MUM’S the word
Ginny Clark suggests ways to spoil your mother
PLANNING FOR MOTHER’S DAY, which is this Sunday, should be top of mind right now for those of you that are lucky enough to have a Mum still around. It is a time when all mothers should be spoiled for at least a day.
It’s the one day that my kids will spoil me. I am looking forward to it! So, what are some options for your mother this ● year? Living gifts are one of the first things that spring to mind for me personally. Plants, whether they be for the garden are what I like most. They are colourful, come in many shapes and forms, can be productive and help feed the family, give fragrance, look beautiful and last for months if not chrysanthemums or anthuriums, all in years. flower now. You could also give
Ideas include bright, colourful and something that will suit the outdoors like affordable cyclamen. These are one a flowering hanging basket, a potted of the best value flowering plants that dwarf lemon or lime tree, gardenia or are perfect for Mother’s Day. Red, vireya rhodo. white, pink, two toned or purple flowers Another great gift idea is snazzy adorn these plants for months. There are waterproof shoes, great for the stylish mini-cyclamen as well which look great gardening Mum. Match them up with a planted in a bowl and used as a centre piece kneeling pad, some Royal Horticultural garden on the table, either indoors or out. tools, body care products and she will be the envy
Other ideas for indoors include fragrant hyacinths, of the neighbourhood. It is getting cooler now so a beautiful phalaenopsis orchids, kalanchoes, new scarf will go down well.
Another great gift idea is snazzy waterproof shoes,
great for the stylish gardening
mum.
At Decor Gardenworld we have all of the above, plus plenty of other gifts like Nz-made hand and body lotions, jewellery, scarves and Morris and James pottery. Remember too, we have a great cafe in the Heart of Decor so why not a breakfast or brunch shout out? Otherwise, a gift voucher for the garden or brunch at a later time is always a good idea.
Whatever you do this Mother’s Day, enjoy the day with your family.