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Our Top 5 Festive Plant Favourites
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re getting set for Christmas. The coffee machine is on, the decorations are up and the wreaths are ready! This is our fourth Christmas at grow urban....
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What’s not to love about autumn and winter when you can escape from the cold and step into our cosy Edinburgh shops. Soak up the snug jungle vibes at 92 Grove Street or 8b St. Vincent Street. Indul...
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The Hoya genus was first discovered in the 1800s by Scottish Botanist Robert Brown. He decided to name this particular group of plants, Hoya, after his friend and fellow botanist Thomas Hoy who was...
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We know city living can be compact which is why we started grow urban. in 2019 to ensure that all city dwellers could enjoy the outdoors inside. Over the last three years we have strived to fill yo...
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We all have a friend, partner or family member who loves plants. Someone who has built up their own personal jungle over the years and with Christmas around the corner you want to get them a little...
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Plants can provide many health benefits including lowering stress, improving focus and productivity. It’s also common knowledge that houseplants have air purifying qualities, but which ones are the...
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Do you have a shady spot at home and don’t know how to fill it? It’s true most plants thrive in brighter environments, however, there are certain species that can withstand the darker places in our...
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Caring for your houseplants in a heatwave
Here in the UK, we have been enjoying a bit of a heatwave. Temperatures have been rising across the country and we want to make sure your houseplants remain happy in the heat. Here are our top tips...
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Our new store is now open - Hello Stockbridge!
Why not take a wander through Edinburgh’s New Town and stop off at our brand-new plant shop and cafe at 8b St. Vincent Street? Close to Stockbridge, we are thrilled to join an already thriving comm...
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Common Plant Problems and How to Tackle Them
Sometimes we forget that plants are living things. If they aren’t happy with how we’re treating them they’ll be sure to let us know! We want to make sure your plants are thriving in their new home...
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