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Value garden sheds

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

10′x6′ Garden Shed – BillyOh Classic 20 Popular Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Garden Shed
 £189.49
10′x6′ Garden Shed – BillyOh Classic 20 Popular Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Garden Shed

10′x8′ Garden Shed – BillyOh Classic 20 Popular Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Garden Shed
 £239.49
10′x8′ Garden Shed – BillyOh Classic 20 Popular Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Garden Shed

12′x8′ Garden Shed – BillyOh Classic 20 Popular Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Garden Shed
 £269.49
12′x8′ Garden Shed – BillyOh Classic 20 Popular Rustic Economy Overlap Apex Garden Shed

Zantedeschia

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Zantedeschia -
Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’ (arum lily), Zantedeschia ‘Odessa’ (trumpet lily), Zantedeschia ‘Captain Romance’ (trumpet lily), Zantedeschia aethiopica (arum lily) are all available at Crocus


Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Crowborough’ (arum lily)
 £11.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure white Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Unusual, pure white hood-shaped flowers that are up to 10-15cm (4-6in) long are produced from late spring to mid-summer. It makes a striking architectural clump with lovely arrow-shaped, glossy dark green leaves. It looks great grown beside water as a marginal plant and can be left outside in most frost-prone areas if it is given a deep winter mulch. Garden care: Grow in moist soil or as a marginal plant in a basket with heavy loam soil in water 30cm (12in) deep. Mulch plants well in winter.

Zantedeschia ‘Odessa’ (trumpet lily)
 £6.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: deep plum (near-black) Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Deep plum coloured flowers, which look almost black in low light, are held on rich green stems above the clumps of lightly spotted, mid-green foliage. Its compact habit makes it a handsome specimen for pots and containers on a sunny patio. Garden care: Plant the tubers 7-10cm deep and 30cm apart into rich soil or good quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Apply a deep mulch in autumn or if grown in pots, move to a sheltered spot during the winter.

Zantedeschia ‘Captain Romance’ (trumpet lily)
 £5.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pink Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) Green flushed at their base, the rich pink spathes of this beautiful arum lily surround contrasting, golden yellow spadices and will mix easily with most shades of pink, blue and purple. Originating from southern Africa where they are found colonising reliably moist soils or lake margins, these elegant perennials look beautiful in the border, but are also excellent for cutting and adding to a vase. Garden care: Plant the tubers 7-10cm deep and 30cm apart into rich soil or good quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Apply a deep mulch in autumn.

Zantedeschia aethiopica (arum lily)
 £4.99
Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: humus-rich, reliably moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: May to June Flower colour: pure white Other features: all parts may cause stomach ache if eaten and the sap can irritate the skin Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need winter protection) One of the hardier forms, it is suitable for naturalising in milder climates, and may retain its foliage throughout the winter. It is however for its pure white flowers, which are produced in succession from late spring, that it is most highly prized. Garden care: Plant the tubers 7-10cm deep and 30cm apart into rich soil or good quality potting compost. Water sparingly until new shoots start to emerge and then start to water more regularly. Apply a deep mulch in autumn.

sheds direct 2uk

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Sheds Direct 2 U

Every garden needs a shed! They’re invaluable for the storage they provide or the safe refuge they give!

Sheds
Summerhouses & Gazebo’s
Play Houses
Play Towers
Play Tower Accessories
Decking
Garden Furniture
Artificial Grass

Overwintering plant tents

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

Wow!


Overwintering Plant Tents
 £295.00
Send Your Vulnerable Potted Plants On A Frost Free Winter Camping Trip In Your Own Back Garden With The Overwintering Plant Tents, Fully Loaded Winter Plant Protection Tents An Everest Expedition Would Be Glad To Use.available In Two Cavernous Sizes – The Large Tent Is 2m High By 2.4m Wide And The Extra Large Is 2.8m By 3.4m – The Overwintering Plant Tents Feature A Sturdy Click Together Frame And The Material Giving Your Plants Total Winter Protection Is Uv Resistant, 130 Gsm Pvc-foil. Theres An Insulated Ground Sheet Which Zips Onto The Tent Too Make Things Even More Toasty And Light And Air Are In Plentiful Supply Thanks To The Light Transmissive Qualities Of The Pvc Foil And The Vent Hole.the Overwintering Plant Tents Can Be Used To Compliment An Existing Greenhouse Which May Prove Too Costly To Heat Or Can Be Use As The Sole Source Of Winter Plant Protection And You Neednt Confine These Tents To Winter Use; They Are Equally Adept At Warming The Soil And Forming A Protective Cloche Over Early Crops, And Can Also Be Filled With A Layer Of Soil To Raise Spring Crops Inside!you Can Even Deploy The Plant Tent As A Summer Hot House For Your Temperate Fruit And Vegetables And With Their Flexibility, Easy Relocation And 30 Minute Assembly Time – And The Fact You Can Fold Them Away In The Accompanying Carry Bag – Were Sure The Overwintering Plant Tents Are Going To Be In Use 12 Months Of The Year!overwintering Plant Tents Available In Two Sizeslarge Tent Measures 2m H X 2.4m Wextra Large Is 2.8m H X 3.4m Wperfect For Protecting Vulnerable Winter Potted And Container Plantsoffer An Inexpensive Alternative To Greenhousecan Also Be Used To Compliment Greenhouse As An Overflowplants Inside Protected From Snow, Hail, Frost, Wind And Rainsturdy Clip Together Frameuv Resistant Pvc Foil Covergood Light Tramsmission Through Protective Coverdouble Zipped Openings For Easy Accesscloseable Vent Hole To Allow Air Inguy Ropes To Protect From Wind13

Interesting tomatoes

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Grow something different this year> These are some of the more interesting varieties of small tomatoes you could grow. Thompson and Morgan have an excellent range of tomatoes, both from seed and available as plug plants. Grow these plum and cherry tomatoes and make some really excellent salads this year! Different colour tomatoes will make a meal a delight!

Tomato ‘Rainbow Blend’ comprises four fabulous varieties in a bright range of colours:
Tomato ‘Katiebell’ (yellow)
Tomato ‘Lizziebell’ (orange)
Tomato ‘Luciebell’ (red)
Tomato ‘Flamingo’ (pink)


Tomato ‘Rainbow Blend’ F1 Hybrid – 10 Postiplugs
 £14.99
What more could you want from a tomato? Flavour, colour AND good yields. ‘ Selection from over 70 tomato varieties by 3 different breeders for sweetness, flavour and colour, has produced this blend of the very best ‘baby plum’ tomatoes. ‘ Plants are productive as well as attractive - up to 12 fruits per truss and up to 10 trusses per plant when grown under glass. ‘ Fruits are very juicy, with high levels of sweetness and each one weighs on average 16-20g (½ - ¾oz). ‘ A delicious and colourful addition to your garden AND your salad bowl. ‘

Tomato ‘Rainbow Blend’ F1 Hybrid – 5 Postiplugs
 £10.99
What more could you want from a tomato? Flavour, colour AND good yields. ‘ Selection from over 70 tomato varieties by 3 different breeders for sweetness, flavour and colour, has produced this blend of the very best ‘baby plum’ tomatoes. ‘ Plants are productive as well as attractive - up to 12 fruits per truss and up to 10 trusses per plant when grown under glass. ‘ Fruits are very juicy, with high levels of sweetness and each one weighs on average 16-20g (½ - ¾oz). ‘ A delicious and colourful addition to your garden AND your salad bowl. ‘

Tomato ‘Rainbow Blend’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (8 seeds)
 £2.99
What more could you want from a tomato. ‘. ‘. ‘ Juicy, sweet and colourful! Simply stunning mix of four colours of ‘baby plums’ - Katiebell (yellow), Lizziebell (orange), Luciebell (red) and Flamingo (pink) - will make attractive and productive plants this summer. ‘ Contrasting fruit colours will add to the interest and taste of your salads, sauces and a whole host of other tomato dishes. ‘ Fruits are oblong and very juicy, weighing on average 16-20g (½ - ¾oz) and with high levels of sweetness. ‘ A ‘must-have’ tomato for your garden this season. ‘

Tomato ‘Falcorosso’ F1 Hybrid – Duchy Originals Organic Seeds – 1 packet (6 seeds)
 £2.99
Bush. ‘Early to ripen, Tomato ‘Falcorosso’ produces supermarket quality, large cherry-sized, plum shaped fruits with up to 20 cherry tomatoes produced per truss. ‘ This excellent bush variety is ideal for growing in the greenhouse and shows great resistance to Fusarium, Verticillium Wilt, Cladosporium and Mosaic Virus. ‘ Due to their wide ranging pest and disease resistance, there will be no need for the use of chemicals, making them perfect for organic gardeners. ‘ Height: 100cm (39"). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20"). ‘

Tomato ‘Roma VF’ – 1 packet (75 seeds)
 £2.79
A specially bred plum tomato that is ideal for preserving and making ketchup, tomato juice and soups. ‘ Tomato ‘Roma VF’ produces fleshy, juicy, almost seedless fruits with a deliciously different flavour which makes it an excellent variety for eating fresh too. ‘ This semi-bush variety is very heavy cropping and has good resistance to verticillium and fusarium wilt. ‘ A versatile variety that can be grown outside or in the greenhouse. ‘ Height: 150cm (59"). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20"). ‘

Tomato ‘Tumbling Tiger’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (10 seeds)
 £2.69
Basket/ Container. ‘Tomato ‘Tumbling tiger’ produces prolific crops of up to 300 fruits per plant. ‘ The striped, plum shaped tomatoes have a delicious, juicy flavour - just perfect for snacking on! This British bred cherry tomato has a neat, compact bush habit that makes it ideal for growing in a 20cm (8") pot on the windowsill, or in a 35cm (14") basket or container, where it takes on a gentle trailing habit. ‘ Height: 30cm (12"). ‘ Spread: 45cm (18"). ‘

Tomato ‘Roma Nano’ – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (450 seeds)
 £2.69
Semi-BushTomato ‘Roma Nano’ is a traditional plum tomato producing juicy, fleshy fruits with very few seeds, making them ideal for pastes, soups, sauces and sun drying. ‘ This semi-bush variety can be grown in the greenhouse but will have a richer, fuller flavour if grown outdoors. ‘ Grown as a semi-bush variety, it is easy to grow with minimal training and no side shooting. ‘ Height: 150cm (59"’). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20"’). ‘

Tomato ‘Principe Borghese’ – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (600 seeds)
 £2.69
Bush. ‘Determinate. ‘Egg sized, deeper than round plum fruits. ‘ Tomato Pomodoro Principe Borghese has a characteristic sharp taste as ‘vine ripened’ fruits for salad and ideal as a sun dried variety. ‘ A huge cropping tomato over the season. ‘

Tomato ‘Il San Marzano Lungo’ – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (300 seeds)
 £1.99
The large, cylinidrical fruits of cordon Tomato ‘Il San Marzano Lungo’ have deep red skins and dry, meaty flesh, making them superb for cooking, and unsurpassable for making sauces. ‘ This flavoursome plum tomato is early to ripen and crops well over a long season. ‘ Height: 200cm (79"). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20"). ‘

Tomato ‘Rosada’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (6 seeds)
 £3.49
CordonCordon tomato ‘Rosada’ has slightly larger oval-shaped fruit than the popular variety ‘Santa’, with a more pronounced calyx, a slightly thinner skin, and with much better resistance to fruit splitting. ‘ For an exceptional flavour, these delicious cherry tomatoes have a high sugar and high acid content to give that real tomato taste. ‘ Expect abundant crops from this RHS AGM variety. ‘ Tomato ‘Rosada’ is best for the greenhouse, but will also grow in a sunny spot outdoors. ‘ Height: 200cm (79"). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20"). ‘

Tomato ‘Ildi’ – 1 packet (40 seeds)
 £2.49
Mini, sweet yellow, pear shaped cherry tomatoes with up to 80 fruits per truss. ‘ Tomato ‘Ildi’ is a cordon variety that naturally stops growing at 150-180cm (5-6’) carrying 3-4 trusses per plant. ‘ Trusses keep well and can be picked, hung in a cool garage, and kept for weeks without the fruit dropping. ‘ Perfect for containers or planters in the greenhouse or on the patio, but can also be planted in a sunny spot in the garden. ‘ Height: 180cm (72"). ‘ Spread: 50cm (20"). ‘

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

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Lettuce at T&M

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Lettuce ‘Hollywood’ (Iceberg/Crisphead) – Kew Collection Seeds – 1 packet (350 seeds) £2.99

Lettuce ‘Gem Collection’ (Cos) – 2 packets – 1 of each variety (1400 seeds in total) £2.99

Lettuce ‘Leny’ (Batavian) – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.99

Salad Leaves Mixture ‘Misticanza D’Insalate’ – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (6000 seeds) £2.69

Lettuce ‘Ultimate Mixed’ – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.69

Lettuce ‘Ultimate Mixed’ – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 packet (200 seeds) £2.69

Lettuce ‘Rossa a Foglia Riccia da Tavolo’ (Loose-Leaf) – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (7000 seeds) £2.69

Lettuce ‘Little Gem Pearl’ (Cos) – 1 packet (750 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Colour Shades Mixed’ (Loose-Leaf) – 1 packet (400 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Cassandra’ (Butterhead) – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Green Hearting Mixed’ (Butterhead) – 1 packet (800 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Musson’ (Iceberg/Crisphead) – SowStrong® Collection – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Lollo Rossa’ (Loose-Leaf) – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.49

Chinese Leaves ‘Richi’ F1 Hybrid – 1 packet (60 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Tamburo’ (Cos) – SowStrong® Collection – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Antartica’ (Iceberg/Crisphead) – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Chartwell’ (Romaine) – 1 packet (500 seeds) £2.49

Lettuce ‘Sonette’ (Iceberg/Crisphead) – 1 packet (500 seeds) £2.29

Lettuce ‘Arctic King’ (Butterhead) – 1 packet (1750 seeds) £2.29

Lettuce ‘Winter Gem’ (Cos) – 1 packet (150 seeds) £2.29

Lettuce ‘Mini Green Improved’ (Iceberg/Crisphead) – 1 packet (250 seeds) £2.29

Corn Salad ‘Cavallo’ – 1 packet (650 seeds) £2.29

Salad Leaves ‘Continental’ – 1 packet (1750 seeds) £2.19

Herby Salad Leaf Mixed – 1 packet (750 seeds) £2.09

Lettuce ‘Lettony’ (Batavian) – 1 packet (300 seeds) £2.09

Lettuce Leaves Crunchy Blend – 1 packet (1000 seeds) £2.09

Lettuce ‘Salad Bowl’ (Loose-Leaf) – 1 packet (1250 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Verde A Foglia Riccia’ (Loose-Leaf) – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (7000 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Mazurosso’ (Loose-Leaf) – 1 packet (250 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Great Lakes’ (Iceberg/Crisphead) – Heritage – 1 packet (1500 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Little Gem Delight’ (Cos) – Duchy Originals Organic Seeds – 1 packet (175 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Dynamite’ (Butterhead) – Duchy Originals Organic Seeds – 1 packet (150 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Lollo Bionda’ (Loose-Leaf) – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (4000 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Red Salad Bowl’ (Loose-Leaf) – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (4000 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Winter Density’ (Cos) – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 1 packet (1500 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Relic’ (Loose-leaf) – 1 packet (350 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Quattro Stagioni’ (Butterhead) – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (6400 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Little Gem’ (Cos) – 1 packet (1250 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘All The Year Round’ (Butterhead) – 1 packet (1500 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’ (Butterhead) – 1 packet (1350 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Bionda Lenta a Montare’ (Romaine) – Vita Sementi® Italian Seeds – 1 packet (4800 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Crisp Mint’ (Cos) – Heritage – 1 packet (500 seeds) £1.99

Lettuce ‘Nymans’ (Cos) – 1 packet (350 seeds) £1.79

Salad Leaves ‘Niche’ – RHS Garden Explorers Children’s Seeds – 1 packet (200 seeds) £1.49

Lettuce ‘Mazur’ (Loose-Leaf) – 1 packet (250 seeds) £0.99

The Northern Fruit Group

Monday, December 24th, 2012

The Northern Fruit Group

Promoting fruit growing in the North of England. With section on Yorkshire Apples

Mulching tractor

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

Craftsman 17.5hp 42 inch Hydrostatic Mulching Tractor
 £1799.00
The Craftsman 17.5hp hydrostatic mulching lawn tractor is the ideal solution for those gardeners on a budget. With a 17.5hp Briggs and Stratton INTEK engine, Hydrostatic transmission and a 107cm/ 42 inch working width it is suitable for areas up to 2 acres. In vigorous growth the optional 42 inch Craftsman 2 bin collector can be added. For areas which are cut more frequently the mulching option can be utilised, the grass clippings are then cut and cut again into small pieces which then disappear into the lawn returning nutrients back to the soil. Features: Side Discharge The cut grass is discharged through the opening at the side of the lawn tractor and evenly distributed over the lawn. This ensures that the grass cuttings decompose quicky, as there are no clumps of grass left on your lawn. Fertilise on the Go Turn your Craftsman ride on lawn mower into a mulching machine. No tools are needed to install the standard equipment mulch cover Specifications: Engine : Briggs & Stratton OHV Power : 17.5hp Transmission : Hydrostatic Blade Engagement : Manual Cutting Width : 42 inch – 107cm Cutting Height : 38-102mm Mulching : Yes Optional Grass Box Volume: 210 L (Optional Box) Weight : 200kg Manufacturer’s 1 year warranty

Spoof story surely?

Thursday, November 1st, 2012

This hedgehog rescue story claims that 6 people spent 3 1/2 hours trying to rescue this hedghhog from a crisp packet.
“A baby hedgehog which found itself stuck in a crisp packet has been released after a three-and-a-half hour rescue involving six people.”

Surely in these times of austerity it’s madness to waste that much time and resouces when someone could have just poked a stick through the railings and dragged the bag closer.


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If we assume the shops on Loxton road are these pictures and the stairs that are gated off are in the middle left of the image then why didn’t someone just go and find someone with a key?