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Archive for November, 2015

New products at Suttons Seeds

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

Suttons Seeds has loads of new products today

Pop Up Garden Planter + 2 FREE Wall Planters

Pop Up Garden Planter + 2 FREE Wall Planters £20.00
A quick, easy and very affordable way to grow your own veg, at easy working height, on a patio or balcony! Its easy-to-assemble powder-coated steel tubular frame is tough yet lightweight, and it folds flat for easy storage. The robust pre-formed liner has a sewn-in water membrane to ensure good moisture retention, and the planter has angled feet caps for greater stability. Measures 40cm (16) x 65cm (26) x 79cm (31) high. Holds approximately 50 litres of compost. Plus it comes complete with 2 Living Wall Planters! Available in lime green only.2 FREE LIVING WALL PLANTERS – Ideal for flowers, herbs or salads, our Wall Planters make vertical wall gardening easy – just add compost and plants! They’re easy to mount on a wall, fence or balcony, with a simle hook system (expandable metal S hooks included) for adding more planters. They feature reinforced eylets and webbing for strength, and are lined to ensure good moisture retention. Available in lime green only.BUY 1 PLANTER FOR 20.00, BUY 2 FOR 30.00!

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New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

New products at Jersey Plants Direct

Lucky Dip 3 Litre Floribunda Roses 3 Plants

Lucky Dip 3 Litre Floribunda Roses 3 Plants £19.99
Lucky Dip Offer – Normal Price £25.98, Now only £19.99 – SAVE £5.99! We will send you 3 Floribunda Roses in individual 3 Litre Pots, guaranteed to be in perfect nursery fresh condition and at the ideal time to plant out! Normally £25.98 – NOW JUST £19.99!This is your opportunity to take advantage of a spectacular offer. For a very limited time and only whilst stocks last, we are giving you the opportunity to SAVE £5.99 when you buy 3 of our Lucky Dip 3 Litre Floribunda Roses.With this fabulous deal, you will receive 3 of our best selling varieties which include: China Town, Cliff Richard, Arthur Bell, Golden Wedding or Trumpeter.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

Reduced price on products today at GreenFingers

Chapelwood Everyday Wild Bird Seed Mix 1kg

Chapelwood Everyday Wild Bird Seed Mix 1kg was £2.99 now £1.79
Attract birds to your garden with Chapelwood Everyday Wild Bird Seed Mix which is a specially selected blend of the finest quality seeds and grains available which are presented in a Stay Fresh foil lined bag for increased quality.This particular mix will provide a complete balanced dietary supplement and is ideal for all round feeding. 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 – don

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New products at GreenFingers

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

New items added today at GreenFingers

Greenfingers FSC Fir Raised Bed - 30cm high

Greenfingers FSC Fir Raised Bed – 30cm high £29.99
Ideal for small spaces in gardens or allotments this Greenfingers FSC Fir Raised Bed allows you to grow and harvest your own fruit vegetables or herbs. It allows the plant roots to grow long straight and strong and you can also overcome problems with your existing soil by using new soil or an organic growing medium. A raised bed is an easy way to look after your crops and also means less strain on your joints as it can be used on a platform for gardeners who have problems kneeling down. It is not only practical but also makes an attractive feature in your garden. This raised bed is made from Fir that has been sourced from FSC Certified managed forests FSC trademark licence code FSC N001623 and is also ACQ pressure treated so it will last for years to come.W100 x D100 x H30cmPlease note: that due to this being a natural product that has been treated the colour may vary from a light green shade to a more neutral tone.Click here for Assembly Instructions.

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Lottery grants for allotments

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

You can apply for the Awards for All grants for projects on your allotment.
Area:England
Funding size:£300 – £10,000

A common request is for a composting toilet (Especially useful for sites without drainage or mains water)

Natsol do a composting loo for about £8k installed.

Rolawn Direct Discount code

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Rolawn Direct have made a discount code for 10% discount on all orders. The code is RWND15 and is valid until 17th December 2015.

Rolawn Lawn Top Dressing (0.73m³ Bulk Bag – 730 litres approx volume when packed) £166.86

Rolawn Medallion Premium Lawn Seed 20kg £163.11

Rolawn Play Grade Bark Bag (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £150.48

Rolawn Vegetable & Fruit Topsoil (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £130.44

Rolawn Beds & Borders Topsoil (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £130.44

Rolawn Blended Loam Topsoil (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £123.30

Rolawn Turf & Lawn Seeding Topsoil (0.73m³ Bulk Bag – 730 litres approx volume when packed) £120.84

Rolawn Soil Improver (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £119.28

Rolawn Landscaping Bark (1m³ Bulk Bag – 1,000 litres approx volume when packed) £118.08

Rolawn Medallion Premium Lawn Seed 1.5kg £24.17

Rolawn GroRight Lawn Establishment Fertiliser 5kg £19.02

Rolawn Minster Pro Ornamental Lawn Seed 0.5kg £11.22

Rolawn GroRight Lawn Fertiliser, Weed & Moss Killer £10.14

Rolawn Medallion Turf (approx 1m² Rolls) £4.20

Tomorrow’s Food

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

On iplayer Tomorrow’s Food

Goes to a huge hydroponic farm in Thanet.
They quickly drop the temperature at the end of the day and this convinces the plant it’s going to die so it forces itself into fruit production. 4-5 times more yield than traditional methods.
Top tip – keep the plant thirsty when it’s young and you’ll end up with tastier fruit.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of these products

Link Stakes Seconds

Link Stakes Seconds was £12.00 now £10.50
Link Stakes Which Have Imperfections And Sold As Seconds With An Amazing 25% Discount Off Our Normal Prices – Providing You With An Effective, Reliable And Very Cost Effective Way To Support Your Plants. The Plastic Coating May Be Split In Some Places – But That Wont Affect Strength. Available Only While Stocks Lasts And These Items Are Non-refundable. 25% Discount On Plant Support Secondsstrong, Sturdy And The Green Coating Helps Them To Virtually Disappear When In Place.many Plants Are Vulnerable To Damage From Wind And Rain Unless Properly Staked.all Our Link Stakes Are Made From Steel Wire Rod And Coated With Dark Green Plastic.they Will Last For Decades And Are Virtually Invisible.aim To Stake Your Plant About Half Way Up Its Full Height And Allow A Few Inches In The Ground.the Most Versatile And Discreet Way To Support Plants Throughout The Border

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

Harrod Horticultural just added these new items

Harrod Wire Bean Columns

Harrod Wire Bean Columns £104.00
Harrod Wire Bean Columns Are Available In 2 Finishes Natural Rust, A Timeless Look For Traditional Or Contemporary Gardens That Is Supplied As Unpainted Steel Which Quickly Develops An Even Rust Coating Over Time Or The Classic Matt Black Powder Coating As Used On All Harrod Steel Products. Both Of The Finishes Have A 10 Year Structural Guarantee And Are Made From Strong 10mm Gauge Steel Rods, Double The Thickness Of Many Similar Designs. these Bean Frame Obelisks Are Available In 2 Designs, The Round Wire Bean Column Measures 2.05m High And The Square Wire Bean Column Measures 2.12m High. Both Obelisk Style Plant Supports Are Supplied With Solid 30cm Long U Anchors For Secure Ground Fixing. to Help Support The Climbing Plants, Heavy-duty Netting Is Supplied With Each Of The Bean Obelisks. This Strong, Notted Netting Has 80mm Square Mesh And Is Ideal For Supporting Runner Beans And Other Heavy Climbers. exclusive Designed Made By Us In Ukwire Bean Columns Are Ideal For Runner Beans Amd Other Climbing Plants10 Year Structural Guarantee2 Distinctive Finishes – Natural Rust Matt Black Powder Coatingsupplied With Strong Knotted Heavy-duty Plant Support Nettinground Bean Column Measures 2.05m/6ft10″ High X 0.47m/1ft7″ Widesquare Bean Column Measures 2.12m/6ft11″ High X 0.39m/1ft3″ Wide10mm Gauge Round Steel Rods – Double The Thickness Of Many Similar Designssupplied With Solid Steel 30cm L U Anchors – 4 Per Obelisk

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New products at Van Meuwen

Tuesday, November 24th, 2015

New products today at Van Meuwen

Italian Cypress - 2 Italian Cypress plants in 14cm pots

Italian Cypress – 2 Italian Cypress plants in 14cm pots £29.98
A conifer often associated with the Tuscan countryside, Italian Cypress makes a superb evergreen feature in the garden. Also known as the Mediterranean Cypress, this stately, drought-tolerant tree has a tall columnar habit, looking fabulous planted either side of an entranceway or as an architectural focal point in the garden. Try growing Cupressus sempervirens in large patio containers or borders to bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. Height after 10 years: 3m. Ultimate height in UK conditions: 7m (width 1m). Supplied at a height of 70-90cm.Useful links:How to plant trees and shrubs

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