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New products at John Lewis

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

John Lewis has these new products today

Royal Garden Elegance Chair Cushion, Stripe

Royal Garden Elegance Chair Cushion, Stripe £39.00
Get comfortable with this chair cushion, in bold white/grey stripe. Made specially for Royal Elegance garden chairs (available separately).

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Price reductions at Garden Buildings Direct

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Garden Buildings Direct reduced the price on this product today

Gardman Deluxe Lean To Greenhouse 6 x 4

Gardman Deluxe Lean To Greenhouse 6 x 4 was £214.90 now £208.90
Polycarbonate-glazing is used on all models for family safety and heat efficiency. Strong, green-coated bases of galvanised steel to secure the structure are also offered. All packs come complete with fittings and instructions. . Our new greenhouses combine style and affordability. The green-coated, aluminium frame has an enamelled coating for long life, and it does not tarnish or fade. 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. . Its twin-wall construction provides an ideal growing environment and good insulation from frost. It also maintains a more even temperature than glass does, resulting in better plant growth, and diffuses light, thereby preventing scorch. . . What is included . Aluminium frame pack . Polycarbonate pack . Greenhouse base pack . . . Please Note All vertical dimensions stated include the 5 greenhouse base that is supplied as stand

New products at Dobies

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Dobies just added this new product

Gaillardia Plant Twin Pack Pack of 6 Potted Plants (3 of each variety) - SAVE £4.95!

Gaillardia Plant Twin Pack Pack of 6 Potted Plants (3 of each variety) – SAVE £4.95! £24.95
Easy-to-grow, drought-tolerant plants that will flower in abundance for months on end. Height 38-50cm (15-20″). SAVE £4.95 on this pack of 6 plants (3 of each variety):Tizzy – A breakthrough in gaillardia breeding, this exceptional new variety boasts a profusion of blooms composed of clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that open rosy-red and fade to terracotta.Frenzy – A stunning variety whose dark red buds burst open to reveal a ring of fluted, scarlet-red, yellow-tipped ray petals surrounding the central cone.Potted Plants: Well established plants in 1 litre pots that can be planted straight out into their final positions in the garden. Full growing instructions included. Mid June May-September Prefers full sun.

Grow your own aubergines

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

You’ll need a greenhouse or conservatory to grow these but they will be the most spectacular thing you grow this year!

Jersey Plants Direct sell a one plant pack or a pack with three plants in.

Eggplant (Aubergine) Supremo F1 1 Plant

Eggplant (Aubergine) Supremo F1 1 Plant £5.99
A lovely vegetable with a distinctive flavourThe Supremo Grafted Vegetables offer greater resistant to soil born and most fungal diseases. The plants have extra vigour, fruits develop quicker and crops are generally better. They can be grown under cooler temperatures and are less sensitive to drought, humidity and cold weather. They are sold in 9cm pots and will measure between 20-40cm in height. They will be supplied caned and tied.Aubergine, sometimes known as ‘eggplants’ because the first types grown in Britain had oval white fruits. This variety of aubergine produces fruits which are a superb, oval round shape and dark shiny purple fruits. They prefer a warm environment such as a greenhouse.

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Fantastic value tomato plants

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Order now – it’s not too late! Buy your tomato plants online and get them ordered – get them straight in the greenhouse and growing away!
I love growing tomatoes and everyone who visits wants to come and see how they’re doing. Touching the stems gently releases that fantastic aroma of tomato plants that we all seem to love! As they get bigger they fill the greenhouse with the delightful aroma of tomato plants.

Everyone loves a home grown tomato – ripened on the vine, picked and eaten within minutes!

Jersey Plants Direct really does have an amazing range.

Tomato Supremo Tasty Red 3 Plants

Tomato Supremo Tasty Red 3 Plants £11.98
A flavoursome tomato with a great shelf lifeThe Supremo Grafted Vegetables offer greater resistant to soil born and most fungal diseases. The plants have extra vigour, fruits develop quicker and crops are generally better. They can be grown under cooler temperatures and are less sensitive to drought, humidity and cold weather. They are sold in 9cm pots and will measure between 20-40cm in height. They will be supplied caned and tied. Fantastic Saving – Buy 2 Get 1 Free This variety of tomato is an intermediate sized tomato, which is very flavoursome and has good shelf life.

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Best sellers this week at Jersey Plants Direct

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Jersey Plants Direct have tons of plants that will make your garden the best on your street! Get ready for summer with these great priced bedding plants. They’re suitable for tubs, baskets, window boxes as well as garden borders! Get ordering now and make sure your garden is as colourful as possible this year!

Geranium Parade 28 Super Ready Plants

Geranium Parade 28 Super Ready Plants £9.99
Colourful long lasting displays from this favourite geraniumUnderestimated how many plants needed for your summer displays? These new late spring special Super Ready” plants are grown to a more mature size for immediate planting. They are ideal for plugging those annoying gaps in your developing displays.This is a beautiful coloured geranium that will bring lasting colour to your garden throughout the summer. The large flowers in reds and pink will brighten your borders from June to October. A well loved Geranium!”

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New products at John Lewis

Monday, May 9th, 2011

John Lewis just added these new lines

RHS Tulipamania Table Set, Purissima, 90cm

RHS Tulipamania Table Set, Purissima, 90cm £2115.00
The exclusive John Lewis “Tulipamania” collection has been designed and developed in association with The Royal Horticultural Society. It is inspired by original 17th Century illustrations, held in the RHS library, from a time when the tulip, and particularly the tulip bulb, was the most expensive commodity by weight in the world ! An intricate, high quality outdoor dining set, made from solid, sand cast recycled aluminium and comprising a beautifully patterned 90cm round table with parasol hole and 4 matching ergonomic dining chairs, this furniture is rust proof, rot proof and totally weatherproof. It can be left outdoors all year round with no need for covering or maintenance. The specialist Purissima colour finish has been super adhered to the exterior surface by baking at 180°C, and as every piece is coloured as a whole. There are no paint seams to flake or fail.

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Price reductions at Garden Centre Online

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Price reduction at Garden Centre Online

3 Zanzibar Candle Lanterns

3 Zanzibar Candle Lanterns was £21.99 now £16.99
A set of 3 candle lanterns inspired by lanterns found in Zanzibar. The antique finish lanterns are suitable for home and garden. For use with tea lights or pillar candles. Dimensions: Small  23.5cm x 14cm       Medium 33cm x 18.5cm   Large 42cm x 23cm

New products at Garden Centre Online

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Garden Centre Online has this new item today

Manilla Cube 4 Seat Rattan Set

Manilla Cube 4 Seat Rattan Set £429.99
The Manilla Cube furniture set fits comfortably under the table, to form a neat cube. Consists of  4 chairs and 1 table which is fitted with a tough 5mm tempered glass top. Made from poly rattan, giving the look of genuine rattan, but suitable for outdoor use. Easy to wipe clean and frost and water resistant. The poly rattan is UV stabilised so colour won’t fade. Dimensions: Table: L114cm x W 114cm x H 73cm Chair: W 550cm x H 670cm

Great bedding plants – order now

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Fill your garden with colour this year – order your bedding plants online and get great value.
Fantastic value bedding plants at Jersey Plants Direct

Wallflower Fortune 50 Plants + 20 FREE

Wallflower Fortune 50 Plants + 20 FREE £9.99
Scented and perfect filling those winter gaps This variety of wallflower is a F1 variety which is scented. Lovely long lasting displays from this reliable bedding plant.

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