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Archive for May, 2014

New products at Crocus

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014

Crocus has these new items today

Lonicera x brownii 'Dropmore Scarlet' (scarlet trumpet honeysuckle)

Lonicera x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ (scarlet trumpet honeysuckle) £3.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy This honeysuckle has a real wow factor, with long, trumpet-shaped, vivid scarlet flowers from July to September, followed in hot summers by small red berries. Although it is unscented (or with just a faint hint of perfume), the flower colour more than makes up for the lack of fragrance, and its handsome, semi-evergreen (or deciduous in colder winters) blue-green leaves provide valuable cover for a pergola or boundary wall. An unusual climber for a cottage-style garden. Garden care: Cut back established plants after flowering, removing a third of the flowering shoots. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure around the base of the plant in early spring.

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Rhubarb Sandwich

Monday, May 12th, 2014

rhubarb sandwich aka bread and butter rhubarb rhubarb sandwich – or bread and butter rhubarb!

Butter bread, mix eggs, sugar and milk. Soak bread.
Chop the rhubarb, add to dish, add sugar. Add soaked bread. pour on rest of custard mix and you make rhubarb sandwich!

Square top bar hive

Monday, May 12th, 2014

I’ve just been out lookign at my bees and swapped one hive’s entrance block for a bigger one as it was congested.
Came in and having a brew saw a link to this video

http://youtu.be/li9obrnaRZE

It’s a square top bar hive.

You could put wires across the bars to give the comb more support.

Another great bee video
A Vortex of Honey Bees as they Swarm

Automatic vent for greenhouse window

Monday, May 12th, 2014

A really useful thing to have – ideal for those not able to be on hand to open the greenhouse window when the sun comes out!

Automatic Greenhouse Vent Opener

Opens and closes standard greenhouse windows automatically
Simple to fit, needs only basic DIY skills
Designed to last many seasons
UK manufacturer with over 50 years experience of autovents
Protects your plants automatically from the worst heat damage that can occur in an unventilated greenhouse

When the sun comes out temperatures can soar in your greenhouse. You should open the window to help heat escape and stop the plants baking! This comes with many new greenhouses but if it doesn’t then it’s not hugely expensive and will give you peace of mind that your plants will get ventilation even if you’re not able to be there to open the window.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Monday, May 12th, 2014

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of these products

Showa Grip Master Gloves

Showa Grip Master Gloves was £7.95 now £7.45
These Showa Grip Master Gloves Give You Everything Youd Expect From A Pair Of Top Quality Gardening Gloves – And Then A Little Bit More! the Washable, General Purpose Gardening Gloves Feature A Nitrile Coated Palm For Exceptional Grip In All Conditions – No Tools Slipping Out Of Hands With The Showa Grip Master Gloves – And A Breathable Back Making Them Extremely Comfortable To Wear In All Weathers And Conditions. Expect The Grip Master Gardening Gloves To Provide Exceptional Grip, Reliability, Dexterity And Durability – They Really Do Represent The Ultimate In General Purpose Gardening Gloves And Were Forever Re-stocking Them!showa Grip Master Gloves Boast A Seamless Polycotton Liner With Special Hi-grip Latex Palmsuperior Grip For Tool Handlingexcellent Fit Gives Unparalleled Comfort And Feelbreathable Back Avoids Sweating Problemselasticated Wrist Minimises Dirt Ingressexcellent Abrasion And Tear Resistanceanti-bacterial Treatment To Reduce Odoursavailable In Sizes 7 – 10extra Value – Buy 2 Pairs Of The Same Size And Save 1 (discount Deducted At Checkout)!

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New products at GreenFingers

Monday, May 12th, 2014

New items today at GreenFingers

Wasp Trap

Wasp Trap £0.99
This Wasp Trap easily traps and kills wasps in your garden without using harmful chemicals or poisons. Simply fill it with fruit juice or sugar water and hang it in the affected area. A great wasp catcher for your home or garden at a great price! Made from lightweight ABS plastic it naturally attracts wasps as the scent of the sugary solution encourages wasps to climb into the ‘one way’ entry points. Once inside the wasps become disorientated continuously heading for the strongest source of light which is upwards towards the sky. Eventually the wasps become exhausted and drown in the lure below. Reusable Easy to clean and fill Includes hanging cord DurableDimensions: 8cm diameter x H12cmFor other Pest Control ideas please click here to view.

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

New item today at Harrod Horticultural

New products at MowDirect

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

New products today at MowDirect

Mountfield 3000SH Lawn Tractor (Showroom Model)

Mountfield 3000SH Lawn Tractor (Showroom Model) £1899.00
For the first time in the history of garden-tractor manufacture, you can get your hands on an 82cm machine with a twin-blade cutter deck – this allows you to enjoy the manoeuvrability of a compact tractor, while benefiting from the superior cut & collect performance offered by a double-bladed design. The Mountfield 3000SH Lawn Tractor employs a very high-powered 389cc GXV390 engine from the world’s largest manufacturer of small engines; Honda. These single-cylinder air-cooled units benefit from the Japanese producer’s up-to-the-minute overhead-valve technology, which leads to a substantial reduction in exhaust emissions; sound output; vibration; and, arguably most importantly of all at the moment; fuel costs. Quality engine features include an automatic decompression system for practically effortless pull-starts; and a dual-element air-filter for optimum component protection, and therefore a significant lengthening of engine-life. The two blades on the Mountfield 3000SH are non-timed and non-overlapping. This, along with their perfect calibration, ensures an exceptionally smooth, neat finish; and also helps to reduce the potential for damage should they strike an unseen object. The forceful air-stream created by the action of the blades not only ensures no cut-grass will be left behind to spoil your lawn’s aesthetics, but also means that even damp clippings are driven at speed into the collector, with none of the clumping that can lead to the blocking of the discharge chute (the collector has a capacity of 240-litres – very large for a tractor with an 82cm cut). This model has been equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, which provides you with smooth, jerk-free control of your ground-speed, with no time-consuming need to stop to change gear, as with a manual machine. The drive wheels (and the front wheels) are fitted with wide-profile, chunky-tread tyres, which offer the perfect compromise between traction and gentleness on the lawn surface. Mountfield have put user-comfort to the fore in the design of the 3000SH, providing as they have an ergonomically moulded steering wheel; an adjustable seat with sprung suspension; padded foot rests; and electronic deck-engagement. The tractor’s step through design ensures that even the less nimble gardener will have no trouble getting on and off. Giving you the choice of seven heights-of-cut (25 – 80mm), the Mountfield 3000SH can be adapted to suit a range of grass-types, and can be set up so you can achieve different finishes on different sections of your lawn. There’s also a deck-wash facility – simply attach a hosepipe; turn on the water; spin the blades; and the tractor’s undercarriage will be quickly free of any performance-inhibiting and potentially corrosive accumulation. Should you wish to mulch clippings, or drop them directly on the grass, you can purchase the optional mulch-plug or deflector-kit.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

New items added today at Suttons Seeds

Autumn Veg Plants - Collection

Autumn Veg Plants – Collection £17.99
Comprises NEW Brussels Sprout Doric (a vigorous variety for later planting, good yields of quality, dark green buttons from Christmas through to February), Sprouting Broccoli Claret (large purple spears from early April). Cabbage F1 Sparkel (quick to crop and produces lots of tasty, nutritious leaves), Cauliflower Mayfair (high quality curds in April), Cabbage Spring Hero (solid heads from early May) and Kale F1 Reflex (a heavy-cropping variety; pick off the tasty, dark green leaves as required). Collection contains 84 plants (14 of each variety).

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

GreenFingers has cut the price of these items

Greenfingers Teak Folding Chair with Cushion - Autumn

Greenfingers Teak Folding Chair with Cushion – Autumn was £39.98 now £31.99
A lovely soft cushion in autumn hues adds extra comfort so that you can sit back and relax with a drink and a book on your patio or balcony on this Greenfingers Standard Teak Folding Chair. Both elegant and understated this folding chair will complement any garden d

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