Here is our pick of the plantiest ways to keep you entertained and creative while on lockdown.
All are available to either access online or be sent direct to your door to create from the comfort of your own home!
Salt Studios
Online terrazzo plant pot casting
Learn how to pigment Jesmonite with your own choice of colours and cast it into a totally unique plant pot.
You’ll be shown how to create coloured terrazzo chips and pour your creations into moulds to cast a plant pot. Francesca will show you how to hand-sand your pots to reveal the terrazzo patten and the final steps of sealing.
All materials included.
£45 including delivery
[Photography by Theo Deproost, styled by Charlie Murry and produced by It’s Mutual]
Little Dried Blooms
DIY dried flower hoop
Create your own dried flower hoop with a Little Dried Blooms’ kit, all sent to your door. In your DIY mini hoop kit you will receive the following: Sticks to create the hoop, ribbon to hang it, selection of dried blooms, string and instructions.
Note, you will need to have a glue gun handy.
£13 including delivery.
London Terrariums
Live Terrarium Masterclass
The terrarium masters will be live on IGTV over the next four weeks to introduce you to the world of these fascinating mini-eco systems; from explaining how the first terrarium came about, to the tools you need and the steps to follow to create your own.
Join via London Terrarium’s IGTV:
Monday 30th March LIVE @ 6.30pm - The Beginning
Monday 6th April LIVE @ 6.30pm - The Basics
Monday 13th April LIVE @ 6.30pm - Step by Step
Monday 20th April LIVE @ 6.30pm - Troubleshooting
Sessions are donation based, donations will support the wonderful London Terrariums staff and their business, please head over to PayPal and pay what you can to hello@londonterrariums.com or visit the link in their Instagram profile.
Rocket Garden Design
Urban vegetable growing tips
and tricks
Follow Garden Designer and horticultural workshop host Eliza, founder of Rocket Garden Design as she features regular tips on her Instagram guiding you through simple steps to grow your own veg and herbs at home.
With a focus on sustainability and making do with what we’ve got at home you’ll be shown some ingenious ways to get growing, even if you have limited or no outside space!
Free - just keep an eye on Rocket Garden Design’s instagram over the next few weeks for tips and tricks.
By-Me Katie
Learn to make your own macramé
plant hanger
A brilliant macrame course and kit by one of our favourite macramé masters. Learn a new skill that will last a lifetime!
This Yomodo course is a great intro to macramé. You’ll be guided by a true expert, Katie from By-Me. This is an online course that you can do at your own pace. With easy to follow images, all the kit you need and a choice of four cord colours to create your own macramé plant hanger.
£14.99 from Yomodo
Mud & Bloom
Nature and gardening craft boxes for kids
We love these monthly subscription boxes, they are packed with thoughtful and imaginative craft ideas that get kids sowing, growing and creating using natural materials. The three month gift subscription also makes a great present for kids over three years of age.
£11.95 per month
3 month gift package £35.85