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New products at John Lewis

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

John Lewis just added these new lines

Kew Gardens Broomfield Bird Table

Kew Gardens Broomfield Bird Table £27.50
 This hanging table is designed to offer a feeding area for a wide range of birds, particularly the ground feeding species such as Robins, Blackbirds and thrushes. Most commonly this table will be used for feeding seed or fat products.  

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Price reductions at Gardens and Homes Direct

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

Price reduction on this item at Gardens and Homes Direct

Camillion 2 Seat Wooden Garden Bench

Camillion 2 Seat Wooden Garden Bench was £59.99 now £57.99
Our Camillion 2 Seat Wooden Garden Bench is sturdily constructed in hardwood in traditional style and is a perfect addition to any patio or garden setting. The frame is pressure treated and finished in a natural stain with smoothed edges for additional comfort. Features: Perfect for lawns, terraces and patios. Durable, quality hardwood construction. Pressure treated, natural stain finish. Hardwood sourced from sustainable plantations. Dimensions: Width: 126cm/50inches Depth 61cm/24inches Height 95cm/37.5inches

New products at Suttons Seeds

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

New product at Suttons Seeds

Grafted Tomato Plnts - Lycoplum 2194

Grafted Tomato Plnts – Lycoplum 2194 £9.99
Lycoplum 2194 Suttons Best in Trials Lycopene Plum TypeFruits have an oblong shape and very few seed pockets, in comparison to other types. They have been specifically bred for cooking. Their good structure, higher dry matter content and more concentrated flavour makes them ideal for sauces and soups. These are also the best tomatoes for drying. You can easily remove the skin with blanching: drain and cool before peeling – they can also be frozen in this state.

New products at GreenFingers

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

New products today at GreenFingers

Haxnicks Leaf Picker - 130cm

Haxnicks Leaf Picker – 130cm £22.99
The Haxnicks Leaf Picker is a fast and efficient approach to leaf collection incorporating an ingenious easy pick-up and discard mechanism.Collect leaves with ease even on gravel. Durable and lightweight. Ergonomic design with an instant release mechanism. Great for tidying leaves from between border plants. Length: 130cm Head: 18 x 18cm

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Beekeeping in Manchester, Oldham and Tameside

Monday, March 6th, 2017

A new group has been set up for beekeepers in Oldham, Manchester and Tameside.
The group is known as Medlock bka – and their website is available here – Medlock Bees
T
he group has beekeepers from Chadderton, Failsworth, New Moston, Droylsden, Sholver, or any part of Manchester, Oldham and Tameside then please click the link and find out more.

Exquisite garden events at Elite Hotels

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Exquisite garden events at Elite Hotels

 

The changing seasons in the UK are expressed most noticeably throughout our many gardens countryside landscapes.  This year, the gardens within the Elite Hotels Group, which covers Ashdown Park in East Sussex,Tylney Hall in Hampshire and Luton Hoo on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border are open to the public at a series of themed events.

 

 

Event name: Luton Hoo NGS Garden Open Day
Date: Sunday 23 July
Start and finish time: 11am – 4pm

Location, including county: Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa, Bedfordshire

Details of event: Visitors will have the exclusive chance to visit Luton Hoo Hotel’s 1,065-acre estate at the National Garden Scheme open day, for just a £5 entry fee. Normally only open to hotel guests, the estate features gardens landscaped by Capability Brown,

meadows, woodland, lakes and nature trails all waiting to be explored.

Entry cost: £5

Event contact phone number and/or website: 01582 734437, www.lutonhoo.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Event name: Hanging Basket Workshops with Afternoon Tea at Ashdown Park

Date: Wednesday 24 May & Thursday 25 May

Start and finish time: Starting at 1pm

Location, including county: Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, East Sussex

Details of event: Back by popular demand, Ashdown Park Hotel will be offering two hanging basket workshops in May led by its estate manager, Kevin Sweet. Guests at the events will get the chance to learn how to create their very own beautiful hanging baskets

as well as putting any gardening queries to Kevin. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a traditional afternoon tea including a variety of cakes, sandwiches and pastries.

Entry cost: £42.50

Event contact phone number and/or website: 01342 824988, www.ashdownpark.com

 

 

 

 

Event name: Ashdown Park NGS Garden Open Day

Date: Sunday 25 June

Start and finish time: Gardens open from 2pm

Location, including county: Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Wych Cross, East Sussex

Details of event: Discover Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club’s beautiful estate and its gardens and parkland when they open for one day only for the NGS Open Day, with proceeds going to charity. The Parkland Garden consists of approximately 186 acres

of which 50 acres is ancient woodland and 40 acres grazing land, where wild deer roam freely. The parklands are cared for and maintained by Kevin Sweet, Estate Manager, who has worked at Ashdown Park Hotel for nearly 40 years.

Entry cost: £5

Event contact phone number and/or website: 01342 824988, www.ashdownpark.com

 

 

 

 

Event name: Tylney Hall NGS Garden Open Day

Date: Sunday 30 AprilSunday 11 June & Sunday 1 October

Start and finish time: 11am – 4pm

Location, including county: Tylney Hall Hotel, nr Hook, Hampshire

Details of event: In aid of the National Garden Scheme, Tylney Hall is offering a unique opportunity to walk around its 66 acres of beautifully manicured gardens. As well as exploring the gardens and woodlands, there will be a selection of plants available to

purchase and light refreshments served from midday.

Entry cost: £5

Event contact phone number and/or website: 01256 764881, www.tylneyhall.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Event name: Exclusive Garden Tours

Date: Year-round

Start and finish time: N/A

Location, including county: Tylney Hall Hotel, nr Hook, Hampshire

Details of event: Throughout 2017, Tylney Hall will be offering guests and visitors the chance to book an exclusive private tour of its grounds with estates manager, Paul Tattersdill. Having worked on the estate for 30 years, Paul is a fountain of knowledge

when it comes to the gardens at Tylney Hall and those on the tour will get the opportunity to learn more about the garden’s vast history and future plans.

Entry cost: On enquiry

Event contact phone number and/or website: 01256 764881, www.tylneyhall.co.uk

 

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Monday, March 6th, 2017

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of this product

Rolawn Bark

Rolawn Bark was £155.95 now £125.95
Rolawn Are Widely Regarded As The Uks Leading Supplier Of High Quality Topsoil And Turf So It Should Come As No Suprise That The Landscaping Bark They Carry In Their Range Is Right Up There With The Best; If Youre Looking To Give The Finishing Touches To A Landscaping Project Or Apply A Very Attractive And Effective Mulch To Beds And Borders, Then The Rolawn Landscaping Bark Should Be At The Very Top Of Your Shopping List. were Pleased To Include This Premium Quality Bark In Our Range And Are Sure Youll Be Impressed With Both The Quality And Coverage. Ideal For All Garden Projects – Such As Paths, Low Maintenance Areas And As A Mulch To Beds And Borders.the Bark Is Supplied In 1000 Litre Tote Bags. All Prices Include Delivery (please Note We Deliver To Mainland Uk Only). We Arrange Delivery – Directly From Rolawn – To Your Address, So When Ordering, Please Provide A Daytime Telephone Number On Which You Can Be Contacted To Arrange Delivery – Otherwise The Despatch And Delivery Of Your Rolawn Bark Will Be Delayed.delivery Informationrolawn Christmas New Year Opening Hours, Deliveries And Cut Off Timesdeliveries Before Christmas:last Delivery Date Is Friday 23rd December Orders By 4pm On Monday 19th December Deliveries After New Year:first Delivery Date Is Thursday 5th January 2017 Orders By 4pm On Wednesday 21st Decemberas The Rolawn Bark Is Delivered In 1000 Litre Bags – Which Are Both Bulky In Size And Heavy – It Is Important To Ensure You Have Suitable Vehicular Access Before Ordering To Avoid Disappointment And Extra Or Failed Delivery Charges. Please Take A Moment To Read Through Rolawns Detailed Delivery Requirements Checklist And View Their Delivery Terms And Conditions Below – Failure To Do So Could Result In Extra Delivery Charges.delivery Is Available To Uk Mainland Addresses Onlydeliveries Will Be Made Between 7am And 6pm, Monday To Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)rolawn Bulk Bags And Pallets Are Non

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Sunday, March 5th, 2017

Reduced price on items today at Harrod Horticultural

Raised Steel Pond Cover

Raised Steel Pond Cover was £145.00 now £126.00
Keeping Leaves And Other Plant Debris Out Of Your Pond Has Long Challenged Gardeners And Fish Enthusiasts, But Our Raised Steel Pond Covers Provide The Perfect Solution. Combining The Strength Of Black, Polyester Powder Coated, Galvanised Steel With The Protective Qualities Of Our 19mm Mesh Knotted Netting, The Steel Pond Covers Effectively Keep Leaves And Debris Out Of Your Pond And Helps To Protect Fish Too.falling Leaves Decompose And Cause Algae To Flourish But Thanks To The Raised Steel Pond Cover Designs – Available In A Wide Range Of Sizes From 1.5m Square Up To 3.5m Square – Cloudy Water Could Be A Thing Of The Past! Herons And Other Fish Predators Will Also Struggle To Penetrate The Knotted Net And The Steel Framework Blends Into The Garden Background.please Note That The Steel Pond Covers Are Not Designed Or Guaranteed To Prevent Children Or Pets From Falling Into Ponds, And Young Children Should Always Be Supervised Near Garden Ponds Or Water.*please Note That Our Steel Pond Cover Sizes Are Generous And Where Space Is Limited Please Allow An Extra 2% To The Measurements For Fitting.steel Pond Covers Manufactured From 25mm/1″ Square X 1.5mm Thick, Galvanised And Black Polyester Powder Coated Steelcovered With High Quality Polyethylene 19mm Square Mesh Knotted Netraised Pond Covers Are 40cm High To Avoid Marginal Plantingalso Available In Flat Steel Pond Cover Versionsnetting Is Whipped Neatly Onto Frame With Twinesimple To Assemblepond Covers Available In A Wide Range Of Sizes From 1.5 Sqm To 3.5 Sqmlay Covers Side By Side To Span Larger Pondsframes Can Be Easily Moved Or Stored19mm Mesh Netting Will Collect All But The Smallest Of Leavesideal Way Of Preventing Leaves And Other Debris From Entering The Pondeffective Deterrent To Herons And Other Predatorsframework Identical To That Used On Our Heavy Duty Steel Fruit Cagesself Assembly Required – Full Instructions Includedno More Struggling With Awkward, Wet Nettin

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New products at Harrod Horticultural

Sunday, March 5th, 2017

New lines added today at Harrod Horticultural

Harrod Slot & Lock

Harrod Slot & Lock £84.00
The Secret Of The Success Of The Portable Vegetable Cage Is The Very Tough But Exceptionally Light, Matt Black Powder Coated 16mm Aluminium Tubing Which Forms A Rigid Framework, Ably Assisted By Our Hi-tech, Durable And Reusable, Black Nylon Harrod Slot Lock Connectors.the Harrod Slot Lock Aluminium Portacage Has Also Been Updated And Now Features The Innovative And Award Winning Storm Proof Clips To Prevent Wind And Snow Damage To The Cage. The Fitted 7mm Mesh Butterfly Netting Is Secured To The Framework With The Clips, Which Will Detach From The Framework In High Winds Or Heavy Snowfall. The Netting Then Drops Over The Crops And Prevents The Frame Being Damaged Or Buckled. Heavy Duty U-shaped Anchors Are Also Available Separately To Provide Even Greater Stability To The Portacage (see Accessories Below)this Protective, Freestanding Structure Can Easily Be Lifted By One Or Two People And Moved From Bed To Bed – Ideal For Crop Rotation – And With 1.5m Of Clear Growing Height And Our Reliable Fitted 7mm Soft Butterfly Netting, Your Fruit And Vegetables Inside Will Be As Safe As Houses!suitable For Use Over A Small Pond As Well As In The Kitchen Garden, The Harrod Slot Lock Aluminium Portable Vegetable Cage Can Be Taken Down In The Blink Of An Eye And Takes Up Little Room When Storing – And Being Aluminium, The Black Tubing (practically Invisible When In Position) Will Not Rust. The Slot Lock Connectors Simply Push Onto The 1.2mm Gauge Aluminium Tubing Framework And Are Securely Held In Place By Tightening The Stainless Steel Screws, Allowing The Cage Configuration To Be Easily Changed.extending Your Aluminium Vegetable Cage Is Simple As Well As All The Aluminium Tubing Components, Netting, Pegs And Slot Lock Connectors And Slot Lock Brace Kits Are Available Separately.harrod Slot Lock Aluminium Portacages Stand 1.5m Hframework Made From Matt Black Powder Coated Aluminium Tubingupdated Design Includes Storm Proof Clips To Prevent Damage

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New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Sunday, March 5th, 2017

Gardens and Homes Direct just added loads of new items

Moorea 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa Collection w/Cushions Cappuccino

Moorea 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa Collection w/Cushions Cappuccino £699.99
Perfect for relaxing with family and friends, our stylish Moorea 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa Collection will make a fantastic addition to your outdoor living area. Including a 3-seater sofa, a footstool (which may be used to quickly and easily turn the sofa into a corner sofa), an armchair and a coffee table, the Moorea 3 Seater Outdoor Sofa Collection is generously proportioned and comes complete with thick cushions to provide you with ultimate comfort. Constructed from weather-proof, UV stabilised resin with a 6mm rope effect rattan weave finish over a sturdy, weather-resistant frame, the stunning Moorea 3-Seat Sofa Collection is a low-maintenance, easy to assemble outdoor furniture set designed to bring you pleasure for many years. Please Note: While the weather-resistant frame can be left outdoors…

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