fans and keen cooks. The stylish Indoor Allotment offers an alternative miniature allotment that can be placed on the windowsill indoors.

Swap - If you love growing potatoes, try – Fir Apple, delicious nutty flavour, very difficult to get in the shops. This elegant reed diffuser by Shearer Candles, available at La Redoute, would make for a stylish addition to a living room, bedroom or entrance hall. Everything is here to get you started on your own herb garden. Making a great house-warming present for friends who have just moved into a new flat or apartment. Place it on the balcony or window ledge for a touch of lovely greenery. If you’re using actual seeds, please consult an experienced gardener at this point – we can’t help you

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Why not add a strawberry plant to your indoor growing plan: they’re easy to plant and grow BUT remember that bees pollinate fruit outdoors, so you’ll need to do that yourself. Just because you’re renting the plot doesn’t mean you can’t make cosmetic improvements to enhance your experience! You don’t have to build permanent structures, but you can go ahead and add elements that appeal to you that you can easily dismantle in the future. If aesthetics are important to you, you might consider hiring a landscape designer. 1. Look into rooftop allotments Above: Sweet Candle Carrots growing indoors using Tray2Grow and a Tray2Grow fabric planter – fed with Source fertilisers Is she a foodie? Perhaps she would appreciate a Cheese Hamper or a Chocolate Hamper. Or even better, an unforgettable Cookery Class. Allotments are small portions of local land made available to individuals for the non-commercial growing of food plants. They’re rented from the landowner (usually the local council) for a very reasonable, essentially nominal sum. And allotments enable you to grow food crops in a friendly, sociable environment, alongside allotment neighbours.

Microgreens like typically radishes, mustard greens, chard, broccoli and lettuce can easily be grown at home, if you have a sunny perch and a shallow container to put them in. Spinach, swiss chard and kale are also possibilities for your indoor garden. CELERY Not only was she conscious of the environmental impact of this, but also wondered what nutrients were really left in vegetables that had travelled so far.Growing your own vegetables is food for the mind and body’* Well, that’s what Bob from down the garden centre said, and he’s about 105 years old and looks like he’s got radishes growing out of his ears, so he should know. Love our Indoor Allotment Gift Joining a community garden project or tending an allotment is a great way to get your garden fix if you don’t have your own plot of land or outdoor space.

Every mom is unique and has different preferences. To find out what your mom wants for Christmas, consider having a conversation with her or observing her interests and hobbies. She may appreciate items such as a spa gift certificate, a new book by her favorite author, a piece of jewelry, a kitchen gadget she’s been eyeing, or a subscription to a magazine or streaming service she enjoys. Which gifts are good for a mother? Here at YourHomeStyle, we love Emma Bridgewater's iconic ceramics and we also love Biscuiteers, whose intricate designs are a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth - so when we heard they'd teamed up to create a Mother's Day treat box, you bet we were excited! Does she deserve a little something extra? Gift this pot filled with a luscious plant as another special touch. Try this sweet-scented jasmine on a hoop from Thompson & Morgan. Brass Watering Can Makes a great house-warming present for those who have just moved into a new flat or apartment. The fresh nature of the herbs puts great flavours at your customers’ fingertips when cooking too. Finally, don’t forget to think about installing some seating – preferably under a tree or small pergola for shelter. It’s perfect for taking a break or drinking a refreshing beverage during your allotment gardening sessions. A designated space to have a sip from a thermos while chatting with allotment neighbours is great for fostering new friendships. Start building your allotment gardenSwap– If you love the taste of broccoli, why not grow the more expensivepurple sprouting broccoli rather than calabrise? Growing your own food is one of life’s simple pleasures, and very addictive, so a mini-indoor allotment is a great and affordable way to get started. You’ll be able find the right level of suitability for you and your home if you look around for what suits you: take that first step and see where it takes you. Access to water and fertiliser may be communal, or it may be your responsibility to establish systems. Just remember, the best Christmas gifts for Mum come not only from our vast catalogue, but also from your heart. So, this festive season, let’s make Christmas sparkle for the women who make our lives shine all year round. FAQ What to make mum for Xmas?