Posted by sue james on Monday, March 26, 2012,
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Bird Food
Garden Bird Supplies (GBS) has the widest selection of wild bird food in the UK!
Garden Bird Supplies is one of the UK's leading mail order suppliers of high quality wild bird and animal food, including its own trademarked "Ultiva" range, which is made to a secret recipe.
Posted by sue james on Monday, March 26, 2012,
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Composting
Original Organics Ltd are the UK's leading online retailer of environmentally friendly, sustainable products that help you get more out of your home and garden. We are specalists in domestic composting and water conservation with a wide range of home composters, tumblers, wormeries and water butts. We also offer a wide range of grow-your-own products, wildlife gardening products, quality garden tools and accessories.
Posted by sue james on Monday, March 26, 2012,
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Garden Sheds
This 6’ x 4’ Select Tongue and Groove Apex Shed is one of the most popular sheds in our range. The traditional style and spacious interior makes it perfect for storing garden items. This shed is constructed using high quality tongue and groove timber; it makes up the cladding, making the building strong and hardwearing.
Posted by sue james on Thursday, February 17, 2011,
TheMansfield Garden Studio provides the perfect garden building for work or leisure, ideal for use as an office, garden room or art studio. This building is manufactured from well seasoned Swedish Red Wood pine and clad in 12mm T&G boards, hand selected to ensure a relatively knot free finish. As standard this building features two sets of black heavy metal antique double doors and benefits from a high eaves, accompanied by a delightful round window in each apex.
Posted by sue james on Tuesday, November 30, 2010,
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Garden storage
This inexpensive wooden garden toolstore from Shire represents excellent value for money. The economical Tool Store shed is the ideal size for the smaller garden or to store garden tools or even toys and is made from quality planed softwood from sustainable sources with OSB floor on a 35mmx35mm framework. The shed roof is constructed from 11mm OSB and the double doors give easy access. This value for money timber garden storage shed is supplied flat packed for ease of handling and assemb... Continue reading ...
Posted by sue james on Saturday, November 6, 2010,
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Playhouses
The spacious Dutch Barn Playhouse (7' x 7') is the highest standard of playhouse. A less girly alternative to some of our other playhouses, the Dutch Barn Playhouse is a big hit with boys and girls alike. Approved by the TUV Safety Testing BS EN-71 European Toy Standard, you can be safe in the knowledge that this playhouse is safe for your children.
The door frames on the Dutch Barn Playhouse have been specially designed to leave a 12mm space around the door to prevent little fingers from bein...
Posted by sue james on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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Pet Housing
The chicken coop is built from Chinese fir wood which means that the structure is quite stable and sturdy to support your chickens. This chicken house supports an asphalt roof to protect the chickens from rain and harsh weather. Since the building is weather proof, you can use it for outdoors as well. It is essential for the chickens to live in a well ventilated hen house, placing the chicken coop outside is actually a good idea. You will a get very easy to follow; illustrative manual that sh... Continue reading ...
Posted by sue james on Wednesday, October 13, 2010,
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Gardening
GoneGardening is the best one-stop garden shop. If
you need a particular tool for your garden then we have it, whether that's the
latest robotic mower for your lawn or the best garden fork to dig your beds
with. Our range is more comprehensive than ever, stocking thousands of products
suitable for the novice as well as the expert gardener. It's not just garden
tools either, we have also have patio heaters, garden furniture, barbecues and
even swimming pools. We think we have everything ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sue James on Saturday, October 2, 2010,
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Outdoor Living
With the increased new trend in outdoor living, which has undoubtedly been by TV Gardening DIY programs, we are all spending more money on our garden and patio areas. Creating an inspirational outdoor living space is something we can all do, with a wide range of hard and soft landscaping products, lighting, decorations and garden accessories available widely on the market. Some of the latest innovations are in garden heating which allows us to spend more of our precious leisure time enjoying ... Continue reading ...
Posted by sue james on Saturday, September 11, 2010,
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Garden Sheds
Garden sheds come in all types of materials and styles and they can be used for a multitude of purposes and it is these factors which will have a big bearing on the type of shed you choose.
If you just want a shed for storage space, it’s likely that you’ll simply opt for a simple rectangular shaped one which may or may not have windows. You’ll need to ensure that it’s sufficiently large enough for you to store all of the tools and equipment you plan on keeping in it and that the door ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Taylors Garden Buildings on Tuesday, June 29, 2010,
As an option for many of our garden buildings we offer a green roof system using Sedums, a stunning effect is created offering an environmentally friendly building. When you install any garden building you will probably remove foliage, be it grass, borders or even weeds, you could replace the lost environment with a green roof on your garden building helping to maintain the balance.
We have introduced an unusual concept to our range of garden buildings. Instead of tiles or felt we ar...
Posted by by jack walters on Monday, June 21, 2010,
Home-grown fruit and vegetables mean tasty, fresh food which is chemical-free, cheaply produced. Vegetable gardening is good. And especially in summer gardening is fun too and can provide healthy, outdoor exercise. Here are some gardening tips for beginning your own fruit and vegetable plot.
You can grow food in window boxes, but a garden plot is ideal. Position is important. Fruit and vegetables need sun, water, and feeding. So, try to pick a site with full sun, at least from March to Nove...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Saturday, May 22, 2010,
Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens. They add interst and variety, plus are easily moved around. If you live in an apartment or have a small area to work with this may be the only solution for you.
Your Container
Your container can be pretty much anything and is only limited to your imagination. Just make sure there is adequate drainage for your plants. I love old buckets, discarded kitchen pots and baskets for a rustic feel. For a formal garden choose a more tra...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Tuesday, April 20, 2010,
Taylors Garden Buildings offer an option for many of their garden buildings a green roof system using Sedums, a stunning effect is created offering an environmentally friendly building. When you install any garden building you will probably remove foliage, be it grass, borders or even weeds, you could replace the lost environment with a green roof on your garden building helping to maintain the balance...read more
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Thursday, April 15, 2010,
Countrywide's online country store offers equestrian clothing, horse riding equipment, country clothing and pet supplies. Key products include horse riding clothing and equipment, horse riding hats, horse riding boots, saddles and tack. We also stock country clothing and outdoor footwear, safety boots and wellingtons, pet food, pet beds and accessories. Our range includes small holder feed, equipment and a variety of gardening tools and equipment.
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Monday, April 12, 2010,
The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) programme promotes the RSPB online shop, which offers a great range of high-quality, environmentally friendly products. They sell high quality bird food, feeders, nestboxes, and unique homeware items...well worth a browse. http://bit.ly/bSQrVx Continue reading ...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Tuesday, March 30, 2010,
Waltons Groundsman EasyFit Wooden Garden Sheds
The easiest sheds to put together! Pre hung doors and window and a felt free roof, saving you hours putting the shed up and re-felting it in years to come! Check them out now!!!
Posted by Yahoo News on Monday, March 22, 2010,
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Gardening
BOULDER, Colo. – A woman gardening wearing only a yellow thong and pink gloves has brought neighborhood complaints and new rules from a housing authority in Colorado.
Boulder Housing Partners plans to amend its rules so that tenants cover up when they're outside. Several passers-by told Boulder police earlier this week that 52-year-old Catharine Pierce was topless while tending to her yard. Last year, she was threatened with eviction for gardening wearing only pasties and a thong.
Posted by The Gardeners Guide. on Saturday, February 27, 2010,
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Metal Sheds,
We highly recommend the Tuin range of metal sheds, these are the best priced buildings on the market and come complete with a 15 year guarantee and a fitting service across the UK. These are the only suppliers who offer this comprehensive service especially at the incredible prices. Continue reading ...
Posted by Ed Zimney, MD on Sunday, February 21, 2010,
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Gardening
New research has found that gardening is an effective way to exercise. Researchers at Kansas State University determined that gardening is a form of “moderate intensity” exercise that can easily contribute to the exercise recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advises at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week in order to maintain and improve optimal health. This recommendation is especially important for older ...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Sunday, January 31, 2010,
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Growing Herbs
If you choose to grow your herbs outdoors you have the choice to make your herbs part of your vegetable garden or grow them in a separate garden bed, which is recommended for the perennials. Deciding on the size of your herb garden will depend on the amount of variety you want. Generally, an herb garden can be in a (20x4 ft.) area. You should allow individual (12x18 inch) plots for each herb. You also may opt to grow some colourful and frequently used herbs as border plants, such as parsley a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Annette Ipsan on Monday, January 11, 2010,
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Gardening
What do gardeners do in the winter? Relax, revel and read.
With no planting or weeding to be done, we breathe a sigh of contentment for another gardening year well done. We tuck in by the fire, wrap ourselves in a cozy afghan and dream dreams of next year's garden.
Perhaps Santa tucked a few garden books under your tree for inspiration. Maybe you stashed books for wintertime reading. Or you're planning a visit to your corner library, local bookstore or bookmarked Web site to catch up on ...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Tuesday, December 15, 2009,
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Gardening
Christmas wreaths are traditionally made with holly and other evergreen foliage as a decoration for the house, but for a change this year, why not consider an edible wreath?.....just came across this on their website, check it out...I think its a great idea. http://bit.ly/5C92LV Continue reading ...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Friday, November 27, 2009,
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Garden Schemes
The British Red Cross is appealing for more gardeners to open their gates for their Open Gardens scheme.
Celebrity gardener Monty Don is supporting the appeal to boost the scheme which last year helped raise more than £175,000.The British Red Cross uses the money to care for people in crisis both in the UK and overseas. But the charity needs more gardens of all sizes, from small cottage style ones to whole villages. Volunteers ensure that gardeners are given assistance in organising the openin... Continue reading ...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Wednesday, November 25, 2009,
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Gardening
"Let’s face it, gardening can be pretty daunting. All those Latin names, the bugs and blights that can attack your plants just when they are looking their prettiest. How does anyone manage to grow anything?
Part One of ‘How to be a gardener’ will explain all that. It’s not magic, it’s common sense. I can’t promise you a copper-bottomed guarantee, but I can help you to learn how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you’ve got.
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Wednesday, November 25, 2009,
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Composting
Compost is a useful organic material made from organic wastes (e.g., yard trimmings, food wastes, manures). In composting, bulking agents (e.g., wood chips) are added to organic wastes to accelerate the breakdown of material. Then, the finished material is fully stabilized and matured through a curing process. Worm composting uses red worms to create useful organic material from kitchen wastes.
The Uses and Benefits of Compost:
* Provides mulch for landscaping and gardens * Replaces fertilize...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide. on Thursday, November 19, 2009,
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Gardening
The thing to remember when gardening is to start small. A small plant bed, about 25 or 30 feet square is perfect, is just enough room for about 30 plants. This will give you a chance to try out your green thumb and if you find that you enjoy your garden you can always expand and increase your plantings.
The next thing you will want to do is choose a site. Gardening should be done in an area that gets at least six hours of sunlight. Try and stay away from large trees that will take your plants ... Continue reading ...
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Tuesday, November 17, 2009,
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Gardening Tips
Bulbs such as onions and shallots should be planted now as they need the cold weather to get going, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
Writing in the Daily Telegraph, a representative from the RHS Advisory Service said that the first step of bulb planting is preparing the soil. A bucket of well-rotted organic matter, such as garden compost, should be added every square yard. Fresh manure, however, should be avoided, they said.
Posted by The Gardeners Guide on Sunday, November 15, 2009,
Fencestore retails a wide range of fencing panel packs, gate packs and accessories. The Fencestore web site is dedicated to the fencing sector alone, therefore as fencing specialists we intend to maintain a pure fencing focus to this venture. Our fencing panel products have two primary themes, firstly; traditional UK-manufactured fence panels like Waney-Edge, Closeboard and Palisade, and secondly; a European planed and decorative range known as Meadowbrook. We provide a clear and stress-free ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sue James on Thursday, November 12, 2009,
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Gardening Tips
Still time for tulips
The tulip, with its range of colours, shapes and sizes, can be used to greater effect and in more places in the garden than can the daffodil. We plant Queen of Night tulips in the wild-flower meadow, where they look impressive standing boldly above the cowslips. Plant them in large groups for the best effect. Each November, we top up last year’s bulbs with new ones, as many will not survive from year to year. Late-flowering tulips planted in borders are often in the wa... Continue reading ...
Posted by sue james on Wednesday, November 11, 2009,
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Garden Tool Storage
As you spend more time gardening you will tend to accumulate more and more garden tools, and eventually you need to organise them when you aren’t using them. This can range from a simple holster or rack for storing a garden tool set, to a full size shed for housing your mini tiller or your chipper shredder. Here’s a look at some of your options for garden tool storage, with a look at garden tool storage racks, sheds organizers and more.
We highly recommend the 
