New survey reveals women are going back to nature this spring

3 months ago 03rd May 12:07

In response to this surge to celebrate things as nature intended, Twinings’ range of fruit & herbal infusion blends and green & white teas are made using only natural ingredients.

Twinings has also partnered with TV’s gardening guru Rachel de Thame to develop some simple tips for cultivating a window box or outside space that will bloom with wellbeing from spring through to summer.

“Twinings range of teas really inspired me to come up with some ideas that’ll help those with burgeoning green fingers to grow their own herbs, flowers and fruits. Many of the plants you can cultivate this spring perfectly complement Twinings teas and will inspire you to embrace nature in a fun and effortless way,” says Rachel De Thame.

Inspired by Twinings’ natural ingredients, Rachel De Thame has the following tips:-

1. Blueberries are officially one of the plants to cultivate this year – not only are the fruits reputed to offer health benefits, they look great. My number one tip re growing a Blueberry plant is that they absolutely must have an acidic soil or ericaceous compost in order to thrive. Watering with collected rainwater, rather than straight from the tap will help to maintain the acidity.

I’m planning to raid my blueberry bush and make blueberry cupcakes for my friends, while sipping new Twinings Blueberry & Apple – delicious!

2. Lavender is a pretty and easy to grow in a window box. Make sure you incorporate plenty of horticultural grit or sharp sand into the compost to improve the drainage and clip them back after the flowers have faded. I find lavender is so calming and there’s nothing better than enjoying its fragrance while relaxing with a cup of Twinings Honeybush & Lavender, feet up, after a busy day gardening or running after the children.

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