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Soil health with Fulvic Bio

30th April 2018 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews

Natural soil conditioner presented for the smaller user and hobby gardener. Gardeners who are serious about improving the health of their soil as a means to better vegetables and flowers can improve the uptake of nutrients and minerals with fulvic acid in the form of Fulvic Bio. Fulvic acid is a natural product approved by The Soil Association and is…

Best Buy May 2018 – Netting

16th April 2018 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

PN2 SUPERIOR BIRD NET VEGGIEMESH INSECT NETTING Veggiemesh® insect mesh netting will protect crops from a range of insect pests including cabbage root fly, carrot fly, cabbage white butterfly and aphids, but also allowing in plenty of light and air. GARDENING NATURALLY www.gardening-naturally.com TEL: 01285 760505 PRODUCT CODE: VEGGIEMESH PRICE: £2.57 PER METRE A very effective fine mesh, particularly suitable…

Best Buy April 2018 -Slug and Snail Deterrents

16th April 2018 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you SlugLess This spiky straw slug and snail deterrent is 100% organic, contains no chemicals and is child and pet friendly. It comes in the form pellets which expand to create a dry, spiky surface. It also acts as a weed suppressant and moisture retainer. https://www.slugless.com TEL: 01789 761366…

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)

28th March 2018 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews

“Inspiring everyone to grow” If you’re keen to turn your passion for propagation into a professional qualification, the RHS has just the thing, and it’s already helping transform the lives of people looking to take that first step… or make that dreamed-about career change. The theory based qualifications are at levels 2 and 3, with practical qualifications at levels 1,…

Best Buy March 2018 – Gloves

2nd February 2018 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you ADVANCED CUT RESISTANT GLOVES – BEST BUY These have a blade cut resistance level 3, with thick anti-vibration pads, reinforced patches and a smooth inside lining. Designed to protect against thorns and callouses, these gloves are suitable for general garden tasks, including pruning. BRIERS www.briersltd.co.uk TEL: 01963 269077…

beeWatch helping to reverse the decline in the honeybee population

1st February 2018 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews

CAMPAIGNING group BeeWatch has created a smartphone app with the aim of helping to reverse the decline in the UK’s honeybee population. By using the smartphone app the data generated by beeWatch will identify real time trends in bee colonies and losses, swarms, pesticide use and honey production. It will also identify seasonal and geographical hot spots where research can…

KG Best Buy January 2018

1st December 2017 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you SOWING EQUIPMENT BEST BUY ROOTRAINERS – 32 CELLS These can be used to propagate a wide range of plants with each cell openings to avoid root disturbance. The transparent lid means that the pack can be used as a mini propagator too. Cell depth: 12cm. MARSHALLS www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk PRODUCT…

KG Best Buy December 2017

2nd November 2017 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you GENERAL PURPOSE TELESCOPIC HEDGE SHEARS These Double Handed Telescopic Hedge Shears have a 23cm (9in) non-stick blade, adjustable blade tension and telescopic four-position aluminium handles with soft grips. The overall length is 65.5cm (25¾in), which extends to 85.5cm (33½in). WILKINSON SWORD TOOLS wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk PRODUCT CODE: 1111131WL PRICE: £39.99…

KG Best Buy November 2017 – Composting

27th September 2017 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you BUDGET COMPOSTER With a 439 litre capacity this is a self-assembly, timber composter that has been pressure treated to protect against rot. The space between slats allows air to get in. Dimensions: (H) 0.6 x (W) 1 x (D) 1m. MARSHALLS SEEDS: www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk PRODUCT CODE: 1090-4305 PRICE: £49…

KG Best Buy October 2017 – Harvesting

1st September 2017 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you FRUIT PICKER AND HANDLE This fruit picker has an integrated stainless steel blade, 13cm (5in) diameter basket and an interchangeable washable cotton bag. When partnered with the Vario ZM-V4 lightweight, adjustable handle, the fruit picker can reach a maximum height of 5.7m (18½ft). WOLF-GARTEN www.wolfgarten-tools.co.uk PRODUCT CODE: RGM…

KG Best Buy September 2017 – Secateurs

31st July 2017 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you September 2017 – Secateurs BEST BUY – POWERGEAR-X-PRUNER-L-ANVIL Suitable for heavy cutting of hard branches up to 26mm (1in) in diameter, this lightweight set has extra-hard, corrosion-resistant steel blades with a PTFE-coated upper blade. SoftGrip handles are suitable for both medium and large hand sizes. FISKARS www.fiskars.co.uk –…

KG Best Buy August 2017 – Knives

6th July 2017 Tony Flanagan Advertising Features, Reviews

Each month our expert editorial team pick the best products for you AUGUST 2017 BEST BUY – ETTRICK POCKET KNIFE This all-purpose knife has a wooden handle with nickel silver bolster and brass linings. It has a small (60mm), C70 carbon steel blade on a large, easy to grip handle. Made in Sheffield. A WRIGHT & SON www.penknives-and-scissors.co.uk PRODUCT CODE:…

Getting the best from your vegetables

28th June 2017 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews, Tips and Advice

Feed, water, harvest bumper crops. Growing vegetables in your garden is so rewarding, but only if you give them what they need while they are growing. Even if your soil is fertile, growing and harvesting vegetables takes nutrients from the soil. It is up to you to make sure there are plenty there at the start of the season, and…

Grow Your Own with a Raised Bed Planter

13th June 2017 Steve Ott Advertising Features, Reviews, Tips and Advice

Practically any vegetable and soft fruit can be grown in a raised bed. The popularity of raised beds and deep root planters has surged in recent years. It’s little wonder why, as they boast a series of advantages over growing vegetables in traditional plots. Practically any vegetable and soft fruit can be grown in a raised bed and most can…