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Archive for the 'Dobies' Category
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Dobies just added this new product

Master Chef’s Chilli Collection £19.99
All chillies contain capsaicin which gives them their heat. In 1912, Wilbur Scoville, a US pharmacist, developed Scoville Heat Units to measure the scale of hotness. See Scoville rating against each plant.6 Chilli Plants (1 of each variety) – Large, healthy potted plants, well established in 10cm pots. Can be planted straight into their final position.- Decorative, colourful plants- Grow indoors or outside- Porlific crops from all varieties- Easy to grow in pots or beds6 Plants, 6 Cuisines:PADRON – Generally picked all through the summer when immature (around 5cm long and still green) and have little or no heat in them. You’ve probably seen them in Spanish Tapas bars where they are traditionally roasted in olive oil and served hot sprinkled with sea salt. Scoville rating: Next to nothing if picked immature, but between 3,000 and 10,000 if left to mature. 10cm long and light red.TABASCO – Yes, this is the one used to make the famous Tabasco sauce and yet surprisingly, it is far from being the hottest of chillies. It has a dry smoky taste, great for spicing up and adding flavour to food. Its prolific, producing up to 100 chillies per plant and will even crop again the next year if kept in a frost free place. A great chilli for making hot pepper vinegar and you can adjust the heat by picking early (when yellow) for mild or late (when red) for hot. Scoville rating: 30,000 to 50,000.CHIVALRY – Thin skinned, Thai type chilli (7cm long and red when mature) perfect for Thai dishes and stir fries. An easy to grow compact plant that only grows to around 45cm high. The chillies grow upright from the branches and their thin skins make them easier for drying. Scoville rating 90,000 to 100,000.JAMAICAN YELLOW – Sometimes known as Scotch bonnet, this is a fairly hot chilli though not as hot as the red variety that grows in other parts of the Caribbean. It has a fruity, refreshing flavour. Great in salsa or stuffed as a spicy canape. Unusual squat, mushroom shape, 5cm long by 3.5cm wide. Scoville rating: 280,000 to 300,000.HABANERO – Almost certainly the hottest chilli you can find in the High Street! Much used in Mexican food, great in salsa. Add to a bottle of Tequila or use to flavour Chilli Con Carne – with seeds if you’re feeling brave! Scoville rating: 300,000 to 350,000.BHUT JOLOKIA – A variety of the Habanero was thought to be the hottest chilli in the world until the Bhut Jolokia came along! Recognised in 2007 as the hottest chilli in the world (along with the Trinidad Morugi scorpion chilli) this is up to 400 times hotter than Tabasco! Grown in the Indian states of Assam Nagaland and Manipur its deliciously smokey melon flavour can be used to make fiercely hot curries but do use gloves for chopping! Scoville rating: 900,000 to 1,200,000!!!
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
New products today at Dobies
Rhododendron Duo Plant £29.99
Our stunningly beaustiful Rhododendron plants come in two delightful colours. These large established plants will produce masses of white and pink flowers and would look perfect on your patio or in your garden Rhododendrons are a genus of flowering plants found primarily in the northern hemisphere and introduced to Britain in the late 18th century. Grown for their spectacular flowers usually flowering in the spring from May to June. Plant in a sheltered spot in dappled shade for best results.Mixed flower image and pot for illustration purposes only, potted and held plant is what you will actually receive.
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Saturday, May 11th, 2013
Dobies has these new items today
Goji Berry Plant – Bountiful £14.99
Unlike other Goji plants you may see elsewhere, which often produce little or no fruit, this one has been specially selected as an abundant cropper.These attractive little berries are about 2cm (3/4) in diameter and have a mild, sweet liquorice flavour. High in antioxidants, they are reputed to have many health benefits. Plants are hardy and easy to grow in a sunny position. Height 1.8m (6). Supplied in a 1.3 litre pot. (Please note that the plants we supply are produced within the EU).
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Friday, May 10th, 2013
New lines at Dobies
Begonia Nonstop Mixed (60) £14.99
Spectacular double blooms up to 10cm (4) in diameter are borne in profusion all summer. The plants are compact and ideal for tubs, window boxes, or bedding. They may also be potted in 13cm (5) pots as a colourful house plant. Height 25cm (10).
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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
New items added today at Dobies
Winter Veg Salad Plants – Collection £8.99
Three excellent varieties that can be picked continuously throughout winter. Ideal for salads or stir-fries.Chard Rainbow Mix – Delicious and attractive stems in an array of bright shades. 18 Value plug plants.Lettuce Mix – A mix of different tastes, leaf colours and shapes. 18 Value plug plants.PLUS a packet of Rocket Pegasus Seeds – provides a good supply of strong flavoured leaves.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Interesting tool – one I’ve not seen before or used. Will have to find out more about this as it looks very intriguing!

Garden Ridger £29.99
An amazingly useful tool that’s popular on the continent, but remains so far largely undiscovered in the UK. Invaluable in the veg garden for creating furrows for sowing and planting, earthing up, as well as for turning over the soil and mixing in compost or fertiliser. It has a powder coated steel head and a wooden handle with comfy hand grip. Overall length 163cm (65). Colours may vary.
Would be good to use on good soil but on lumpy clay it might not be really easy but does look like it’ll be good for earthing up potatoes!
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Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Things to make you grow more easily!
The compost aerator will allow your compost to work more quickly and is less effort than turning the whole heap!
The rockdust is recommended by a friend as a must try! And the riddle is essential for getting really great compost from your heap for sowing in!

Compost Aerator £12.99
One of the essential elements in quickly generating good quality compost is to provide aerobic conditions for the bacteria that are doing all the hard work. With our compost aerator this is easily achieved. Simply push the tool into the heart of the compost heap, twist and withdraw – as you do so the hinged flaps open, stirring up the material and letting the air in. With an all steel construction, it is a strong, simple device, but very effective.

Rockdust £17.99
This 420 million year old, freshly crushed, finely ground volcanic dust has been found, in trials, to produce heavier crops with better flavour, higher nutritional content, longer storage life, better pest resistance and improved drought tolerance! Its extremely high mineral content actually improves the health of the soil, and it has also been found to speed up composting and produce better compost. Can be applied at any time of year. One 20kg bag is enough to treat 40msquared of soil.

Garden Riddle £9.99
Made in the UK, this steel garden riddle will provide years of faithful service. Its the perfect accessory to remove stones from soil, clean gravel for paths and sieve seed compost. Electrostatically sprayed in a mid brunswick green powder and then cured in a gas oven for an attractive and durable finish. 10mm mesh, diameter 35cm.
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
This compost aerator tool is useful for helping you stir the compost and get quicker results.
The lazy way of doing this is having the ball composter and rolling it about!

Compost Aerator £12.99
One of the essential elements in quickly generating good quality compost is to provide aerobic conditions for the bacteria that are doing all the hard work. With our compost aerator this is easily achieved. Simply push the tool into the heart of the compost heap, twist and withdraw – as you do so the hinged flaps open, stirring up the material and letting the air in. With an all steel construction, it is a strong, simple device, but very effective.

CompoSphere £94.99
The CompoSphereR is a great new way not only to make your own top quality compost, but also to transport it around the garden. Its unique spherical shape and a tread with gripped ridges makes it easy to roll around, mixing the contents, and accelerating the speed at which the waste inside turns into compost. The, when you come to use the compost, you can roll it straight to where you need it! Made from tough, 100% recycled, UV-protected plastic, its two halves ‘nest’ inside each other for easy transport or storage (fixings included to secure the hemispheres), and it has an easy-to-use twist lid. 5 year manufacturers warranty. Diameter 1.3m (4’3). Capacity 315 litres. Please allow up to 14 days for delivery.
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Friday, January 18th, 2013
If you only have a small yard space to grow in then you will find something like this amazingly useful!

2 Tier Lean-To Ladder Allotment £54.99
Our range of ‘Ladder Allotments’ offer an ingenious solution to growing vegetables where space is limited. Sturdily constructed from sawn and pressure treated soft wood which has been FSC sourced from reputable suppliers in the UK, they’re quick and easy to assemble, perfect for positioning against a solid wall or shed, and easy to move. All come with tough, hanging planter bags that are 96cm (38) long x 20cm (8) wide, and deep enough to accommodate a whole range of veg (or flower) plants, each bag holding approximately 40 litres of compost. Available in four designs:2-Tier Lean-to: Ideal for positioning under low windows. 105cm (411/2) wide x 47cm (181/2) deep x 83cm (33) high3-Tier Lean-to: Includes handy top shelf. 105cm (411/2) wide x 56cm (22) deep x 108cm (421/2) high4-Tier Lean-to: Includes handy top shelf. 105cm (411/2) wide x 78cm (301/2) deep x 146 (571/2) high3-Tier Free-standing: The perfect choice if you don’t have a wall or shed to lean against! Includes handy top shelf. 105cm (411/2) wide x 68cm (263/4) deep x 108cm (421/2) high.

3 Tier Freestanding Ladder Allotment £84.99
Our range of ‘Ladder Allotments’ offer an ingenious solution to growing vegetables where space is limited. Sturdily constructed from sawn and pressure treated soft wood which has been FSC sourced from reputable suppliers in the UK, they’re quick and easy to assemble, perfect for positioning against a solid wall or shed, and easy to move. All come with tough, hanging planter bags that are 96cm (38) long x 20cm (8) wide, and deep enough to accommodate a whole range of veg (or flower) plants, each bag holding approximately 40 litres of compost. 3-Tier Free-standing: A fold-out leg makes this the perfect choice if you don’t have a wall or shed to lean against! Includes handy top shelf. 105cm (411/2) wide x 68cm (263/4) deep x 108cm (42½) high.

3 Tier Lean-To Ladder Allotment £64.99
Our range of ‘Ladder Allotments’ offer an ingenious solution to growing vegetables where space is limited. Sturdily constructed from sawn and pressure treated soft wood which has been FSC sourced from reputable suppliers in the UK, they’re quick and easy to assemble, perfect for positioning against a solid wall or shed, and easy to move. All come with tough, hanging planter bags that are 96cm (38) long x 20cm (8) wide, and deep enough to accommodate a whole range of veg (or flower) plants, each bag holding approximately 40 litres of compost. 3-Tier Lean-to: Includes handy top shelf. 105cm (411/2) wide x 56cm (22) deep x 108cm (42½) high.
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Friday, January 18th, 2013
I love these sprawling flowers. I love growing them in a hedge! Adds colour.
Start them off in pots and then plant them out.

Nasturtium Seeds – Kiki’s Kiss £1.99
Intense rose-coloured flowers held well above attractive variegated foliage. More compact than most similar varieties, making it suitable for pots or borders. Height 20cm (8). HA – Hardy annual.

Nasturtium Paintbox Mixed Seeds £1.79
Our own unique mix of all the very best colours! The compact plants bear masses of bloom, held well above the foliage. Height 23-30cm (9-12). Easy to grow. HA – Hardy annual.Note: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Nasturtium Ladybird Mixed Seeds £2.49
Bushy, compact plants producing masses of single flowers, each petal having an eye-catching burgundy spot, set off against dark foliage. Ideal for pots or bedding. Height 30-35cm (12-14). Easy to grow. HA – Hardy annual.Create a blaze of colour on poor soils and in hot, dry spots. NOTE: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Nasturtium Tall Mixed Seeds £1.29
Free-flowering trailing or climbing plants for training over trellises, screens or dry banks. Single flowers in shades of crimson, scarlet, orange and yellow. Height 180cm (6′). Easy to grow. HA – Hardy annual. Tall growing variety.Note: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Nasturtium Gleam Hybrids Seeds £1.49
Salmon, golden yellow, orange-scarlet, cerise, primrose, orange and crimson. Vigorous bushes which throw out short runners. Ideal for hanging baskets. Height 30cm (12). Semi-trailing variety. HA – Hardy annual. Note: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Nasturtium Alaska Mixed Seeds £1.69
Light green leaves, beautifully marbled with cream. Single flowers of crimson, orange, yellow, salmon and cerise. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Rounded, compact and perfect for smaller gardens. Height 23cm (9). Easy to grow. HA – Hardy annual. Compact variety.Note: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Nasturtium Princess of India Seeds £1.99
A superb dwarf form of the popular ‘Empress of India’, with a compact, uniform growth habit and deep red flowers, held well above the foliage. Height 20-25cm (8-10). HA – Hardy annual. Easy to grow.Note: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.

Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mixture Seeds £1.19
Semi-double flowers in shades of primrose, yellow, orange-scarlet, salmon, cerise and mahogany-red, carried clear of the leaves. Rounded, compact and perfect for smaller gardens. Height 23cm (9). Easy to grow. HA – Hardy annual. Compact variety.Note: Flowers are edible, and ideal for use in salads.
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