Catalpa bignonioides ‘Aurea’ (Indian bean tree) £49.99
Position: full sun, sheltered from strong winds Soil: moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to August Flower colour: white Other features: large butter yellow leaves Hardiness: fully hardy A beautiful, spreading tree with massive, heart-shaped bright yellow leaves which are bronze when young. In mid- to late summer, tall panicles of white flowers appear, usually followed by slender pods. This is a medium to large deciduous tree that is best grown as a specimen in a lawn to fully appreciate its beauty. Garden care: Protect young plants from frost in very cold weather since unripened wood is susceptible to frost damage. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.

Garden Trading Outdoor Large Tube Thermometer, Clay £25.00
Secure this quirky tubular thermometer with easy-to-read numbers in both Fahrenheit and Centigrade to your fence so your can keep an eye on how warm it is. Beautifully packaged, this thermometer will make a ideal gift for the gardening enthusiast.

Slow Release Fertiliser and Water Storing Crystals was £5.90 now £3.99
Make feeding and watering easier with this twin pack containing: 10 sachets of Water Storing Crystals: Dramatically reduce the need for frequent watering. Mix evenly with compost before planting out and water well to activate the crystals, which will swell into a ‘gel’, storing water that the plant roots can extract as required. Ideal for hanging baskets that normally dry out so quickly, and for newly planted areas or dry spots in the garden. 1 sachet treats 10 litres of compost. AND 10 sachets of Controlled Release Fertiliser: One feed lasts all summer! Simply mix evenly with a good quality compost before planting out and water well. The granules will release nutrients to the plants as required, providing summer long feeding. Perfect for hanging baskets, beds and borders. 1 sachet treats ten litres of compost.

Autumn Bulbs – Onion Set – Troy was £1.99 now £0.99
Troy Onion Sets will produce a heavy crop of uniform round to flat-round bulbs with good skin quality. Early harvesting with dark yellow skin these onions have a good resistance to bolting and disease.Harvesting period: Jun-Jul Average contents: 50

Cyclamen cilicium (sowbread) was £6.99 now £2.99
Position: partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: September to November Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter) Bulb size: 13/15 Slender pale to rose pink flowers give this pretty cyclamen a more delicate appearance than many of the other species. Made up of five twisted and recurved petals, which have a magenta blotch at their mouth, the nodding flowers appear at the same time as the foliage in autumn and usually last for several weeks. The mid-green leaves are heavily patterned with silver on the upper surface and have a purplish sheen underneath, and these will remain attractive throughout the winter before dying back in spring. Originating from coniferous forests in Southern Turkey where they are found growing amongst rocks and screes, they prefer a sheltered spot with freely draining soil in partial shade. Garden care: Plant the tubers shallowly with the rounded (usually smooth) side downwards so that the top of the tuber is either at or just below the surface of the soil. Water moderately while they are actively growing, but reduce this as the flowers fade. When the leaves die back in spring, apply a generous layer of mulch and keep the tubers as dry as possible during their summer dormancy.

Athyrium niponicum var. pictum ‘Ursula’s Red’ (Japanese painted fern) £9.99
Position: full or partial shade Soil: moist, fertile, neutral to acid soil Rate of growth: average Hardiness: fully hardy The newly emerging fronds of this beautiful fern has rich purple-bronze tones, which look like they have been sprinkled with silver dust. This two-tone effect creates a striking foliage contrast for mixed borders or woodland gardens. The purple colour becomes less pronounced as the fronds mature and they become greener with a silver dusting. still take on It also works well when used as low planting in a large pot and placed on a shady terrace. It is easy to grow in reliably moist soil where it will slowly form low-growing clumps. Garden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted leaf mould, composted pine needles or garden compost into the planting hole. In cold areas in late autumn protect the crown of the plant with a dry mulch of straw or bracken.