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Date: 27 Sep 2024

Hurricane Helene update: we are safe and shipping on schedule!

Hurricane Helene update: we are safe and shipping on schedule!

🐱 Hurricane Helene update: we are safe and shipping on schedule!



✨ We want to thank everyone who reached out with their concerns and well wishes. We're happy to let you know that we are safe and doing well! As with any hurricane in Florida, predicting the exact path and impact is always uncertain until the last moment. Fortunately, we were spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene's effects. While we had a few trees come down and some broken branches, our team is already hard at work cleaning up.

👍 All of our plants are in great condition, looking beautiful, and ready to ship to their new homes. Rest assured: all orders are being shipped on schedule!

🌳 Re-Leaf Discount for Gardens Affected by Hurricane Damage:

😫 Having lived and grown plants in Florida for many years, we understand the heartbreak of losing beloved trees and plants to the unpredictable forces of Mother Nature. We've experienced these losses many times, and the aftermath can often bring frustration and sadness. But don't give up! The great news is that everything grows quickly in Florida's climate!

❤️ We're here to support you as you rebuild your garden, offering help to replace the plants that didn't survive. With time, your garden will flourish again, even more beautiful than before. Life goes on, and so do gardens!

🕺 To help, we're offering an additional 10% off your $100 order; it goes on top of automatic 5% for $100 orders, making it 15% off! Simply apply this code at checkout:

GREENAGAIN
Min order $100, excluding S/H. Exp. 10/11/24.

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Date: 12 Nov 2024

Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones

Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones

🏝 Why getting bigger plants in bigger pots are a better choice than smaller ones



Stronger Roots: Bigger pots give roots more room to spread, making them stronger and healthier.
Easier to Establish: These plants adjust more quickly when planted, making them easier to care for.
Faster Growth: Plants will grow faster once planted in your garden, as their larger root systems help them absorb nutrients and water more effectively.
Better Resilience: Larger plants can handle stress, like temperature changes or less watering, better than smaller ones.

🍀 Choosing a plant in 3-7 gallon pot means a healthier, faster-growing plant with less work needed, than for 1 gal plant.
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Date: 1 Jan 2025

2025: The Year of the Green Wood Snake

2025: The Year of the Green Wood Snake

👍 2025: The Year of the Green Wood Snake. A Time for Wisdom, Growth, and Renewal


  • 🐍 Are You Ready to Transform?

On January 29th, 2025, Asia ushers in the Lunar New Year of the Green Wood Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and creativity. This isn't just any snake year; it's one filled with the potential for significant personal and communal evolution.

  • 🐍 What Makes the Snake So Special?

In Chinese astrology, the Snake is known for its intelligence, elegance, and quiet strength, paired with the Wood element to foster creativity and flexibility in 2025. Are you ready to shed old habits and embrace new possibilities?

  • 🐍 What Does It Mean to Be Born in the Year of the Snake?

Those born under the Snake sign are intelligent, creative, and determined, often thriving under pressure. This year offers them a special opportunity to leverage their talents fully.

  • 🐍 How Can the Snake Inspire You?

The Snake's ability to solve problems and adapt to changes encourages us to face life's challenges with grace. What will you shed this year to reveal your best self?

  • 🐍 What Can We Learn from Snake Myths?

The legend of Nuwa, the goddess who embodies creation and balance, teaches us about renewal and harmony. How will you harness this energy in 2025?

  • 🐍 Why Is 2025 Perfect for Growing Something New?

The Wood Green Snake, as the Patroness of Plants, makes 2025 an ideal year for gardening and embracing nature. What will you grow this year?

  • 🐍 How Can You Blossom in 2025?

This year encourages personal growth, healthier habits, and creativity. What steps will you take to thrive?

  • 🐍 Are You Ready to Embrace the Possibilities?

2025 invites you to grow, create, and transform. Follow the Snake's lead and make it a year to remember. What will you achieve in the Year of the Green Wood Snake?

🐍 What are Snake's lucky plants and your lucky plants for the New Year 2025?


Find out now! Check out the lucky plants especially for you, depending on the year you were born:

🚩 Check out your personal lucky plants for Year of Snake

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Date: 17 Jan 2025

Six most desired perfume plants

Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree

Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree

Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka

Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka

Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine

Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat

Jasminum sambac Grand Duke

Jasminum sambac Grand Duke

Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine

Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine

Six most desired perfume plants

  • 🕊 Cananga fruticosa - Dwarf Ylang-Ylang, Chanel No 5 Tree. One of the most desired and sought after rare fragrant plants. Elegant flowers are responsible for creation Chanel #5 perfume. Perfect small tree for a container.
  • 🕊 Magnolia (Michelia) champaca - Joy Perfume Tree, Champaka. The most sacred tree of India and tropical Asia. Divine fragrance exceedingly pleasing to the Gods... The flowers are used to make the world's most expensive perfume 'Joy' and smell like fruity bubble gum, you can't stop sticking your nose in this flower!
  • 🕊 Artabotrys - Ylang Ylang vine - Woody climber with strong fragrance of flowers resembling lemon candy and melon.
  • 🕊 Nyctanthes arbor-tristis - Parijat. Small tree or shrub from India with highly perfumed flowers, one of the most desired fragrant plants. Mythology says the plant came to earth with God Krishna, shedding flowers like tears before dawn.
  • 🕊 Jasminum sambac - the most popular and the most fragrant Jasmine for both indoor or outdoor culture. Varieties: Arabian Nights, Belle of India, Mangalore Malli, Grand Duke, Grand Duke Supreme, Gundu Malli, Maid of Orleans, Mali Chat, Mysore Mulli, Little Duke Supreme - Baby Duke.
  • 🕊 Jasminum officinale - French Perfume Jasmine - Essential oil of this jasmine is one of the most important components in perfumery.


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Date: 17 Apr 2025

Fuel Your Day Naturally: Grow Plants That Boost Your Energy

Tropical fruit that boost energy

Tropical fruit that boost energy

⚡️ Fuel Your Day Naturally: Grow Plants That Boost Your Energy



Feeling tired, sluggish, or mentally foggy? Your garden can be your energy station!
These tropical fruits and edibles are rich in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), natural caffeine, and metabolism-enhancing compounds that help convert food into fuel, power your body, and sharpen your mind - naturally and sustainably.


⚡️ Top 9 Energy-Supporting Plants (Vitamin B1 - Thiamine):

  • 🟡 Jackfruit - A delicious tropical source of vitamin B1, supporting energy production and nervous system function.
  • 🟡 Pineapple - Contains thiamine, essential for turning food into usable energy.
  • 🟡 Banana - Supplies vitamin B1 and quick-access natural sugars, ideal for an energy lift.
  • 🟡 Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) - A protein-rich edible legume packed with thiamine to aid in energy metabolism.
  • 🟡 Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant) - Leaves used to brew green and black tea, combining caffeine with L-theanine to promote sustained mental energy.
  • 🟡 Coffee - One of nature's most famous energy boosters - grown from a beautiful tropical tree.
  • 🟡 Yerba Mate - A South American favorite for mental clarity and physical stamina - with natural caffeine and nutrients.
  • 🟡 Wiri wiri and Biquinho Peppers - These fiery little peppers are rich in capsaicin, which may help boost metabolism, burn fat, and enhance overall energy levels.
  • 🟡 Macadamia Nut - Loaded with thiamine (B1) and healthy fats that support nervous system function and long-lasting energy.


📚 Learn more about health benefits of tropical plants:


TROPICAL FRUIT HEALTH BENEFITS GUIDE - Part 1 and Part 2

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