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Meet Nathalie, the Creative Force Behind Pow Pots - Plant Pots with Panache!
In this 'Meet The Maker' post, we hear from Nathalie, founder of Pow Pots, our collection of unique hand-painted concrete and fibreclay planters loudly & proudly displayed in our shop window.

Rebecca Crallan
Dec 2, 20253 min read


Allotment Diaries: nurturing an eco-friendly plot over winter
It barely seems like five minutes since I wrote the summer update from the allotment, but it's well into autumn and there's plenty still going on down on the plot. We've got carrots ready to pull, sprouts developing for winter Sunday roasts and Purple Sprouting broccoli for harvesting next spring. And the dahlias are putting on one last epic show!

Rebecca Crallan
Oct 29, 20254 min read


From Kitchen Table to Grantley Hall (& The GreenHouse!): Aromatherapist Mo's Story Behind Building Snug Aromatics
In this Meet The Maker post, we hearing from Mo, founder of Snug Aromatics and supplier of our plant-based cleaning refill pouches.

Rebecca Crallan
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Allotment Diaries: three creative recipes to tackle your courgette glut
Here are three of my favourite ways to use courgettes - and there are many, I absolutely love them - hopefully a new one here for you to try.

Rebecca Crallan
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Sourcing Sustainable Products: My Journey with The GreenHouse
We proudly claim - on our website, socials etc - that "we do the research so you don't have to". I want you to be confident that the products stocked in The Greenhouse are eco-friendly. But what does that entail?
There are many different aspects to an eco-friendly product so it can get a little complicated! Here are the five main principles I abide by when sourcing products for the store, and some common pitfalls to look out for when you're shopping too.

Rebecca Crallan
Jun 25, 20254 min read


Allotment Diaries: growing an eco-friendly plot
I like to think of gardening as a competitive sport, Woman versus Weeds, trying to find the best way of growing food and flowers without "cheating" - using weedkiller, peat or poisons - and that makes it more fun than frustrating, Most of the time, anyway!

Rebecca Crallan
May 14, 20255 min read


5 Easy Tips to Start your Green Journey
I’m often asked what my first eco swap was, so although the order of this last might seem random, it reflects my journey, starting with swapping clingfilm for beeswax wraps.

Rebecca Crallan
Apr 17, 20254 min read


How we're celebrating International Women's Day
This year on Saturday 8th March, we're joining Holly Tucker & co in shouting loudly in support of female founders. Not only am I part of...

Rebecca Crallan
Mar 6, 20253 min read
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