Truffle Tree £29.99
Truffles are a kind of ‘underground mushroom’ that grow on the roots of certain tree species. They are highly prized by top chefs and connoisseurs for their exquisite, intense flavour and can be used to add an indulgent twist on everything from pasta and seafood to scrambled eggs.The summer truffle (Tuber aestivum syn. uncinatum) is very similar to the winter truffle although milder in flavour, but its much more at home in cooler climates and in the UK has been reported to have been found as far north as Scotland!The young hazel trees we’re supplying are a UK grown native whose roots have been inoculated with native truffle fungi. Simply plant your tree, and after 4-7 years youll be harvesting your first truffle crop! What’s more your hazel will continue to produce truffles for up to 25 years! Supplied as a one year old tree, approximately 60-90cm tall, with full planting instructions and certificates. Trees will eventually grow to a height of approximately 6m (20′), but can be kept significantly smaller with pruning. Not suitable for container growing.

Strawberry Plants – Manille £12.99
Raised from a cross between Gariguette and a selection with Mara des Bois in its pedigree, it is little surprise that this new French variety has outstanding flavour. The berries have a distinctive aroma and the flavour is incredibly sweet. The plants are heavy cropping and have good resistance to powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, crown rot and red core. Flowers late June-July. Height 31-40cm; spread 41-50cm. June bearer – mid. Supplied as bare root plants

Strawberry Plants – Ultimate Collection £12.99
Collection contains 36 bare root plants (6 of each variety): Gariguette – This very old and much-loved French variety is prized by leading chefs for its wonderful scent and outstanding flavour. The elongated orange-red fruits are soft and juicy and have the most intense, sweet, aromatic flavour. They are so fragrant that when in season they perfume the markets in Provence with the most heavenly scent and simply taste fantastic! The only downside is that compared to today’s modern varieties, the plant lacks vigour and yields are low.Frau Mieze Schindler – Is the most popular variety across much of Europe because the flavour is out of this world! Sweet and succulent – not watery or dull. The fruits are so soft and delicious that they are unsuitable for transport, so this variety has never even stepped foot inside a supermarket.Manille – Raised from a cross between Gariguette and a selection with Mara des Bois in its pedigree, it is little surprise that this new French variety has outstanding flavour. The berries have a distinctive aroma and the flavour is incredibly sweet. The plants are heavy cropping and have good resistance to powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, crown rot and red core. Honeyoye – Consistently bears heavy yields of large, beautiful,crimson fruit. Rich color carries over into jam and wine. Disease resistant and easy to grow. Self-pollinating.Snow White – A vigorous selection, producing attractive, medium-sized, uniform, conical berries. It was the sweetest strawberry in our trials this year. This selection is June-bearing, ripening mid-season, is winter hardy and has excellent disease resistance. The flavour is characteristic of white-fruited strawberries being very aromatic with a unique fresh fruit flavour reminiscent of pineapple.Mara des Bois – This much sought after variety combines the sweet, aromatic taste of a wild strawberry with the fruit size of a modern hybrid. The berries are a lovely deep red when ripe and just irresistible! Strawberry Mara de Bois crops over a long period too – May to September.

Strawberry Plants – Gariguette £12.99
This very old and much-loved French variety is prized by leading chefs for its wonderful scent and outstanding flavour. The elongated orange-red fruits are soft and juicy and have the most intense, sweet, aromatic flavour. They are so fragrant that when in season they perfume the markets in Provence with the most heavenly scent and simply taste fantastic! The only downside is that compared to today’s modern varieties, the plant lacks vigour and yields are low. SIMON SAYS The Gariguette is the best flavour we have come across and is a perfect strawberry for all our uses. Flowers late June-July. Height 31-40cm; spread 41-50cm. June bearer – early. Supplied as bare root plants.

Tulip Bulbs – Lily Flowered Mix £6.99
A selection of graceful lily type tulips in a range of colours to fill beds, borders and containers. Great for cutting too. Flowers April-May. Height 55cm. Bulb size 11/12cm. (Bulb sizes quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.):

Strawberry Plants – Frau Mieze Schindler £12.99
Frau Mieze Schindler is the most popular variety across much of Europe because the flavour is out of this world! Sweet and succulent – not watery or dull. The fruits are so soft and delicious that they are unsuitable for transport, so this variety has never even stepped foot inside a supermarket. Flowers late June-July. Height 31-40cm; spread 41-50cm. June bearer – early. Supplied as bare root plants.