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Archive for April, 2014

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Friday, April 11th, 2014

Gardens and Homes Direct has this new item today

20m/80ft String of 250 Solar Powered White LED Garden Lights

20m/80ft String of 250 Solar Powered White LED Garden Lights £29.99
The ideal way to brighten up your gazebo, dining area and patio during the spring and summer months: Our String of 250 Solar Powered White LED Garden Lights is 20m/nearly 80ft long and will look great gently illuminating any outdoor setting. The bright LED bulbs have a flicker flashing and static mode powered from a rechargeable AA battery fed by a discreet solar panel.  Features:• Extra-long 20m string of white solar-powered LED lights.• Perfect for patios, trellises gazebos and dining areas.• Rechargeable AA battery included.• Automatically switch on and off at dawn and dusk: 3 functions with flickering and static mode: On/Off switch included.• Up to six hours of light on a full solar charge.Dimensions:Total length 20.9m/80ft.10cm/4in spacing between each LED.

Price reductions at Suttons Seeds

Friday, April 11th, 2014

Suttons Seeds reduced the price on these lines today

Chocolate Smartphone - Dark

Chocolate Smartphone – Dark was £9.99 now £4.99
Chocolate Smartphones …….. Now you’ll look at your smartphone greedily! Dark Chocolate – 80g. VOTED THE BEST ORIGINAL & SURPRISING GIFT IN 2013! Handmade Chocolate Flowers for Connoisseurs – We are very pleased to once again offer our exceptional range of luxury chocolate flowers made by the family firm Guisabel -Winner of many prestigious awards. Guisabel are based in the Loire region of France and create a wonderful range of handmade chocolates, made of pure cocoa butter. Rich in vitamins and minerals, required for both body and mind, they will make superb gifts for treasured family and friends. May contain nuts.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Friday, April 11th, 2014

New products at Suttons Seeds

High Capacity Water Butt

High Capacity Water Butt £294.99
If you want to save rainwater but are put off by the look of water butts then this could be the answer! This high capacity model boasts an astoundingly realistic old barrel appearance, with deeply raised grain and a superb level of detail. The lid finish will amaze people – it doesnt look like plastic! And it will store a massive 500 litres (110 gallons) of water! Measures 79cm (31) diameter x 118cm (46) high. Brass tap (), wall fixing, bracket and screws included. Divertor sold separately.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Friday, April 11th, 2014

Crocus has cut the price of these items

Ranunculus 'Aviv Red' (ranunculus bulbs)

Ranunculus ‘Aviv Red’ (ranunculus bulbs) was £2.49 now £1.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist but freely draining Rate of growth: average to fast Flowering period: May to June Hardiness: fully hardy Fab when planted with rich purples, oranges and yellows, the ‘Aviv’ ranunculus were originally bred for the cut flower market and have larger than average flowers. Garden care: Plant the tallon-like corms in autumn or spring 8cm deep and a similar distance apart with their ‘fingers’ facing downwards.

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What lurks under plant pots?

Friday, April 11th, 2014

You should lift up your plant pots and have a look at what lurks underneath.

What lives under your plant pots

What can you see here? slugs, worms, woodlouse, and a millipede of some sort. The slugs need killing so they don’t come out later and eat the plants.
It’s well worth a look under pots to see what bad pests are lurking.

New products at Harrod Horticultural

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

New product at Harrod Horticultural

Loop-stakes Rings Only

Loop-stakes Rings Only £2.95
loop-stake Plant Supports Are Simple Upright Stakes Which Can Be Used Anywhere In The Garden As A Safe, Discreet And Long-lasting Alternative To Unsightly Canes, Providing The Perfect Support For Single Stemmed Plants Such As Lilies And Gladioli.the Loop-stakes Rely On The Adjustable Rings To Lend The Necessary Support To Plants And They Are Exceptionaly Simple To Use; Just Raise The Ring To Any Height On The Stake, Lock Back Into Place And The Plant Is Securely Supported.gps-320 Pack Of 12 Loop Stake Rings – Was 3.95 – Now 2.95!manufactured From Green Plastic Coated Steel Rod, The Loop-stakes And Rings Will Serve You And Your Garden For Years To Come.loop-stakes Are One Of The Most Practical And Versatile Devices On The Marketstakes Provide Inobtrusive Support Loop-stakes Rings Are Sold In Packs Of 12rings Have A 10cm Diametermanufactured From Steel Rodgreen Plastic Coating For Extra Protection And Camouflagerings Slide Up And Down Stake And Lock Into Positionsimply Raise Ring As Plant Grows

New products at PondKeeper

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

PondKeeper just added these new items

Tetra Pond Sticks 4.2kg (40 litres)

Tetra Pond Sticks 4.2kg (40 litres) £44.99
Tetra pond food has always proved very popular with our customers – and their fish!
NEW is this large bulk bag of Tetra floating sticks which will last a small pond all season.

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Price reductions at John Lewis

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

Price reduction at John Lewis

Bodum Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 0.35L, Black

Bodum Stainless Steel Travel Mug, 0.35L, Black was £20.00 now £9.99
No matter where you are in the world, a nice brew will make you feel at home. And now there’s no need to surrender the perfect cuppa when you’re mobile with this durable stainless steel mug in your hand. It’s absolutely spill-proof once the opening is closed all the way, while the flow of fluids can be adjusted with an easy turn of the screw within the lid.

New products at John Lewis

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

New items at John Lewis

Leisuregrow Ziggy Kettle Gas Barbecue, Red

Leisuregrow Ziggy Kettle Gas Barbecue, Red £399.00
 Defining effortless summertime cooking, this portable gas barbecue has a berry red finish for plenty of garden appeal. Double cast iron porcelain coated grills join a cast aluminium hood and bowl for good looks that endure, while two wheels make the Ziggy fully portable Thanks to a handy heat indicator on the lid, you can stay informed of the cooking temperature, and heat adjustment knobs for each of the two burners provides further control. Built-in flame tamers ensure a more comfortable cooking experience.

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To proxy vote or not?

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

I suspect not, as people faced with the option of not sitting through a boring meeting, will not then attend meetings.

http://www.poyntonallotmentgardeners.org/page5.html

7. Voting

At all ballots or elections each member, not in arrears with their subscription or rent, shall be entitled to one vote. In the event of a tied result the chairman of the meeting shall have one additional, or casting vote, except when the vote is for a change in the Constitution.

Proxy Votes

A member who is unable to attend a meeting in person may appoint a Proxy to vote for them. The proxy may be a member of the Committee or any other member eligible to vote. In this event the member must inform the Committee in writing of his voting intentions and of his nominated proxy.
Postal Ballots

In the event of insufficient attendance at any meeting to make up a quorum, the Committee may organise a postal ballot to determine the wishes of the membership.