THE FORAS JOURNAL

Celebrating 21 Years of Artisan Excellence: The Story of Our Signature Botanicals Gin

As we proudly commemorate over two decades of being an artisan company with a brand new look, we felt compelled to create something truly special to capture the essence of our journey. The decision to produce an artisan gin is a celebration of our commitment to excellence, creativity, and the artistry that has defined our […]

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Winter Wonderland

The coming of winter brings thoughts of open fires, crunching through frosted leaves, magical mists and the silence of snowfall. Though we may feel like staying indoors, our water features remain outside all year. As the feature runs in colder weather the water will freeze on the surface, creating a beautiful display of icicles which […]

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The Journey Continues

Our story started with stone, and it remains our bedrock. Now in our 21st year we have grown from an idea between our two directors Claire Brutnall and John Wootton into the talented, resourceful, and innovative firm of today. A company of two halves, with water features & garden accessories on one side and tiles […]

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How to Choose the Right Planter Size for Your Plants?

Check this article and learn how to choose the right planter size for your plants, 3 tips to consider. Honestly, living with minimal garden space can be quite a challenge, but thanks to container gardening, this hobby is slowly becoming accessible to everyone, regardless of the size of the space they have. Since you came […]

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The 5 best ways to make your garden bird & bee friendly

Did you know that there are many ways to make flying creatures feel at home around you?     5 of the Best Ways to Make Your Garden Bird-Friendly: Welcome to Diversity Do you consider birds to be nature’s messengers? We certainly do! Most birds have been sending us loud and clear messages for a […]

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Tips to Find The Best Place to Put a Birdbath

All About the Birds! There are many reasons you may want to consider placing a birdbath in your garden, so in this blog, we will give you tips to help you to find the best location. A birdbath is a good idea to support wildlife, but what might not seem obvious is that choosing a […]

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The Croxton Candle Series

The Perfect Gift Create the perfect gift with our range of Foras candles – Beautifully scented with 10% fragrance oil, and housed in our charming Vintage Croxton Pot or a smaller presentation tin, select from seven delectable fragrances including Pomegranate Noire and Wild Fig and Cassis, to illuminate your evenings and fill your home with […]

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Introducing Hortico!

The team here at Foras are excited to introduce their newest stockist to the Foras Team – HortiCo. Based at Drove Orchards near Thornham, HortiCo nursery and garden emporium first opened its doors to the public in Autumn 2020 and has been flourishing ever since. Owned and run by local botanical experts Jez Scoles and […]

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Bringing Chelsea To Norfolk – The Juniper Sky Garden

OPENING 27th AUGUST 2021 Foras have been fortunate to be involved in the fabulous RHS Chelsea flower show for many years and have received the coveted gold medal on two occasions. This year, with the flower show postponed to September, we have decided to build our own little piece of Chelsea permanently in Norfolk. We […]

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ALL WRAPPED UP

Giving can truly be more rewarding than receiving and there is nothing more enjoyable  than watching your recipient’s curiosity and anticipation as they peel away the patterned paper concealing their present. This desire to hide a gift’s identity until the right moment brought about the wonderful art of gift wrapping, which has been around for […]

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Feathered Friends

Spotting something new can bring joy and elicit a smile, and with the pandemic still in full swing, people are looking for new hobbies to fill their time. Many are seeking a closer connection to nature and lockdown has either started or reignited their love for wildlife. The chirps and morning songs in the garden, […]

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