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Fantastic propogators

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Vitopod Double Propagator plus Add-on Layer
 £204.98
The Vitopod works equally well in conservatory, greenhouse, or near a window indoors and has a host of useful features:- Temperature control accurate to 1 degreesC with a range of 5-30 degreesC – the most accurate propagator on the market!- External electronic thermostat control with internal temperature probe.- Heated base tray with no hot or cold spots (Single – 50 watt, Double – 100 watt).- Clear covers are built to last (from the same durable, UV resistant acrylic material as aircraft windscreens!).- Large adjustable vents in both the lid and sides allow good humidity control. -Adjust the height quickly and easily with optional add-on layers.Double Length: 1.11cm (3’8) long x 56cm (22) wide x 22cm (81/2) high.PLUS Additional 16cm (6) high add-on to double or triple the height and turn your propagator into a ‘mini greenhouse’ that’s ideal for growing on, hardening off or overwintering plants.

Vitopod Propagator plus Add-on Layer
 £164.98
The Vitopod works equally well in conservatory, greenhouse, or near a window indoors and has a host of useful features:- Temperature control accurate to 1 degreesC with a range of 5-30 degreesC – the most accurate propagator on the market!- External electronic thermostat control with internal temperature probe.- Heated base tray with no hot or cold spots (Single – 50 watt, Double – 100 watt).- Clear covers are built to last (from the same durable, UV resistant acrylic material as aircraft windscreens!).- Large adjustable vents in both the lid and sides allow good humidity control. -Adjust the height quickly and easily with optional add-on layers.Single Length: 55cm (211/2) long x 56cm (22) wide x 22cm (81/2) high. PLUS – Additional 16cm (6) high add-on to double or triple the height and turn your propagator into a ‘mini greenhouse’ that’s ideal for growing on, hardening off or overwintering plants.

Vitopod Propagator – Double Length
 £159.99
The Vitopod works equally well in conservatory, greenhouse, or near a window indoors and has a host of useful features:- Temperature control accurate to 1 degreesC with a range of 5-30 degreesC – the most accurate propagator on the market!- External electronic thermostat control with internal temperature probe.- Heated base tray with no hot or cold spots (Single – 50 watt, Double – 100 watt).- Clear covers are built to last (from the same durable, UV resistant acrylic material as aircraft windscreens!).- Large adjustable vents in both the lid and sides allow good humidity control. -Adjust the height quickly and easily with optional add-on layers.Double Length: 1.11cm (3’8) long x 56cm (22) wide x 22cm (81/2) high.Additional 16cm (6) high add-ons are available to double or triple the height and turn your propagator into a ‘mini greenhouse’ that’s ideal for growing on, hardening off or overwintering plants.

Garden Chest
 £159.99
A handy storage chest for your garden, constructed from pressure treated timber to keep the elements out. The floor and lift-up lid are constructed from heavy-duty fibre board for strength and durability, and it has an attractive and hard-wearing red mineral felt roof, stainless steel fixings and a removable front panel for easy access. Ideal for storing tools, pots and tubs, toys or even bags of coal. Manufacturer’s 15 year guarantee against rot. Flat packed for home assembly; some drilling required. 126cm (4’2) wide x 86cm (2’10) deep x 94cm (3’1) high. Please allow 14 days for delivery.

Vitopod Propagator – Single Length
 £129.99
The Vitopod works equally well in conservatory, greenhouse, or near a window indoors and has a host of useful features:- Temperature control accurate to 1 degreesC with a range of 5-30 degreesC – the most accurate propagator on the market!- External electronic thermostat control with internal temperature probe.- Heated base tray with no hot or cold spots (Single – 50 watt, Double – 100 watt).- Clear covers are built to last (from the same durable, UV resistant acrylic material as aircraft windscreens!).- Large adjustable vents in both the lid and sides allow good humidity control. -Adjust the height quickly and easily with optional add-on layers.Single Length: 55cm (211/2) long x 56cm (22) wide x 22cm (81/2) high.Additional 16cm (6) high add-ons are available to double or triple the height and turn your propagator into a ‘mini greenhouse’ that’s ideal for growing on, hardening off or overwintering plants.

Propagation Heating Mats with variable heat control
 £129.99
Handy for use anywhere – in greenhouse, conservatory or indoors. Just roll out the flexible mat and plug in. The mats are laminated between high grade aluminium foil so that heat is spread out evenly across the surface. The separate, but ready wired in thermostat features a remote temperature sensor which is inserted into the compost in your trays or pots to give really precise, accurate maintenance of the temperature you choose, between 0 and 40 degreesC (32 and 100 degreesF). Full instructions supplied. Available in three sizes: 40 x 75cm (16 x 30), 65 watts; 40 x 120cm (16 x 47), 85 watts; 60 x 120cm (24 x 47), 140 watts.

Propagation Heating Mats with variable heat control
 £99.99
Handy for use anywhere – in greenhouse, conservatory or indoors. Just roll out the flexible mat and plug in. The mats are laminated between high grade aluminium foil so that heat is spread out evenly across the surface. The separate, but ready wired in thermostat features a remote temperature sensor which is inserted into the compost in your trays or pots to give really precise, accurate maintenance of the temperature you choose, between 0 and 40 degreesC (32 and 100 degreesF). Full instructions supplied. Available in three sizes: 40 x 75cm (16 x 30), 65 watts; 40 x 120cm (16 x 47), 85 watts; 60 x 120cm (24 x 47), 140 watts.

Propagation Heating Mats with variable heat control
 £84.99
Handy for use anywhere – in greenhouse, conservatory or indoors. Just roll out the flexible mat and plug in. The mats are laminated between high grade aluminium foil so that heat is spread out evenly across the surface. The separate, but ready wired in thermostat features a remote temperature sensor which is inserted into the compost in your trays or pots to give really precise, accurate maintenance of the temperature you choose, between 0 and 40 degreesC (32 and 100 degreesF). Full instructions supplied. Available in three sizes: 40 x 75cm (16 x 30), 65 watts; 40 x 120cm (16 x 47), 85 watts; 60 x 120cm (24 x 47), 140 watts.

Root trainers from Suttons

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Rootrainers
 £17.99
One of the best growing systems for seeds, seedlings and cuttings. Rootrainers’ unique deep ribbed cells produce strong, fibrous root systems without creating pot bound roots. The re-useable cells open like a book so plants can be removed easily without disturbing their roots. Ideal for all plants that require deep root runs, such as sweet peas and runner beans. Each pack contains 2 holding trays and 2 propagating lids. 64 cells, 12cm (5) deep.

Rootrainers
 £30.98
One of the best growing systems for seeds, seedlings and cuttings. Rootrainers’ unique deep ribbed cells produce strong, fibrous root systems without creating pot bound roots. The re-useable cells open like a book so plants can be removed easily without disturbing their roots. Ideal for all plants that require deep root runs, such as sweet peas and runner beans. Each pack contains 2 holding trays and 2 propagating lids. 64 cells, 12cm (5) deep.

My rhubarb

Monday, March 31st, 2014

rhubarb

This is a photo of the rhubarb on my plot.
It is well in advance of everyone elses.

It’s had the top half of an old plastic bin around it. The plant could still get light from the sun but its been sheltered from the wind and weather. This has really bought it on. It isn’t as bad for the plant as forcing and doesn’t give quite the same sweetness that proper forcing will do, but it gives me a wonderfully early crop of rhubarb!

Slug traps

Monday, March 31st, 2014

10 x Gardening beer slug and snail traps child & pet safe non toxic

This is an easy to use slug beer trap device. The lid prevents rain diluting the beer and causing it to overflow. This means your beer will work for longer.
Neat little traps and a pack of 10 for not very much – so well worth getting for your garden. The colour will help them blend in to the background on your garden.
Highly recommended.
You can also place a stone on top to stop them being unbalanced in more exposed areas or to stop pets investigating. But the use of beer as a slug trap (or even wine!) will not harm your pets.

New products at Tooled Up

Monday, March 31st, 2014

New lines at Tooled Up

McCulloch B40 B ELITE Petrol Brush Cutter 430mm Cut Width with 40cc 2 Stroke Engine

McCulloch B40 B ELITE Petrol Brush Cutter 430mm Cut Width with 40cc 2 Stroke Engine £375.95
Powerful and robust brushcutter made for the home owners´ most heavy-duty jobs. High performance OxyPower engine. Comes fully equipped with both trimmer head, grass blade and a combination guard. Efficient work with bullhorn handle, padded double str…

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Price reductions at Garden Buildings Direct

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Garden Buildings Direct has cut the price of these items

3 x 6 Pressure Treated Overlap Apex

3 x 6 Pressure Treated Overlap Apex was £128.49 now £114.90
3 x 6 Pressure Treated Overlap Apex Manufactured by BillyOh.com.

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New products at Garden Buildings Direct

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Garden Buildings Direct has these new items today

8 x 6 Single Door Central Window

8 x 6 Single Door Central Window £149.95
8 x 6 Single Door Central Window

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Price reductions at Crocus

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Lilium 'Tiger Woods' (oriental lily)

Lilium ‘Tiger Woods’ (oriental lily) was £2.49 now £1.99
Position: full sun Soil: well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or a loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes no2 Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to August Flower colour: rich pink and white Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Lavishly speckled and streaked petals form large (up to 15cm across), highly scented flowers in midsummer. These look magnificent in the border and if cut will fill your home with their perfume. An elegant and eye-catching lily that performs well in the garden. Garden care: Lilies can be planted at any time from early autumn, to mid-spring. Planting in autumn often helps them settle in and become better established before they start to put on their new spring growth, but spring planting is a better option if your soil is heavy and wet during winter. Choose a sunny spot, preferably where the plant receives a little light shade at its base, and plant each bulb 15-20cm (6-8in) deep in a well-drained soil, enriched with well-rotted organic matter or leaf mould. Space them at approximately 30cm (12″) intervals and provide support before the flowers appear. Deadhead the faded blooms promptly and cut the dead stems back to ground level at the end of autumn.

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New products at Crocus

Monday, March 31st, 2014

Crocus just added these new lines

Paeonia 'Claire de Lune' (paeony / peony)

Paeonia ‘Claire de Lune’ (paeony / peony) £34.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive yet well-drained Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy Prized for their blowsy, glamorous blooms and glossy, deeply cut foliage, peonies are held in deep affection by many gardeners, despite their short flowering season and vulnerability to peony wilt in damp weather. It’s easy to see why. From the promise of early spring, when their red, mottled shoots push through bare earth and the handsome foliage unfurls, to early summer, when the huge flowers burst open from spherical red buds, peonies exert a fascination that few can resist. ‘Claire de Lune’ is a variety, with stunning, large, single, fragrant, pale lemon-yellow flowers with deeper yellow, fluffy centres from late spring to early summer. It flowers best in full sun. Fill the bare ground around the peony with spring bulbs to prolong the season of interest. Garden care: Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a top-dressing of a balanced slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant and mulch well with well rotted garden compost or manure. If the plant shows signs of collapse or the leaves become spotty, this may be a symptom of peony botrytis. Remove affected leaves immediately. In autumn, cut off all foliage and dispose of it to prevent reinfection the following spring.

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New products at Plant Me Now

Sunday, March 30th, 2014

Plant Me Now has these new items today

Yeoman Stainless Steel Garden Fork

Yeoman Stainless Steel Garden Fork £24.95
The stainless steel garden fork with its traditional ash wooden handle is used for cultivating soil, aerating and general soil cultivation. The polished head is easy to clean. Quality polished stainless steel heads. Traditional ash shaft with ergonomically designed cranked handle and soft grip.

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