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Archive for January, 2015

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

Gardens and Homes Direct has this new item today

3 - IN - 1 Outdoor & Indoor Electric Patio Heater

3 – IN – 1 Outdoor & Indoor Electric Patio Heater £64.99
Our versatile 2Kw 3-in-1 Heater uses the latest Far Infrared” technology (FIR) to efficiently heat you but not the surrounding area to ensure you get heat immediately, when and where you need it. This also makes it safe for both indoor and outdoor use, so it can be used to effectively warm your conservatory, office, workshop or any indoor room all the year round.The quartz heating unit has three heat settings controlled by a pull-chord and a setting display. The heater comes with an adjustable stand and head angle to direct heat exactly where you need it.The heating unit is easily removable from the stand and may be fixed to a wall with the bracket supplied. Features: Versatile outdoor and indoor heater with quartz FIR technology. Three heat settings – 650W, 1300W & 200W. Superbly economical…”

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

Price cut on this product at GreenFingers

Greenfingers Sentry Apex Small Storage Shed 2 x 4ft

Greenfingers Sentry Apex Small Storage Shed 2 x 4ft was £129.99 now £109.99
This Greenfingers Sentry Box features a handy upper storage area as well as 3 fitted shelves in the lower storage area. It is ideal for storing your long or tall garden items as well as garden tools. The single door and storage door are both secured with bolts. The height of the eaves allow for generous storage in the top area and the handy shelves in the lower area are perfect for your smaller items leaving you plenty of room for the larger garden tools. Manufactured from high qualilty Fir making this sentry box both robust and durable it is advisable to treat the wood with a good quality preservative to ensure that it lasts for many years. Click here for Wood Information. Requires Adobe Reader. External Dimensions:Overall: 78 x 54.5 x 178cm highLower Door: 60 x 123.5cm highUpper Door: 23 x 23cm highRoof depth: 52cmPanel thickness: 1cmInternal Dimensions: Overall: 62 x 40 x 123cm high Shelf: 30 x 40cmUpper storage: 62 x 40 x approx. 38cm highPlease be aware: the hinges may be black or silverPlease note: All Greenfingers Garden Furniture arrives flat-packed and will require some assembly.Click here for assembly instructions. Requires Adobe Reader.

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New products at GreenFingers

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

GreenFingers just added these new products

Joseph Bentley Gold Cut Pruning Knife

Joseph Bentley Gold Cut Pruning Knife £12.99
As part of the Gold Cut collection from Joseph Bentley this Gold Cut Pruning Knife has had the blade coated with titanium to provide superior strength and longevity staying sharp for up to four times longer than regular uncoated blades.Keeping a good sharp knife at hand in the garden is essential for dealing with those impromptu pruning jobs quickly and easily. The steel blade tucks away into the oak wood handle when not in use and it comes with a lock to keep things safe.Titanium coated steel bladeSmoother cutLockable bladeIdeal for pruning smaller stems and rosesTraditional oak wood handleThis traditional pruning knife is a good looking and practical addition to any gardeners tool kit.The Joseph Bentley brand has been going since 1895 and with quality gold cut tools like this you can see where their knowledge and expertise has been put to best use.Length: 12cm

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Price reductions at Crocus

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

Price reduction on this product at Crocus

The very hungry caterpillar mug and snack plate

The very hungry caterpillar mug and snack plate was £15.99 now £14.99
This ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ range is produced by the British based homeware company Portmeirion and the illustrations are from the children’s story books by the famous Eric Carle. We love this fun character as long as he isn’t eating our plants! This set will make a lovely present that will delight and last for the next generation. Dimensions: Mug – 0.17L (6oz) Snack Plate – 23 x 17cm (9 x 7″)

New products at Crocus

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

Crocus has these new items today

Basil Tree (grafted Greek basil tree)

Basil Tree (grafted Greek basil tree) £19.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Hardiness: tender (will need winter protection) This is a fantastic plant if you love to cook, as it has highly aromatic leaves that are useful for flavouring a wide range of dishes. Greek basil has a slightly sweeter and lighter flavour than its Italian cousin, and it also has a subtle hint of spice. This is a grafted plant, which means it is a stronger grower that has a greater tolerance to cold and diseases. It also looks great. Please note: The plant comes in a standard plastic pot. Garden care: It is important that the growing tips are pinched out regulary as this will promote new leafy growth as well as maintaining a nice shape. If kept outside during the summer, use beer traps or environmentally friendly pellets to minimise damage from slugs. Keep on a cool, bright windowsill inside the house during the colder months.

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Growing peas on the Big allotment challenge

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

5 large pods of peas grown from seed on the big allotment challenge

They take a lot of looking after.
12 weeks from seed.
Sow in well manured ground.
5 cm deep trench and place seeds in
Cover and water.
Plety of water.
Support with sticks or canes. Tie up.
Netting or chicken wire to stop mice and birds
Pods feel full and are bright and shiny in colour.

Lena uses silver birch sticks as pea sticks.
Rob: Panthers Heritage variety – should have 9 peas in at least
Rekha Ambassador 9 peas
Alexandra Hurst Greenshaft –
Alan – Hurst Greenshaft – cordon method –
Sandra Ambassador
Lena Kelvedon Wonder 6-8 peas
Jojo Show Perfection – cordon method too Up to 10 peas

Jim likes the codron method results.

Best in Show JoJo.

2 perfect stems of lily.
Using lilys make a floral candlabra

Get good bulbs
Plant in large plot with good drainge, sand.
Plant tip up. Good compost, water but not wet
Feed every 2 weeks with potash rich fertiliser
Move pots into shade to delay flowering
Mind lily beetle

Varieties
Alan Landini
Jojo Chelsea
Rob Red Sensation
Alexandra Oriental Mix
Rekha Asiatic Mix
Lena Oriental mix and tiger liy
Sandra Sweet desire

best in show is Sandra!

Rehka won best in shop for dips and crisps!

Who is going home? Alexandra!

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, January 17th, 2015

Harrod Horticultural reduced the price on these items today

Children's Wellies

Children’s Wellies was £7.00 now £5.95
Children Will Love These Fun Wellies Complete With A Waterproof Drawstring Top – They Will Add Colour And Fun To Any Muddy Day! now At Extra Value Prices – Were 16.95 Now Only 5.95!available In Flower Designplease Note: Only Limited Sizes And Stock Available

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, January 17th, 2015

Harrod Horticultural just added these new lines

Showa 306 Gardening Gloves

Showa 306 Gardening Gloves £7.95
The Showa 306 Gloves Are Breathable, Water Repellent And Fully Coated Latex Grip Gloves Which Reduce Perspiration When Its Hot Yet Are Warm And Dry In Wet Conditionsreduced Perspiration When Its Hot Yet Warmth And Dryness In Wet Conditionslatex Coating Offers High Levels Of Grip And Abrasion Resistancesoft Comfort And Premium Fit Thanks To Showa Best Hand Shape Technologyexcellent Flexibility Thanks To The Engineered Coating Technologymanufactured Using An Ergonomically Designed Hand Mould To Reduce Hand Fatigueseamless For Optimum Comfortperfect Garden Gloves For All Seasonsmedium, Large Extra Large Sizes Available

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New products at John Lewis

Saturday, January 17th, 2015

New items at John Lewis

Elemis De-Stress Massage Oil, 100ml

Elemis De-Stress Massage Oil, 100ml £33.00
A relaxing synergy of pure rosewood, melissa, marjoram, geranium, rosemary, lavender and chamomile soothes the mind, melts tension, and harmonises the body. 100ml

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Price reductions at MowDirect

Saturday, January 17th, 2015

MowDirect reduced the price on these lines today

Masport 200 ST Push Lawn Mower (Special Offer)

Masport 200 ST Push Lawn Mower (Special Offer) was £219.00 now £215.00
Probably the best quality petrol-powered push lawn mower with a steel deck available today, the Masport 200 ST has been built to last and boasts high-specification features throughout. One of the most important qualities of any push lawnmower is the ease with which it can be manoeuvred. The main determinants of this are wheel size and bearings. The Masport 200 ST has large front and rear wheels which run on double ball bearings – the result is a really smooth backwards and forwards motion that seriously reduces the amount of effort required to mow your lawn. As with all Masport lawn mowers, the 200 ST has a single-point height adjuster which enables you to change the depth of cut simply and easily in just a fraction of a second. The spring-loaded lever system employed to do this has been engineered to make this function virtually effortless. The fabric grass catcher on the Masport 200 ST petrol lawnmower really packs in the grass cuttings and is collapsible for space-saving storage. Other features include ‘Comfort Start’, which enables you to pull the starter rope from the standing position rather than crouched over the engine, and a throttle control system to adjust the revs. The handles fold-down for compact storage and Operator Presence Control switches off the engine and stops the blade the moment you let go of the mower. The Masport 200 ST lawn mower is powered by the extremely reliable 148cc Briggs & Stratton 450 series engine and has a 46 cm (18