Something that plants lovers have been waiting for - 'Kleims Hardy' is the world's very first, fully hardy Gardenia variety and can survive outside in temperatures as low as -10C! Just as stunning and as fragrant as its indoor relative, the snowy white, waxy flowers of Gardenia Kleims completely smother its glossy, evergreen leaves from early June onwards, opening from tight buds to exquisite pinwheels. The scent of gardenias is so gorgeous its often used in perfume, so imagine sitting on your patio this summer surrounded by its intoxicatingly sweet fragrance - heavenly - and something that your friends and family will be sure to remark on. A beautifully compact shrub, Gardenia Kleims Hardy is very easy to grow and simple to care for. Simply plant it in a pot or a garden border, preferably using ericaceous compost, and it will happily grow and flourish outdoors all year round.Supplied as an established plant in a 15cm pot, ready to plant out.
Truly hardy Gardenias with the most exquisite snow-white flowers on a backdrop of glossy green foliage - the perfect trio of shrubs to add elegance to your garden.A collection of compact shrubs ideal for gaps in borders or containers on the patio, this collection includes varieties that produce that hypnotising sweet fragrance that is widely used in perfumes. Plant around entertaining areas in the garden or along pathways and near entrances where you can fully enjoy that much sought-after scent.The classic single, star-shaped flowers of the 'Kleim's Hardy create a simple, understated elegance, whilst the showier double, rose-like blooms of the 'Crown Jewels' can be cut and used in stunning vase displays. New variety 'Pinwheel' that we have added to this collection has slender petals that will bloom heavily from late spring, through summer and even into the autumn.Flowering all summer-long, smothering the rich green waxy foliage, these beautiful flowering shrubs will provide you with months of flowers and fragrance, but they'll also keep their evergreen leaves for interest all year round. Easy to grow and maintain, simply plant in a pot or straight into the border, preferably using ericaceous compost, and it will happily grow and flourish outdoors all year round.
Seeing gardening as a serious and even outrageous art form has placed Anne Wareham well outside of what usually passes for discussion of gardens. Impatient with received ideas, eager to provoke, The Bad-Tempered Gardener is the story of her development as a thinking gardener and the creation with her husband, Charles Hawes, of their acclaimed garden in the Welsh borders, the Veddw. From the strange (plant obsessives, a bizarre debut as a television presenter) to the everyday (deadheading, sharing a garden), with frequent paeans to favourite plants and thoughtful pieces on show gardens and status, this is an intelligent, pugnacious and engaging book. It also unflinchingly conveys the challenges, the hard work, triumphs and failures behind the creation and development of a substantial contemporary garden. 196 Pages
**Fabulous Gift Idea** A truly one stop shop publication for gardeners of all levels! This comprehensive manual from the RHS covers all you need to know about gardening, from planning and planting to growing and onward care. Delve into this concise, practical guide to find all the ideas and advise you need to create a spectacular, thriving garden. Choose plants that will thrive in your space Design a border for year-round colour Find the right pruning techniques for your plants Discover how to protect your veg patch from pests 448 pages, full colour throughout Hardback
**Fabulous Gift Idea** Spiral bound and fully illustrated, this gardening journal will help anyone with green fingers to keep track of planting and sowing throughout the year. The journal includes a daily planner, planting profile, space for notes, garden plans and sketches plus delicious recipes to try and lots and lots of gardening tips Dimensions: 21cm x 15cm Weight: 470g
A sumptuously colourful garden has the extraordinary power to lift the spirits no matter the time of year. Yet many people struggle to create their own colour combinations that are suitable to site and soil, and which take their gardens through the seasons. This new book provides inspiration and practical advice for gardeners wishing to improve their plantings, both in appearance and in use. Val Bourne shows how varied and vibrant plantings can enhance the look of beds and borders, and how - with a little planning - they can be beautiful features for much longer than one season. Colour in the Garden is particularly useful for those with small gardens, where every inch of space must work hard for as long as possible. Written by a true plants woman and experienced gardener, with an in-depth knowledge of plants and how they behave, as well as a strong and creative sense of colour, this guide will revolutionise the way we think about colour in our gardens and ensure that no gardener will ever feel at a loss again. Hardback
This 50 minute DVD, narrated by Virginia McKenna was created by her husband, Born Free Star Bill Travers who gained unique permission to spend a year filming the Buckingham Palace gardens a tranquil, natural oasis on the heart of central London. This is an unforgettable and unrepeatable visual record of the gardens, wild animals and plants. 50 Minutes Long
Give your brain a real workout with our Garden Puzzle Book. Test your powers of observation with our hidden word puzzles such as Wordsearches, Word Ladders and Word Wheels. Use your powers of deduction and logic to complete the Sudoku's (Easy, Medium and Hard) and Maths Squares. Then draw on your knowledge and memory to complete our Crosswords. A mix of over 50 Puzzles with answers RRP £6.99
Growing your own veg, fruit, herbs and flowers is second nature for many gardeners, but this book shows how to preserve the best homegrown ingredients in jams, chutneys, cordials and sauces for many months and even years to come. From planning the jam-maker's garden through to selecting the best varieties to grow; from sowing and planting to harvesting and foraging, and using tried and tested cooking methods to preserve the best flavour and quality, this book presents 50 recipes for the tastiest jams, chutneys and preserves that you'll savour for months. Everyone loves eating jam and now we have a good reason to grow the ingredients and create the jams, chutneys and cordials to share. 176 Pages Hardback
The perfect way to start off your young plants outdoors, this cloche will give them all the protection they'll need from the elements as well as from birds, cats, flying insects and other pests. Use it to grow seedlings, or keep it in place to protect salad crops or strawberries. Thanks to their clever design, they provide the perfect growing environment for your tender young plants. Rainwater is collected in the built-in reservoir to help stop plants from drying out between waterings and the crystal clear plastic lets in the maximum amount of sunshine and warmth, with two adjustable vents helping to control air flow and temperature. When the ends are fitted, the cloche becomes entirely enclosed, guarding against all manner of pests. Made from clear plastic and supplied with 12 securing stakes, they can be extended by joining them together with additional cloches. Main cloche size: W40cm (16in) L86cm (3ft) H22cm (9in). Cloche ends: W41cm (16in) L21.5cm (8.5in) H22cm (9in).
This durable garden tidy bag is great for use all around the garden and for a variety of different tasks! Perfect for getting rid of unwanted leaves, sticks, twigs, grass cuttings and other mess from the garden as well as storing pots and garden equipment in and for composting. What's more, it's perfect for growing fruit trees or potatoes on the patio and can be easily transported around the garden using the strong grip handles. Made from hard-wearing materials, it's weather resistant and will last for years to come.
This multi-purpose reusable tie is durable, strong and easy to use, making it ideal for gently securing plants in the garden. With soft rubber encasing a hardwearing wire, this twisty tie will not cut into or damage plants. Ideal for use all around the garden, it's easy to cut, bend and reshape, plus as it's rubber covered it has a soft grip on stems, helping secure the plant in place and preventing the tie from rubbing the delicate stems. Robust enough to support even the heaviest of plants without any worries of damaging them, the tie is supplied on a continuous roll, so you only cut exactly what you need so no waste! Supplied as a reel of garden rubber-coated twisty tie, 4.8m length x 5mm diameter (approx.).