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New products at GreenFingers

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

GreenFingers just added these new products

Greenfingers Alfresco Rattan Sofa Set - Black/Brown

Greenfingers Alfresco Rattan Sofa Set – Black/Brown £269.99
This attractive Greenfingers Alfresco Rattan Sofa Set in a lovely colour mix of black and brown will suit any type of modern garden. It comprises a 2 seater sofa 2 armchairs and a 5mm tempered glass-topped coffee table and comes with cushions too. Now you can invite family or friends to enjoy refreshing drinks in the garden while relaxing on hot sunny days. A wonderful addition this sofa set is made of poly rattan which is a manmade fibre woven into a rattan style with powder coated steel frames. It is lightweight yet sturdy making it ideal garden furniture – rattan is also frost water and UV resistant so you can leave it out in all weathers as well as maintenance free – simply clean with a damp cloth. The cushions are fire resistant and made from 160g polyester which dries quickly should a sudden shower occur and is also easy to wipe clean. BS5852 fire-resistant cushions BS7376-2009 standard glass Cushion covers can be removed for washingDimensions:1 x Table: L92 x W50.5 x H39cm2 x Chairs: W73 x D69 x H791 x Sofa: W131 x D69 x H79Greenfingers recommends that all furniture is protected during the winter either by covering with furniture covers or storing the furniture indoors. All Greenfingers Garden Furniture arrives flat-packed and will require some assembly. Click here for Chair assembly instructions. Requires Adobe Reader.Click here for Sofa assembly instructions. Requires Adobe Reader.

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Price reductions at Crocus

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

Crocus reduced the price on these products today

Dionaea muscipula (venus fly trap)

Dionaea muscipula (venus fly trap) was £9.99 now £7.99
Position: bright filtered or direct sunlight Soil: fertile: a specialist carnivous compost Rate of growth: average Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 10cm (including pot) This is a fascinating plant, which will eat flies! Its leaves are modified, so grow to develop spiny traps at their tips. These are red-flushed or green in colour, and are designed to snap shut when an insect (attracted by the plants nectar) sits inside. Tempting as it may be, you should avoid setting off the traps by touching them yourself, as each trap will only activate two to three times before it dies back. These will get replaced, but if the plant does not get the chance to absorb the nutrients from the insect, it may become weakened over time. Home care: This carnivorous plant should be watered from below during the growing season. The easiest way to do this is to stand the pot in a saucer that is filled with 1cm of soft water. Ideally the pot and water-filled saucer should be kept on a tray of gravel as this will help keep the humidity high. When the plant is dormant, water only when the compost gets dry, making sure the excess can drain away freely. Pot on in spring using a specialist compost.

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New products at Crocus

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

New products at Crocus

2kw greenhouse heater

2kw greenhouse heater £36.99
This handy heater is essential for any small to medium size greenhouse, keeping it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Featuring a thermostat that activates when the temperature dips below 5c, this heater will keep the winter frost from your plants. With the cool air option, this heater keeps an even temperature and circulates fresh air in the summer months too. Measurements: Length: 22cm Width: 13cm Height:26cm Power cable 130cm long

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Seed potatoes from Suttons

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

Not too late to order. Potato days going on around the country right now if you don’t want to order online.

The Potato Book by Alan Romans £16.99

Seed Potatoes – Anya 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Apache 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Arran Pilot 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Bargain Patio Growing Kit £9.99

Seed Potatoes – Bargain Patio Growing Kits £16.99

Seed Potatoes – Beginner’s All Season Collection £12.99

Seed Potatoes – Blight Tolerant Collection £8.99

Seed Potatoes – Bonnie 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Cara 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Casablanca 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Casablanca 1kg (Second Crop) £4.99

Seed Potatoes – Charlotte 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Charlotte 1kg (Second Crop) £4.99

Seed Potatoes – Desiree 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Foremost 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Gemson 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Gourmet Patio Growing Kit – Large £17.99

Seed Potatoes – Gourmet Patio Growing Kit – Small £12.99

Seed Potatoes – Gourmet Patio Refill Pack – Large £9.99

Seed Potatoes – International Kidney 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Kestrel 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – King Edward 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Lady Christl £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Late Season Patio Starter Kit £7.99

Seed Potatoes – Late Season Patio Starter Kit £13.99

Seed Potatoes – Late Season Refill Pack £6.49

Seed Potatoes – Late Season Refill Pack £4.99

Seed Potatoes – Maris Peer 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Maris Peer 1kg (Late) £4.99

Seed Potatoes – Maris Piper 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Nicola 1kg (Late) £4.99

Seed Potatoes – Patio Refill Pack £5.49

Seed Potatoes – Patio Refill Pack £8.49

Seed Potatoes – Pentland Javelin 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Pink Fir Apple 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Red Duke of York 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Rocket 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Rooster 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Sarpo Mira 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Smaller Garden Collection £8.99

Seed Potatoes – Swift 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Valor 1kg £3.99

Seed Potatoes – Vivaldi 1kg £4.49

Seed Potatoes – Vivaldi 1kg (Late Season) £4.99

Seed Potatoes – Winston 1kg £3.99

Price reductions at Blooming Direct

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

Price reduction on this item at Blooming Direct

Double Flowered Hardy Primula'Elizabeth Killelay' - 6 plugs

Double Flowered Hardy Primula’Elizabeth Killelay’ – 6 plugs was £14.99 now £9.99
One of the most prized hardy Primula hybrids, ‘Elizabeth Killelay’ is a most unusual double-flowered form. It’s stems of flowers produce 3-8 beautiful deep maroon flowers, all edged cream to gold, with overlapping layers of petals producing a gorgeous frilly effect. Their flowers last over a Month in March and April, and often longer, they are very tough and hardy little perennials for the front of borders, or in pots in a group. Getting bigger and better every year, they are a little gem for the Spring garden.

Leeks

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

I think I’m ready to brave the weather and go and fill some containers with compost. I am going to do a large pot of leeks and split them up and also start some in modules.
I’ve been looking at this leek moth trap kit on Suttons. Could be useful if you suffer from leek moth.


Leek Moth Trap Refill
 £4.99
Refill for the leek moth trap – Leek Moths lay their eggs near the base of the plants and the resulting maggots quickly burrow into the foliage. This trap uses the scent of the female moth to attract and catch the male moths (set up in early April to trap the first generation, and in early July to trap the second generation).

Leek Moth Trap
 £8.99
Leek Moths lay their eggs near the base of the plants and the resulting maggots quickly burrow into the foliage. This trap uses the scent of the female moth to attract and catch the male moths (set up in early April to trap the first generation, and in early July to trap the second generation). Pack contains: 1 trap and hanger, 2 sticky bases and 2 pheremone lures.

Leeks are massively greedy feeders, so if your leeks have not done well then the chances are you just haven’t fed them enough. Continuing to feed the soil with manure applications is part of the solution but you’ll also need plant food scattered on. Chicken manure pellets are good. My dad used to recommend watering them in too on some plants. Leeks are a fantastic crop> They do stand a long time on the plot, but are well worth growing.
We sowed some at the community garden in the polytunnel on Saturday.

Leek Seeds – Musselburgh £4.99

Leek Seeds – Autumn Giant 3 Albana £2.99

Seed Tape – Leeks £2.99

Leek Seeds – Atal £2.55

Leek Seeds – Northern Lights £2.49

Leek Seeds – Musselburgh £1.99

Leek Swiss Giant Zermatt Seeds £1.89

Leek Seeds – Lyon – Prizetaker £1.55

Leek Seeds – Neptune £1.55

Leek Seeds – Autumn Mammoth 2 £0.99

New products at Plant Me Now

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

Plant Me Now just added this new item

Potato Blue Danube (taster pack)

Potato Blue Danube (taster pack) £2.4500
Blue Danube potatoes have a blue skin and a bright white flesh. This variety is very blight resistant and has superb tuber-blight resistance. "The best roast potato ever"! Get started with our bite size taster pack. Planting can take place as soon as the risk of frost has passed in your area, during spring, March – April. Plant 10-13cm (4-5inches) deep in shallow ridges. Seed should be 20-23cm (8-9inches) apart in the row, with 60cm (24inches) between each row. Earth the plants up when they are 20cm (8inches) tall. This encourages a higher yield of potatoes. Watering your plants well will improve crop yield and discourage scab from forming. Our whole range of seed potatoes are Certified Scottish seed potatoes.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

Reduced items at Harrod Horticultural

Allotment Corner Wooden Raised Beds

Allotment Corner Wooden Raised Beds was £29.00 now £24.30
Theres Always A Corner Of The Garden That You Cant Quite Squeeze A Normal Square Or Rectangular Vegetable Growing Raised Bed Into, But That Could All Be About To Change With These 122cm X 122cm X 172cm Allotment Corner Style Wooden Raised Beds. these Corner Beds Are Available In 3 Heights 15cm, 30cm And 45cm And Are Ideal For Growing Vegetables, Salads And Herbs. Designed In-house And Made From Pressure Treated Scandinavian Softwood Sourced From Sustainably Managed Forests The Raised Beds Come With A 2 Year Structural Guarantee. if You Want Reliable Crop Protection For Your Raised Bed Then Try Our Purpose Built Frame Which Comes Complete With Aluminium Tubing, Connectors And A Fitted Insect Mesh Cover (gdn-977). The Cover Has Side Velcro Fastening For Easy Access And A Strong Band Along The Bottom Edge Which Has Eyelets For Securing With Ground Pegs. please Note: Timber Is A Natural Product And Susceptible To Shrinkage/swelling, All Sizes Are Therefore Nominal. Sizes Apply To External Dimensions.each Corner Wooden Raised Bed Measures 122cm X 122cm X 172cmavailable In 3 Working Heights; 15cm, 30cm Or 45cmresearched And Designed In-housemanufactured From Scandinavian Softwood Sourced From Sustainably Managed Forestshigh Pressure Treated With A Non-toxic Preservativestructurally Guaranteed For 2 Yearscomplete With Full Instructionssimple To Assembleoptional Capping Gives The Top Of The Beds An Elegant Finishsupplied As A Kit For Self Assemblyinsect Mesh Cover And Frame Also Available For Ultimate Crop Protection – Select Gdn-977 From List.standard Corner Raised Beds Superior Corner Raised Beds Also Available.

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New products at John Lewis

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

John Lewis just added these new products

John Lewis Croft Collection Garden Gloves

John Lewis Croft Collection Garden Gloves £12.00
 Keep your hands looking as beautiful as your garden, with a pair of practical and protective gardening gloves. This elegant pair features an exclusive Croft print on cotton fabric, with a PU leather trim. One size fits most. Croft Collection is beautiful and considered. Neutral in palette, tactile by nature, it evokes a relaxed feel you’ll come home to forever.

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Price reductions at MowDirect

Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

MowDirect has cut the price of these products

Einhell GH-PM 46/1 S Self-Propelled 4-Wheeled Petrol Lawnmower (Special Offer)

Einhell GH-PM 46/1 S Self-Propelled 4-Wheeled Petrol Lawnmower (Special Offer) was £219.95 now £199.95
This highly durable petrol lawnmower from German manufacturers Einhell boasts quality features throughout and represents impressive value for money. The robust steel deck has a powder-coated paint finish for longevity; and the disengageable self-propelled drive to the rear-wheels saves on pushing. Powered by a reliable and quiet running 135cc engine with a contact-free ignition and automatic decompression for effortless pull-starts, the Einhell GH-PM 46/1 S is a straightforward petrol lawnmower that will get the job done with a minimum of fuss. To save time and effort, the height-of-cut can be adjusted to suit conditions by use of just a single lever; and the wide 46cm cut means you’ll be able to cover a mid- to large-sized area in quick-time. All hand-controls have been ergonomically designed for user friendliness and lightness of touch. The hard-wearing textile grass collection bin has a large volume (60 litres) for fewer stops to empty cuttings; and the roomy 1.3-litre petrol-tank will keep you going for longer without the need for re-fuelling. The grass-catcher is collapsible and along with the fold-down handles on the mower enables compact storage in your shed or garage.

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