It’s nights like these your plants will appreciate a fleece cover if they’re delicate! Or a greenhouse heater!
It’s probably going to be frosty tonight across the UK so I hope your plants are all ok. I’ve got nothing outside that’s particularly fragile but I have got a lot of tomato plants in the greenhouse.

Have been investigating the price of paraffin and comparing it to electric heating. It seems mad almost to heat such an uninsulated space – and I suppose many people do actually use bubble wrap in their greenhouses – but at the cost of light.

Today’s picture is of carrot seedlings just coming through! Just goes to show that they look just like lots of other plants seedlings even though they grow up to have completely different leaves! We’re growing two types of carrots – some Early Nantes and some Chantenay carrots.

PondKeeper just added these new products

Velda Pond Guard Pest Deterrent £149.99
NEW ultimate detterent.
Utilises an internal movment sensor (180 degree / 25m radius) to detect movement around the pond.
When triggered the piercing shriek of a bird of prey is sounded with glaring flashes of light.
Test have shown that this deters even the hardiest heron or cat.
Warning can be restricted to flash only if required.

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New product at Crocus

White Lilies & Roses £34.99
A natural looking bouquet that is jam packed with the wow factor. Our bouquet is made up using four long stemmed, Advance roses, three stems of Rialto lily, (which will have several flowers on each stem), and two Agapanthus. they are finished off with three stems of creamy white Diosma, two stems of Choisya and two stems of Viburnum tinus foliage. It is a hand-tied into an arrangement, so can be popped straight into a vase when they arrive. They offer great value for money as some of the lilies can last up to a couple of weeks in a cool room.Please note: The pollen of lilies can stain and can be harmful to pets if ingested. What you get for your moneyLarge 4 stems white Avalanche roses3 stems white Rialto lilies2 stems white Agapanthus3 stems white Diosma2 stems Choisya ternata2 stems Viburnum tinus Orders will be delivered between 8am and 8pm.What if we run out (click here)

It’s intermittantly lovely out there. The sun keeps hiding behind a cloud which makes the temperature dip. We monitor the greenhouse temperature with a sensor so we can see just how much the sunshine heats up the greenhouse!

Outside the chives are looking excellent. I should really be using more of them – they’re starting to flower! They’re a pretty flower which is why I don’t mind – and if you leave them the flowers create seeds for passing on to other people.
Buy Chive seeds at unwins – there’s several to buy including Chives Fine Leaved Seeds which are the normal ones as well as Garlic Chives Seeds.

My tomato plants are starting to grow! As you’d expect of course – but the number of them we have it’s going to be a squeeze in the greenhouse.

I’ve got some moneymaker, marmande , some Garden Pearl and some San Marzano ones which are plum tomatoes.
The marmande are big beef tomatoes and the garden pearls are cherry tomatoes. I decided to grow different types as it’ll be interesting to taste them all and see what differences there are.
You can buy tomato plants using the links above from Unwins.
I’ve also got some basil growing – so I can make a tomato and basil salad!

The peas are coming on nicely – they’re outside but in pots. And fingers crossed the slugs haven’t got them yet! I’ve got my nemotode slug killer which I’m going to read the instructions on thoroughly tonight!

I’ve got three types of onions! Red, white and spring!
The onions grow from sets – apart from the spring onions which grow from seed. They look quite similar – although the spring onions are tiny and delicate!
The idea is that the main onions get started in a pot and then get put in the ground. The bloke on the allotment did this and got some amazing onions at the end of the season! Also the garden isn’t quite ready for planting in yet!
The ones on the left are spring onions!

If you grow chives then when you thin them out pass some on to a friend who’s got a garden. They look so pretty even in a front garden and you never know when you want some to eat!
The lawn needs cutting again but it can wait another day or two yet!

New products today at PondKeeper

Draper 19000 lph Dirty Water Pump -DWP320 £179.99
The Draper SWP320ADW is a powerful pump that can handle solids up to 38mm. It can handle practically any dirty environment you can throw at it. Ideal for spectacular waterfalls and heavy duty applications such as, pumping out inspection pits, ditches and footings where solids may be present as well as general irrigation. Ceramic shaft for long life, thermal overload protection and float switch which automatically turns the pump off when water level has dropped. Supplied complete with 10M (approx.) cable with BS approved non-rewireable moulded plug and cable.

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John Lewis just added these new products

John Lewis Value Breeze Foldable Dining Chairs, Set of 2 £35.00
Set of 2 fully foldable dining chairs, made from durable and lightweight eucalyptus wood. Add comfort with a small seatpad, available separately.

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Garden Centre Online has cut the price of these items

Female Hose Fitting was £0.91 now £0.79
Plastic Female Hose fitting. Designed to work with all 1/2 inches Garden Hose pipe and accessories. Ideal for attaching sprinklers, spray guns, and tap fittings. Simply insert the garden hose into the base of the fitting and tighten gaiter until the hose is secure. Made fro ABS plastic, frost resistant and shatter proof.  Compatible with all brands of hose and hose pipe fittings

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Northern Tool UK just added these new products

Kettle Barbeque £42.29
This attractive kettle barbeque has a black porcelain coated lid + base with a chrome cooking grill. The removable porcelain coated ash catcher makes cleaning the bbq really easy. It also features: Bake Lite handles 2 adjustable air dampers Heavy-gauge charcoal rack Lid hanger Base storage shelf Cooking Area: 2450cm²

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Focus DIY just added this new product

World of Lighting Stamford 10 Pack of Solar Lights £12.00
Light up your Garden with these great value Solar LightsPerfect for providing a stylish and subtle lighting solution whilst also being environmentally friendly and cost effective.Provides up to 8 hours illuminationBlack finish

Reduced products at Garden Buildings Direct

Greenhouse Billyoh Rosette Complete 8′ x 6′ Metal Greenhouse was £299.95 now £289.95
The complete greenhouse package The three most popular-sized greenhouse. The greenhouse package come complete with fittings and clear instructions. Polycarbonate-glazing is used on this greenhouse for garden safety and heat efficiency. Strong, green-coated bases of galvanised steel to secure the structure are also included FREE of charge along with opening vents, down-pipes, 3 piece tool set and base anchors. Our new greenhouses combine style and affordability. Gardeners will fully appreciate what value for money they represent. Its classic shape and colour mean it looks good in both traditional and modern gardens. Polycarbonate glazing is light, strong and safe, virtually unbreakable and easy to handle.

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