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Archive for October, 2013
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
Crocus just added these new items
Wooden obelisk £44.99
This wooden obelisk is made from sturdy pine and comes partly assembled which makes it easier to put together. It is ideal for borders, flower beds and patio planters and is a stylish way to create height in your garden. Measurements: Height: 1.9m Base width: 40cm
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Filed: Crocus, New Products
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural
 Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.45
Joes Essential Gloves Are The Gardening Handwear Equivalent To Iconic 1980s England Cricketing Legend (now Sir) Ian Botham – They Really Are A Great All Rounder! if A Wardrobe Full Of Gardening Gloves Isnt Your Thing Then Joes Essential Gloves Are The Pair For You; Dexterous Yet Protective, Theyll See You Through Everyday Gardening Tasks With The Minimum Of Fuss Whilst Providing Breathability And Comfort. finished In A Most Attractive Lime Green And Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizes, The Soft Seamless Knitted Yarn Provides An Exceptional Level Of Comfort Whilst The Foam Latex Coating To The Palm And Fingertips Keeps Things Safe At The Coal Face.although We Might Not Be Able To Promise A Century Of Use, You Certainly Wont Be Stumped As To Why You Chose Joes Essential Gloves!joes Essential Gloves Available In Small, Medium And Large Sizesultimate General Purpose Gardening Gloveattractive Lime Green Finishsoft Nylon Seamless Linerfoam Latex Coating To Palm And Fingertipslight Dutydexterousprotectiveopen Back Style Allows Excellent Breathabilityexceptional Level Of Comfortsnug Fit Provides Maximum Dexteritysuitable For Tactile Use Throughout The Gardengreat All Round Garden Glove
Filed: Harrod Horticultural, Price Reductions
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
New product at Harrod Horticultural
Filed: Harrod Horticultural, New Products
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Price reduction at Suttons Seeds
Verbena Seeds – Purple Elegance was £1.55 now £1.49
Sprays of purple flowers on long, strong stems. A long-flowering perennial for the back of a border, producing a beautifully airy display that will last throughout summer and autumn. Flowers are enhanced by the deep coloured stems. Height 90-100cm (35-40). Attractive to bees and other pollinatorsLong flowering periodPerennial – flowers year-after-yearAdopt a beehive or become a friend! – see details inside packet.
Filed: Price Reductions, Suttons Seeds
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
New products added today at Suttons Seeds
Onion Sets – Lucky Dip £4.99
No seed sowing, no thinning, no fuss; just push them into the earth where you want them, and watch them grow! – Unpack sets on arrival, and spread in a light cool position until planting time – when planting leave tips of bulbs above the soil surface, allowing about 10cm (4) between sets and about 30cm (12) between rows.This LUCKY DIP contains 2 packs and the variety will be a surprise!
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Filed: New Products, Suttons Seeds
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
New product today at Lawn Mowers UK
Filed: Lawn Mowers UK, New Products
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
GreenFingers has cut the price of this product
 Yeoman Advanced Geared Bypass Lopper & Garden Saw was £14.99 now £12.99
Tackle all your spring and autumn cuttings tasks with greater ease using the Yeoman Advanced Geared Bypass Lopper and Garden Saw. Ideal for pruning trees large shrubs and removing all live wood painlessly! Lightweight and strong the lopper features carbon steel blades with advanced gear technology for extra power and has comfort grips for easier handling. With 30% more power than a standard lopper this quality garden tool is a must-have for the serious gardener.Included in this great deal is the Yeoman Garden Saw which is also part of the Yeoman Advanced cutting range. It is a quality pruning saw with hardened and tempered large and small teeth; the small teeth start the cut and the large are for cutting fast through larger wet wood. Featuring a soft grip handle and a curved blade this saw will provide you with effortless cutting. A superb lightweight lopper and saw that are really comfortable to use and will give you strong and effective end results. Shock absorbent handlesLopper cuts stems up to 38mm diameterLopper: approx. L54cmSaw: approx. L56cm
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Filed: GreenFingers, Price Reductions
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
A great quality pair of gloves will make a good present for keen gardeners!
Winter gardening glove showa thermo 451 £4.99
This glove has been specially designed to keep your hands nice and cosy in winter. Made from a seamless, knitted, acrylic cotton fleece, they have a deep elasticated cuff and are soft and comfortable to wear. The latex coating to the palm and fingertips gives a really secure wet or dry grip – essential if you dont want to spill the tea! Easy to keep clean too – just pop them in washing machine after you have finished your chores. Sizes: Size 7 – small Size 8 – medium Size 9 – large Size 10 – extra large
Thornmaster gardening gloves £4.99
Pruning roses and other thorny plants can be tricky, so it is always a good idea to put on protective clothing before you tackle the job. These gloves have been specially designed with this in mind. They have a seamless, ventilated coton polyester knit, with a durable nitrate coating on the palm and fingertips, which offers really good protection. Flexible and comfortable to wear, they can be washed in the machine after use.
Optifit glove £6.99
The palm and fingertips of these seamless, lightweight gloves have a textured latex coating and an extended wrist, providing comfort, protection and an excellent grip.
Little fingers – kids purple nitrile glove £4.99
These are proper gardening gloves, which are now available in kids sizes. These space-age gloves fit like a second skin, but wear like leather. They are a great, all-round glove that is light enough to allow you to feel the things you are working on, but are tough enough to offer good protection for your hands. Made from stretchy, seamless nylon, they have a deep, elasticated cuff and a durable, nitrile coating on the palm and around the fingertips. This coating means the gloves will be able to resist abrasion and tearing, as well as give the gloves an excellent wet or dry grip. They are flexible and therefore very comfortable to wear, and when they get dirty you just just pop them in the washing machine. For ages 7-11
Ladies garden gloves £14.99
Features Suitable for chopping wood, sawing and other work in the garden Split leather, and black drill cotton with full cotton lining inside for extra comfort
Ladies elite pink bionic gloves £29.99
The first gloves to earn a recommendation from the Arthritis Foundation of America that are proven to increase grip, pinch and torque strength. Their unique three layers of strategically placed padding offer a better protection and improved hand strength. Made from supple, ultra soft cabretta leather, special web zones will keep your hands cool and dry on hot days. We believe these gloves will make any gardening job a pleasure. They will stay soft after washing and are available in custom fit sizes.
Ladies elite pink bionic gloves £29.99
The first gloves to earn a recommendation from the Arthritis Foundation of America that are proven to increase grip, pinch and torque strength. Their unique three layers of strategically placed padding offer a better protection and improved hand strength. Made from supple, ultra soft cabretta leather, special web zones will keep your hands cool and dry on hot days. We believe these gloves will make any gardening job a pleasure. They will stay soft after washing and are available in custom fit sizes.
Kneeler pad £19.99
No matter how young or old you are, your knees will love this versatile kneeler. It is made from tough 100% polyester, comes in a stylish shade of olive and will make muddy knees a thing of the past. Each kneeler has a leather carrying handle and a front pocket, which will hold all those essential bits and pieces like string, garden gloves or a planting trowel. Measurements 25 wide x 56cm long x 5cm thick
Green nitrile gardening gloves £4.99
Space-age gloves fit like a second skin, wear like leather. A great, all-round glove that is light enough to allow you to feel the things you are working on, but is tough enough to offer good protection for your hands. It is made of stretchy, seamless nylon and has a deep, elasticated cuff. The durable, nitrile coating on the palm and around the fingertips will resist abrasion and tearing and gives the gloves an excellent wet or dry grip. They are flexible and therefore very comfortable to wear, and when they get dirty you just just pop them in the washing machine. We also like the range of luscious colours they come in. Sizes: Size 6 – small Size 7 – medium Size 8 – large
Gold leaf tough touch gloves £26.99
Tough gloves for tough jobs! These superb gloves offer great protection against thorns and the like, while still being soft enough to give you plenty of movement. The gloves are made from a top grain of leather which has been specially treated to be water resistant. The extended cuff protects your forearms giving you the confidence to get in there and prune! Gold Leaf Gardening Gloves are recognised as one of the world’s premier brands and have been endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). All the gloves in the Gold Leaf range will be embossed with the RHS Logo.
Gold leaf soft touch gloves £19.99
These fantastic gloves are a real winner with the Crocus crew. Not only do they look stylish, but fit so well that you can even feel what you are doing! The palm is made from very high grain leather that is soft and supple, yet still durable while the back of the glove is made from Lycra, nylon and foam. There’s a Velcro fastening which gives the gloves a nice, tight fit too. A robust but comfortable glove that’s great for any gardening task. Gold Leaf Gardening Gloves are recognised as one of the world’s premier brands and have been endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). All the gloves in the Gold Leaf range will be embossed with the RHS Logo.
Gold leaf dry touch gloves £19.99
These gardening gloves are extremely comfortable and durable. They are made from a softer, more pliable grain of leather which gives you greater dexterity. The leather has also been treated to make it water resistant. Perfect for gardeners in wetter parts of the UK! On top of all that, the gloves are fully lined making them extra comfortable and warm. Gold Leaf Gardening Gloves are recognised as one of the world’s premier brands and have been endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). All the gloves in the Gold Leaf range will be embossed with the RHS Logo.
Gold Leaf winter touch gloves £22.99
The Winter Touch Gardening Glove is a truly unique, hard wearing, yet luxurious glove for use in cold or wet conditions. This glove features a thinsulate thermal lining to keep your hands warm even in the coldest weather but also benefits from an additional innovative Ski-Dri waterproof, breathable lining which ensures your hands remain totally dry when used in the wet. The Winter Touch Gardening Glove is designed to offer extra comfort and durability throughout the colder, wetter months of the year, keeping hands warm and dry during all general gardening tasks. The reinforced palm of this glove also makes it ideal for use with rakes, spade, brushes and a whole host of gardening tools. This glove is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society and has the RHS logo embossed in the leather.
Dry hands – gardening glove £4.99
This is the best choice of glove if you are going to work with oils or chemicals. The seamless cotton liner has been dipped in PVC, and it has a roughened outer surface to ensure a good grip when wet or dry. It is machine washable too.
Blue nitrile gardening gloves showa floreo 370 £4.99
Space-age gloves fit like a second skin, wear like leather. A great, all-round glove that is light enough to allow you to feel the things you are working on, but is tough enough to offer good protection for your hands. It is made of stretchy, seamless nylon and has a deep, elasticated cuff. The durable, nitrile coating on the palm and around the fingertips will resist abrasion and tearing and gives the gloves an excellent wet or dry grip. They are flexible and therefore very comfortable to wear, and when they get dirty you just just pop them in the washing machine. We also like the range of luscious colours they come in. Sizes: Size 6 – small Size 7 – medium Size 8 – large
Filed: Crocus
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Essential for tender plants in frost. Wrap them up to protect them!
Fleece frost protection £9.99
Frost Fleece protects from cold winds and frosts warms up soil and protects aga inst insects and birds. 17gsm It provides -6oc protection and is porous to enable wa tering without removal. Retains heat in winter and gives shade in summer.
Frost cloche £9.99
Shrub protection covers made from heavy duty 70gsm fleece. Ideal for borders, vegetable plot or lawns. The Frost Cloche takes seconds to install with the ‘pop-up’ design and covers shrubs protecting both roots and foliage in extreme conditions. The material allows light and air to pass through but protects from freezing rain, wind and frost Frost cloche has been tested to 6C and creates a protective micro-climate around the plant utilising natural evaporation.
Giant easy fleece tunnel £24.99
An easy-to-use fleece tunnel that is made from high grade 30gsm polypropylene fleece. Creates warmth and insulation whilst allowing water and sunlight to filter through. Maintains a constant atmosphere for faster and surer growth. Protects from frost, strong sunlight and pests. Galvanised steel hoops are incorporated into the material to create a one piece, easy to use tunnel. Several tunnels can be joined together by overlapping their ends. The last section can be positioned open, partially open, or fully closed for complete protection. Height: 18″ (45cm) Width: 24″ (60cm) Length: 10ft (3m)
Pop up fleece tunnel £14.99
This fleece tunnel is perfect for protecting certain plants, fruit or vegetables in and around your garden. It comes complete with a unique pop up construction which is ready in seconds and includes a 30g fleece cover designed to provide all year round protection. It is also supplied in a carry bag for ease of storage when not in use. Dimensions: Length: 380cm Width: 200cm
Tunnel hoops £8.99
The 6 hoops that make up this pack have been preserved naturally and then treated with Tung oil to help extend their life. They are ideal for the allotment and vegetable garden, or for just helping to give tender young plants a little added protection. Simply poke them into the ground to form a tunnel and then cover the tunnel with fleece or netting fabrics. Please Note: the pack only includes the bamboo hoops and any neeting or fleece (as seen in the pictures) will have to be purchased seperately. Measurements: 50cm (1ft 6in) x 1m (3ft 3in)
Winter fleece plant covers £4.99
High performance plant protection jackets , which are made of heavy duty (35 gsm) fleece in an attractive shade of green. They are suitable for hanging baskets, and potted plants, as well as those planted out in the border. Available in three sizes: Small – 80cm height x 60cm wide Medium – 100cm height x 80cm wide Large – 180cm height x 120cm wide
Filed: Crocus
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013
Some very stylish, well made cloches that will enhance the look of your vegetable patch!
Bronze cast aluminium cloche £84.99
By placing this glass and aluminum cloche over your plants you can protect them from excessive cold, or help get them off to an earlier start in spring. The ringed lid lifts off easily and can be placed on the base, virtually creating a sealed unit, or swivelled around on milder days to allow better airflow. This window frame cloche is a new addition to our popular cloche rang e and is now available in a bronze patina. Dimensions: Height – 50cm Diameter – 50cm
Cast aluminium cloche £84.99
By placing this glass and aluminum cloche over your plants you can protect them from excessive cold, or help get them off to an earlier start in spring. The ringed lid lifts off easily and can be placed on the base, virtually creating a sealed unit, or swivelled around on milder days to allow better airflow. Dimensions: Height – 50cm Diameter – 50cm
Seedling long cloche £79.99
This design is inspired by the Victorian style of cloches that elegantly graced so many kitchen gardens at the time. It is produced from glass and brass so will be durable left outdoors. The long shape is ideal for placing over rows of seed to get them off to good start. Measurements: Height: 32cm Width: 29cm Length: 92cm
Lily cloche £69.99
The shape of these cloches was inspired by the traditional lily cloche used in early Spring to protect tender young lily shoots that can be damaged by frost. The cloches are constructed from glass panels held in a tent shape over young plants by a brass frame work coated with an antique patina. They are perfect for use outdoors as they will age well creating a lovely but also useful detail in the garden. We offer this item in two useful sizes: Small: Height 29cm Length 40cm Width 28.5cm Large: Height 29cm Length 59.5cm Width 28.5cm
Deluxe lidded lantern cloche £64.99
The victorians knew how to make things well. Sadly, we couldn’t find enough of the cloches that inspired this design, so we made it ourselves. It is made with bronze patinated brass and glass. Heavy, durable and very fit for purpose. The lid is removable for extra ventilation to stop the plant from sweating. Measurements: Height: 52cm Width: 48cm
Glass kitchen garden cloche £59.99
Another of our own designs. This galvanised steel and glass cloche allows you to control temperature and humidity as the lid can be taken off or rotated to provide ventilation. One for the serious vegetable grower. Dimensions: height 44cm, base 50 x 50cm
Nickel lantern cloche £34.99
The victorians knew how to make things well. Sadly, we couldn’t find enough of the cloches that inspired this design, so we made it ourselves. There are two sizes, made with nickel patinated brass and glass. Heavy, durable and very fit for purpose. Sizes: Large: diameter 44cm x height 48cm Small: diameter 31cm x height 31cm
Bronze lantern cloche £34.99
The victorians knew how to make things well. Sadly, we couldn’t find enough of the cloches that inspired this design, so we made it ourselves. There are two sizes, made with bronze patinated brass and glass. Heavy, durable and very fit for purpose. Sizes: Large: diameter 44cm x height 48cm Small: diameter 31cm x height 31cm
Ventilated glass cloche £16.99
This glass bell-jar cloche has a removable green glass stopper, which can be removed on warmer days to improve airflow and ensure the plants do not overheat. On colder days keep it in place so the plants are kept well insulated. Dimensions: Height – 26.5cm Diameter – 22cm
Glass and wire cloche £14.99
Perfect for the allotment or vegetable garden, these beautifully crafted glass cloches are covered with wire, which not only gives them an old-world charm, but makes them very easy to pick up and move about even with wet or slippery hands. Dimensions: Height – 25cm Diameter – 18cm
Classic glass bell cloche £14.99
We could not do our own range of cloches without including one of these classically shaped, Victorian-inspired designs. It works brilliantly, protecting little or vulnerable plants, and is so easy to lift on and off. It looks good too! Dimensions: Height – 27cm Base diameter – 23cm
Pop up net cloche £12.99
These are a very simple, clever solutions for protecting vulnerable plants or a well earned harvest from insects and small mammals. The green mesh fits in well with the garden and the fibreglass rods are perfect for outdoor use. The cloches pop up ready to be placed over the plant – the galvanised pegs anchor the four corners keeping the base taught against the ground. They easily fold flat for storage in the winter. These cloches come in two sizes. Small cloche: Foot print – 50cm x 50cm Height – 52cm Large cloche: Foot print – 80cm x 80cm Height – 64cm
Grow cloche £12.99
Aimed at the gardener who has limited space who wishes to propagate, warm the soil, or protect plants within a border or raised bed. In fact, aimed at the gardener who wants to do everything required of a tunnel cloche but does not require 3 metres of soil covering. The Grow Cloche takes seconds to install with the simple ‘pop-up’ design and is supplied with ground pegs to secure during windy weather. Grow Cloche is made from heavy duty, U.V stabilised, polyethylene mesh (with ventilation holes) ultra-flex fibreglass tubing. In essence, the Grow Cloche is equally suitable for; vegetable plots, borders, raised beds, or as a propagator for seed trays. It can even be used to accelerate lawn reseeding and protecting newly sown patches. it conveniently folds flat for easy storage. Sizes: Jumbo: 80x80x77cm, perfect for placing over seed trays, protecting seedlings, Super-Jumbo: 95x95x75cm. ideal as a raised bed cover, and fits most popular sized raised beds.
spinach ‘Reddy’ F1 (spinach) £1.79
Position: full sun Soil: fertile and moisture retentive Perfect for baby leaf salads, the dark green leaves, which are held on bright red stalks, have a deliciously sweet flavour. A very fast grower, the leaves can be ready to harvest approximately one month after sowing the seeds. It can be sown over a long period to ensure a continuous supply and is an easy to manage crop for a novice gardener. Harvesting the leaves regularly will prevent it bolting – particularly in warm weather. Growing Instructions: Sow thinly outside in spring into a well-prepared bed that has 1cm deep drills spaced at 30cm intervals. Keep the crop well watered (but not waterlogged) and thin to 7.5cm intervals for baby leaf or 15cm for larger plants. Later sowings can be done in autumn, provided the plants are kept protected by a cloche in colder weather. Alternatively grow in pots, which can be kept under glass in winter. Sow: April-May or Aug-Sept Harvest: June-August Approximate quantity: 100 seeds.
amaranth ‘Red Army’ (amaranth Red Army) £1.79
Position: full sun Soil: fertile and moisture retentive The foliage, which turns from green to a vibrant shade of red as it matures, is very nutritious and is excellent for adding colour and flavour to mixed leaf salads. More vigorous than the green form, the leaves are best harvested when young to fully enjoy their distinctive tang. Alternatively the mature foliage can be treated like spinach and gently cooked. A colourful, versatile and tasty addition to the vegetable patch. A fast growing crop, you should have baby leaves ready to harvest within approximately 4 weeks. Growing Instructions: Surface sow thinly outside in spring into a well prepared bed and gently rake the seeds in. Keep the crop well watered (but not waterlogged) and thin to 5cm intervals for baby leaf or 15cm for larger plants. Later sowings can be done in autumn, provided the plants are kept protected by a cloche in colder weather. Alternatively grow in pots, which can be kept under glass in winter. Sow: April – October Harvest: May – November Approximate quantity: 150 seeds.
carrot ‘Amsterdam Forcing’ (carrot) £1.49
Position: full sun Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil The fastest of all carrot varieties to mature, this is a highly popular variety and one of the best choices for early and late sowings. Grown under glass in a cold frame or greenhouse it can be ‘forced’ for super-early crops. Pull young to enjoy their tender, sweet flavour at its best. Growing Instructions: Sow sparingly direct into shallow drills and cover lightly with soil. Cover early and late sowings with cloches. Thin seedlings carefully to 2cm apart, watering beforehand to avoid disturbing nearby roots, and working in the evening when carrot fly are less numerous. To further avoid carrot fly attacks, grow crops under horticultural fleece. The thinnings can be eaten raw, sprinkled on salads as a tender, delicately-flavoured garnish. Sow: March to May Harvest: June to August Approximate quantity: 1000 seeds.
Filed: Crocus
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