The Christmas Jungle Challenge: Spot the Gnomes, Win a Christmas Box worth £79.99!
- Jonny Balchandani
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It’s officially that time of year.
The season of giving, chaos, and making questionable decisions involving tinsel.
So I’ve decided to do something a little… different.
If you’ve ever stood inside my container jungle, you already know it feels like stepping into a tropical fever dream. But this week, things look a little stranger. A little more festive. A little more “why is that tiny bearded creature staring at me from between two Anthuriums?”
Because I’ve hidden Christmas gnomes.
Real ones.
Well… not real, but you’ll see.
And now it’s your turn.
Welcome to the Christmas Jungle Challenge.
How It Works
I’ve taken a series of photos inside the dense, leafy chaos of my container jungle.
Every plant, every shadow, every shelf is exactly as it appears in real life — except for one tiny twist.
Somewhere inside those photos… there are Christmas gnomes.
They’re not impossible to find, but they’re not obvious either.
No microscopic trickery, no hiding one behind a leaf where nobody could see it — all gnomes are visibly placed within the jungle.
Your mission is simple:
Count every Christmas gnome you can find in the photos.
Once you’re sure of your number, email it to us.
The first person with the correct answer wins.
And what do they win?
Only one of the most joy-inducing things I’ve ever created…
A Christmas Box worth £79.99.
Packed with plants, festive extras, curated goodies, and the kind of surprises no supermarket gift aisle could ever compete with.
Why I’m Doing This
Because Christmas doesn’t always need to be full of stress, queues, questionable wrapping paper decisions, and frantic shopping. Sometimes it can be fun, ridiculous, and just a little bit weird — in a good way.
And honestly?
This year has been big.
The container is full.
The jungle has exploded.
Green Friday is running.
Christmas Boxes are selling fast.
Plant Prescriptions are flying out.
So this felt like the perfect moment to give something back.
A game, a challenge, a laugh, and a chance to win something genuinely special.
Plus… my jungle looks great covered in hidden gnomes.
Who knew.
How to Enter
Scroll through the photos in this blog
Look carefully at every plant, corner, leaf stack and shadow
Count all the Christmas gnomes you can see
When you’re sure, email your answer to:
The first person to send the correct number wins the Christmas Box
Simple.
Clean.
No faff.
What You Can Win
The Christmas Box (worth £79.99) includes:
• A curated selection of beautiful houseplants
• Festive extras and Christmas touches
• High-quality goodies you’ll actually use
• A surprise or two
• And the full Bearded Plantaholic experience in one box
It’s the perfect gift for yourself or for someone who deserves something better than the usual socks and soap sets.
Christmas Boxes sell out fast every year — so even if you don’t win, grab one while they’re still available.
A Jungle Full of Plants — and a Few Mischievous Gnomes
If you’ve seen the inside of my container recently, you’ll know it’s overflowing with life.
Rare plants. Big foliage. Runners everywhere.
It’s honestly one of the best-looking drops I’ve had all year.
You’ll see it all in the photos.
The depth, the shadows, the layers… and somewhere in there, the gnomes.
Take your time.
Zoom in.
Look twice.
And when you think you’ve nailed it... send your answer quickly.
The first correct entry wins everything.
Final Word
Christmas doesn’t need to be boring.
Sometimes it can be a bit wild, a bit fun, and a bit tropical.
So welcome to the Christmas Jungle Challenge.
Happy hunting.
And good luck.
One love, tiny phone people.
Let the gnome-counting begin.
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