No. 148: With sand between the toes and earth under the nails.

Rock samphire is an indigenous umbellifer that grows naturally along the coast. Like many plants that grow in such conditions, rock samphire has short, thick leaves to prevent evaporation and thus lose as little water as possible. The plant does not tolerate severe frost well, so some winter protection is recommended. Rock samphire has a distinct, aromatic taste with the characteristic salty flavour also found in other sea vegetables. A special addition to your garden and your plate!

Originally, this evergreen tree comes from India and Sri Lanka, but nowadays it grows in large parts of the tropics. Here, it is a strong tub or houseplant, which can be excellently maintained in a spacious pot. In Asia, the Neem tree is known as the "wonder tree" or "village pharmacy," due to its many medicinal applications. Its branches are used by hundreds of millions of people as a natural toothbrush! The Neem tree also has great value as an insect repellent – for example, in some areas it is used to combat malaria.

Roman chamomile is known for its remarkable effect: place this plant next to a wilting garden plant, and you will often see it recover! Additionally, you can make a soothing tea from the flower heads – similar to true chamomile. Roman chamomile is also popular as **lawn chamomile** because the plant stays low and is reasonably resistant to foot traffic. After touching or walking on it, the plant emits a delightful scent (which are in fact small "pain signals" from the plant itself). **Perennial, fragrant, and surprisingly useful!**

This brightly colored bloomer grows to about 30 cm tall and has a compact, bushy habit – perfect for the garden or in pots. The bright orange petals contrast beautifully with the dark ring around the flower's heart. And it is precisely this ring that is extra attractive to bees and other insects!

The plant has fine, delicate foliage reminiscent of Anthemis. Fine foliage is often a sign of drought resistance – and that is true here too. Nevertheless, this plant can surprisingly well tolerate both wet and dry conditions, as long as it is in the sun!

He's back. From the famous Russell Hybrid series – a classic line with beautiful, often bi-colored shades. This lupine has sturdy, tall stems (up to approx. 1 meter), making it ideal for the back of the border. Place it in a sunny spot, but avoid overly wet soil: constantly wet feet are not its favorite. Preferably not in a spot where it's too windy – that's when it looks its best.

A special sight in the garden! This variety has beautiful lavender-blue, double flowers of striking beauty. The plants grow to about 60 cm high, making them perfect for borders or larger pots.

A real eye-catcher that also attracts bees and butterflies!

We've always sold our propagators as a set – a bottom tray with a plastic lid, allowing you to regulate the heat effectively. Of course, this complete set is still available. But from now on, you can also order separate lids! Do you still have a bottom tray, but your lid is damaged or lost? Then you don't need to buy the entire set again. Convenient and sustainable!

We've received a new large shipment of one of the most effective slug traps on the market. This trap has been named a "Best Buy" multiple times in England – and for good reason. The lure? Just beer.
But unlike many other traps, with this one, the beer vapor circulates inside, making it extra effective.

Dozens – sometimes over 100! – slugs per night is not uncommon.

Our popular smart growing kits are back in stock! They are sturdy, convenient, and smartly designed. Thanks to the clever folding mechanism, you can easily open the kit when transplanting, without damaging the roots. This promotes healthy root development and smooth growth.

You can choose from three variants:

• 24 pots, 5 cm deep
• 24 pots, 5 cm deep, with automatic watering
• 24 pots, 12 cm deep, for deeper root growth

Perfect for a flying start to your growing season!

A package full of plants that are all about the color blue. They are all edible in their own way and each one is an enrichment for your garden!
The package consists of the following plants:

• 834900 Sea Kale 'Jacobs Blue'
• 818580 Blueberry, blue
• 831200 Mountain Basil, blue
• 833990 Pansy, Australian

4 plants worth € 22.70 now for € 15.00

A package full of plants you can use to make delicious tea.

• 833050 Tea Plant
• 831312 Lemon Balm
• 832020 Moroccan Mint 'Maroc Nana'
• A tasty sage variety. We have several types of sage, so we'll pick a nice one for you.

All delicious and fresh for picking, so you get a nice herbal tea. Package normally valued at ± € 18.50, now for € 9.95

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