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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Friday, November 15th, 2013

New items today at Jersey Plants Direct

Osetospermum Akila Collection 50 Plants + 20 FREE

Osetospermum Akila Collection 50 Plants + 20 FREE £21.99
Flowers all Summer longHeat and drought tolerant, these self branching bushy, mound forming plants will attract butterflies and bees to your garden, ideal for garden borders, patio pots and window boxes. Bright lavender, purple and white daisy like flowers are produced all Summer long.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, November 15th, 2013

Reduced price on items today at Crocus

Iris 'Gordon' (Reticulata) (iris bulbs)

Iris ‘Gordon’ (Reticulata) (iris bulbs) was £2.49 now £1.79
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: February to March Flower colour: purple-blue, yellow and white Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb size: 5/- Slender, sky-blue standards, which have a darker blue flush, are held above the generously patterned, purple-blue, white and orange falls. A tough and reliable cultivar that mixes easily with crocus and primroses. Garden care: Plant bulbs 5cm deep and 5 – 10cm apart in the autumn, in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing and keep reasonably dry during their dormant period.

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New products at Crocus

Friday, November 15th, 2013

Crocus has these new items today

High energy deluxe seed mix for wild birds

High energy deluxe seed mix for wild birds £39.99
A high energy seed mix for all wild birds to help them through the cold winter months, simply high in nutrition and recommended for all types of wild birds. Crocus Tip Suitable for Seed Feeders, Table and Ground Feeding. General Feeding Tips Ensure food is available at peak feeding times such as dawn and dusk Remember to have a fresh supply of drinking water available for your garden birds Site feeders away from predators such as cats Keep feeding sites hygienic as possible by clearing away uneaten food/droppings Store all food in a cool dry place Endorsed by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology) and meets all the BSA (Bird Care Standards Association) standards

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New products at Plant Me Now

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Plant Me Now has these new items today

Heavy Duty 2 tier Greenhouse Staging

Heavy Duty 2 tier Greenhouse Staging £69.95
Strong all aluminium construction, this 2 tier greenhouse staging requires no maintenance. Green coated to match our greenhouse frames and bases this staging is easy to assemble and complete with all fittings and instructions. Slats are adjustable to accommodate standard sized seed trays (not included). See picture.

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Large Garden Trolley from Crocus

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Large Garden TrolleyA very useful bit of kit if you need something bigger than a wheelbarrow! The Large Garden Trolley is a flat bed truck trolley.
Which can carry loads up to 350kg (770lb). It is designed to be pulled by hand or even a small vehicle, such as a mini tractor or ride-on mower. A great trolley suitable for dozens of different tasks, like moving planters, pots, compost bags, garden rubbish, logs or even bricks. Used as either a flat-bed or trolley, it has sides which can either be dropped down or completely removed.

This will be very useful for moving bigger items and can be towed by machine making it easier to move stuff!

Constructed in heavy-gauge steel
Wide tread, 30cm tyres to protect the grass
Heavy-duty outdoor coating
Four hinged drop sides
Super smooth steering to avoid tipping
Comfortable 2-hand grip
Towing hitch
Depth of sides 31.5cm
Internal bed size 118cm (46.5″) long x 57cm (22″) wide x 32cm (12.5″) high (excludes drawbar handle)
Requires some home assembly
1 year manufacturer’s warranty

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Harrod Horticultural reduced the price on this item today

Joe's Essential Gloves

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

New products at John Lewis

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

John Lewis has this new product today

Aladdin Bento Kids Lunch Box, 0.6L, Blue

Aladdin Bento Kids Lunch Box, 0.6L, Blue £17.00
Inspired by Japanese bento boxes, the Bento Kids range from Aladdin takes packed lunch to a new level

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Gardens and Homes Direct just added these new products

4m x 2m Reed Screen

4m x 2m Reed Screen £21.99
Do you have unsightly areas of your garden that are hard to hide?Why not utilise screens such as these. Ideal for covering ugly walls, fencing, wheelie bins and more.Create separate areas within your garden with these Reed screens.Easy to attach to fence posts with ties or stapes. Section is 4m long and 2m high.

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Price reductions at Suttons Seeds

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Suttons Seeds has discounted the price of loads of products today

Muscari Bulbs - Armeniacum

Muscari Bulbs – Armeniacum was £4.99 now £1.50
Charming, cone-shaped spikes of tiny, mid-blue flowers above the grass-like, mid-green leaves. Quickly forming small colonies, they’re also valuable for naturalising at the front of a sunny mixed or shrub border. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Attractive to pollinators. Flowers April-May. Height 15cm. Bulb size 6-7cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)Reliable and undemanding, grape hyacinths (muscari) look like miniature hyacinths, though they are not in fact related at all. A popular choice for patio, containers, the front of borders or even naturalised in lawns.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

Suttons Seeds just added these new items

Jigsaw Puzzles - Time of Our Lives and Rag & Bone

Jigsaw Puzzles – Time of Our Lives and Rag & Bone £36.98
Jigsaw Puzzle Offer – Buy both Time of Our Lives and Rag & Bone SAVE 1.00!Both contain four puzzles – each box contains four 500 piece puzzles. Each jigsaw depicts a nostalgic childhood scene.

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