Crocus has cut the price of these items

paint-your-own-gnomeo-&-juliet was £9.99 now £3.99
Another gnome from the ‘Gnomes and Gardens’ range. This kit will appeal to all those that adore them and is a must-have for any serious gnome collector. It makes a great gift for all ages.The kit contains a resin gnome, 6 pots of acrylic paint, paint brush and an information leaflet.

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New items today at Crocus

daphne £19.99
Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soilRate of growth: slow-growingFlowering period: December to MarchHardiness: borderline hardinessClusters of small, sweetly scented, pale pink flowers open from purple-pink buds in December among lustrous, lance-sh lance-shaped, dark green leaves with yellow margins. The flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit. This evergreen shrub thrives in a sunny, sheltered position where its handsome, variegated foliage will brighten the winter garden. Try it at the edge of a mixed border or next to a path where its intoxicating fragrance can be appreciated.Garden care: Keep pruning to a minimum since the plant is susceptible to die-back. Where necessary after flowering, lightly trim to remove misplaced branches and maintain a compact habit.

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Gardening Magazines

Grow Your Own
RRP: £82.80
24 issues for £67.00
Save 19%

Smallholder
RRP: £42.25
13 issues for £35.95
Save 15%

For those who enjoy a mix of gardening both food and flowers they’ll enjoy

Garden Answers
RRP: £44.20
13 issues for £42.00
Save 5%

Amateur Gardening
RRP: £24.35
51 issues for £19.99
Save 18%

Garden News
RRP: £98.80
52 issues for £56.00
Save 43%

For fans of the BBC TV show then this next one will be perfect

Gardeners’ World Magazine
RRP: £42.00
12 issues for £35.70
Save 15%

Other magazines available include:

Garden Design Journal – dedicated solely to garden design, making it essential reading for those involved or interested in the subject. Covering design practices and techniques, each issue of Garden Design Journal includes practical advice, case studies, design reviews, specialist topics, news, events. Great magazine to inspire and encourage you if you’re interested in landscaping your garden or developing a hobby into a business!
Gardens Illustrated showcases the latest designs, inspirational gardens, great plants and the most creative designers.
Homes and Gardens – illustrated with stunning houses, amazing gardens, gorgeous decorating and the newest classic and contemporary products for your home.
House and Garden – unique homes and outdoor features, ranging from town houses, to converted barns and fabulous apartments to island retreats and featuring an equally interesting mix of gardens
The English Garden – just gardens in England – traditional to modern and from tiny plots to rolling acres
Go Green featruing everything for a green life – across everything you need – Home & Garden, Family & Children, Food & Drink, Work & Office, Transport & Motoring, Fashion & Beauty
Koi Magazine for Koi and pond keeping advice

Unwins Seeds & Plants reduced the price on this product today

Potato Growing Bag Kit – Maris Peer – Second Early was £14.95 now £12.95
The Grow Anywhere Gro-Sack! The perfect way to grow potatoes even if you have little space. What’s more for extra early crops start off in the warmth of a greenhouse and then transfer outside. Made to last from strong interwoven polypropylene with two carry-handles. The 12 drainage ports ensure ease of irrigation without risk of water logging. Maris Peer has firm white flesh which does not break up or discolour on cooking. Expect heavy yields of medium sized tubers which are good boiled. If harvested when small they are particularly good for making potato salads. Sack size H 18in x W12in / 46.5cm x 30cm. That’s a capacity of over 40 litres.

Grafted tomatoes

Most gardeners are familiar with the idea of grafted fruit trees – where the
root stock from a different tree is grafted onto the top of another tree to
give the right mix of height and yield. Roses are also commonly grafted!

You can now get Grafted Begtables and Fruit at Suttons

Define grafting – when the upper part of a plant (usually the fruit bearing
end) is attached to the roots of a different ones. It’s like playing mix and
match between fast growing plants and best tasting fruits. It also helps provide
tolerance or resistance to some diseases too.

Commercial growers have used grafting as a way of overcoming pest and disease
issues but as it also increases yield then it has sound commercial reasoning
behind it too.

It was used commercially in Japan in 1914 to overcome Fusarium infection in
the ground used to grow watermelons. They grafted the best watermelon fruiting
plant onto a rootstock that was resistant to Fusarium.
The most common form of grafting is called ‘Japanese Top Grafting’. This is
when an angle is cut when the plants are small and using rooting powder the
edges are them clipped together. Fast growth enables the plants to join and
wihtin a couple of weeks the clip can be taken off.

With trial and error good combinations have been found.

The advantages for the home or allotment gardener are earlier cropping and
increased length of cropping time. Grafted vegetables are better able to grow
in shorter day light hours and cooler weather giving them a head start on non
grafted forms.

A stronger root system makes for a stronger healthier plant that’s more able
to absorb nutrients and water.

Yields are increased up to one and a half times more fruit.

While their increased resistance to pests and diseases means that you can
plant direct into greenhouse soil so doing away with the need for growbags or
ring culture. And finally perhaps the best reason of all which is up to one
and a half times more produce from a grafted plant than a normally grown variety!

Suttons introduced grafted tomatoes last year and now have extended the range
to include Sweet and Chilli Peppers, Cucumbers, Melons and Aubergines.

Cucumber F1 Passandra Grafted Plants
Pepper F1 Chelsea Grafted Plants
Pepper F1 Ferrari Grafted Plants
Pepper F1 Mavis Grafted Plant
Pepper F1 Prego Grafted Plants
Pepper Grafted Plant Collection
Tomato Grafted Plant Collection
Tomato Grafted Santorange Plants

John Lewis just added these new products

Emma Ball Flower Fairies Dinner Set £15.00
This charming and fun flower fairy dinner set will have kids wishing their way through tea times! This presentation boxed set contains: 1 plate, Dia. 20cm 1 bowl, H3.5 x Dia.16.5cm 1 cup, Dia. 8.5cm knife, fork & spoon, L14.5cm Bath sheet, L165 x W100cm Watercolourist Emma Ball graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Graphic Design, today she still lives nearby, a central location for her trips around the UK capturing charming watercolours of the Great British flora and fauna.

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Focus DIY just added these new products

Dark Green 66 greenhouse Horticultural Glass & Grey Base 6ft x 6ft £499.00
Growing area 4.6m26 x 6 ft1.95m x 1.93m x 1.24mHorticultural glass as standardGrey Greenhouse Base includedRoof vent as standardFront sliding doorIntegral GuttersPlease note this product has a delivery lead time of 28 working days.

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Loads of reduced prices today at Tooled Up

Wolf Garten Multi Change Garden Double Hoe was £8.99 now £8.09
Features:- Small pointed blade for making seed drills.- Twin prongs break up heavy soil.- Width: 5 cmAbout the Multichange SystemGardeners who have experienced the many advantages of the multi-change® click solution do not wan…

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Tooled Up has this new item today

Wolf Garten Multi Change Anvil Tree Loppers + 3 Metre Telescopic Handle + Cord Tidy £69.95

Reduced items at Crocus

haws-ruby-metal-1-litre-watering-can was £39.99 now £24.99
This metal indoor watering can makes a superb present for an indoor plant enthusiast. Its classic contours and durable power red coating means it can be left out between waterings. It holds 1 litre (2 pints) and features a gently curved spout to make watering easier.

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