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Archive for April, 2017

New products at GreenFingers

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

New lines at GreenFingers

Terra 4-6 Seater Rectangular Furniture Cover - 230cm x 135cm

Terra 4-6 Seater Rectangular Furniture Cover – 230cm x 135cm £12.99
This highly durable Terra 4-6 Seater Rectangular Furniture Cover will protect your precious garden furniture from water rain and mould.This cover is made from UV Stabilised Polyethylene and will protect your table and chairs from wind rain and winter conditions. It

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Price reductions at Blooming Direct

Sunday, April 16th, 2017

Blooming Direct has cut the price of this product

Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily) - pack of 10 bullbs

Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey Lily) – pack of 10 bullbs was £12.99 now £7.99
Breathtakingly pretty clusters of exotic, vivid pink flowers will brighten up your garden late in Autumn, just as your summer flowers are starting to fade and all else seems to be on it’s last legs.! As the days shorten and skies get duller, Nerine bowdenii’s firework-like flower clusters will provide stunning colour right through until Winter, and make pretty posies if cut for the vase as well. Perfect for growing in a drift in flower beds and borders, you could also grow them in big patio pots, say 25-30cm diameter with 5 bulbs in. They are completely hardy and will easily withstand UK winters. Plant them about 5cm (2) deep, and around 10cm (4) apart. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its all-round performance in UK gardens. Nerines really are outstanding Autumn ‘good doers’, and every garden should have some for one last swansong of flower colour before the frosts.

Brand USA ‘Great Gardens of the USA’ to exhibit at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Brand USA ‘Great Gardens of the USA’ to exhibit at
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Partners, The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, Charleston, and Oregon team up for a U.S. showcase

 

Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, has announced a trio of USA gardens at this summer’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which will take place 3rd – 9th July 2017.

 

Partnering with The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, Explore Charleston, South Carolina and Travel Oregon, Brand USA will be bringing floral flavour to the UK, showcasing each destination through specially designed and built gardens for the flower show.  This follows the United States’ presence at previous events.

 

Titled “Great Gardens of the USA,” The Charleston Garden, The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel Garden and The Oregon Garden have all been designed by UK-based designer Sadie May Stowell, who has worked with Brand USA on five award-winning gardens over the past two years.

 

For the 2017 event, Stowell will seek to capture the essence of the historic Moonlight Garden of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida; the romanticism of Charleston, South Carolina, and the International Rose Test Garden of Portland, Oregon, and will bring to life the diverse culture and stunning landscapes of those destinations.

 

The three “Great Gardens of the USA” will showcase the diversity of the urban outdoors and neighbourhoods of the United States’ cities and towns. The gardens allow spectators to connect to the destinations’ unique culture and heritage by experiencing the plantings and landscapes of the local parks and gardens that define each destination, inspiring viewers to visit the destinations for themselves to experience the USA’s great and urban outdoors in person.

 

“Showcasing the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, the Historic Charleston and Resort Beaches, as well as the state of Oregon through the development of these inspirational gardens will provide visitors to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show with a real sense of the diversity and beauty of these three destinations,” said Christopher L. Thompson, President and CEO of Brand USA. “From our urban gardens to National Parks, we look forward to welcoming more international visitors to explore the diverse escapes and natural wonders across the USA.”

 

While encompassing the spirit, charm, and elegance of Charleston, the Charleston Garden will offer a sense of the history, the sub-tropical climate and the atmosphere of this southern city. The design takes its inspiration from Charleston’s iconic Pineapple Fountain within Charleston Waterfront Park, an emblem that embodies the southern romance of Charleston as a destination.

 

In Florida, the historic Moonlight Garden at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers is a beautiful contemplative garden designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman, the first female landscape architect in the United States.  This year’s show garden will take inspiration from the Moonlight Garden, incorporating Thomas Edison’s profound inventions including the phonograph and the light bulb. The garden’s main components will include a central water feature to reflect the moon and stars, with trellises of bougainvillea providing living fences along each side. The main colours of the flowers are white and blue, and the garden will include a replica of Edison’s office, a wooden building with an exposed brick chimney, visible behind a reflective pool.

 

The Oregon Garden will be a tribute to the renowned Portland International Rose Test Garden, which is celebrating its centennial this year. The garden will incorporate a water feature based on the central fountain in the Rose Test Garden, as well as an ‘East meets West’ theme, bringing in elements of Portland’s acclaimed Japanese and Chinese gardens. The backdrop will include rocky outcrops to convey Oregon’s mountainous topography and the natural beauty of the Oregon landscape.  This comes at a time when travelling to Oregon has become much easier for UK travellers to visit because of a new direct flight that Delta will launch on 27th May 2017, from London Heathrow to Portland International Airport.

 

 

 

www.VisitTheUSA.co.uk

for more information and a variety of travel experiences in the United States.

Price reductions at Harrod Horticultural

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Harrod Horticultural has cut the price of this product

Roman Arch Fruit Cage

Roman Arch Fruit Cage was £650.00 now £569.00
The Roman Arch Fruit Cage Brings All That Is Good About Our Roman Arch Together With Our Fruit Cage Manufacturing Experience; And The Result Is A Stunning Cage Of Exceptional Build Quality.all Roman Arch Fruit Cages Stand 2.5m Wide And With Four Lengths Available – 3m, 6m, 9m And 12m – There Should Be A Cage To Fit Into Every Fruit And Vegetable Growing Location. The Height To The Top Of The End Mounted Door Is 2m And With A Whopping 2.95 Of Head Height Available Inside, Your Fruit Growing Options Are Almost Limitless.each Roman Arch Fruit Cage Is Supplied Complete With 16mm Mesh Heavy Duty Side Netting, Shaped 19mm Knotted Mesh Roof Netting, A Door Kit And All The Pegs, Clips And Ties Required For Assembly. The Framework Is Well Known To Existing Steel Fruit Cage Customers And The Unflinching 25mm X 1.5mm Thick, Galvanised Inside And Out Black Powder Coated Steel Is Guaranteed For 10 Long Years.youll Find The Authoritative Roof Lines Of The Roman Arch Fruit Cage Are Achieved With Help From The Galvanised Wire Roof Supports And For Those Hardy Fruit Growers In Exposed Locations, Optional Braces Are Available To Strengthen The Frame – Footplates, Which Add Extra Upright Stability, Are Included In The Kit For Each Upright. weve Even Made Additional Door Kits Available For Those Fruit Fans Who Just Cant Get Enough Of The Roman Arch Fruit Cage And Need One Of The Long Sizes, Allowing You To Introduce A Door At Each End.designed And Manufactured By Us In The Uk10 Year Framework Guaranteeroman Arch Fruit Cages All Measure 2.5m Wide4 Lengths Available; 3m, 6m, 9m And 12mheight To Top Of Door Is 2mmeasures 2.95m To Highest Internal Pointbased On Our Resoundingly Successful Roman Arch Designsupplied Complete With Door, Side And Roof Netting, Pegs, Clips, Ties And Footplates For Each Uprightunique 25mm X 1.5mm Wall Square Section Steel Framework Provides Exceptional Strengthsteel Framework Is Fully Galvanised And Matt Black Polyester Powder Coat

Price reductions at PondKeeper

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Reduced products at PondKeeper

Velda Floating Solar Light Small 20cm

Velda Floating Solar Light Small 20cm was £34.99 now £29.99
Wow…this floating light looks amazing!
Measuring 20cm (8″) diameter this globe light is powered by the sun. It lights up in a number of different colours and has a range of programmable features operated by the remote control (supplied)

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Price reductions at John Lewis

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Price reduction on this product at John Lewis

Bosch AMW 10 HS Hedge Cutter

Bosch AMW 10 HS Hedge Cutter was £139.99 now £119.00
The Bosch AMW 10 HS features a powerful motor unit and hedge cutter attachment, perfect for cutting medium sized hedges. It’s extremely versatile and you can easily tackle trimming, tree pruning and hedge cutting with just this one tool. A 1000W power unit delivers outstanding cutting performance, whatever the job. Changing attachments is tool-free so you can quickly switch between applications. The hedge cutter attachment has a 180º angle adjustment for easy overhead cutting. Comes complete with hedge cutter attachment and shoulder strap.

New products at John Lewis

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

New items at John Lewis

Black and Blum Single Lunch Pot

Black and Blum Single Lunch Pot £10.95
This food pot was created for your sauce heavy servings. It’s great for soups, casseroles, noodles, pasta or anything else you care to fill it with. The size and shape make it a delight to eat from whether your surfing the web at your desk or pondering in a park. The removable inner cup makes it easy if you want to separate your foods. It’s also brilliant for breakfast. Try filling it with a healthy granola and fruit compote combo, or a portion of pecan and banana porridge.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

GreenFingers has cut the price of these products

Chapelwood Childrens Paint Your Nest Box - 37cm Height

Chapelwood Childrens Paint Your Nest Box – 37cm Height was £9.99 now £4.99
The Chapelwood Childrens Paint Your Nest Box includes a next box three paints and a paintbrush so you can paint it your way. This nest box is made of FSC certified wood and features red yellow and blue EN71 non-toxic paints. Complete with a paintbrush this is the perfect gift for children who are interested in birds.Dimensions: W33 x D25 x H37cm

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New products at GreenFingers

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

GreenFingers just added these new lines

Outback Omega 250 Gas BBQ with FREE Propane Regulator

Outback Omega 250 Gas BBQ with FREE Propane Regulator £124.99
A striking compact BBQ finished in chic black the Outback Omega 250 gas bbq is a fantastic addition to your garden or patio. Including a handy fold down side table and a side burner this is ideal for cooking up a storm no matter what your tastes.Key Features: One Piece painted hood A unique Outback feature the one piece factory assembled hammertone painted hood is durable and long lasting being capable of withstanding the hot temperatures whilst barbequing. Dual control BurnerThis features an aluminised dual control burner which means the burner fits into the entire cooking base area yet has fully adjustable knobs that sit on the control panel for moderating the heat. Chrome cooking grillThis provides a completely rust and corrosion proof finish that can last a lifetime. After cooking simply wash away any fat and food debris in hot soapy water. Side BurnerA side burner is ideal to give you that extra cooking space and is perfect for frying boiling or steaming ingredients. Great storageThis versatile BBQ comes with a fold down shelf which you can use to keep ingredients to hand or fold out the way when you are storing the BBQ. You also get a bottom storage shelf which you can store your gas bottle on which in conjunction with the 2 chunky wheels makes this easy to move around your patio. This is screened off by an Outback branded front cover. Detailed Specification: Aluminised dual control burner One piece hammertone painted hood Chrome grill Heat output: 6.2kw Side burner: 2.3kw Mesh front screen Side burner 1 Folding Side Shelf Lava rock Push button piezo ignition Cooking height: 83cm 2 wheels Recommended Gas Type: Propane CE approvedCooking Area: 50 x 36 cm Assembled size: L113.5 x W49.5 x H103.5cm Weight: 20.50kg Also included is a FREE Propane Regulator Please note: Your barbecue should be kept covered at all times when not in use. For a cover to give optimum performance please ensure that you remove any moisture from the model before placing the cover over it to avoid mould forming underneath. Even when a barbecue is placed inside a shed or garage please continue to keep it covered to avoid dust and insect build up. Click here for Assembly Instructions. Customer note: You should not cook on this BBQ with the lid down. Accessories shown are not included.

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Price reductions at Blooming Direct

Saturday, April 15th, 2017

Blooming Direct has cut the price of this item

Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gradiflora' (Paperbush) tree 15cm pot

Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Gradiflora’ (Paperbush) tree 15cm pot was £14.99 now £9.99
An absolute gem of a Winter flowering plant, little seen but a really good Winter garden plant, not grown widely enough. In late Winter and early Spring, beforer much colour at all, even before daffodils, it produces intriguing yellow and cream flowers, lightly scented, smothered over bare stems, as flowers are produced before the leaves. It is a relative of the Daphne, sharing it’s preference for cool, lighty shaded spots. Martin distinctly remembers being blown away by the first sight and smell of this plant, a large specimen on a remote Dutch Nursery, on a wet, windy and grey February afternoon, but finding much stock has been a challenge. Now we have some, it deserves a space in many gardens.