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See me π¬π§ Want to meet me in person? There are two opportunities coming up in the next couple of months. I am talking to Matt Pottage on the subject of 'creating your houseplant haven' at the RHS Lindley Library in London on the evening of April 23. Book tickets now.
Malvern that π¬π§ What could be better than Malvern in May? The full list of planty people appearing at the Malvern Festival of Houseplants (part of the Malvern Spring Festival) in Worcestershire in May is now out ... view it here. It's a great lineup, and I'm looking forward to delivering a live podcast as well as a talk about my book Legends of the Leaf.
Get Carter πΊπΈ Houseplant stylist Hilton Carter's new range for Target includes these stackable planters and a rotating plant pot.
Sax appeal π An update on Saxifraga stolonifera (the strawberry saxifrage) and its 'Micro' cultivar from last week's email. According to fellow saxifrage enthusiasts GroWild Nursery this seems to be the cultivar 'Yakushima'. They write that it is "a teeny-weeny form of stolonifera that was found in Yakushima, a subtropical island off the southern coast of Kyushu and part of Kagoshima Prefecture. The miniature green leaves are overlaid with silver and the younger leaves are tinged red. It is used in Japan as a terrarium and bonsai subject." You can read the Insta post here. I did a reel about strawberry saxifrage more generally here. Thanks to Ben from @worcesterterrariums for offering me a bit of 'Micro' for my stolonifera collection.
Shop sale π¬π§ Greengrocer/flower shop/cafe Sprout & Flower in Mere, Wiltshire is for sale. I haven't been, but this place looks lush - I hope someone takes it on.
Interior life π International Interior Landscapers Day, an initiative of Plants@Work, takes place on April 17. I have to point out that Plants@Work's subsequent post confusing Fittonia with Peperomia doesn't breed confidence, however.
Swap meet πΊπΈ If you're in South Florida, get along to Perfect Choice Nursery tomorrow (March 23) for a plant swap. It's a free event - details here.
Green role πΊπΈ Bark & Vine in New Haven, Connecticut are hiring - the role is that of a part time shopkeeper. If you're looking for staff for your planty business, drop me a line for a mention.
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