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Cold frames and a propogator

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Just a few things for our garden wish list at GreenFingers!
A cold frame can help you harden plants off before putting them outside, as well as being a good place to start many seeds.

Vitopod Heated Propagator - Single Height

Vitopod Heated Propagator – Single Height £139.99
Create the perfect growing environment for your seeds and cuttings in this Vitopod heated propagator cold frame and mini greenhouse in one. This propagator is resistant to UV deterioration so it will not yellow and it is made from a durable slightly flexible material so that there is less risk of it breaking should accidents happen. The Vitopod Propagator has been featured in numerous magazines such as House & Garden BBC Gardener’s World Kitchen Garden Garden Answers and Garden News

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Grochar

Friday, May 11th, 2012

GroChar by Carbon GoldGrochar

1. GroChar by Carbon Gold -When plants decompose or are burned they release excess carbon into the atmosphere. We collect plant matter char it in a closed kiln and capture its carbon as biochar. Fo you to bury and lock into the earth, removing it from the atmosphere where it does harm and putting it in the soil where it does good. Biochar builds soil structure and helps roots take up more of the nutrients they need to grow. Ingredients: Biochar – from certified sustainable sources Mycorrhizal Fungi – to maximise nutrient uptake Wormcasts – full of beneficial bacteria Seaweed – rich in trace minerals for plant health and disease resistance.
Buy £9.99

2. Grochar All Purpose Biochar Compost by Carbon Gold
Buy : £8.99

3. GroChar Seed Compost by Carbon Gold
Buy £4.99

Biochar at Harrod Horticultural

GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer 1kg -

GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer 1kg - £6.95
The carbon-rich biochar in Soil Association approved GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer helps keep carbon in the soil for up to 50 years with only one application required – ever!The GroChar biochar’s effectiveness is further enhanced by the seaweed wormcast and mycorrhizal fungi ingredients which provide an attractive home for beneficial micro-organisms and stabilise nutrients in the soil so root growth and plant development are accelerated. This completely natural soil improver is made by turning waste plant material into charcoal through clean technology placing carbon in the soil and not into the atmosphere. Use GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer as a soil improver compost additive or apply directly under trees or vegetable transplants.

New products at GreenFingers

Carbon Gold BioChar Complex | GroChar Soil Enhancer 1kg

Carbon Gold BioChar Complex | GroChar Soil Enhancer 1kg £8.99
This concentrated Biochar Soil Improver is a 100% organic and effective soil enhancer which is ideal for propagation use. A great way of beating the summer drought Biochar is proven to reduce the need for watering by holding water in the upper layers of the soil where your plants can reach it. The revolutionary formula increases the productivity of most soils. It provides all you need for stronger healthier plants and crops with long term benefits for your soil.Take a look at the extra image to see for yourself the benefits of using Biochar. The raspberry canes on the right hand side were planted using the Biochar complex and as you can see they were not only taller but visually healthier and more likely to produce a strong harvest. While this product cuts out the need for costly and environmentally damaging fertilisers and also reduces the need for irrigation.Click to view our potting department. Check out the video below for more information.

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Cheapest raised bed

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Is this the UK’s cheapest raised bed? It’s available to buy at GreenFingers now.
It’s a specially designed jute bag that can be used to grow vegetables in! Ideal for small gardens.

Grow Your Own Crops - Large Salad and Vegetable Planter

Grow Your Own Crops – Large Salad and Vegetable Planter £4.99
Ideal for planting carrots beetroot spinach parsnips radish swiss chard dwarf peppers spring onions and all lettuce varieties this Grow Your Own Crops-Salad and Vegetable Planter is a must! This holds 80L of compost and includes a FREE tailored fleece cover to protect your crops from pests and diseases.

The fitted fleece means this would be great for growing carrots! Carrot fly is a real pest and it is easily kept out by using fleece!

Neat garden edges

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

New products at GreenFingers that will enhance the look of your garden.
Create clean lines in your garden with these edging products. Two ring sizes for edging circles around trees and edging strips for lawns.
Everyone knows just how smart the garden looks when you’ve had the edging half moon out but once the grass starts to grow the sharp edge disappears and the garden looks untidy again.
Buy this edging strip system and sort out the edge for ever! You’ll be able to trim up the edge, get a clean edge every time and your garden will look really fantastic.
Saves time having to cut the edge of the lawn and remove turf. Gives a smart edge all the time. Allows you to strim up to the edge making it quick and easy to get a good looking garden all year round.
Removes the amount of work you need to do to keep your garden looking good.

Everedge Garden Rings 75mm x 600mm - Brown

Everedge Garden Rings 75mm x 600mm – Brown £22.99
These Everedge Garden Rings are great for providing a clean circle around those trees and shrubs in your lawn. This is a 2-piece set which makes a circle of approximately 600 mm. Manufactured in the UK using the same tough durable and attractive galvanised steel material used on the popular garden edgings these rings help to separate different sections of your garden to keep it neat and tidy. The rings are strong yet also thin enough to be easily bent into shape. Made from Everedge Classic with a brown coated finish the rings are assembled by securing two simple coach bolts at each overlap to achieve a clean and sharp circle to go around trees and shrubs. These garden rings will suit any style of garden ranging from trendy town to quiet country. Dimensions: H75mm x 600mm diameter

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Lovely raised beds

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

These are very lovely looking raised beds. Ideal if your garden is visible from your house and you want them to look really lovely.
GreenFingers have some great raised beds. And have free delivery on orders over £29

Premium FSC Veggie Bed - 6x3ft

Premium FSC Veggie Bed – 6x3ft £104.99
This pressure treated FSC timber Premium Veggiebed has been made from half rounded pressure treated timber for a much more sturdy and unique take on a traditional product.Use this raised bed to grow your vegetables or plants through the seasons as this will suit the experienced or occasional gardener.In its natural timber colour this raised bed will blend well with your other garden accessories or even paint it to make more of a statement.Manufacturer

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

GreenFingers has cut the price of this product

Chapelwood Bird Food - Sunflower Hearts 5kg

Chapelwood Bird Food – Sunflower Hearts 5kg was £17.99 now £9.99
Sunflower Hearts are de-hulled Sunflower Seeds as the outer husk has been removed. They produce very little waste or mess resulting in a great value for money feed

Plus another 0 great reductions

New products at GreenFingers

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

New products added today at GreenFingers

Camelot Stacking/Reclining Chair Cover

Camelot Stacking/Reclining Chair Cover £14.99
Keep your outdoor furniture in pristine condition year after year with this fantastic value stacking or reclining chair cover. This cover is constructed from a high performance fabric that is strong durable and features the trusted

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Monday, August 29th, 2011

GreenFingers has cut the price of these items

Dr Hessayon's The Garden DIY Expert

Dr Hessayon’s The Garden DIY Expert was £9.00 now £4.50
A guide to all aspects of the creation and maintenance of the non-living parts of your garden.

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Price reductions at GreenFingers

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

GreenFingers has cut the price of these items

BBQ Corn On The Cob Forks - Pack of 8

BBQ Corn On The Cob Forks – Pack of 8 was £2.99 now £1.49
Invest in a sensible BBQ Accessory – Corn on the Cob Forks. No need to get your hands messy or making do with other utensils when eating a corn on the cob thanks to these 8 forks. Simply add one on each side of the cob to make eating much easier.

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New products at GreenFingers

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

GreenFingers just added these new items

Laura Ashley Ladies Umbrella - Abbeville Sapphire

Laura Ashley Ladies Umbrella – Abbeville Sapphire £19.99
This classic elegant Laura Ashley ladies accessory will have you sheltered from the elements in style! This ultra feminine fun umbrella features a dainty floral design that would beautifully contrast with most of your wardrobe. The wind resistant frame is perfect for those wet blustery autumn days and this product features automatic opening for instant cover when you find yourself caught in an unexpected shower. An essential item in our wet and temperate climate.Colour: White/ Blue floral

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