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New products at GreenFingers

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

GreenFingers just added these new products

Outdoor Chef Ascona Gas Kettle Barbeque - Ruby

Outdoor Chef Ascona Gas Kettle Barbeque – Ruby £309.99
Entertain and easily prepare a delicious meal outdoors with the addition of this premium quality stylish Ascona gas kettle barbecue. We all love to dine al fresco and this BBQ will allow you to instantly treat family and friends to fast simply prepared healthier full flavour food without fuss.This clever little barbecue is designed to be uncomplicated to use for the best cooking experience while offering a full range of features without compromise. Fully equipped to give you every cooking option- grilling searing steaming baking and roasting you will delight in using this universal system and find yourself relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors more often. Compact and efficient this innovative product incorporates the latest technology allowing you to cook more food in less time. Two independent burners enable low temperature grilling- perfect for cooking a wider range of tasty dishes. Whether you are planning a small party or preparing a large feast this reliable BBQ will comfortably cater for everyone allowing you to be the most gracious host. Key Features:Two independent gas ring burnersOne touch ignitionHinged hood with inbuilt thermometer and handlePorcelain enamelled parts and grillIntegrated funnel and drip panSturdy mobile trolley with FSC timber table and shelfx4 tool hooksSpecifications: Colour: RubyCooking surface: 54cm diameterCooking height: 86cmMax space requirement: 100 x 65cm 1.2kW small burner8.5kW large burnerMake the most out of your Outdoor Chef Gas Kettle Barbecue by taking a look at some of these excellent accessories: Outdoor Chef Gourmet Set -Universal Pan and Pizza Plate Outdoor Chef Cast Iron Wok Outdoor Chef Baking Plate Take the utmost care with your barbecue and protect it from the weather with the specially made Outdoor Chef Cover for Ascona Gas Kettle Barbecue

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

Crocus reduced the price on these items today

Iris danfordiae (iris)

Iris danfordiae (iris) was £4.99 now £3.99
Delightful, deep yellow flowers with subtle greenish-yellow markings in February and March. These pretty dwarf irises are perfect for a well-drained, sunny site. Often shy to flower in the second and subsequent years, for the best results plant 10cm (4in) deep in early autumn and feed with a potash-rich fertiliser as soon as the buds appear. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February and March Flower colour: deep yellow Other features: narrow, square-sectioned, leaves; all parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if ingested Hardiness: fully hardy Garden care: Plant 10cm (4in) deep in naturalistic drifts in September or October in a well-drained, sunny site Goes well with: Hemerocallis ‘Gentle Shepherd’, Kniphofia ‘Percy’s Pride’, Eryngium variifolium, Alchemilla mollis, Paeonia lactiflora ‘Kelway’s Glorious’, Echinops ritro

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

New items added today at Crocus

Lucca terracotta pot

Lucca terracotta pot £79.99
Beautifully proportioned pots that are wider than they are tall, which lend themselves particularly well to mixed planting schemes. They look especially good when crammed full of seasonal bedding, herbs or alpine plants that are allowed to spill out over their angular sides. The striking shape and classic good looks, makes them statement pieces that will create beautiful focal points for either the garden or patio. Available in two sizes. Dimensions: Medium 30cm high x 45cm diameter Large 42cm high x 60cm diameter Terracotta Pot Size Guide We thin k these classic, unfussy designs work best in an English garden. Although the in spiration came from Tuscany, the pots have been made in Turkey. They are hand th rown (sometimes from 2 pieces of clay for the larger pots) by Argun and his son who are the 3rd and 4th generation of potters from the Izmir region on the Aege an coast. The clay from this area ages to a lovely patina, as the salts slowly l each to the surface. Each pot is fired to 1080 degrees C (to make it as frost proof as possible) and has an extra large drainage hole in the base. Available in more than one size. All sizes sold separately.

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Chadderton allotment

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Cartmel Crescent Allotments, chadderton, oldhamDo you live in Chadderton and want an allotment? You can come and look round our site at Cartmel Crescent (OL9 8DA) and get added to the waiting list for a plot.
The site has about 17 plot holders at the moment. We have a short waiting list.

About the allotment site based in South Chadderton, Oldham: It’s about an acre in size, has a communal orchard area, we’re currently building a composting toilet on the site, and we have rain water collected in 3 IBC containers. There is an apiary on site.
The site is a real mix of people with many different styles of gardening going on.

If you’re interested in visiting the site then please ring 0788 248 3085.

Pure Rain products

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Pure Rain offer
Code: PR50A
Offer: 50% off all products
Live: 29/07/2013
Expires: 30/09/2013

Pure Rain’s™ watering products are built around remarkable oxygenating chambers that infuse nanobubbles into ordinary hose water, enhancing your plants’ ability to absorb nutrients from soil to up to 30% more growth.

Pure Rain™ Handheld Guns
Pure Rain™ Reach
Pure Rain™ Water Station

New products at Harrod Horticultural

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Harrod Horticultural just added these new products

Cover For Mini Raised Beds

Cover For Mini Raised Beds £9.95
Perfect For Protecting Your Plants In The Mini Raised Bed The Cover Is Supplied With 8 Ground Stakes For Securing In Soft Ground. price Reduced – Now Only 9.95!spare Cover Creates A Mini Greenhouse With Your Mini Raised Bedsuv Stabilisedoffers Great Frost Protectionzip Up Access Door2 Side Vent Windowssupplied With 8 Ground Stakes

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Price reductions at Lawn Mowers UK

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Lawn Mowers UK reduced the price on these items today

Billy Goat LB351 Wheeled Vacuum

Billy Goat LB351 Wheeled Vacuum was £599.00 now £541.49
The Billy Goat ‘Little Billy’ LB351 garden vacuum is powered by a Briggs & Stratton 500 series Engine is hand-propelled, and has a working width of 20 inches. This machine is ideal for those who have narrow access (over 21 inches width) to their grounds. The LB351 is suitable for use on areas up to half an acre and can be used on lawns, patios, driveways, and even tennis courts. The ingenious design of this machine even allows the operator to pick leaves etc from gravel driveways without vacuuming up the gravel. For those hard to reach areas, such as borders, under bushes and shrubs etc, there is a 7 foot length Wander Hose kit which is available as an optional extra. Manufacturer’s one year domestic warranty, 6 month commercial warranty Optional Extra: 7 foot Wander Hose Kit Specifications: Briggs & Stratton 500 series 158cc engine Recoil start Hand-propelled 20 inch vacuum width 8 inch front wheels, 10 inch rear wheels Height adjustment on front wheels 105 litre (3.7 cu.ft) felt collection bag Folding handle for easier storage Productivity rate: 26,394 sq.ft/h @ 3 mph Weight 28 kg / 57lb

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New products at Lawn Mowers UK

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

New lines today at Lawn Mowers UK

Snapper ERXT2242RDF 38 Inch Cut Rear Discharge Garden Tractor

Snapper ERXT2242RDF 38 Inch Cut Rear Discharge Garden Tractor £3499.00
Snapper ERXT2242RDF 38 Inch Cut Rear Discharge Garden Tractor

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New products at Garden Centre Online

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Garden Centre Online just added these new lines

The Ultimate Spring Bulb Garden Collection

The Ultimate Spring Bulb Garden Collection £19.99
The Ultimate Spring Bulb Garden Collection Superior spring flowering bulbs such as these are nothing short of amazing. There is nothing more satisfying or magnificent than a kaleidoscope of colour to breathe life back into your winter garden. Your expertly chosen collection will include a mix of 150 top quality bulbs in 4 varieties: Allium Moly – Also known as Golden Garlic or Lily Leek is a herbaceous perennial. This edible plant has a strong onion or garlic scent. It is often used as a medicinal or ornamental plant and boasts either star or bell shaped flowers which look lovely in beds and borders. Allium Drumsticks – This remarkable, ornamental onion resembles a giant drumstick and will create height and texture to your beds, borders or even a herb garden. It’s green to purple oval flower heads stand on slim stems approx. 60cm tall. Muscari Armeniacum – This bulbous perennial with its arching foliage and small bell-shaped or tubular flowers are striking on erect leafless stems. It is one of a number of species and genera known as Grape Hyacinth and looks great at the back of borders. Dutch Iris Mix – Dutch Iris are one the most elegant flowers to bloom in early spring. The blooms are unsophisticated in nature yet have amazing detail; many having elaborate marks and colouring on their faces. You will also receive an additional 100 top quality bulbs absolutely FREE in 4 varieties: Tall Tulip – Tulips are one of the most popular flowers in the world. They are easily recognized and loved by all people for their minimalism, beauty and grace. The flower is a simple bloom with bright, colourful petals and will bring a touch of elegance to any spring garden. Dwarf Narcissus Tete a Tete – This attractive little daffodil will light up your garden in March. Although small, its bright yellow flowers and vigorous habit will add a glow to any garden planting scheme. Sparaxis Mix – These beautiful perennials with their delicate blooms and warm array of colours will fill your pots, beds and containers with long lasting spring shades. Anemones De Cean – These stunning flowers will bring an display of jewel bright colours to your pots, beds and borders throughout the spring. In hues of Pink, Red and Purple your garden will be showered in an elegant blush. So in total, your collection will be 250 bulb in total. Arguably the best value deal you will find anywhere!  

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New products at Gardening Direct

Wednesday, August 14th, 2013

Gardening Direct just added these new items

Tomato Patio Totem Red 1 Plant 2 Litre

Tomato Patio Totem Red 1 Plant 2 Litre £7.99
Produces an abundance of sweet tastersPick fresh tomatoes in August till October with a little watering and a weekly feed and no side-shooting required, just let them grow and have fun picking them fresh for your salads or sandwiches. We have grown these with no chemicals using only organic feeds and peat reduced compost

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