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KōwhaiGreenery, good pots, and quiet advice. Plants for people who forget to water them.

On the shelf this week

A few favourites that ask for almost nothing

We keep the fussy ones out the back. These three are the gentle introductions, the kind that forgive a missed weekend and still look like you have your life together.

Bright corner

The Calm One

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Glossy, upright and almost suspiciously easy. Thrives on neglect, a bit of light and the occasional kind word.

Low light okWater monthly
Trailing

The Cascade

Epipremnum aureum

Happy on a shelf and keen to tumble. Trim it, root the cuttings in a jar, and quietly become the friend with too many plants.

Loves a shelfForgiving
Sculptural

The Architect

Dracaena trifasciata

Sharp, upright and unbothered. The plant equivalent of a person who is always early and never flustered. Water when you remember.

Air tidierPet aware
Care, made simple

Looking after plants is easier than the internet makes it sound

Most things die from kindness, not neglect. Less water, more light, and a little patience goes a remarkably long way.

  1. i.
    Light first, alwaysMatch the plant to the brightest honest spot you have. We will tell you which corner suits which leaf.
  2. ii.
    Underwater, gentlyMost plants would rather be a touch thirsty than soggy. When in doubt, wait a few days.
  3. iii.
    Repot once a yearBring it in on a Repotting Saturday and we will get its roots happy over a coffee.
A home feels kinder with something green quietly growing.

The whole idea, really

Come and say hello

Find us down the lane in the old quarter

The kettle is usually on. Bring a poorly plant, a tricky window, or just come for a nosy. No pressure to buy a thing.

The shop

A few minutes from the main street, tucked in the old quarter. Look for the green door.

WhereOff Market Lane, in the old quarter
Open
Wed to Fri10:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 14:00
Mon & TueClosed