Charming Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 158

Update: 2024-02-08

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and for those looking to bring a floral flair to their gift-giving this year, Sarah and Arthur’s shortlist is full of delightful ideas.

As you’d expect there’s a varied selection of flowers beyond the traditional roses, and other ways to bring joy to your loved ones with mini-landscapes and pins to keep one’s favourite flowers and animals close.

In this episode, discover:

Why the charm of printing photos is so important to relive fond garden memories
Sarah’s ‘from acorns to oak trees’ mantra for gifting seeds like Verbena ‘Bampton’ and Dahlia ‘Bishop’s Children’
The joy in Arthur’s butterfly pin collection and his desire to keep it growing
How puzzles are a wonderful way to familiarise yourself with your garden’s wildlife

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