Shire Plants Blog

I've been looking into the fascinating history of the Mugwort plant (it's raining outside!).This native wildflower is steeped in folklore and has had many uses over the years. Traditionally it was mad … read more

Quaking Grass is a British native grass which is sadly less common than it once was. It is found across the country and, like most native plants, it has different 'common' names in different areas.For … read more