Bees are about to extinct and the consequences are much worse than many of us realize. Bees are responsible for the pollination of 80% of our vegetables, fruits, nuts and herbs. This simply means: no bees, no healthy nutrition. Sounds harsh, but unfortunately it’s true. That’s why ‘Honey Highway’ has been initiated and of course we wanted to support this great project!
Everybody is familiar with zodiac signs, but did you know that next to birthstones everyone has a birth flower? Every month has one or two specific flowers, that says a lot about the person’s character.
At the end of November, our Floral Hunter Dennis visited beautiful Kenya. He crossed the entire country in five days to visit 12 flower growers, most of whom grow roses. At times, the journey was quite a challenge in a country with tropical rain showers, unpaved roads and roads that suddenly end... Read Dennis' travelogue below.
While you still have to wait before you can beautify the garden, you can decorate the windowsills! With blooming plants in front of the window it will almost seem that the garden is in full bloom. But pay attention to which plants can handle direct and bright sunlight. Which flowering plants would you recommend your customers?
Is your customer looking for something unique, stunning and yet colourful? Than he or she will love our assortment of variegated plants. These plants have multicoloured leaves with striped, blotched or bordered pattern. With these characteristic plants you will definitely bring some contrast in the indoor jungle.
Smit Kwekerijen has been growing strong, unique and sustainable green houseplants for years. The broad range is divided into several product lines: Eden Collection, Eden Hangingplants, Eden Jungles and Eden Specials. In addition to these lines, they devote plenty of love and passion to the product development of new plants and concepts.
The entire Montis team grows a variety of high-quality seasonal products under various brands year round. They pay meticulous attention to every detail to ensure quality. Thanks to multiple checklists and controls, the team ensures that the company is properly organised.
Once a hint of winter is in the air, we start fantasying about pine trees and decorating the house. While trees are usually filled with thousand lights and baubles, let’s make this Christmas a floral one!
Santa Claus, a big red and white stocking on the fireplace, a pine tree covered in lights and balls, and Ilex arrangements – all Christmas classics! Did you know that the Ilex, also known as holly, has been a Christmas symbol for ages? Even longer than Santa himself!
