Koru: the sign of hope and new beginnings

“There are times in life when words are inadequate and you simply want to convey love. My aroha and koru designs represent love, life and new beginnings” – Jo Luping.

The fall-out from Covid-19 has affected all of us, and its recovery period is going to be a slow journey. Due to global lockdown restrictions and border controls, many people have had to make alternative plans for this Christmas.

New Zealand designer Jo Luping may have a solution for you through her Ecofelt Grow Bag products, and this year

Jo has introduced three new designs into her collection: Fern Kete White on Green; Nikau White on Grey and Aroha White on Red.

What is an Ecofelt GrowBag, you may be wondering? They are plant bags designed to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in. They have been crafted from plastic bottles which means that this product is kind on the environment. Plants grow extremely well in Ecofelt grow bags because the felting allows roots to breathe, helps to retain water, and allows for a gradual release of water.

Ecofelt grow bags are durable, washable and reusable. To use them, all you need to do is to place some earth directly into the ecofelt grow bag then plant your plants. The ecofelt grow bag is then placed on top of its saucer which has been made from recycled bamboo fibre which is 100% biodegradable.

Ecofelt Grow Bags are ideal to post overseas because they are light-weight and fold flat. Their design symbolises love and hope for 2021. Now is the time to post overseas, so that gifts arrive in time for Christmas.

They can be purchased from Fragrance of Flowers, 4 Main Road, Katikati.