New products at MowDirect
by Sarah - December 4th, 2013New product at MowDirect
MTD M61 Snow Blower / Snow Thrower – 2 Stage Self-Propelled £519.00
Intended for large-scale domestic use and smaller sized businesses, this 2-stage snow thrower from MTD comes with a host of advanced features that will enable you to keep paths, patios, forecourts, parking areas and driveways clear of snow this winter with the minimum amount of time and effort. It has an advanced drive system comprising 5 separate forward gears and 2 reverse providing ultimate manoeuvrability and enabling you to work at a speed most appropriate to conditions. The extra large-sized wheels (13
New products at Suttons Seeds
by Sarah - December 4th, 2013New items today at Suttons Seeds
A Plant Hydro System Growing Kit (5 plant kit) £24.99
It may sound odd to grow plants without soil, but commercial growers have been achieving bumper greenhouse crops for decades this way. With these Hydro System kits, you too can enjoy the benefits; plants grow healthier, stronger and more quickly because they receive exactly the right amount of water, nutrients and oxygen exactly when they need it. Nutrients are supplied as blocks with all the natural minerals found in soil. Just plug it in, and keep the reservoir topped with water. Perfect for tomatoes and peppers in a greenhouse or conservatory. Available in two sizes: 3 Plant Kit – 40cm (16) deep x 70cm (27) wide x 20cm (8) high; 5 Plant Kit – 50cm (20) deep x 109cm (43) wide x 20cm (8) high. ONLY 1 LEFT
Price reductions at GreenFingers
by John - December 4th, 2013GreenFingers reduced the price on this item today
Christmas Ornament Storage Bag was £9.99 now £6.99
Perfect for storing your Christmas tree decorations this Christmas Ornament Storage Bag is designed especially for storing your Christmas decorations out of season making them easy to keep in your loft garage or shed and features three zipped compartments to separate the different bauble types. Made from non-woven material with bonded nylon non-rot thread for long life it is durable and strong and has a handy red carry handle.Dimensions: L30.5 x W30.5 x H40.5cmFor more ideas and inspiration for your Christmas d
New products at GreenFingers
by John - December 4th, 2013GreenFingers has these new lines today
Greenfingers FSC Acacia Deck Chair – Black £37.99
Enjoy the sun and a good book on this comfortable black Greenfingers FSC Acacia Deck Chair. Classically styled the material is made from textilene which is a quick drying material making it ideal should any summer showers suddenly strike. Manufactured from FSC certified acacia a durable hardwood known for it wonderful grain and rich colouring this chair has a warm appearance making it perfect for any location in your garden or on your patio. Easily folded up for storage it can also be popped in your car boot for days out to the beach. Dimensions: L106 x W61 x H84cm Click here for Acacia Information. Requires Adobe Reader.
Every garden needs a bench
by Sarah - December 4th, 2013Every garden needs a bench so you can make time to sit down and enjoy your hardwork.
I read this week of someone going to their allotment with a flask of pumpkin soup (Allotment grown pumpkin) and sitting on their bench admiring their years work whilst enjoying the fruits of their labour. A wonderful ideal that many of us aspire to.
Your garden is another room for you to use – albeit only when it’s not raining, but make the most of the outdoor space by sitting outside and admiring the ever changing patterns of leaves and colour.
Repton 2 seater scroll bench – black £499.99
Heavy and solid, this traditionally inspired bench is made from iron and has a black, high gloss powder coating. Slight imperfections in the surface of the steel add to its charm. It is equally well suited to the garden or conservatory. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Dimensions: Height – 89cm Length – 105cm Depth – 72cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Spanish oak refectory table and two benches £499.99
The simple, clean lines and elegant proportions of this refectory set, makes it very easy to place in a variety of settings around the home and garden. It is made from FSC roble, aka Spanish oak (Amburana cearensis), which is a fine-grained hardwood, that shares many of the finer qualities of teak. It will age to an attractive silver if left untreated, but unlike teak, will resist splitting and cracking over time. It has a deliciously soft texture that makes it incredibly tactile, especially as every piece has been finished to a very high standard by a team of local craftsmen. The timber used is farmed in natural forests, in such a way that the biological diversity of the area is maintained and the local community is supported. This is a beautiful set, containing one table and two benches, that is as enduring as it is practical. This set comes as an easy to assemble flat pack with all the tools you need to put it together. Table Measurements: Length: 165cm Width: 90cm Height: 73cm Bench Measurements: Length: 135cm Width: 36.5cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Repton 2 seater scroll bench – lichen green £399.99
Heavy and solid, this traditionally inspired bench is made from iron and has a green, high gloss powder coating. Slight imperfections in the surface of the steel add to its charm. It is equally well suited to the garden or conservatory. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Dimensions: Height – 89cm Length – 105cm Depth – 72cm
Lutyens bench – eau de nil £399.99
Using the same design that was created by the renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens over 100 years ago, this bench is a design classic. Our eau de nil paint finish however, has given it a fresh, contemporary twist. Made from long-lasting and hardwearing FSC certified Acacia, it will look fab gracing a patio, lawn or conservatory. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Please note the cushion is not included. Measurements: Total Height: 97cm Length from Arm rest to arm rest: 147.5cm Length of the seat: 128cm Width of seat: 53cm Distance from floor to seat: 39cm With all outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Montpellier bench – lichen green £349.99
A contemporary take on an old classic. The metal work is great quality and the wood is made from FSC Shorea wood. This wood has a lovely silvery patina, is great for outdoor use and is cropped from sustainably managed forests. A lovely addition to an English garden. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Dimensions: Length – 160cm Width – 78cm Height of seat – 46cm Total height – 82cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Lutyens storage bench – eau de nil £349.99
This bench is manufactured from satin lacquered FSC Eucalyptus with a water proof liner inside the storage area. It is ideal for storage of tools and all sorts of outdoor garden accessories around the garden, conservatory or by the pool. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Measurements: Total Height: 53cm Length from arm rest to arm rest: 149cm Length of the seat: 125cm Width of seat: 53cm Distance from floor to seat: 39cm Internal dimensions: Height: 23cm Width: 57.5cm Length: 135cm With all outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Montpellier bench – cool grey £349.99
A contemporary take on an old classic. The metal work is great quality and the wood is made from FSC Shorea wood. This wood has a lovely silvery patina, is great for outdoor use and is cropped from sustainably managed forests. A lovely addition to an English garden. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Dimensions: Length – 160cm Width – 78cm Height of seat – 46cm Total height – 82cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Lutyens bench £299.99
This iconic bench with rolled arms, was originally designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and is a classic piece of garden furniture. It is made using FSC Eucalyptus, which is grown in Malaysia using methods that maintain the biological diversity, and create as low impact on the forest as possible. It is a tough hardwood, that has a high density, which makes it extremely durable and heavy. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Please note the cushion is not included. Measurements: Seat length: 128cm Seat to floor: 39cm Bench length: 147.5cm Height: 100cm Seat width: 50cm With all outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Woburn bench – lichen green £199.99
This bench is produced from satin lacquered FSC Eucalyptus. We chose this lichen green colour because it will pick up other green notes in a courtyard or garden, blending in with it’s surroundings but still creating an interesting feature. The geometric lattice back is designed to give a classic and contemporary feel. The bench is well proportioned for smaller spaces. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Measurements: Total Height: 92cm Length from arm rest to arm rest: 122cm Length of the seat: 116cm Width of seat: 48cm Distance from floor to seat: 43cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Paxton bench – cool grey £199.99
Another classic bench for the garden made from FSC Eucalyptus, coated with a satin cool grey powder coat. It will fit well into any garden and add a touch of character and a lovely place to sit and contemplate. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Dimensions: Total Height: 92cm Length from arm rest to arm rest: 149cm Length of the seat: 143cm Width of seat: 49cm Distance from floor to seat: 43cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Woburn bench – cool grey £199.99
This bench is produced from satin lacquered FSC Eucalyptus. We choose this sophisticated cool grey colour because it will create a subtle contrast against the back drop of a courtyard or garden. The geometric lattice back is designed to give a classic and contemporary feel. The bench is well proportioned for smaller spaces. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Dimensions: Total Height: 92cm Length from arm rest to arm rest: 122cm Length of the seat: 116cm Width of seat: 48cm Distance from floor to seat: 43cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Hardwood potting bench with storage £159.99
Smarten up the potting shed with this great work station. It has been designed to create the maximum amount of storage in quite a compact space, and it is made from TFT certified Acacia. This is a long-lasting hardwood that has a fine grain and beautiful patina with age. It is also strong enough to cope with being knocked about a bit. The under surface storage area, three sturdy shelves, hanging pegs and rail, all mean that you will be able to keep your essential bits and pieces close to hand. This potting bench has an oiled finish, so you can either leave it to weather naturally and it will turn a soft silvery colour, or maintain the finish by using a hardwood furniture oil periodically. Measurements: Distance from floor to draw: 90cm Width: 65cm Depth: 64cm Distance from draw to to 1st shelf: 30 cm Distance from middle shelf to top shelf: 35cm Total Height: 160cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Potting bench with storage – eau de nil £159.99
With a winning combination of style and function, this compact potting bench is particularly useful where space is at a premium. It has a good-sized working area, with three shelves (two upper and one lower) that can be used to keep your pots, plants or compost. All those smaller, fiddly bits and pieces can be kept in the storage area beneath the work surface, while the wooden pegs on one side and rail on the other, can be used to hang things like hand tools and towels. It is made from a hardwood TFT Acacia so is robust enough to cope with being knocked about a bit, and in our opinion will only look better with age as the paint becomes distressed. This item is supplied partly assembled, It is relatively easy to build with bolts and all the tools you need to put it together. Measurements: Distance from floor to draw: 90cm Width: 65cm Distance from draw to to 1st shelf: 30 cm Distance from middle shelf to top shelf: 35cm Total Height: 160cm With ALL outdoor furniture the ideal scenario is to cover the items up with a water proof cover or sheet if you are going to leave it outdoors over the winter months.
Potting bench galvanised £39.99
Ideal for greenhouse or outdoor use. Easy home assembly. Size 77cm x 105cm x 41cm
Lutyens bench cushion £39.99
For those of you that want a bit of extra comfort while sitting on your Lutyens bench, this box-shaped, ecru coloured cushion has plenty of polyester padding, giving it a generous 6cm thickness. Its zipped cover is easy to remove when it needs cleaning, is made from 100% cotton, and is finished with a smart piped edging. Dimensions: 128cm long x 50cm wide x 6cm thick The filling material and covering fabric meets the requirements for resistance to cigarette and match ignition as laid out in the Furniture and Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural
by John - December 3rd, 2013Harrod Horticultural reduced the price on this product today
Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.45
Joes Essential Gloves Are The Gardening Handwear Equivalent To Iconic 1980s England Cricketing Legend (now Sir) Ian Botham – They Really Are A Great All Rounder! if A Wardrobe Full Of Gardening Gloves Isnt Your Thing Then Joes Essential Gloves Are The Pair For You; Dexterous Yet Protective, Theyll See You Through Everyday Gardening Tasks With The Minimum Of Fuss Whilst Providing Breathability And Comfort. finished In A Most Attractive Lime Green And Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizes, The Soft Seamless Knitted Yarn Provides An Exceptional Level Of Comfort Whilst The Foam Latex Coating To The Palm And Fingertips Keeps Things Safe At The Coal Face.although We Might Not Be Able To Promise A Century Of Use, You Certainly Wont Be Stumped As To Why You Chose Joes Essential Gloves!joes Essential Gloves Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizesultimate General Purpose Gardening Gloveattractive Lime Green Finishsoft Nylon Seamless Linerfoam Latex Coating To Palm And Fingertipslight Dutydexterousprotectiveopen Back Style Allows Excellent Breathabilityexceptional Level Of Comfortsnug Fit Provides Maximum Dexteritysuitable For Tactile Use Throughout The Gardengreat All Round Garden Glove
New products at Van Meuwen
by Sarah - December 3rd, 2013Van Meuwen has these new items today
Holly Collection (Standard Tree) – 3 trees – 1 of each variety – SALE £44.97
Fantastic for year-round interest, these handsome standard holly trees will provide glossy toothed foliage in a variety of colours and striking variegations. White flowers in late spring are followed by spherical red berries in winter, which are loved by birds. These exceptionally hardy shrubs make ideal feature plants in patio containers and borders. Supplied as a pot grown standard plant up to 1m (3′) tall. Mature height: 150cm (59″). Mature spread: 60cm (24″).Collection comprises:Holly ‘Golden King’ (Ilex x altaclerensis) – A female holly with glossy green leaves edged with golden yellow. Red berries in winter. RHS AGM variety.Holly ‘Alaska’ (Ilex aquifolium) – A female holly with deep green glossy leaves and red berries in winter.Holly ‘Argentea Marginata’ (Ilex aquifolium) – A female holly bearing dark green, toothed leaves with a striking creamy-white edge. Abundant red berries in winter. RHS AGM variety.
New products at RawGarden
by Sarah - December 3rd, 2013New products today at RawGarden
Aluminium garden parasol with crank 2.5mtr – mushroom canopy £69.98
OK, we hear what you’re saying. You want a parasol that’s affordable, strong and well made!
I give you our Aluminium Garden Parasol 2.5m with a mushroom coloured canvas. We also think that all the strings are annoying, so we replaced them with a reliable crank system. What’s best is that the aluminium pole looks great with the wood of the table.
Pumpkins – essentials for a garden or allotment
by Sarah - December 3rd, 2013Nothing says autumn quite like pumpkins, they’re used as decoration at halloween and make the best soup ever!
I’ve grown this first one Potimarron this year and it did really well. I’ve had about 15 pumpkins off a couple of plants and am really impressed with the taste. We’ve been turning them into roast pumpkin and soup! Delicious as a side vegetable or an ingredient in something else.
Squash Seeds – Potimarron £1.99
This variety of pumpkin, rich in vitamins, is known for its very fine taste, which is reminiscent of chestnut puree. An easy to grow variety, it produces tasty fruit in profusion. Plus it keeps well once harvested, and will enable you to make delicious soups throughout the winter. Sow April-May. Harvest September to November.French Vegetable Seeds from Vilmorin – We’re giving you the chance to try out some varieties and bring colour and flavour of the French country market to your own garden, allotment and dinner plate. Seeds supplied in French packs with separate English translation.
Pumpkin Plants – F1 Windsor £5.99
Unlike traditional pumpkins, Windsor won’t go sprawling across your garden! Its compact habit makes it ideal for containers, and it will keep you supplied with tasty 15cm (6) diameter fruits throughout the season. You don’t have to have a large vegetable garden to grow your own. Even the smallest patio or balcony can accommodate a few containers that will give you a bumper crop of delicious fresh produce!
Easy Grow Baby Pumpkin Seed £3.69
Want to grow your own Halloween pumpkin? Do you have a small garden? Then this is for you. Baby Bear is a small, sweet orange pumpkin shaped like a flattened globe. Great to carve and makes a tasty roast or soup.
Giant Pumpkin Competition £3.55
Join the great pumpkin race, it’s great fun for all the family! Who can grow the fattest pumpkin? Just choose your seeds, not your sowing date and there race is on! To see how you are doing – use the tape measure included to find out how fast your pumpkins are growing.This three blister pack has two pockets with pumpkin seeds and one with a tape measure. Record their growth on the measuring chart printed inside the pack.DID YOU KNOW that 7,000 year old pumpkin seeds have been found in Mexico?
Pumpkin Seeds – F1 Windsor £2.99
Easy to grow. Ideal for pots or containers. Sweet, nutty flavoured flesh.
Pumpkin Atlantic Giant Seeds £2.55
We have been asked by many people, who have seen it whilst holidaying in the USA, to re-introduce this American whopper! If you’re looking for ‘the big one’ for the village show or Halloween then this is the one to grow!
Pumpkin F1 Becky Seeds £2.55
An outstanding pumpkin, producing excellent yields of delicious, medium-sized orange fruit. Great for cooking or carving out for Halloween!
Propagator and Pumpkin Seed Kit £1.99
12 Cell Propagator – 1 x 12 cell tray with peat & lid.Pumpkin F1 Becky – An outstanding pumpkin, producing excellent yields of delicious, medium-sized orange fruit. Great for cooking or carving out for Halloween!
Pumpkin Hundredweight Seeds £1.89
A superb pumpkin that produces enormous yellow/orange-skinned fruits – great for competitions, but also delicious to eat! The yellow flesh gives colour in salads or pickles and the leaves can be cooked like spinach.
Pumpkin Amazonka Seeds £1.69
The perfect choice if you have limited space, producing bright orange, flattened spherical fruits which are ideal for roasting or soup-making and store well too.
Patty Pumpkin £1.25
Pumpkins are very versatile. You can grow them for eating, Halloween carving, or to grow the largest pumpkin. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 666kg (1469lb)!Sow my seeds: April-June. Sow your Patty Pumpkin seeds one each, on edge in 9cm (31/2) pots, 2.5cm (1) deep. Keep on a sunny windowsill to grow. Plant out when the risk of frost is past. You can also sow direct outside from May onwards. Sow in groups of 3 seeds 90cm (3′) apart. Thin to leave the strongest plant. Care of your Patty Pumpkins: Your young pumpkin plants should appear in 5-8 days. As the plants grow, pinch out the tips of the main shoots when about 90cm (3′) long. Yellow flowers will be produced followed by baby pumpkins. Remove any weeds and keep the plants well watered. Pick my pumpkins: Sept-October. You can harvest your pumpkins when they turn orange from mid September onwards. You can store them by harvesting before the first frost and storing in a cool room. Just right for Halloween!
Pumpkin Growing Kit for Kids £0.99
Everything you need to get the kids growing pumpkins in just one small pot! Pot contains a peat pot, ‘magic’ compost block, seed and fun facts sheet. Ideal for starting on the windowsill. Did you know that the Irish bought the tradition of Pumpkin carving to the U.S, they originally used Turnips for this activity. Pumpkins can weigh up to over 1,000Ibs (454kg).
Fun to grow with kids
by Sarah - December 3rd, 2013Great seed kits for kids
Runner Bean Growing Kit for Kids £0.99
Everything you need to get the kids growing beans just one small pot! Pot contains a peat pot, ‘magic’ compost black, seed and fun facts sheet. Ideal for starting on the windowsill. Did you know: Runner beans are often called scarlet runner beans as most varieties have bright red flowers, but there are also varieties of runner beans with white, pink or red and white flowers.
Tomato Growing Kit for Kids £0.99
Everything you need to get the kids growing in just one small pot! Pot contains a peat pot, ‘magic’ compost black, Tomato Gardener’s Delight seed and fun facts sheet. Ideal for starting on the windowsill.
Sunflower Growing Kit for Kids £0.99
Sunflower Giant Yellow – Everything you need to get the kids growing in just one small pot! Pot contains a peat pot, ‘magic’ compost black, seed and fun facts sheet. Ideal for starting on the windowsill.
Strawberry Growing Kit for Kids £0.99
Strawberry Mignonette – Everything you need to get the kids growing in just one small pot! Pot contains a peat pot, ‘magic’ compost block, seed and fun facts sheet. Ideal for starting on the windowsill.
Pumpkin Growing Kit for Kids £0.99
Everything you need to get the kids growing pumpkins in just one small pot! Pot contains a peat pot, ‘magic’ compost block, seed and fun facts sheet. Ideal for starting on the windowsill. Did you know that the Irish bought the tradition of Pumpkin carving to the U.S, they originally used Turnips for this activity. Pumpkins can weigh up to over 1,000Ibs (454kg).
Connor Carrot £1.25
Carrot Amsterdam Forcing 3 – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Robbie Runner Bean £1.25
Runner Bean Scarlet Emperor (Climbing) – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Carly Calendula £1.25
Calendula Orange King – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Flower Family £1.25
The Flower Family are a friendly bunch of Hardy Annual Flower Seeds. Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or other fun tasks.
Polly Pansy £1.25
Pansy Swiss Giants Mix – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Susie Sweet Pea Seed £1.25
Did you know that I am related to the tasty little green garden peas, but you cant eat me! Originally I came from Italy and my flowers come in every colour of the rainbow, except yellow. Sweet Pea Spencer Mix – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Sunny Sunflower £1.25
Sunflower Giant Single – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Patty Pumpkin £1.25
Pumpkins are very versatile. You can grow them for eating, Halloween carving, or to grow the largest pumpkin. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 666kg (1469lb)!Sow my seeds: April-June. Sow your Patty Pumpkin seeds one each, on edge in 9cm (31/2) pots, 2.5cm (1) deep. Keep on a sunny windowsill to grow. Plant out when the risk of frost is past. You can also sow direct outside from May onwards. Sow in groups of 3 seeds 90cm (3′) apart. Thin to leave the strongest plant. Care of your Patty Pumpkins: Your young pumpkin plants should appear in 5-8 days. As the plants grow, pinch out the tips of the main shoots when about 90cm (3′) long. Yellow flowers will be produced followed by baby pumpkins. Remove any weeds and keep the plants well watered. Pick my pumpkins: Sept-October. You can harvest your pumpkins when they turn orange from mid September onwards. You can store them by harvesting before the first frost and storing in a cool room. Just right for Halloween!
Tanya Tomato £1.25
Tomato Gardener’s Delight – Suttons character-based seed packets feature educationally based ‘fun facts’ including fascinating information on the origins of these plants and how they are used. There are a range of easily grown flowers and vegetables with names like Sunny Sunflower, Polly Pansy, Peter Pea and Tanya Tomato. Printed on the inside of the packs children will find ‘word searches’ or on the vegetable packs, recipes or cooking hints.
Fun to Grow Seeds: Cress Gang £1.25
Curly Cress has a tongue tingling taste, which will liven up your sandwiches and salads.Sow my seeds: January-December. Choose a container with small holes in the base. Fill with compost or a few layers of kitchen towel and water lightly. Scatter your cress seeds over the surface, but not too thickly.Care for your Cress Gang: Cover the tray with paper and keep on a warm windowsill to grow. Remove the paper as your seedlings grow to around 1cm (1/2) high. Make sure your cress is kept moist.Pick my cress: January-December. Cut your cress at the base of the stems, with scissors, when the stems are 5cm (2) high