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Anniversary Gifts

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Anniversaries are an occasion that mark a very special event for many different reasons. Yeah the most common anniversary celebrated will be for years of marriage, but another important anniversary that is often celebrated is the months or years since the passing of a loved one. Even though a sadder occasion than that of a wedding anniversary (some who have been married for too long I’m sure would disagree with that), on the other hand it can be a very happy one at the same time being able to think about all the good memories you had with that person.... Read more

Arbor Day

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Arbor Day you say? Now there are probably a few of you out there who are thinking what is Arbor Day? – Am I right?! Arbor meaning tree, is a day to encourage the planting and caring of trees. Held on 5 June every year it draws focus to the importance of trees in our society. Moderating our climate, improving our air quality, controlling floodwaters, and providing a home and food for our unique wildlife - all reasons why trees are so important and yet often times we take them for granted or don’t regularly think about it. Many countries... Read more

Plant Care

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Water, sunlight, and food - the 3 things that all plants need in order to survive. However, different types of plants need different amounts of each and then it will also be dependent on whether it is an indoor/outdoor potted plant or one in the garden. Knowing your plant is definitely the first place to start when planting, and these days a quick google search on the type of plant you have will provide you with all the information you need to ensure your plant reaches it beautiful full potential for years to come. Knowing the basics to all planting... Read more

Eco vs Sustainable

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Eco-friendly vs sustainability, both two very important things in our cycle of life here on Earth, yet often times when they are faced off against one another which will come better off of the two? To begin with, if people can’t get a product that is both of these two things then the question must be proposed about which one will then be better? However, as both concepts are essential to the environment it’s not about which is better but having the knowledge to carry out these practices wherever possible. Eco-friendly is a concept that implements green practices and builds... Read more

Plants with meaning

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Plants are a beautiful living gift that are very much necessary for our life here on earth. I guess majority of us would focus on the beauty that some of these plants uphold and trying to nourish it properly so it can grow for years into the future, but we don’t often think about what the meaning behind some of these plants actually are when in fact there is a wealth of history associated with it. For example, the olive tree which is most commonly known for the fruit it bares is actually a symbol of peace. In Ancient Rome... Read more

What to buy people in New Zealand

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Some hard questions are formed when we want to buy a gift for someone very special to us yet have no idea what to send when you are living in different countries, sometimes all across the other side of the world. No matter the distance we still want to show that we are thinking of them, especially on important occasions such a birthdays, mother’s day, father’s day, bereavements, anniversaries, and all other occasions deemed important. What also contributes to making this choice difficult is the delivery cost if the gift was to be sent from overseas, ensuring that it arrives... Read more

Do plants make the best pets?

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Perhaps a strange question to ask? But if you stop to think about it for a second, like me, you may believe it’s not such a silly question after all .For instance, there are those out there that aren’t animal people and spend most their life having had no pets. Although this may be the case, the desire to look after something and watch it grow still may hold true, yet having children may not be desired or possibly the children have grown up already and you may be looking for something to fill the void but with not as... Read more

Is There Anything That Is A Better Gift Than Cut Flowers?

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Fresh cut flowers are a beautiful gift, but unfortunately they can only last for so long, with only one to two weeks before they are thrown out along with the memory of who bought and gave them as a gift. A living plant on the other hand can last a lifetime and serve as a constant and happy reminder of the person who bought it for you each time the plant is looked at. A competition on our Give Plants Facebook page asking why plants are a better gift than flowers showed that the majority of people agreed with the... Read more

The act of giving - Give a plant today

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“It’s the thought that counts,” a response that should automatically come to mind when having received a gift from someone regardless of what it is. The fact that someone has taken the time to think about you is most definitely a sign showing how important you are to them and also they are to you. We all know that the act of giving makes us feel happy and gives us the satisfaction that we have done something good in order to make someone else happy. As humans we thrive of knowing that we have made someone’s day so why not... Read more

The benefits of planting a beautiful olive tree

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Olive Trees – Inevitably many of us would be thinking about the fruit, its leaves and oil that it has to offer, yet the Olive Tree is far more than what it produces. Known as a plant of peace offering, wisdom, and also a symbol of vitality where the winners of ancient Olympic Games were given an olive branch, it is the ideal gift for not only those who love to cook, but for all occasions where you wonder “what shall I get for someone who has everything?” Give Plants offer a beautiful olive tree that can be delivered throughout... Read more