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Archive for the ‘garden accessories’ Category
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
 
Lombok have a range of what they, rather fancifully, call Windlights (they’re more like lanterns to us) and they’re currently running a special ‘Buy one, get one half price’ offer on them.
There are some nice pieces available in the offer, so if you were thinking of buying a lantern, now is a good time – the second one would be ideal for giving away as a present.
We rather like the small glass and ceramic windlight (£26), which is good for using inside, and the nicely shaped oriental hanging windlight (£45), which would be great for hanging on a hook or branch for use outside in the garden. Both pieces can be found on the Lombok website, along with plenty more inspiring product ideas.
Tags: candle, hurricane lamp, lantern, Lombok, windlights
Posted in candles, garden accessories, home accessories, special offer | 1 Comment »
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
  
The M&S summer sale has started today this morning, with up to 50% off a huge range of products, including lots of homeware and furniture.
Amongst the bargains, we spotted this chunky round chopping board for £5, a cute garlic storage pot for £3 and a stripy Mardi Gras garden parasol reduced to £35 (from £75).
There are lots more good buys, including glasses for 25p and table lamps for £3, so we’d recommend heading off and starting a bit of bargain hunting at M&S!
Tags: homeware, M&S, sale
Posted in bargain buy, garden accessories, garden furniture, kitchen appliances | 1 Comment »
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
 Multicoloured parasol If you’re in need of shade when sitting in your garden or on the beach – and with our current weather, shade has been much appreciated – then a parasol or sun umbrella is the perfect way of ensuring you’ve always got shade when you need it.
This big and bright garden parasol caught our eye at Heal’s. Made exclusively for Heal’s, it features panels of five bright colours - red, pink, blue, green and yellow – and is guaranteed to add a splash of colour to your patio or garden.
The fabric is made from Dralon, which is hard wearing and, apparently, resistant to dirt. The multi coloured parasol measures 200cm in diameter and currently has £25 off the usual price. Buy it from Heal’s.
Tags: garden, Heal's, parasol, sun umbrella
Posted in garden accessories, garden furniture, outdoor | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
 Upside down hanging planter I caught a snatch of an upside down hanging tomato planter rather like this one being demonstrated on Gardener’s World last Friday evening. It’s an unusal way of planting tomatoes – not least as they hang upside down – but if you’ve got limited space outside or only have a balcony, then it’s a novel way of growing tomatoes. Alternatively, you could use it for herbs or strawberries.
The planter is cleverly designed so that, once the plants and soil are in the bottom of the planter, the water can be simply added at the top; there’s even a funnel build into the top that allows you to easily water your plants.
I’m still deciding what to plant my tomatoes in this year – thinking of moving away from the usual growbag – so this is a definite option! The Topsy Turvy planter is available for only £9.99 from Safield.
Tags: homegrown, planter, Safield, tomato, topsy turvy, upside down
Posted in garden, garden accessories | 3 Comments »
Thursday, May 13th, 2010
 Kissing rabbit rug If you told me before that I’d be marking our 500th post by writing about kissing rabbits, I wouldn’t have believed you.
But wonders never cease and we couldn’t resist writing about this fun picnic rug!
Produced by Anorak and featuring a kissing rabbit design, the lightweight cotton blanket has a nylon back, which makes it perfect for use outside. The rug folds up really well and, when done correctly, you end up with two handles at the top for easy carrying.
The red rabbit design is rather unusual and you can’t help but be charmed by it. The rug is available from Heal’s, who also have more great products in their outdoor range that will be perfect for using for summer picnics and other outdoor dining activities.
Tags: Anorak, blanket, Heal's, picnic, rabbit, rug
Posted in garden accessories, outdoor | 3 Comments »
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
 Handy herb planter Having fresh herbs growing on your windowsill, or just outside your back door, means you can cut and snip off fresh herbs to use as you’re cooking. This great little planter pot, made by Royal VKB, is ideal for growing herbs and even comes complete with a pair of scissors tucked in a little pouch at the side, so you never need rush around looking for scisssors to cut your herbs.
The pot is made of melamine, so is hard wearing, and you can either plant your own herbs directly into it, or pop in shop bought fresh herbs in pots if you wish (and no-one need know, if they get all bushy and hide the pots!).
The Royal VKB herb garden planter is available from various retailers, including House of Fraser, Made in Design and Stylish Life, but the best buy is at All Up and On, as they currently have 17% off the price.
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Tags: All Up and On, growing herbs, herbs, melamine, planter
Posted in garden accessories | 6 Comments »
Monday, April 19th, 2010
 Space saving plants If you’re short on space and don’t feel all that greenfingered, then here’s a solution that might work for you.
The Eggling is a great concept in easy plant growing that is suitable for all ages. It comes in a box and looks like an extra large egg, but when you crack the top of it with a spoon, you’ll discover soil and seeds planted below. All you need to do is get it watered and place the Eggling in a sunny spot on your windowsill.
We’ve grown several of the Eggling herbs before, but you can also get vegetable Egglings, such as red peppers, or fruits, such as the special wild strawberry. If edibles don’t do it for you, then there are lots of Eggling flowers to grow, or even a prickly cactus.
You don’t need fantastic gardening skills to make Egglings grow – other than watering, all the hard work is done for you – and you don’t need heaps of space either. They sit perfectly well on a windowsill and, as the herbs or vegetables grow, you can pick and use them as you please.
Egglings are available from various online retailers, including Heal’s, Amazon and Firebox.
Tags: Eggling, grow your own, herbs, plants, vegetables
Posted in garden, garden accessories | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
 Contemporary sculpture I’ve always liked the idea of having a bay tree, but buying this instead would be one sure-fire way to ensure it never died.
This contemporary metal bay tree sculpture is made by New Delhi-based sculptor and designer, Alex Davis. The sculpture is created from high grade stainless steel, which has been polished to make it super shiny.
The bay tree measures 102cm in height and can be used inside your home, or outside in the garden. It’s a very striking piece and is available from John Lewis.
Tags: Alex Davis, bay tree, john lewis, sculpture
Posted in decorative accessories, designer, garden accessories | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
 Fold-up garden seat We love the idea of this low, fold-up seat. It would be perfect for using in the garden when you’re entertaining, if you want to pop out and sit in the sun for a few minutes or if you’re hosting a barbecue. It’s also useful to take with you to other outdoor events and is the perfect size for use on a picnic or at a festival.
The chair is small, lightweight and easy to carry and is made in England from recycled polypropelene.
The low fold-up seat is available from The Urban Garden, where it’s currently reduced in price.
Tags: chair, fold-up, recycled, seat, The Urban Garden
Posted in furniture, garden accessories, garden furniture, recycled, seating | 1 Comment »
Friday, March 26th, 2010
 Stripy chair This colourful stripy directors chair is a great way of adding some colour into your seating. The chair is made from wood that is FSC, or certified as sustainable, and it’s been treated with oil so that you can successfully use it outside without the wood deteriorating.
The directors chair would be great for use in a conservatory, or outdoors when the weather improves and it folds down well for storage purposes.
The stripe chair is available from Sainsbury’s. The usual cost for one chair is £29.99, but if you buy a pair, you can currently take advantage of a special offer for two chairs for £40.
Tags: chair, directors chair, garden chair, outdoors chair, Sainsbury's
Posted in bargain buy, garden, garden accessories, garden furniture, seating | 2 Comments »
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