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Price reductions at John Lewis

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Reduced products at John Lewis

John Lewis Woodland Leaf Mug

John Lewis Woodland Leaf Mug was £3.00 now £1.50
Decorated with an light, pretty ‘woodland leaf’ design, this mug is made from durable melamine that’s suitable for use indoors and out

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New products at John Lewis

Monday, August 15th, 2011

John Lewis just added this new item

Gilbert Rugby World Cup 1995-2011 Mini Match Set

Gilbert Rugby World Cup 1995-2011 Mini Match Set £50.00
Track the history of the Rugby World Cup tournaments with this set of mini rugby balls. Each ball represents a different tournament with the winner of that tournament printed on the presentation box. A must for any keen rugby fan

New products at Dobies

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Dobies added loads of new products

Garlic Purple Wight (semi-hardneck type) 2 Bulbs

Garlic Purple Wight (semi-hardneck type) 2 Bulbs £4.25
A good garlic that is earlier than Solent Wight being ready to lift from mid June. Has an attractive purple striped skin containing strong tasting cloves. Stores well until the end of the year. 2 bulbs (5-8 cloves per bulb). The sections or cloves of each bulb should be separated and planted just below the soil surface early October-late December. Space rows 15-20cm (6-8″) apart and allow 10cm (4″) between cloves. Lift and dry the plants, as with onions, once the foliage turns yellow in July. Full growing instructions included. October 2011 An essential kitchen ingredient! Garlic has become an essential part of many kitchen gardens as our food tastes have changed and its health benefits have become more widely known (it lowers blood pressure, fat and cholesterol levels and combats bacterial, fungal and viral infections). It’s easy to grow, needing much the same care as onions and shallots and given just an average summer, a good crop can be achieved in most of the country.

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Grow your own Potatoes for Harvest at Christmas!

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Grow christmas potatoes – easy to do and gives you great tasting potatoes for your Christmas lunch!
charlotte potatoesGrow your own Potatoes for Christmas Harvest with Jersey Plants Direct
Plant late august or September to harvest at Christmas!

Potatoes Charlotte 1kg
Buy Charlotte 1kg Seed Potatoes | Seed Potatoes

An RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner. This variety is the most popular salad potato in the UK
£3.99
Harvesting 12 -14 weeks after planting – so plant in Late August or September for digging up at Christmas!
Despatch Period Throughout August
The charlotte potato tubers are long with a yellow skin, a firm yellow waxy flesh and have very good resistance to Foliage and Tuber Blight. They are really tasty spuds.

Pentland javelin
Potatoes Pentland Javelin 1kg
Buy Pentland Javelin Seed Potatoes | Seed Potatoes
Imagine your own tasty home-grown potatoes in time for Christmas. A great potato for boiling and for salads
£3.99

Anyone can grow christmas potatoes! You’ll need a container or potato bag and somewhere frost free. If yuou have a greenhouse or conservatory then this will do! You’ll need a bag of compost too and some fertislier. You can buy special potato fertiliser but tomato plant food should do or most other forms of fertliser.
Free delivery on all orders at Jersey plants too!
Potatoes – Buy Seed Potatoes Online From Jersey Plants Direct

Grow in a container or be prepared to cover the plants with fleece in winter. They’ll do really well in a polytunnel too!
You can start chitting them now. That means just put them in a tray in the daylight so they start to shoot. They each need about 3 shots. If they have too many shoots then rub the extra ones off.
Plant them when they have well sprouted but not overly so!
August is the perfect time to start planting your potatoes ready for a Christmas day harvest. If you love new potatoes with a roast dinner then it’s amazing to be able to grow your own for your festive lunch!
It’ll be a job to do on Christmas morning to go and “unwrap” the potatoes and see how many you’ve got!
Don’t worry if you are short of space. Potatoes can be grown in patio planters on your balcony, patio or small garden. You can use any large flower tubs you’ve got! Some people even use those supermarket bags for life – the more solid ones!

Despatching throughout August, order yours today to avoid disappointment!

Price reductions at John Lewis

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

John Lewis has cut the price of these products

John Lewis Woodland Stripe Picnicware

John Lewis Woodland Stripe Picnicware was £2.50 now £1.25
Made from extremely durable materials and decorated with an attractive ‘woodland stripe’ design, this versatile range includes bowls, glasses, hampers and bags that are perfect for picnics, barbeques and garden parties

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New products at John Lewis

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

John Lewis just added these new products

Very Hungry Caterpillar Drinks Bottle

Very Hungry Caterpillar Drinks Bottle £7.00
This compact drinks bottle is made from durable aluminium and emblazoned with a picture of the iconic Very Hungry Caterpillar from the famous children’s story

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Price reductions at Garden Centre Online

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Garden Centre Online has cut the price of these items

Sea Life Paddling Pool

Sea Life Paddling Pool was £17.99 now £14.99
Sea life inflatable paddling pool 3 equal ring constructionFor ages 6 + Water capacity (75%): 194 gal. (736 L) Repair patch included Size: 67 inches x 21 inches (170cm x 53cm)

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New products at Garden Centre Online

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Loads of new products today at Garden Centre Online

25Kg Ultiva Ultimate Suet Mix

25Kg Ultiva Ultimate Suet Mix £57.99
The ultimate high energy, high protein mix! Combine Ultiva Feeder Mix and our popular suet pellets – what a great idea! When we found out that customers have been adding our suet pellets to their Ultiva food mixes we just had to have a go. The result is a premium quality food mix, containing high energy peanut flavoured suet pellets that can be used in a feeder, on tables or scattered on the ground. Packed with energy and protein, this ultimate mix really is the best a bird can get.

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Price reductions at Garden Buildings Direct

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Garden Buildings Direct reduced loads of prices today

BillyOh 20S Windowless Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Shed - 3'x6'

BillyOh 20S Windowless Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Shed – 3’x6′ was £99.99 now £94.99
BillyOh 20S Windowless Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Shed – 3’x6′

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New products at Garden Buildings Direct

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

Garden Buildings Direct just added these new products

BillyOh Hyper Store Tongue and Groove Pent Garden Storage Unit

BillyOh Hyper Store Tongue and Groove Pent Garden Storage Unit £199.99
BillyOh Hyper Store Tongue and Groove Pent Garden Storage Unit

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