We love dandelions. Important early nectar for bees. Edible leaves rich in vitamin C and minerals. Pick young leaves only all year round. The flowers make dandelion honey too. Roots make coffee but caffeine free. What we find really fascinating are the common names as each county used to have its own name for flowers. So dandelions are also known as. Bum-pipe, Burning Fire, Clock Flower, clocks and watches, combs and hairpins, conquer more, devils milk plant, devils milk pail, dog-posy, fairy clocks,farmers clocks, golden suns, horse gowan, Irish daisy, lions teeth, mess-a-bed, pissimire, stink ravine,swines snout, tell-time, time flower, time-teller, wet-weed, wishes ... What do you know it as? All the names hint at its uses too!! ... See MoreSee Less
While we have not had to operate a queuing system this week, we have had several little groups of visitors every day. It is so lovely to welcome you all back to our nursery & gardens. Its also great that so many of you are first time visitors who we know will be popping back in soon. We are chuffed to bits and it gives us real hope for our future. Do enjoy your weekends, love D & H #hope#Normal#plants#pollinators... See MoreSee Less
As some of you know we fund Enchanted Gardens with our profits from Ladybirds Garden Maintenance. We really need some more girls to work with Ladybirds. It’s hard work,but you are always with another girl, training given, hours within the school day. You do need to have a clean driving licence and a car. Please call Donna for an interview on 07967917161. ... See MoreSee Less
We spent today putting everything on trays and giving our first feed and water of the year. It’s one of those jobs you NEVER want to start as it’s endless! But, it’s done now and this will bring things on nicely. #growth#bees#water#seaweedfeed... See MoreSee Less
We just adore these Solomon's Seal Hybridum. The disappear over Winter and we wait with bated breath for them to pop up late Spring. Such delicate arches and tiny white flowers. they remind us of magical kingdoms and fairies and woodland glades!
We have been desperate to find an affordable (we use a lot) peat free, sustainable, local compost that we can use for sowing, pricking out, potting on, for shrubs, roses, climbers and that we can supply to all of you! We hope that in this we have found it. We will replace our Bulrush and our Slyvamix with this. Please just bear with us while we trial it and hopefully we will be stocking it soon! #peatfree #compost #plants #PeatFreeApril #peatfreecompost... See MoreSee Less
We regret to inform you that we are experiencing significant difficulty with DHL as a courier. We are going to have to move to a slightly more expensive courier, but hopefully a more reliable one. #delivery#courier#plants#posting... See MoreSee Less
Jackie Smith from Edinburgh I have found some helenium 'rubinzwerg' seed please message or email me, I wrote your mobile down wrong! ... See MoreSee Less
As we all frantically deal with our lockdown hair and the joy of non-essential shopping (although that’s not plants so not that exciting) please remember it’s still too early to plant out your annuals as we are forecast more snow still! #snow#annuals#pollinators#gardening#lockdownlocks... See MoreSee Less
Yippee! Future View Landscapes from Deal just came to collect their 55 x 5 litre (blimey) Verbena Bonariensis today. We are desperate for the space and I have had to stop lots of walk in customers trying to buy them lol! These will make some Deal bees very happy! #bees #landscaping #verbena... See MoreSee Less
Artist Debra Bernier creates fanciful sculptures from the nature that surrounds her in Victoria, Canada. Working with driftwood, Bernier studies the shape
Equine Sports Massage plays an important role in prevention and healing therapy. Focusing on flexibility, reducing the chance of injury, assisting in recovery and optimal performance by maximising ra...
It’s baby veg mayhem here. nearly every inch of the conservatory is covered and the tunnel is full too! Do start ordering so we can make sure we have enough for all of you!! #growyourownfood #growyourown... See MoreSee Less
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We really hope you have all had a lovely Easter with some of your family this Easter. We hope you have enjoyed some lovely walks in the Spring sushine and random snow showers too. We hope you have had a chance to rest and eat and celebrate too. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from us and we hope to see you all soon! #easter2021 #celebrations #family... See MoreSee Less
Who is up for a Tree-sure Hunt?! Join the 'Check a Sweet Chestnut Survey' from today on Treezilla & TreeAlert Apps to help UK plant authorities log locations, trunk thickness and signs of oriental chestnut wasp leaf galls on trees in public areas and private gardens. Currently not much is know about the UK's sweet chestnuts so get out there and get Tree hunting! (Don't forget to note where they are so you can go back in the Autumn to collect the chestnuts!) res.org.uk/check-sweet-chestnut #Tree-surehunt #trees #sweetchestnut#gallwasp... See MoreSee Less
We are open from today! We are open today, Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday 10am-4pm. So do please pop in and visit us this weekend! We are always shut on Mondays. Then for the moment we are open Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm only as we have serious staffing issues! Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
Just a reminder that we are open from THIS THURSDAY! We are however, amending our hours to Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm, so we CLOSED on the weekend. We are sorry, but we just do not have the staff right now! Thank you everyone! #openinghours... See MoreSee Less
We love dandelions.
Important early nectar for bees.
Edible leaves rich in vitamin C and minerals. Pick young leaves only all year round.
The flowers make dandelion honey too.
Roots make coffee but caffeine free.
What we find really fascinating are the common names as each county used to have its own name for flowers. So dandelions are also known as.
Bum-pipe, Burning Fire, Clock Flower, clocks and watches, combs and hairpins, conquer more, devils milk plant, devils milk pail, dog-posy, fairy clocks,farmers clocks, golden suns, horse gowan, Irish daisy, lions teeth, mess-a-bed, pissimire, stink ravine,swines snout, tell-time, time flower, time-teller, wet-weed, wishes ...
What do you know it as?
All the names hint at its uses too!! ... See MoreSee Less
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In Scotland ‘pee the bed’
Also pis- en - lit in French - wet the bed.
The name dandelion come from the French, dents de lionne, teeth of a lion, description of the leaves. X
Do we gets record for world’s smallest ladybird? It must be a baby!
#ladybirds #insects #spring ... See MoreSee Less
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While we have not had to operate a queuing system this week, we have had several little groups of visitors every day. It is so lovely to welcome you all back to our nursery & gardens. Its also great that so many of you are first time visitors who we know will be popping back in soon. We are chuffed to bits and it gives us real hope for our future.
Do enjoy your weekends, love D & H
#hope #Normal #plants #pollinators ... See MoreSee Less
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Bit of an unforeseen emergency so we are closed today. Apologies to all. See you all in the week. ... See MoreSee Less
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As some of you know we fund Enchanted Gardens with our profits from Ladybirds Garden Maintenance. We really need some more girls to work with Ladybirds. It’s hard work,but you are always with another girl, training given, hours within the school day. You do need to have a clean driving licence and a car. Please call Donna for an interview on 07967917161. ... See MoreSee Less
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We spent today putting everything on trays and giving our first feed and water of the year. It’s one of those jobs you NEVER want to start as it’s endless! But, it’s done now and this will bring things on nicely.
#growth #bees #water #seaweedfeed ... See MoreSee Less
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These are ready and hardened off!
www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk/product/antirrhinum-or-snapdragon-2-in-1litre/ ... See MoreSee Less
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This is code for come and get them, you know that right?
We now stock farm manure!
#organicfeed #natural #fertiliser #peatfree #PeatFreeApril
https://www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk/product/farm-manure/
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We would like to rehome these slates.
Any takers?
20 in total, as new.
Donation appreciated X d & h ... See MoreSee Less
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Hello, I'm sure I can find a use for them and happy to pay.
Yes please if any available
Courgette Defenders are rampant get them before they sell out!
#courgettes #butter #rosemary #yumyum #plants
https://www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk/product/courgette-defender-f1-2-in-9cm/
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We just adore these Solomon's Seal Hybridum. The disappear over Winter and we wait with bated breath for them to pop up late Spring. Such delicate arches and tiny white flowers. they remind us of magical kingdoms and fairies and woodland glades!
www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk/product/solomons-seal-traditional-type-2-litre-pot/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We promise you these look better in real life, the fresh green buds are just wonderful! White flowers later! Do excuse the huge nettle in the background (we are a wildlife garden after all lol).
www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk/product/camassia-leichtlinii-alba/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We have been desperate to find an affordable (we use a lot) peat free, sustainable, local compost that we can use for sowing, pricking out, potting on, for shrubs, roses, climbers and that we can supply to all of you!
We hope that in this we have found it.
We will replace our Bulrush and our Slyvamix with this.
Please just bear with us while we trial it and hopefully we will be stocking it soon!
#peatfree
#compost
#plants
#PeatFreeApril
#peatfreecompost
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I've used this although I can't remember what for exactly so can't really comment on how good it is!
Oh my gosh we want these!!!
#bees #pollinators #gardenart #gardening
#pretty #light
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Roberta Tolson look at these! x
We regret to inform you that we are experiencing significant difficulty with DHL as a courier. We are going to have to move to a slightly more expensive courier, but hopefully a more reliable one.
#delivery #courier #plants #posting ... See MoreSee Less
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Today's cakes are:
Coffee & Lemon & Poppy Seed!
Both vegan, both contain Gluten, Wheat & Soya.
#cake #teaandcake #coffee #gardening #plants #shopping ... See MoreSee Less
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Really enjoyed our visit today, got some great plants and Lovely coffee and coffee coffee cake too ❤️🐝🦋🪴🌼we will be back for another visit soon x
Jackie Smith from Edinburgh I have found some helenium 'rubinzwerg' seed please message or email me, I wrote your mobile down wrong! ... See MoreSee Less
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As we all frantically deal with our lockdown hair and the joy of non-essential shopping (although that’s not plants so not that exciting) please remember it’s still too early to plant out your annuals as we are forecast more snow still!
#snow #annuals #pollinators #gardening #lockdownlocks ... See MoreSee Less
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We took a huge delivery (for us) of our plants to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council today for the Environment Agency & the Kent High Weald Project!
#pollinators #busybees #nectar #spring #changingthegame #plantingforpollinators ... See MoreSee Less
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Well done, what great quality plants x
That’s absolutely amazing!! I hope they take care of them.
We do too! Got to do another delivery later when the rest of the plants are ready!
We are desperate for small square pots (Helen forgot to order them 🙄) you could grab some tea and cake while you are here?
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It’s Spring!!!!!
#spring
#springtime
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But still jolly cold!
Yippee!
Future View Landscapes from Deal just came to collect their 55 x 5 litre (blimey) Verbena Bonariensis today.
We are desperate for the space and I have had to stop lots of walk in customers trying to buy them lol!
These will make some Deal bees very happy!
#bees
#landscaping
#verbena
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Wow! When did you plant those? I've tried 2 packets of verbena seed this year and neither have germinated.
Well these are cute as they are just about to bud, I am sorry we have none in stock right now, I need this one to grow a bit so I can make some babies!
#deadnettle #lamiums #bees #nativespecies #wildflowers ... See MoreSee Less
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One seed saving farmer v Monsanto, based on a true story, a must watch!
youtu.be/4JnFoweW46Q ... See MoreSee Less
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oh my goodness!Asakura, Kyushu, Japan
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oh wow! ... See MoreSee Less
Artist Transforms Driftwood Into Fantastical Sculptures That Look Like Spirits of Nature
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Artist Debra Bernier creates fanciful sculptures from the nature that surrounds her in Victoria, Canada. Working with driftwood, Bernier studies the shapeComment on Facebook
One of our friends does Equine therapy and we think she is fantastic so we wanted to share her page with you all!
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Equine Wellness Therapy
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Equine Sports Massage plays an important role in prevention and healing therapy. Focusing on flexibility, reducing the chance of injury, assisting in recovery and optimal performance by maximising ra...Comment on Facebook
It’s baby veg mayhem here.
nearly every inch of the conservatory is covered and the tunnel is full too!
Do start ordering so we can make sure we have enough for all of you!!
#growyourownfood
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Although I think we could argure about the chubby, what amazing colours! ... See MoreSee Less
Purple-Crowned Fairywren, A Stunning Little Chubby Bird That Is Worth Your Attention
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advertisement The purple-crowned fairywren is a distinctive bird. It wears a violet-purple crown featured with a dark spot at the center. This unique feature makes these little chubby birds conspicuou...Comment on Facebook
We really hope you have all had a lovely Easter with some of your family this Easter.
We hope you have enjoyed some lovely walks in the Spring sushine and random snow showers too.
We hope you have had a chance to rest and eat and celebrate too.
Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from us and we hope to see you all soon!
#easter2021
#celebrations
#family
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Happy Easter Sunday!
We are Open today 10-3! ... See MoreSee Less
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We love these little Comfreys in flower right now!
www.enchantedgardenskent.co.uk/product/comfrey-ibericum-symphytum/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thriving Garden in Sealed Bottle Hasn't Been Watered in Over 40 Years ... See MoreSee Less
Thriving Garden in Sealed Bottle Hasn't Been Watered in Over 40 Years
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Who is up for a Tree-sure Hunt?!
Join the 'Check a Sweet Chestnut Survey' from today on Treezilla & TreeAlert Apps to help UK plant authorities log locations, trunk thickness and signs of oriental chestnut wasp leaf galls on trees in public areas and private gardens. Currently not much is know about the UK's sweet chestnuts so get out there and get Tree hunting!
(Don't forget to note where they are so you can go back in the Autumn to collect the chestnuts!)
res.org.uk/check-sweet-chestnut
#Tree-surehunt
#trees #sweetchestnut #gallwasp ... See MoreSee Less
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We are open from today!
We are open today, Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Easter Sunday 10am-4pm.
So do please pop in and visit us this weekend!
We are always shut on Mondays.
Then for the moment we are open Tuesday - Friday 10am-4pm only as we have serious staffing issues!
Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Just posted these donated seeds yesterday for the kids at Phoenix Day Nursery and their wonderful carer JoJo Billington.
#getkidsgrowing
#getoutside
#seeds
#openpollination
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Thank you, we have recieved the seeds, can't wait to plant with the children 💕
Just popping these in the freezer!
Notoriously difficult to germinate so following the instructions to the letter!
#coldstratification
#tricky
#germination
#lindelofia
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Just a reminder that we are open from THIS THURSDAY!
We are however, amending our hours to Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm, so we CLOSED on the weekend.
We are sorry, but we just do not have the staff right now!
Thank you everyone!
#openinghours ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh dear ... ... See MoreSee Less
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So excited to see our purple Magnolia is coming into bloom!
#flowers
#blooms
#pretty
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I want one of those.x
Dig up next doors