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Do you grow apples?

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

If you’ve got a few apples trees you might find one of these presses really useful. Turn them into juice!
Great presses at Home Brew Online

36L Cross Beam Press

36L Cross Beam Press £445.00
Excellent quality.
Durable and comes with a 2 year Warranty.
Perfect for Communities and Small Orchards.
Holds up to 66 lbs (30 kg) of crushed fruit.
Produces up to 22 pints (12.5 litres) of juice per pressing.
Construction as 20 litre, with a hinged basket that can be raised and swung to one side for easier emptying.
Extremely efficient when used alongside theClassic Crusher.

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Home brew yeast

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Home Brew Online

I make home brew and it’s really rather nice. As I have an allotment I often have asurplus of fruit and there’s really only so much jam you can make. So wine is a great way of using it up. I had been buying my yeast from major shops near me but they’ve both stopped doing it. Luckily you can buy it online and there’s a huge range of yeasts for specific drinks.

My big success this year has been dandelion. It was deliciously sweet and delightful and worth the hours of picking dandelions! The raspberry is delicious – fruity but sharp, and the blackcurrant is divine!

The shop is called Home Brew Online – they sell tons of homebrew stuff!


Super Wine Yeast Compound 60g
 £2.45
Specially formulated for High Alcohol, speedy fermentation and clearingThis Super Wine Yeast Compound contains wine yeast so no additional yeast is required.Contains useful nutrients and minerals to aid fermentation.Long best before dates.

Harris Vin-Clear
 £0.85
Harris FiltersVin ClearFiningsVinclear isa high quality product produced and patented after many years of research and development. Free from spoilage organisms.This product promotes rapid settlement of yeasts to form compact sediments. Vinclear will remove certain astringents and harsh flavours in wines without affecting the esters or fruity bouquet.

Harris Beer-Brite
 £0.85
Harris Filters BeerBrite FiningsBeerbriteis a high quality product produced and patented after many years of research and development. Free from spoilage organisms.
This product promotes rapid settlement of yeast’s to form compact sediments. BeerBrite is a combined clarifier and chill proofer, using the best properties of isinglass and silica hydrogel in a single unique dry package.

Burgundy Wine Yeast
 £0.99
BurgundyRed Wine Yeast
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons).
This strain of wine yeast was selected from over 150 available worldwide, involving several thousand fermentations. It confers exceptional depth and complexity to red wines – perfect for Burgundy style reds. Ideal for hedgerow wines- fruit wines such as blackberry and bilberry.

Champagne Yeast
 £0.99
Champagne Yeast sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons).
This strain of wine yeast was selected from over 150 available worldwide, involving several thousand fermentations. It produces Champagne which is exceptionally clean and fresh. Although selected for Champagne it is suitable for any sparkling wine. Ideal for Elderflower Champagne.

Cider Yeast
 £0.99
5g sachet Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons)A special Bayanus strain especially selected for its ability to produce exceptional crisp and refreshing ciders and perries.

White Wine Yeast
 £0.99
All Purpose White Wine Yeast
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons).
This strain of wine yeast was selected from over 150 available worldwide, involving several thousand fermentations. It produces white or blush wines which are exceptionally crisp and clean suitable for any style of white or blush.

Re-Start Yeast
 £0.99
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons)
Suitable for white or red wines.
This strain of wine yeast was chosen from over 150 available worldwide, involving several thousand individual fermentations.

Youngs Yeast Nutrient 100g
 £0.99
To ensure rapid and complete fermentation of wine
A must for all home wine making enthusiasts. To be added to Country/ hedgerow wines (non grape) to suppliement, encourage yeast growth and to increase the yeast’s tolerance to alcohol. This yeast nutrient will ensure a rapid and complete fermentation.

Dessert / High Alcohol Yeast
 £0.99
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons)
Suitable for white or red wines.
This strain of wine yeast was chosen from over 150 available worldwide, involving several thousand individual fermentations.
It has particularly high tolerance to alcohol and is suitable for any dessert or high alcohol wine.

Lager Yeast
 £0.99
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons).
This strain is a true bottom fermenting lager yeast that produces desirable flavour characteristics consistent with quality lager beer.

Ale Yeast
 £0.99
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons).
This strain has been especially selected for its ability to produce rich, full flavoured English-style ales.

Red Wine Yeast
 £0.99
All Purpose Red Wine Yeast
Sufficient for 23 litres (5 gallons).
This strain of wine yeast was selected from over 150 available worldwide, involving several thousand fermentations. It produces red wines which are well rounded and full of fruit flavours suitable for any style of red wine.

New products at Tooled Up

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Tooled Up has these new products today

Hitachi CG22EAS Straight Shaft Petrol Brush Cutter with 21cc 2 Stroke Engine

Hitachi CG22EAS Straight Shaft Petrol Brush Cutter with 21cc 2 Stroke Engine £217.95
The Hitachi CG22EAS Brushcutter has a 21.1cc commercial grade engine which provides excellent performance and durability. It features PureFire low emission 2-stroke engine technology, and has an extra long 60 inch solid steel drive shaft for maxim…

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Price reductions at MowDirect

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Price reduction at MowDirect

Tanaka THT-2100S Hedgecutter (Special Offer)

Tanaka THT-2100S Hedgecutter (Special Offer) was £279.00 now £259.00
This high-specification petrol hedgetrimmer from Tanaka offers commercial-grade features and build-quality at a price justifiable for the keen domestic gardener. Making it tick is a premium-quality 22cc Tanaka engine that has been equipped with Sure-Start for less strenuous pull-starts, and which is around 44% quieter in operation than other two-stroke engines thanks to Tanaka’s Sound Reduction System. Engine features include a Walbro carburettor (with fuel-pump) that combines with a transistorised ignition to ensure starting is consistently reliable; and a forged-steel connector-rod for an impressively long service-life (a chrome-plated cylinder-sleeve further aids durability). So as to facilitate a speedy work-rate, Tanaka have fitted this model with a pair of 55cm double-sided blades. The dual-reciprocating action and expansive 35mm tooth-pitch of the blades ensures even large-diameter growth can be cut through quickly and cleanly. The Tanaka THT-2100S Hedgecutter benefits from having a Quick-Twist™ rear-handle, which rotates through five-stages to suit the nature of the application. Weighing-in at just 4.4kg, the Tanaka THT-2100S is one of the lightest petrol hedgecutters in production.

New products at MowDirect

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

New lines today at MowDirect

Hayter Harrier 48 Autodrive E/S Lawnmower with Variable Speed & Electric Start (Code: 491) (Showroom Model: some markings on handle)

Hayter Harrier 48 Autodrive E/S Lawnmower with Variable Speed & Electric Start (Code: 491) (Showroom Model: some markings on handle) £749.00
Superbly well built and incorporating numerous high-end features, this high-performance rear-roller mower from Hayter will make short work of the larger lawn. The Hayter Harrier 48 Autodrive E/S is driven by a powerful 190cc Briggs & Stratton 650-Series engine with a stress-busting electric starter. As with all B & S engines, the 650-Series models offer impressive fuel-economy; smooth, low-noise operation; and superior long-term reliability. The ground-speed on the Harrier 48 Autodrive can be varied in infinite increments between 1.5 and 3mph. This not only aids manoeuvrability, as you can slow down when negotiating obstacles; but also allows you operate at the most effective pace for the grass-type and weather-conditions. Impressively durable, the Hayter Harrier 48 Autodrive E/S Lawnmower is built around a rust-resistant aluminium chassis and runs on long-lasting ball-bearing wheels (bearing mounted wheels won’t stiffen up with age, as can happen with bush-mounted wheels). It’s equipped with a cutter-bar friction-disc, which brings with it a lifetime guarantee against crankshaft bending; and it features hardwearing poly deck-liner, which improves the quality of cut, while also reducing blade-noise. In order to ensure you can deal with changing grass-types and weather conditions, Hayter have equipped this model with a wide-ranging seven-stage height-of-cut (13 – 60mm) that’s adjustable using a single counterbalanced lever. It’s fitted with a high-capacity 70-litre grassbag, which ensures you’ll be able to get lots done between emptying-stops; and it has a safety-enhancing OPC (‘deadman’s handle’) that eliminates any chance of accidental injury. Other notable features include a split differential rear-roller for increased traction and scuff-free turning; and a folding handlebar for more compact transport and storage.

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New products at Waltons

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Waltons has these new lines today

2' 11

2′ 11″ Pale Infill Path Gate £49.99
This 2′ 11″ Pale Infill Path Gate is fully framed and able to be hung from either side depending on the orientation of your fencing. This versatile gate featured partial infill along the bottom section to give a rustic feel. The timber used is FSC certified and has been pressure treated to protect your gate from the elements. The wood has also been planed for safety and to give a clean, modern finish.Delivery is FREE to most UK postcodes

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New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Gardens and Homes Direct just added this new product

Skagen 3 Drawer Antique Pine Bedside Cabinet

Skagen 3 Drawer Antique Pine Bedside Cabinet £52.99
The Skagen 3 Drawer Bedside Cabinet is of classic design in an antique pine finish and will look great in either a contemporary or traditional setting . With a solid pine frame, attractive bun feet and turned wooden, varnished handles. Features: • Solid pine frame in  beautiful antique finish. • Attractive bun feet and turned wooden handles.  • Smooth rounded edges and corners. • Part of a complementary range. Dimensions: H 59cm / 22.5in W44cm / 18in D40cm / 16in

New products at Suttons Seeds

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

New products at Suttons Seeds

Ageratum Plants - F1 Haze Mixed

Ageratum Plants – F1 Haze Mixed £9.99
An extremely attractive ageratum which is smothered throughout the summer in clusters of frothy flowers, in a harmonious combination of pink, white and blue. Ideal for border edging. Height 20cm (8); spacing 20cm (8).

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Reduced products at GreenFingers

Greenfingers 50 Blue Solar  LED String Lights

Greenfingers 50 Blue Solar LED String Lights was £12.99 now £5.99
Greenfingers Blue Solar LED string lights are ideal for enhancing your garden at night. With 50 of them to string out why not install them outdoors over windows porches or along guttering to produce an eye-catching effect? They add a gorgeous ambient glow to your garden. You could also use them to highlight features such as a pergola or garden arch

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Price reductions at Crocus

Wednesday, December 18th, 2013

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Fat snax feeder ring

Fat snax feeder ring was £5.99 now £4.99
This fat snax feeder ring is ideal for attracting blue tits, great tits, coal tits, long tailed tits, starlings, robins and other species. Holds the suet balls of the fat snacks. Holds up to 8 Fat Snax Diameter: 25cm All metal cage

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