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Archive for March, 2015

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

GreenFingers reduced the price on these products today

Stainless Steel Travel Vacuum Flask -  1.5 litre

Stainless Steel Travel Vacuum Flask – 1.5 litre was £11.49 now £9.99
Perfect for when you are travelling about this Stainless Steel Vacuum Flask is lightweight with a virtually unbreakable stainless steel construction. Ideal for days out camping cycling or hillwalking to ensure that your drinks keep hot for up to 8 hours and cold for up to 24 hours. It has a one touch stopper and when the lid is screwed on the button automatically closes. There are two screw off cups and it also has an in-built carrying/pouring handle and a handy carrying strap. Height: approximately 30cmPlease note: Use warm water and washing-up liquid to clean your flask after use. Rinse thoroughly with hot water. DO NOT immerse in water. Dry thoroughly after leaving it to drain. Store with the stopper off. Please click here for other ideas from our Picnic and Outdoor Living Department.

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New products at GreenFingers

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

New products today at GreenFingers

Chapelwood Premium No Mess Wild Bird Seed 12.75kg

Chapelwood Premium No Mess Wild Bird Seed 12.75kg £14.99
Superb for all year round feeding and attracting the widest variety of birds to your garden this No Mess Wild Bird Seed from Chapelwood contains only the finest ingredients. Specifically a broader and more balanced selection of seeds and grains all of the ingredients are UK sourced and shell-less to minimise mess. The packaging benefits from a foil seal to lock in freshness. The seed can be used in feeders on the ground or on tables to attract a variety of birds to your garden. With disappearing habitats and climatic changes the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) both recommend the year-round feeding of garden birds to maintain a healthy and viable flock of native species. Feeding requirements are greater in late autumn and winter when natural resources are in shorter supply and high energy levels are also needed during spring when birds are busy breeding and raising young. Once you have established a feeding regime

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New products at Crocus

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

New items today at Crocus

Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine)

Trachelospermum jasminoides (star jasmine) £49.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to August Flower colour: white flowers Other features: very fragrant flowers Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection) An attractive woody, evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves which turn bronze in winter. Clusters of fragrant, pure white flowers are produced from mid- to late summer. It is best grown against a warm, sunny wall in milder areas or in a greenhouse or conservatory in areas prone to severe frosts. Garden care: After flowering has finished prune back to fit the available space. In frost prone areas, grow in pots of loam-based potting compost, such as John Innes No2 and move to a frost-free spot in winter.

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New products at Blooming Direct

Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Blooming Direct just added this new product

Tumbling Tomato plants x 12 plugs

Tumbling Tomato plants x 12 plugs £3.99
Biting into a sweet, juicy cherry tomato on a summers day is hard to beat! They taste so much better fresh, and they should be eaten warm – when the aromatics in them are at their most active, to give the best flavour. Growing tomatoes is easy and incredibly rewarding – make salads and chutneys, or of course eat them fresh. ‘Tumbling Tom’ is the ideal variety to get started growing your own tomatoes – so easy in hanging baskets, tubs, planters and even wondowboxes, you will gets hundreds, even thousands of small cherry tomatoes in Summer. Get the children growing them! They are self-branching, so other than pinching the tip out when you plant, there is no need to do anything else to them, unlike other tomato varieties. Tumbling Tom produces massive crops of firm, round fruit all summer long – each one packed with sweet, delicious juice. Perfect fresh and in salads.

Jobs to do

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

Keep checking the seeds you’ve sown in the greenhouse. The leeks have come through as little strands of green. It’s so good to see! leek seeds coming through

New products at John Lewis

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

New lines today at John Lewis

John Lewis Ariel 3 Seater Sofa

John Lewis Ariel 3 Seater Sofa £525.00
Spend hours reflecting in luxurious comfort while sinking into the Ariel sofa, ideal for gardens and conservatories. A beautifully weathered eucalyptus frame supports this sofa, with the seat and back made in fisherman’s rope for a characteristic look. The soft and strong double-braided rope is water-resistant and quick-drying, as well as making a comfortable seat. The wide seating covered in cushions offers a beautiful finishing touch. Please note: Not all of our ranges are on display in our furniture departments. Please call href="" www.johnlewis.com="" your nearest John Lewis to check before you visit. Interest Free Credit: If you buy this product in our shops, it’s eligible for Interest Free Credit, which is available when you spend £1000 or more on selected home products. Terms and conditions apply: href="http://www.johnlewis.com/inspiration-and-advice/interest-free-credit" find out more

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New products at Gardening Direct

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

New items added today at Gardening Direct

Big plant offer Camellia Debbie 1 Plant 9cm Pot

Big plant offer Camellia Debbie 1 Plant 9cm Pot £4.99
Beautiful double rose pink flowersRHS AGM Award Fantastic Big Plant Offer Spend £50 or more and you can buy this plant for only £4.99The glossy dark leaves of this evergreen shrub are the perfect backdrop for the rose pink flowers

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New products at Dobies

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

Dobies just added these new items

Achillea Plant - Wonderful Wampee

Achillea Plant – Wonderful Wampee £7.99
Excellent rain tolerance, four bold colours, upright and sturdy branching, large clusters of glowing peach pink flowers from early summer, soft silvery foliage. Height 51-60cm; spread 71-80cm. Supplied in a 9cm pot.Fragrant foliageEasy to growHeat loving

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

New products at Suttons Seeds

Biodegradable Netting

Biodegradable Netting £9.99
This robust 100% biodegradable jute netting is perfect for supporting peas and beans and other climbing veg or flowers. And you can just throw it on the compost heap after use! Measures 2m (6’6) x 5m (16’5).

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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Tuesday, March 17th, 2015

New products today at Jersey Plants Direct

Big Plant Offer Camellia Japonica Debbie 1 Plant 9cm Pot

Big Plant Offer Camellia Japonica Debbie 1 Plant 9cm Pot £4.99
Beautiful double rose pink flowersRHS AGM Award Fantastic Big Plant Offer Spend £50 or more and you can buy this plant for only £4.99The glossy dark leaves of this evergreen shrub are the perfect backdrop for the rose pink flowers

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