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My highlights from RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018

June 6, 2018 by Catherine 2 Comments

RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018

Show season is in full swing in the gardening world, and today sees the gates open at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show in Derbyshire.  I went along yesterday for a sneak peak at what's on offer, and boy did I get a flower fix! The show is in a fantastic setting, with Chatsworth House as the backdrop, and the showground arranged around a beautiful river.  There's a huge amount to see, including five show gardens, a selection of long borders, eight ...

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Filed Under: Days Out Tagged With: Chatsworth, Children, Days out, Family, Flower show, Flowers, Garden, gardening, Orchids, Outdoors, Planting, Plants, RHS

Baby Bio Mother’s Day gifts for green-fingered mums

February 20, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Do you have a green-fingered mum to buy for this Mother's Day?  As you can probably imagine, my presents are often along the plants and gardening theme! Houseplants are very much a popular gift choice for Mother's Day; they're a lovely way to say 'thank you mum', and if cared for will provide years of pleasure.  If you're thinking of heading down the houseplant route, these gift packs from houseplant experts Baby Bio® are the perfect ...

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Indoor gardening gifts from Baby Bio plus giveaway

November 20, 2017 by Catherine 82 Comments

Exploring Baby Bio's Orchid and Houseplant gift packs, perfect gifts for indoor gardening fans. Plus the chance to win the range!

Are you buying gifts for gardeners this Christmas?  If the gardeners in your life are anything like me, they’ll always be happy with a present that encourages them to indulge in their hobby.  I know I’ve got a few gardening-related items on my wish list every year!  If there are indoor gardening fans on your present list, I've got some great gift ideas to share with you from houseplant experts Baby Bio®.  There's also a lovely giveaway with two ...

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Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Baby Bio, Christmas, competition, Gifts, giveaway, Houseplants, Orchids

Putting Baby Bio Orchid Feed & Mist to the test

April 25, 2017 by Catherine 2 Comments

Love orchids, but not sure how to take care of them? These orchid care tips explain how to keep them happy, with the help of the Baby Bio Orchid care range.

You may have seen my recent post on orchid care with Baby Bio, which included lots of tips for keeping orchid plants happy and healthy.  In this post, I’m going to take a closer look at Baby Bio® Orchid Feed & Mist, and put it to the test against some competitor products. So why is it important to mist orchid plants?  Well it’s all about creating the kind of environment that they would naturally grow in.  Orchids need a high level of ...

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Filed Under: Houseplants Tagged With: Baby Bio, Flowers, gardening, Home, Houseplants, Orchids, Plant care, Plants, Top Tips

Easy orchid care tips with Baby Bio

April 11, 2017 by Catherine 11 Comments

orchid plant

This is a commissioned post in collaboration with Baby Bio Love orchids, but not sure how to take care of them? You're not alone! These orchid care tips explain how to keep your plants in tip-top condition, with the help of the Orchid care range from Baby Bio. With their stunning blooms, bold shape and often striking height, it's no wonder orchids are a popular houseplant choice.  But such exotic plants must be hard to look after, ...

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Filed Under: Houseplants Tagged With: Baby Bio, Flowers, gardening, Home, Houseplants, Orchids, Plant care, Plants, Top Tips

Hi, I’m Catherine. Welcome to Growing Family, a top UK home & garden blog sharing ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.
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