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Pop up greenhouses

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Fold these away and they can be easily stored in the shed!
Good for extending the season and getting veggies off to a good start.


Greenfingers Pop-up Greenhouse
 £4.99
Made from UV stabilised PVC with a steel frame it is easy to use and move around the garden and its cloche design will encourage the early seedling growth of younger plants whilst the cover keeps the cold and frost at bay.
The top vent can also handily be rolled up and tied back for ventilation when required. Simply weigh down the skirt at the bottom with soil or rocks or both and do not use in strong wind positions.
Ideal for overwintering herbaceous border plants and less hardy perennials Protect seedlings and semi-hardy plantsAlso suitable for use with seed trays or small gro-bags
Dimensions: 62 x 62 x 76cm highPVC thickness: 0.09mm Window size: 50 x 30cm

Pop-Up Greenhouse
 £10.99
This Pop-Up Greenhouse is so easy to assemble and disassemble that you will wonder why you never bought one before. With a heavy duty transparent cover that provides the perfect protection for your plants. It is ideal for small gardens patios or balconies and folds flat for easy storage. It would make a great gift for someone too.
Includes:3 x fibreglass rods3 x pegs for extra stability if required
Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 110cm high

6x fertiliser

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Will give you a fantastic crop!
Certified by Organic Farmers & Growers for use in organic systems

Contains:
Nitrogen(N) 5.8%
Phosphorus(P) 3.5%
Potassium(K) 3%


6X Natural Fertiliser – 15kg
 £10.99
Six times richer than farmyard manure! 6X 100% Natural Fertiliser contains no peat or chemicals and is a sterilised weed and pathogen free natural organic fertiliser so it is safe to use on all plants. It provides balanced nutrition for shrubs flower beds vegetables and lawns and is extraordinarily economical – one 15Kg sack of this fibrous fertiliser is sufficient to cover 180sq metres at lawn rate or 66 sq. metres for general feeding. It is renowned for producing magnificent gardens of all types of flowers vegetables fruit and lawns. It is called 6X Natural Fertiliser because it is 6 to 8 times more concentrated 6 to 8 times richer and much better value than even the best traditional fertiliser products and one sack will go 6 to 8 times as far! Certified by Organic Farmers & Growers for use in organic systems

It is ideal: for creating a lawn with a rich green sward; to break clay or to condition the soil; to enable vigorous growth of seedlings; to encourage vigorous and healthy root systems; to produce wholesome vegetables and tasty fruit and for healthy abundant flower growth. Vey handily it can also be turned into liquid manure which will cover 250 sq. yards when used at the lawn rate. 6X Natural Fertiliser is also quite harmless to lime hating plants it should be mixed with peat and then spread around the plants that are already established helping to promote healthy abundant growth of rhododendrons azaleas camellias and ericas. Capacity: 15kg

Potting tables and staging from Greenfingers

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

A potting table gives you space to pot up those plants and extra staging is always welcome in the greenhouse!


FSC Fir Potting Table
 £22.99
This table is sure to have you growing all sorts of plants and a great place to keep all your garden essentials handy. Serious gardeners will appreciate the design of this potting table not to mention the praticalities that this table/ bench appliance provides; the the two shelves allow for maximum usage while the top shelf is perfect size for mixing up plant food and getting your plants ready for potting. The lower shelf will also serve as incubating space to grow small seedlings and plants. Beautifully crafted from high quality Fir sourced from FSC Certified managed forests and stained red this potting table is sure to last you for years to come. W77 x D37 x H89cm

Galvanised Steel Greenhouse Staging – 5 Tier
 £24.99
This Galvanised Steel 5 Tier Greenhouse Staging is perfect for storage use in your greenhouse or garden shed. The light duty bolted shelving units are also excellent for outside use or in your garage as being a galvanised finish they are moisture resistant.This UK manufactured modular system allows for the shelves to be turned upside down to form potting trays and it also has adjustable shelf positions. Handily the 4 shelf unit can either be constructed as a 5 shelf unit or as 1 x 3 and 1 x 2 shelf units. Load capacity 30kg per shelfComes flat packed for simple self assembly with full instructions.Dimensions: 70 x 30 x 150cm high Please note: the extra products shown in the image are not included

Galvanised Steel Greenhouse Staging – 4 Tier
 £29.99
Need to create storage space? This Galvanised Steel 4 Tier Greenhouse Staging is ideal for storage use in your greenhouse or garden shed. The light duty bolted shelving units are also excellent for outside use or in your garage as being a galvanised finish they are moisture resistant.This UK manufactured modular system allows for the shelves to be turned upside down to form potting trays and it also has adjustable shelf positions. Handily the 4 shelf unit can either be constructed as a 4 shelf unit or as 2 x 2 shelf units. Load capacity 30kg per shelfComes flat packed for simple self assembly with full instructions.Dimensions: 70 x 30 x 150cm high Please note: the extra products shown in the image are not included

Greenfingers Premier FSC Potting Table
 £44.99
This Greenfingers Premier Potting Table is a must for gardening enthusiasts! A great gardening accessory that makes a wonderful addition to any greenhouse or porch. It is certain to have you growing all sorts of plants and is the perfect place to keep your garden essentials. The worktop area is perfect for mixing plant food and getting plants ready for potting – especially with the removable inset steel tray on the lefthand side. You can store soil and fertiliser as well as empty pots on the shelf below. The handy small upper shelf is ideal for storing your small seedlings and plants. All this plus a handy drawer for your odds and ends and even handier hooks along the side! This is a solid all round potting table / bench that has a bulk of practical uses.Manufactured from high quality Fir sourced from FSC Certified managed forestsACQ pressure treated Overall dimensions: 92 x 45 x 119cm highWork top: 89 x 44cm x 81.5cm highPlease note: All Greenfingers products arrive flat-packed and will require some assembly.

Greenfingers Large Potting Table with Drawer
 £54.99
This Greenfingers Large Wooden Potting Table features a large drawer and a removable inset steel tray. It is ideal for all gardening enthusiasts! A great gardening accessory that makes a wonderful addition to any greenhouse or porch. It is certain to have you growing all sorts of plants and is the perfect place to keep your garden essentials. The worktop area is perfect for mixing plant food and getting plants ready for potting – especially with the removable inset steel tray on the righthand side. You can store soil and fertiliser as well as empty pots on the bottom shelf and perhaps store your small seedlings and plants on the small middle shelf this table/ bench area has a host of uses. All this plus a handy drawer for your odds and ends! Manufactured from high quality fir ACQ pressure treated Overall dimensions: 117 x 45 x 91cm highPlease note: this item is for the potting table only. All Greenfingers Products arrive flat-packed and will require some assembly.Click here for Wood Information. Requires Adobe Reader.

Greenfingers Large Potting Table with Top Shelf
 £59.99
Enjoy many happy hours at this Greenfingers Large Potting Table with a Top Shelf! It features a worktop with a layer of galvanised steel making it perfect for mixing up plant food and getting your plants ready for potting as it is so easy to wipe clean. The handy small upper shelf is ideal for storing your small seedlings and plants whilst the lower shelf enables you to store soil and fertiliser as well as empty pots this table/ bench area has a array of uses. All this plus three handy hooks on the side make this potting table a must for gardening enthusiasts.Manufactured from high quality fir ACQ pressure treated Overall dimensions: 120 x 45 x 109cm highAll Greenfingers Products arrive flat-packed and will require some assembly.Click here for Wood Information. Requires Adobe Reader.

Knee pads

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Knee pads can be very useful for a gardener. They’ll protect your knees from mud and stones!

They’re available in a range of colours.

Knee Pads – Pink £4.99

Knee Pads – Green £4.99

Knee Pads – Dark Lavender £4.99

Knee Pads – Black £4.99

Need a new watering can?

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

This lovely watering can gets great reviews!


Haws Practican Watering Can 6 Litre Green
 £9.99
Haws Practican in plastic with fine brass-faced oval rose and downspout attachments which fit onto parking points when not in use. British Racing Green 6 litre

Aerobins

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

AeroBins at Greenfingers

Two sizes of this composter that has a built in air flow system to ensure compost in the middle gets air to help it break down.


AeroBin 200 Compost Bin
 £148.99
Quick easy and rewarding composting with the AeroBin 200! You can regularly put a mixture of wet materials such as food scraps coffee grounds and lawn clippings together with dry materials such as leaves twigs and newspaper into the bin and because it breaks down material so fast the bin should always have plenty of room. Now you can contribute positively to the environment with aerated composting of house and garden waste rather than dumping your food scraps and garden waste in the garbage bin and adding to environmental problems. This AeroBin 200 is an advanced static home composter for both garden and kitchen waste featuring an aeration lung so no turning is required and insulated walls and lid which offer year round composting. Two access doors give you easy access to remove your mature compost and the flexibility in the positioning and location of your AeroBin.No manual intervention is required! It avoids the anaerobic breakdown of the biomass and the harmful greenhouse gases that are associated with an anaerobic environment such as landfill sites as the thermophilic heat generated during the aerobicbreakdown of the organic material is retained within the AeroBin and temperatureswithin the biomass are more constant for year round composting even at sub zerotemperatures.Due to the high operating temperatures than can be achieved most weeds seeds andpathogens if present will be killed. The moisture recirculation system helps to maintain moisture within the biomass which keeps the culture of micro-organisms at optimum levels which again ensures faster more effective composting.The AeroBin 200 saves water as healthy compost reduces evaporation and water required.There is also a Leachate reservoir for the collection of the liquid nutrients displaced from your biomass materials. All you need to do is dilute what is collected and you have a wonderful natural fertiliser for free. Rodent resistantReduces your carbon footprintReduces greenhouse gas emissionsAssembly instructions includedComposting Tips includedDimensions: approx. W51 x D51 x H117.5cmCapacity: 200 litresWeight: 13kgPlease note: when installing your AeroBin ensure it is placed onto a solid foundation – not soil or lawn.

Aerobin Composter – 400 Litres
 £239.99
A technological breakthrough in home and garden waste management Aerobin lets you dispose of your household and garden waste simply and cleanly while being greenhouse friendly too.The Aerobin couldn

Earthmaker Compost Bin

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Earthmaker Compost Bin

This compost bin looks really interesting! The Earthmaker Compost Bin has a three stage process within the body of the composter. Would love to try this composter which looks quite interactive!


Earthmaker Compost Bin – 466 Litres
 £131.99
Earthmaker is an easy and straightforward way of composting. It allows a continuous cycle of composting due to its three-layered chamber. Simply place kitchen and garden waste into the top chamber and using gravity this earth maker provides an ongoing source of compost which gathers in the bottom chamber. The chamber has a 466 Litre capacity and comes flat packed but is easy to assemble. Full instructions and user guide are included.Dimensions: 75x120cm high.Click here for product information.Requires Adobe Reader.

Insulated compost bin

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

An insulated compost bin will produce better compost faster as the heat can build up and get to work breaking down the material into usable compost.


HotBin Composter
 £137.99
Enjoy rich compost all year round with this brilliant environmentally friendly HotBin Composter. It can handle virtually all UK domestic food and garden waste and is the size of a wheelie bin. Manufactured from expanded polypropylene making it 100% recyclable it is a 200 litre hot aerobic composting bin that can easily achieve a temperature of 60

Three types of tumbler

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

Tumblers will produce faster compost as they mix all the materials together and aerate the compost by the action of rotation.


Composphere 315L Tumbler
 £119.95
The Composhere Tumbler is a fun and easy way of making great quality compost quickly. The spherical design means it can be easily transported around the garden so you can keep it nearby while rolling it accelerates the composting process. Yet it also flat base to keep it steady. Aeration is key to the composting process. The bacteria requires oxygen to carry out the aerobic respiration which creates rich luxury compost. All you need to do it roll the tumbler to produce high quality compost. Make sure to keep the box closed during warm conditions to keep the soil moist. Made from 100% recycled UV protected plastic this is a great all-round composter system that can really take the pain out of composting. Complete with an easy to use twist lid this is a good alternative to conventional tumblers. Dimensions:W92 x 70cm high.

Large Compost Tumbler – 220 Litres
 £124.95
Take the strain out of composting with the Tumble Weed Compost Bin.The unique tumbling action speeds up the whole composting process simply fill with kitchen scraps grass clippings shredded garden prunings and tumble the bin regularly every 2-3 days. A stainless steel bar runs through the centre of the drum to help mix the contents and vented lids at each end maintain aeration.The balanced lightweight symmetrical design makes this compost bin very easy to use. Being off the ground ensures that air and moisture are evenly distributed by the tumble action creating ideal conditions for rapid decomposition and will not be accessed by rodents. Operating instructions includedA simple assembly is required using a Phillips screwdriver and a spanner (no instructions for this) and the Tumbleweed Compost Bin comes with a 5 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee.Tumbleweed Compost Bin: 65 x 85 x 117cm high. Weight 10kg. Capacity: 220 litres.Please note: the central shaft is usually placed within one of the other shafts to prevent it being lost in transit

Greenfingers Heavy Duty Compost Tumbler – 190 Litres
 £89.99
Greenfingers Heavy Duty Compost Tumbler makes the process of composting a lot simpler! Ideal for kitchen scraps and organic garden waste you may well begin wonder why you didn

Compost aerator From Greenfingers

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

On Sale! £13.49


Joseph Bentley Carbon Steel Compost Aerator
 £13.49
This Compost Aerator has been specifically designed to lift and mix compost during the compost-making process to ensure that it is well mixed and aerated. The blades at the base are hinged so that they fold back when inserted into the compost heap and when the aerator is lifted out the blades fold down to grip and pull up the compost. The Joseph Bentley compost aerator is made from robust carbon steel with long wooden ash handles to minimise bending and help to prevent back strain and pain.Dimensions:85cm long