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Archive for September, 2015
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
Aquadulce Claudia is recommended for autumn and winter sowings throughout the U.K. for the earliest crops the following spring and summer.
Bean (Broad) Seeds – Robin Hood £3.99
Never tried broad beans on the patio before? Dwarf variety Robin Hood will provide you with a good crop of nutritious beans that taste far superior to any you’ll find at the supermarket!SMALL SPACES made easy! Are you feeling left behind by the grow-your-own revolution because you live in a gardenless apartment or have a postage-stamp-sized patio? Dont worry: Anyone with a sunny windowsill, patio, or balcony can cultivate home-grown vegetables. In fact, choosing plants that are nutritious, delicious, and attractive is the ultimate way to maximise limited space. Weve tried and tested these varieties suitable for small spaces and know they’ll succeed, but thats not to say there arent other vegetable seeds that you could try!Dwarf type for small spacesSuitable for summer and autumn croppingGood tolerance to soil borne diseases
Bean (Broad) Seeds – Witkiem Manita £2.99
A fast-growing, quick-maturing broad bean, producing a good harvest of short, well-filled pods. The beans have a high tannin content, giving them particularly good taste. For spring sowing.
Bean (Broad) Seeds – The Sutton £2.99
Bred by Suttons. Can be sown in succession March-July outdoors, and November-February under cloches to produce a very early crop. Recommended for small gardens. Sown as instructed, a packet of seed is sufficient for a single row of approximately 8.3m (27′). Dwarf variety. White seeded variety. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany. Great beginner variety.Heritage Seed Variety, 1925 packet details – A wonderful dwarf type of broad bean, attaining a height of nine to twelve inches only when grown in the open ground. The plants are of more or less spreading habit and are so freely branched that a very large number of pods is produced, each containing four or five beans of superior table quality.
Bean (Broad) Seeds – Karmazyn £2.99
A must for anyone looking for something different! Karmazyn is a compact-growing broad bean that will produce a bountiful crop of tasty and colourful beans!
Bean (Broad) Seeds – De Monica £2.99
This superb, early-maturing variety grows well in low daylight conditions, producing bountiful crops of 15cm (6) long pods filled with 5-7 tasty, creamy-coloured beans per pod.Early maturing, delicious podsWill grow in low light conditions
Bean (Broad) Seeds – Listra £2.89
A superb, early maturing broad bean producing a good crop of tasty pale-green beans. Performs well even when sown quite late.
Filed: allotment, Suttons Seeds
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
Green manure seeds from Suttons.
Sow a green amnure to fill empty ground over winter.
This discourages normal weed seeds from having a chance to grow and the green manure can be hoed or dug in in spring. Some are not frost hardy and will wilt away and lay on the ground without any effort at all! The worms then pull in the material and this enriches the soil.
Green Manure Seeds – Winter Mix £2.99
Specially formulated for sowing August-mid October ready for digging in February-April (year 2). Packet of seed covers approximately 10m (12 sq.yds.). Winter Mix – For maintaining soil quality in winter. Contains: Rye and Vetch.Why grow Suttons Green Manures? Green manures are a range of seeds that are sown specifically to improve or assist with soil fertility and/or the conditioning of soil. Bigger, more prolific crops – Green manures will lift or fix nitrates into your soil providing this essential element for bumper harvestsSoil enhancer – Ensures your soil gets the maximum nutrients required to give you the best cropsEasier digging – Deep rooting green species improves the soil’s structure by loosening and aerating the soilEnvironmentally friendly – Reduces the need to use chemical fertilisersLess weeding – The leafy nature of the Green Manure acts as a weed suppressant whilst retaining soil moisturePest control – Helps control pests and provides shelter for beneficial insectsGreen Manure Mixes – Our specially selected mixes for specific garden situations are a simple and natural way to improve the fertility and condition of your soil and boost your crops! Green manures, sown onto beds and borders, form a green carpet that can be strimmed or mown and then dug directly into the soil. Ideal for sowing where areas aren’t required for crops for a couple of months.
Green Manure Seeds – Intercrop Mix £2.99
Designed to grow alongside your main crops especially brassicas, leeks and sweet corn. Intercrop Mix – For improving fertility and weed control. Contains: Yellow Trefoil and White Clover. Sow April-September; dig in September and March-April (year 2). Coverage approximately 10m (12 sq.yds.).Why grow Suttons Green Manures? Green manures are a range of seeds that are sown specifically to improve or assist with soil fertility and/or the conditioning of soil.Bigger, more prolific crops – Green manures will lift or fix nitrates into your soil providing this essential element for bumper harvestsSoil enhancer – Ensures your soil gets the maximum nutrients required to give you the best cropsEasier digging – Deep rooting green species improves the soil’s structure by loosening and aerating the soilEnvironmentally friendly – Reduces the need to use chemical fertilisersLess weeding – The leafy nature of the Green Manure acts as a weed suppressant whilst retaining soil moisturePest control – Helps control pests and provides shelter for beneficial insectsGreen Manure Mixes – Our specially selected mixes for specific garden situations are a simple and natural way to improve the fertility and condition of your soil and boost your crops! Green manures, sown onto beds and borders, form a green carpet that can be strimmed or mown and then dug directly into the soil. Ideal for sowing where areas aren’t required for crops for a couple of months.
Green Manure Seeds – General Mix £2.99
Green manures are grown to dig into the soil to improve its fertility. They do this by preventing soil erosion, forming humus, holding plant nutrients and helping soil organisms and earthworms. Covers approximately 3m (3 sq.yds.).GENERAL MIX – For improving soil fertility. Contains: Rye, Vetch, Italian Ryegrass and Forage Pea making it suitable for general use. Sow March-June, July-October. Dig in May-August, March-April (year 2).
Green Manure – Summer Mix £2.99
Created to assist the build-up of soil nitrogen over a short period of time: it is fast-growing and is ideal for use between cropping periods. Sow May-July; dig in July-October. Coverage approximately 10m (12 sq.yds.). Summer Mix – For quickly boosting your soil’s nitrogen level. Contains: Crimson Clover, Mustard, Red Clover, Sweet Clover and Persian Clover.Why grow Suttons Green Manures? Green manures are a range of seeds that are sown specifically to improve or assist with soil fertility and/or the conditioning of soil. Bigger, more prolific crops – Green manures will lift or fix nitrates into your soil providing this essential element for bumper harvestsSoil enhancer – Ensures your soil gets the maximum nutrients required to give you the best cropsEasier digging – Deep rooting green species improves the soil’s structure by loosening and aerating the soilEnvironmentally friendly – Reduces the need to use chemical fertilisersLess weeding – The leafy nature of the Green Manure acts as a weed suppressant whilst retaining soil moisturePest control – Helps control pests and provides shelter for beneficial insectsGreen Manure Mixes – Our specially selected mixes for specific garden situations are a simple and natural way to improve the fertility and condition of your soil and boost your crops! Green manures, sown onto beds and borders, form a green carpet that can be strimmed or mown and then dug directly into the soil. Ideal for sowing where areas aren’t required for crops for a couple of months.
Filed: Suttons Seeds
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
These lovely little leaves are lovely to harvest over winter.
It’ll set seed next year if you leave it and produce tons more plants for next year!
Corn Salad Seeds – Lambs Lettuce £1.99
Can be gathered when three or four leaves have formed, or given protection from frost with straw or bracken. Grows well in pots, keeping lower leaves clean.
Filed: allotment, Suttons Seeds
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
Cauliflower Seeds – Snowball A £1.99
Snowball produces cauliflower heads in late June from a greenhouse sowing in January. Well tried and reliable. Summer/autumn maturing.
Filed: allotment, Suttons Seeds
Tuesday, September 15th, 2015
Brassica Plants – Collection £9.99
The collection contains 7 plants each of three different varieties: Cauliflower Sapporo – Extremely productive with excellent disease resistance. Plant in autumn for a late spring crop. Leaves will wrap around the cauliflower to protect from sunlight in the summer and frost in the winter, keeping the cauliflower with a uniform pure white colour.Kale Black Magic – A variety of the Italian black cabbage, bred to perform better in our climate, with improved cold tolerance, colour, leaf shape and bolt resistance than current Italian varieties. Good cut-and-come-again crop.Broccoli Stromboli – A first-class, extremely productive variety. Tasty, dark green florets over a long harvest season.
Broccoli Plants – F1 Stromboli £5.99
A first-class, extremely productive variety. Tasty, dark green florets over a long harvest season.A first-class varietyExtremely productiveProduces long, tasty, dark green floretsResistant ‘blindness’Long harvest season
Broccoli Seeds – F1 Stromboli £2.49
A first-class variety producing long, tasty, dark green florets. Resistant to blindness from autumn sowings. Sow successionally for a long harvest season.Long, tasty, dark green floretsExcellent for spring or autumn sowingSow successionally for a long harvestTom says: The slightly untidy cousin of calabrese, broccoli provides you with the first harvests of the year in January-April. The sweet, earthy flavour complements all kinds of dishes from Asian inspired stir-fries to Sunday roasts.
Filed: allotment, Suttons Seeds
Monday, September 14th, 2015
We've found a reduced price today on this product at Gardens and Homes Direct
was £19.99 now £17.99
Winter is coming… Our Game of Gnomes gnome is a great gift for any GoT fan. One can feel his commanding presence as he sits on the metal of a thousand spades. Always remember that a very small man can cast a very large shadow. Features: Hilarious twist on the garden gnome idea. Great gift for Game of Thrones fans. Keep it in your home, garden or office. Dimensions: 17.4cm/7Inches x 16.6cm/7inches x 27.1 cm/11inches
Filed: Gardens and Homes, Price Reductions
Monday, September 14th, 2015
Price reduction on this product at GreenFingers
 Outback Trekker Portable Gas BBQ was £164.99 now £127.49
Add some flare to your al fresco dining with this Outback Meteor Trekker Portable gas BBQ finished with a very stylish red porcelain enamelled hood. No matter where you are this portable barbecue will have you cooking up a storm in no time at all.Key Features:Enamelled hood This great barbecue features a one piece enamelled hinged hood which is a durable easy clean lid that will protect your BBQ against the elements.Large cooking areaThis barbecue comes with a large 47cm diameter cooking area which is plenty of space to cook up a range of wonderful BBQ food for a whole family or group of friends. Griddle/GrillThis handy BBQ comes with a griddle plate which turned over can double up as a frying plate and also includes a pan stand. This opens up the possibilities you have for creating fantastic meals by either grilling griddling frying or boiling. Great storageThis portable BBQ comes with a lower level storage space where you can conveniently keep utensils or ingredients to hand. Detailed Specification: Propane gas burner Porcelain enamelled hinged hood Barbecue diffuser Assembled in 15 minutes Stored away in 10 minutes once coolGriddle
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Filed: GreenFingers, Price Reductions
Monday, September 14th, 2015
Crocus has this new item today
Tulipa ‘Weber’s Parrot’ (parrot tulip bulbs) £4.99
Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May Flower colour: creamy white, pink and green Other features: excellent cut-flowers Hardiness: fully hardy Bulb Size: 12/14 Ruffled and irregularly cut, creamy petals are infused with rich pink towards their tips and flushed with green at their base. They form big, blowsy flowers, which look wonderful in both the garden and the vase. Garden care: In September to December plant bulbs 15-20cm deep and 10-15cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq. After flowering dead-head and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each week for the first month. Once the foliage has died down naturally lift the bulbs and store in a cool greenhouse.
Filed: Crocus, New Products
Sunday, September 13th, 2015
Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural
Joe’s Essential Gloves was £5.95 now £4.95
If A Wardrobe Full Of Gardening Gloves Isnt Your Thing Then Joes Essential Gloves Are The Pair For You; Dexterous Yet Protective, Theyll See You Through Everyday Gardening Tasks With The Minimum Of Fuss Whilst Providing Breathability And Comfort. finished In A Most Attractive Lime Green And Available In A Large Size, The Soft Seamless Knitted Yarn Provides An Exceptional Level Of Comfort Whilst The Foam Latex Coating To The Palm And Fingertips Keeps Things Safe At The Coal Face.joes Essential Gloves Available In Mediumultimate General Purpose Gardening Gloveattractive Lime Green Finishsoft Nylon Seamless Linerfoam Latex Coating To Palm And Fingertipslight Dutydexterousprotectiveopen Back Style Allows Excellent Breathabilityexceptional Level Of Comfortsnug Fit Provides Maximum Dexteritysuitable For Tactile Use Throughout The Gardengreat All Round Garden Glove
Filed: Harrod Horticultural, Price Reductions
Sunday, September 13th, 2015
New lines added today at John Lewis
Strahl Vivaldi Small Wine Glass £11.00
Small wine glass made from high quality polycarbonate – a remarkable material with the weight, clarity and brilliance of crystal and the added advantage of being virtually unbreakable.
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Filed: John Lewis, New Products
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