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Plants For Bathrooms Without Windows: What Actually Works?

Looking for plants for a bathroom without windows? Our practical guide explains which plants cope best with low light, how grow lights work and why plant rotation is often the key to success.

Stocking Filler Gifts for Plant Loving Friends and Family

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – twinkling lights, decorated trees everywhere and Christmas tunes floating up from Edinburgh’s famous market. If you’ve sorted the main presents but still ...

Niwaki - Quality Gardening Tools

If you know about quality gardening tools, you will have heard of Niwaki. We have proudly stocked their products since we first opened our doors back in 2019 and they are still our go to when it co...

The Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants can be found all over the world. Dwelling in swampy environments with poor soil, these fascinating plants have evolved to find nutrients elsewhere by trapping unsuspecting insect...

Plants with special meaning for your Valentine

It’s time to celebrate all things love! Whether it be a grand gesture, or a table-top token spread a little bit of affection with some of our favourite plants with extra special meanings. Remember ...

The Best Plants to Replace your Christmas Tree

Sadly, the festive period is over and it’s time to pack away the seasonal decor. Don’t let the Christmas Tree-sized gap get you down, instead treat yourself to a lush new plant pal as the perfect w...

2023 grow urban gift guide

Stockings still hang empty, below the tree is bare and the Christmas gifting stress is settling in! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a whole host of wonderful gift ideas. So here is our upda...

Deck the Halls

Pop the Christmas tunes on, light your favourite grow urban candle and get the mulled wine brewing. That’s right – it’s time to get festive and what better way to get started than cracking out the ...

Autumn Gift Guide

Autumn is finally here and we are looking forward to the changing leaves, crisp days, and hot chocolate overloads! Here is our list of top gift ideas with an autumnal twist New Home in Edinburgh Ed...

The History of 92 Grove Street, Edinburgh & Architect Frederick Thomas Pilkington

From hidden gems to celebrated landmarks, Edinburgh's rich history shines through in its remarkable architecture. One of the most distinctive buildings in Fountainbridge is 92 Grove Street, a strik...