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Unwind and purify with smudge sticks

We see them everywhere on Instagram these days: smudge sticks! Of course, this trend goes way back, to a time far before the digital trend bubble. Smudge sticks are bundles of dried flowers and spices, and find their roots in Native American traditions. During the smudging ceremony, the bundle is lit and the resulting smoke is said to cleanse and purify spaces, objects and people, getting rid of any negative energies. The positive effects of smudging are well-known amongst many indigenous cultures.

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Indoor plants

Look what just arrived – Hebe Addenda

A seaside home? This Hebe doesn’t mind salty air, and is a great match for gardens or balconies close to the shore. The plant will continue to bloom right up until the first frost and attracts bees and butterflies with her nectar-filled flowers.

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Outdoor plants

Botanical beauty with stamina

When other garden flowers start losing their petals, the Aster starts blooming, until far into autumn. With its beautiful, fresh green leaves and stems, the plant looks like a wildflower, with gorgeous, strikingly bright flowers.

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Hunters

Vlog orchid expert Arno Zwinkels

Orchids are the specialty and passion of our plant expert Arno Zwinkels. Through his years of experience, he has gained a lot of knowledge. This vlog focusses mainly on Opti-flor's orchids. What makes these plants so special?

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Outdoor plants

La vie en rose - 3x modern gardens for the garden rose

We know the rose as a gorgeous cut flower, but as a garden plant, the rose is even more beautiful (if that’s even possible). It’s not the easiest garden plant, but definitely the most rewarding. These three modern gardens are the perfect setting for the garden rose.

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Indoor plants

Sansevieria - Heat-resistant plants

Want to set off on that summer vacation without worrying about your plants? You might want to pick plants that can handle those hot summer days, don’t need a babysitter and look just as good as the day you left when you come home.

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