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Archive for January, 2011

New products at Unwins Seeds and Plants

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

New items at Unwins Seeds & Plants

Lrg Flowered Gladioli Collection* (75 Corms)

Lrg Flowered Gladioli Collection* (75 Corms) £14.75
Buy the entire Large Flowered Gladioli Collection and save £10.00. The Collection consists of 75 Corms 15 of each variety: -Green Star-Unique lime green flowers simply stunning -Wine and Roses-Delicate pink with cerise markings -Rose Supreme-Beautiful pink blooms -Blue Frost-A beautiful lilac-blue with white frosted centre -Florentina-Lovely bicolour of pure white splashed with red. With their large showy flowers these are the most well known of all gladioli. They are superb for exhibition and are prized by florists and gardeners alike. They have very long flowerspikes and up to 7 florets reaching  10cm/4in in width and can reach the height of 90-120cm/3-4ft. They will thrive in fertile well-drained soil. Gladioli prefer full sun and plenty of water but will still grow successfully in partial shade. Lift the new developed corms in late autumn store in a cool dry and dark place until next spring. Flowering July-September

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New products at GreenFingers

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

GreenFingers just added these new items

Boston Aluminium Reclining Chair

Boston Aluminium Reclining Chair £28.99
This attractive aluminium Boston Reclining Chair makes a great addition to your garden or patio this summer. With 7 reclining positions you will easily find the perfect one for you so you can relax all day long whether reading a book or letting yourself drift away.Usefully this chair also folds up making storage easy. This has a silver powder coated frame with black textylene seating – a great material for the British climate as should any summer showers strike this is very quick drying.Upright dimensions: 55.5 x 56 x 110cm highReclined dimehnsions: 55.5 x 102 x 86cm high

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New products at Garden Centre Online

Monday, January 24th, 2011

New item at Garden Centre Online

5 Piece Paint Brush Set

5 Piece Paint Brush Set £1.01
5 Piece Pure Bristle Set. Pure bristles – for all paints Brush sizes: 1/2 inches , 1 inches , 1 1/2 inches , 2 inches , 2 1/2 inches

Price reductions at Garden Buildings Direct

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Garden Buildings Direct has cut the price of this product

Gardman Walk In Greenhouse Plastic Greenhouse

Gardman Walk In Greenhouse Plastic Greenhouse was £57.90 now £54.90
This is an excellent ‘starter’ and temporary greenhouse due to its low cost, ease of construction and dismantling. It will help to encourage new and experienced gardeners to grow more plants. This walk in greenhouse also provides a very good way of giving children their own greenhouse. It benefits from a strong tubular steel frame, heavy duty reinforced covers and roll up zipped doors. This greenhouse is ideal for growing flowers and vegetables and for seed propagation. It is easily assembled in minutes without the need for tools.

New products at Dobies

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Dobies has this new product today

Spring Bedding Plant Collection Pack of 140 Easiplants

Spring Bedding Plant Collection Pack of 140 Easiplants £24.85
Our Spring Bedding Collection brings together three of our most popular varieties in one superb collection. Collection comprises: Polyanthus Pioneer (picture 1) – An impressive variety that will fill your spring garden with vibrant colour. With excellent winter hardiness, strong-growing, floriferous habit, and an impressive range of colours. Height 30cm (12″). 40 Easiplants; Wallflower Prince Mixed (picture 2) – An excellent dwarf-growing variety with masses of bright, fragrant flowers on compact, bushy plants. Colours include yellow, scarlet, primrose, violet and intermediate shades. Its dwarf habit makes it particularly suitable for growing in patio containers. Height 20cm (8″). Pack of 40 Easiplants; Pansy Paradise Mixed F1 (picture 3) – Set your winter and spring garden alight with a display of pansies in an enormous range both with and without faces! Paradise produces vigorous, uniform plants that are very hardy, producing some colour throughout winter, and reaching a specatcular climax in spring. Height 15-20cm (6-8″). Pack of 60 Easiplants. Full growing instructions included. All three varieties prefer full sun or partial shade.

Price reductions at John Lewis

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Reduced price on items today at John Lewis

Wheely Bug Wheely Bee Ride-on Toy, Small

Wheely Bug Wheely Bee Ride-on Toy, Small was £59.95 now £49.99
Kids will be all abuzz with excitement once they get on the Wheely Bee ride-on toy. Great looking, fun to ride and built to last, the multi-award winning and multi-directional children’s ride-on Wheelybugs are designed for hours of robust fun. Round and round go the Wheelybugs, and backwards, forwards, sideways too. The lovable Wheelybugs can be ridden, pushed, pulled…whatever your child has in mind. Their bodies have a padded layer of sponge which is covered with tough vinyl which can be easily wiped clean. For use on all level surfaces. Features include; aluminium handle with polyurethane grip, securely bolted to base board, stainless steel spring feelers with supportive inner polyester rope to stop spring from being kinked and castors for free, easy movement. Plywood base is made from plantation timber and has smooth rounded contours. Certified tested to European EN 71.

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New products at John Lewis

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

New products today at John Lewis

Mini Micro T-Bar Scooter, Yellow

Mini Micro T-Bar Scooter, Yellow £54.95
Bright and colourful scooter with matching handle grips. Developed with the help of Swiss medical experts the Mini Micro scooter gives toddlers independence whilst helping to develop their critical balance and co-ordination skills. It is light weight and portable. It comes apart in two pieces and will fit easily on top of a buggy or in the corner of a cafe. Exclusive to John Lewis. See the Mini Micro scooter in action in our Top Toys for Christmas video.

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New products at Garden Centre Online

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Garden Centre Online has these new lines today

Regency Hexagonal Olive and Cream Gazebo

Regency Hexagonal Olive and Cream Gazebo £218.99
This beautifully designed Regency Hexagonal Gazebo would be perfect for a summer wedding for the bride and groom to exchange vows with its steel frame, olive green canopy, coordinating cream tab-top curtains and matching olive green tie-backs. Can be used as a semi-permanent garden feature due to its sturdy powder-coated steel frame. Features a waterproof PVC backed roof fabric with integral eyelets, decorative finials and ball caps. Comes complete with a full set of tab top curtains with integral tie backs Cover can be used just when needed as a sunshade Dimensions 2m x 2m x 2m Colour Olive and cream

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New products at Tooled Up

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Tooled Up just added these new items

Spear & Jackson Proactive Garden Telescopic Edging Shear 660mm-1130mm Handle

Spear & Jackson Proactive Garden Telescopic Edging Shear 660mm-1130mm Handle £40.84
Technology has improved almost every aspect of life. Now thanks to the Spear & Jackson ProActive range, gardening has also been made much easier. Innovations like shock absorbing handles for spades and forks, and telescopic handles with a specially d…

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New products at Garden Buildings Direct

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

Garden Buildings Direct has these new lines today

Grow House 3 x 2 Wooden Greenhouse

Grow House 3 x 2 Wooden Greenhouse £94.95
The BillyOh Grow House is constructed using a rigid wooden frame, including two sturdy wooden shelves and twin-wall polycarbonate glazing. For easy access the BillyOh Grow House has hinged doors with hinged lid for ventilation. . Ideal for keeping your plants protected and frost free during colder months of the year.

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