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Archive for April, 2017

New products at Gardens and Homes Direct

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Gardens and Homes Direct has this new product today

Suntime 3m Beige Caen Gazebo

Suntime 3m Beige Caen Gazebo £349.99
Features Stylish water resistant beige canopy Aluminum and steel sturdy base Separate vent section

Price reductions at GreenFingers

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

GreenFingers reduced the price on these items today

Gardman Dahlia Trellis - 1.5m Height

Gardman Dahlia Trellis – 1.5m Height was £14.99 now £12.99
This Gardman Dahlia Trellis is made of powder coated steel wire and is great for garden walls and fences. Ideal for climbing plants and flowers. Made from strong powder coated wire. Double ground stakes. Decorative metal leaves. Dimensions: 150cm Height

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New products at GreenFingers

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

New items today at GreenFingers

Gutter Ball Downpipe Filters - Set of 2

Gutter Ball Downpipe Filters – Set of 2 £1.99
A quick and easy way to reduce the risk of blockages and clogging these Gutter Ball Downpipe Filters are simple to install without tools. Simply pushed into place these non-corrosive polypropylene flexible guards help to prevent blockages from leaves roof moss twigs and other debris from clogging your gutter.Universal to fit most downpipe openings square or round these Gutter Ball Downpipe Filters are relatively unobtrusive from ground level.Flexible parts – can expand to fitDimensions: 11cm diameter x 14cm highBottom diameter: 7.5cmQuantity: Set of 2

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Price reductions at Blooming Direct

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Price cut on this product at Blooming Direct

Raspberry Long Cane Glen Ample Fruit Bush - Pack of 10 Canes to Grow Your Own

Raspberry Long Cane Glen Ample Fruit Bush – Pack of 10 Canes to Grow Your Own was £19.99 now £9.99
Long Cane Raspberries are your opportunity to benefit from a massive breakthrough in Raspberry fruit production! Raspberries usually produce their fruit on the previous year’s growth of canes. However, they are often sold in garden centres cut back as short canes – great value, but you have to wait an extra year for fruit. Now, with Long Canes you will get fruit in the first season, because they have not been cut back – they are harvested at about 1M or more tall, and will fruit this Summer. Glen Ample is a great garden variety, not too vigorous, yet fruiting early to mid-season in July and August, and producing good bright red sweet fruits. You will get around a pound of fruit or more per cane for 4-5 years. Glen Ample will fruit on the full length of the virtually spine-free canes you recieve so do not prune them down when you plant them! If space is at a premium, grow them in large pots in a wig-wam form it will look great and also produce massive amounts or fruit in the minimum of space! Otherwise plant in rows about 60cm (2ft) apart, using supporting wires for easier fruit picking. Take advantage of new Long Cane Raspberry production techniqiues for bigger and quicker crops.

Cheapest bee smoker

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

I’ve spotted this at amazon – it’s the cheapest smoker I’ve seen.

  • Stainless Steel construction. Means it won’t rust and can be soaked in washing soda solution (not the bellows!) to clear ir.
  • Fire Guard. Protective safety guard to help prevent burns. Useful! But still get a bucket to keep it in – a metal one! 
  • Perforated base plate which can be removed for easier cleaning. And you should do this every so often!
  • 11 inches (28cm) tall and 4 inches (10 cm) diameter smoke chamber.
  • Leather bellows with clip. 

I lost the clip off my first smoker within a couple of weeks of starting beekeeping. My smoker is still going strong though.
I have a bundle of newspaper sheets neatly folded up in my bee box. This allows me to take one sheet off, shred it and then light this. I can then apply whatever I am currently burning. I have a bucket of last year’s pine cones and a big plastic sweet jar of sawdust available to me. You gently place some fuel in and puff the bellows until it roars. Once that’s happened add some more fuel – and it’ll smoke nicely when you put the lid on. If you do it right then it’ll stay lit for ages. Sawdust can be gently packed in, but pine cones need to have extras added if you’re staying in the apiary a while. Always have spare fuel with you and check your smoker between hives – not half way through!

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Price reduction at Harrod Horticultural

Peak Roof Decorative Steel Fruit Cage

Peak Roof Decorative Steel Fruit Cage was £700.00 now £600.00
Our Peak Roof Walk-in Steel Decorative Fruit Cage Has Bought Style And Sophistication To Fruit Growing By Seamlessly Blending The Strength And Durability Of Our Heavy Duty Walk-in Steel Fruit Cages With The Graceful Sweeping Lines Of A Unique Peaked Roof.available In 2.5m And 3m Square Units, The Peak Roof Cages Can Be Linked To Make A Stunning Garden Feature Sure To Be The Envy Of Many. Supplied As An Initial Unit Which Includes A Door And Then Additional Units Are Added To Create The Overall Cage Size E.g. 5m X 5m Cage Would Be Made Up Of 4 X 2.5m Units.its Not Just The Look Of The Cage Which Makes It A Valuable Addition To Any Garden – With A Maximum Roof Clearance Of 3.3m (2.8m On The 2.5 Square Version) Your Fruit Bushes And Trees Will Be Just As Impressed!peak Roof Walk-in Heavy Duty Steel Decorative Fruit Cages Offer Excellent Protection To Your Fruit And Withstand Snowfall Due To Their Designunique Design Manufactured By Us In The Uksupplied With Dry Brushed Gold Painted Pineapple Finial10 Year Framework Guaranteeunique 25mm X 1.5mm Wall Square Section Steel Framework Provides Exceptional Strengthsteel Framework Is Fully Galvanised And Matt Black Polyester Powder Coated For A Weatherproof Finishblack Flush Fitting Connectors Include Steel Inserts For Greater Strength And Rigidity2 Unit Sizes – 2.5m Or 3m Squarecage Measures 2m H At Top Of Door Frame2.5m Square Cage Gives Maximum Roof Height Of 2.8m3m Square Cage Is 3.3m H At Highest Pointeach Decorative Cage Comes Complete With One Door Kit, Shaped Roof Net, Side Netting, Heavy-duty Foot Plates And All Necessary Fixings, Pegs And Tiesroof Netting Is 19mm Square Heavy Duty Knotted Netting And Side Netting Is 16mm Square Rigid Mesh Nettingincrease Cage Size At A Later Date By Adding Additional Units Which Include Linking Plates, Framework, Netting But No Doorfully Illustrated Assembly And Instruction Booklet Dvd Includedused At Both Garden Organic In Ryton And The Rhs Gar

New products at John Lewis

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

John Lewis has these new products today

House by John Lewis Salsa 2-Seater Garden Sofa

House by John Lewis Salsa 2-Seater Garden Sofa £110.00
Bold colourways Steel and rattan construction Durable and weather resistant – ideal for use throughout the year Perfect for balconies or smaller spaces   The Salsa sofa will make a striking addition to the garden scenery. Pair up with the Salsa table and chairs to create the perfect outdoor sitting for breakfast through to afternoon tea. House by John Lewis is designed to be at the heart of contemporary home; well though out, well made and surprisingly affordable. The feel is modern and uncluttered. It’s a useful product that you’ll love to live with. Please note: Not all of our ranges are on display in our furniture departments. Please call  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: find out more

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New products at Dobies

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Dobies just added these new products

Cactus Doorstop

Cactus Doorstop £9.99
Quirky strong canvas doorstops, printed with four different cactus designs. Dimensions: height 28cm (11), width 15cm (6). Our selection. Buy 2 for 15.

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New products at Suttons Seeds

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Suttons Seeds has these new products today

Pinus nigra Plant - Pierrick Bregeon (Brepo)

Pinus nigra Plant – Pierrick Bregeon (Brepo) £44.99
A lovely dense and formal dome shape is created by this variety without the need of any trimming. The long needles which measure approximately 7-8 cm in length are a rich green colour. Height 90-100cm. Supplied in a 5-7.5 litre pot.

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New products at John Lewis

Monday, April 24th, 2017

New product at John Lewis

KETTLER Madrid Outdoor Bench Cover

KETTLER Madrid Outdoor Bench Cover £29.99
KETTLER casual dining furniture can be left outdoors year-round (excluding cushions), but to retain a pristine appearance, use this polyester cover during spring and summer months when your bench is not in use. A handy pull cord allows you to tighten the cover around the bench for secure protection.