Natural green-garden waste and fallen leaves in particular are a rich source of nutrients for the garden and one of those lovely natural resources that no gardener should be without, so make sure that you make the most of this great supply of free compost! Come autumn, we get the ideal opportunity to stock up on all that gorgeous leaf litter...however all the leaves fall at once and shorter days mean that your time is limited so we end up with a delicate balancing act between keeping the garden neat and finding somewhere to store that excellent source of organic compost - often we simply end up sweeping them into a pile and then disposing of them. Fortunately, we have the ideal solution! These loose-weave jute sacks can neatly hold thousands of fallen leaves and keep them contained until they break down. Once you have picked up your compostable waste, put it into the handy leaf sacks. They are made from loose woven natural jute, and each one is completely biodegradable. Simply fill them up, add them to your compost heap or a corner of the garden and forget about them. As the sacks are biodegradable, over time, they will break down along with the green waste inside, leaving you with your own homemade compost. After one year, the leaves should have rotted down enough to use as a mulch around the garden, and after two years you should have a perfect soil conditioner. Measurements (approx): L70cm x W40cm
Perfect for both new and established plants, blooming Fast Acer Feed is an organic granular feed combining the nutrients essential for the health growth of Japanese Maples. Also perfect for other garden shrubs and trees, it encourages rich, healthy leaves and vibrantly coloured growth.Directions for Use:New Acers Bare-root plants: (Plant between October-March when ground is not frozen or water-logged).Dig a hole approx. 60cm wide x 25cm deep (the roots must have room to spread out).Mix a handful of Acer Feed into the bottom of the planting hole.Once planted, add a handful of feed and work into the top soil Container plants: (Plant at any time of year in suitable soil conditions).Water container plant thoroughly and then place into hole.Carefully remove the container by cutting down each side.Mix a handful of Acer Feed into the bottom of the planting hole.Once planted, add a handful of feed and work into the top soil.Established Acers (Apply Acer Feed twice during the season)First application (April-May):Sprinkle 28g (1oz) evenly around each plant when active growth appears (avoiding stems & leaves).Mix in gently with a hoe.Water if the soil is dry.Second application (July-August):Sprinkle 28g (1oz) evenly around each plant (avoiding stems & leaves).Mix in gently with a hoe.Water if the soil is dryFor small/young trees, dose as above. For large trees use double the dose.(NB 1 gloved handful contains approx. 30g).Tips:Read all directions carefully before use.Do not exceed the recommended application rates.Store the fertiliser in a dry place away from children, pets and foodstuffs.Wash hands after use - product may irritate cut or broken skin.Avoid fertiliser lodging in the leaves or stems of the plants.Brush up any spills.
There is clear pressure and desire to reduce single-use plastics now, and these compressed peat Jiffy Bio pots are the perfect solution. Eco-pots have always been the favourite choice for gardeners keen to help the environment, as they ensure even watering and can be planted pot and all. These plastic-free pots are the easy way to grow on plants, perfect for: Pricking out seedlings and baby plugs Growing on jumbo plugs for bedding Sowing seeds direct - tomato, chilli, sweet peas, vegetables Rooting your own cuttings They will biodegrade naturally in 3-4 months, so once the plant has rooted, plant the whole thing in the garden soil or planter. Constructed to fit the revolutionary new 'Skelly' skeleton carry tray, designed for air pruning roots for better rooting and more compact plants. Supplied as 3 packs of 12 x 8cm (3.2in) diameter pots with bottom drainage holes.
Leca is an attractive and versatile medium that can be used for top dressing pot grown plants both indoors and outdoors, as well as a soil alternative. Short for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate, it is organic, environmentally friendly, washable and reusable. The 10-16 mm diameter clay balls look great when used to cover the soil in plant pots, and will absorb water, slowly releasing it into the soil beneath for even, consistent watering whilst stopping weeds from growing. They're also ideal for adding to the bottom of pots at planting time to improve drainage. Not only will leca make your planters and pots look superb with a neat, attractive finish, but it can also be used as a growing medium. Naturally free draining, plants can be grown in nothing more that a pot filled with the clay balls. Your plants won't sit in water and will get all the moisture they need from what's been absorbed by the clay - particularly good for growing orchids! However, leca contains no nutrients, so you'll need to feed your plants. For an excellent growing environment for plants that love moist but well drained conditions and good air circulation, mix it into the compost, up to two thirds leca to one third compost. Much lighter than soil or compost, your plants will be much easier to move around too, great for houseplants. Supplied as a 40 litre bag of 10-16 mm diameter clay balls.
Pear Conference & Concorde Duo Tree - Now everyone can grow fruit trees in the minimum of space! These incredible duo fruit trees have been meticulously grafted by highly skilled nurserymen, to create 2 different trees growing on one rootstock! What's more, the rootstocks are dwarfing meaning that your trees will always remain compact! You will get 2 different varieties of fruit from 1 tree so are perfect for anyone who loves the idea of picking their own home-grown fresh fruit, but has limited space. Each of the varieties will produce bumper crops of delicious full sized fruit! Because they are already trained into a V shape, they are perfect for growing up a wall. Conference Pear This produces a large crop of fruits with clear white flesh that are ready to pick each September. The long, tapering fruits are packed with an irresistible sweetness and lip-smacking juice that will drip from your chin when you bite into a ripe one! Because of its outstanding flavour, it remains the most popular pear grown in Britain by a long measure both in commercial orchards and home gardens. It is perfect for you to grow because it is very heavy cropping and when picked unripe, is great for keeping for 2 or more months. Crops: September-October Concorde Pear This scrumptious pear variety produces large crops of elegant, tapering fruits with white flesh that are ready to pick from September each year. Each one is packed with an incredibly sweet, irresistible juice you wont be able to stop yourself eating them straight from the tree! Try to save some for later though as they will make wonderful desserts for your Christmas parties! Concorde is perfect for gardeners to grow because it is very heavy cropping and will keep for over two months when picked unripe. Crops: September-October
Now everyone can grow fruit trees in the minimum of space! These incredible duo fruit trees have been meticulously grafted by highly skilled nurserymen, to create two different trees growing on one rootstock! What's more, the rootstocks are dwarfing meaning that your trees will always remain compact! You will get two different varieties of fruit from one tree so are perfect for anyone who loves the idea of picking their own home-grown fresh fruit but has limited space. Each of the varieties will produce bumper crops of delicious full-sized fruit! Because they are already trained into a V shape, they are perfect for growing up a wall Cherry Stella. 'Stella' Cherry is 'Self-Fertile' (which means it does not need a second variety of cherry tree to pollinate it) and is a heavy, reliable cropper because it has good resistance to late frosts. Unlike most other sweet cherry varieties, it will thrive in slightly exposed locations but can also be grown in a pot on your patio. The sweetly flavoured dark-skinned, plump, and juicy, aromatic fruits will be ready to pick from mid-July each year and from the third growing season onwards you can expect upwards of 5kg (11lbs) of sweet fruits per tree, which will save a small fortune compared to paying supermarket prices! Sunburst Cherry. Often referred to as 'The Cooking Cherry' because it is most frequently used for making the delicious fragrant pies and jams we all know and love! The fruits are packed with juice and the skin colour is dark red. It is one of the most reliable croppers of all the sour cherries because it is self-fertile, late flowering and so less susceptible to frost damage, plus it is incredibly disease resistant a real winner for any garden! 'Morello' Cherry is also a great tree to grow on a north-facing wall because even in a cooler position with low light levels it will still grow and thrive and fruit as normal you can usually expect to pick the fruits from late August onwards. Supplied as a bare root, grower quality tree, grafted on a single rootstock with 2 cherry varieties.
Plum 'Victoria' & 'Czar' Duo Tree - Now everyone can grow fruit trees in the minimum of space! These incredible duo fruit trees have been meticulously grafted by highly skilled nurserymen, to create 2 different trees growing on one rootstock! What's more, the rootstocks are dwarfing meaning that your trees will always remain compact! You will get 2 different varieties of fruit from 1 tree so are perfect for anyone who loves the idea of picking their own home-grown fresh fruit but has limited space. Each of the varieties will produce bumper crops of delicious full-sized fruit! Because they are already trained into a V shape, they are perfect for growing up a wall. Plum 'Victoria' - Named in honour of the much-loved British queen, 'Victoria' Plum is the UK's favourite plum variety by a mile and deservedly so! The delicious fruits are ready to pick each July and taste simply mouth-watering when eaten straight from the tree. With the remaining fruit you can make jams and preserves, and, of course, eat them stewed with custard! Plum 'Czar' - Pretty, dark-blue fruits that look wonderful as they ripen on the tree in August each year, following its attractive and fragrant white blossom, providing a wonderful spectacle throughout spring and summer. The delicious fruits have a brilliant acidic sharpness when picked early, so they are perfect for cooking plum puddings or jam - making 'Czar' one of the most popular cooking varieties around. Both plum varieties on this duo tree are fully deserving their coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as grower-quality bare-root duo fruit tree with two varieties grafted on to dwarfing rootstocks.
One of the best new introductions in recent years, this fabulous new Red Gooseberry is certainly making an impact in gardens across the UK with its crops of sweet, juicy berries. The big crops of red fruit are sweet enough to eat straight off the bush in summer, saving you from having to cook them, and if that was not enough, it is virtually thorn-free making picking much easier! With great Mildew tolerance and medium vigour, 'Xenia' is easy to care for making it ideal for new gardeners of those lacking confidence to have a go at growing your own. Bred too for cold tolerance, it is very hardy and tough and performs well throughout the UK in the garden. Supplied as an established plant in a 2L pot ready for immediate planting.
A heavy cropping, large fruited, modern variety that ripens from July through to August. Grow your own delicious blackcurrants from your patio! Bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, blackcurrant 'Titania' has a rich, tart flavour that makes it ideal for cooking and for using as a purée. Add it to yoghurt or ice cream, or use in pies, jams or juices. The glossy black berries also freeze well. Unlike many blackcurrants, which require a lot of space to grow, this beauty stays compact making it perfect for the smallest of gardens. Grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge. The juicy blackcurrants ripen in strings and stay on the bushes through to August, making this blackcurrant one of the longest croppers. Frost resistant and disease resistance to problems including powdery mildew and rust, so an ideal starter blackcurrant for those looking to grow fruit in the garden or on the patio for the first time.
If you've ever wanted to grow your own soft fruit but are not sure where to start, not sure what to grow or simply don't think you have enough space, then this Organic Berry Collection is a fantastic place to start! We've picked some of the best varieties to give you a complete selection, and bumper crops from this year onwards in a complete set - plus they're all thornless or have very few prickles so you can throw those gardening gloves away! Growing fruit is incredibly rewarding & surprisingly easy, and of course your home-grown fruit will taste simply delicious! Perfect for eating fresh, the possibilities are endless - turn them into jam, bake them into puddings, even make your own wine... Now is the perfect time to plant and all of the included varieties are perfect for the British climate which makes them incredibly easy to grow. All of these varieties will produce large crops on compact bushes, perfect for patio pots and containers - you don't even need a garden! Organically grown by expert nurserymen, these berries are rich in vitamins as well as minerals such as potassium and magnesium so are a very healthy addition to your garden - true super fruits! Supplied as established plants in 12cm pots, ready for planting out, you'll get 1 each of; Organic Gooseberry 'Lady Sun', a nearly thornless, soft-skinned, yellow gooseberry, perfect for containers. H100cm x W60cm, Fruits July.Organic Blackberry 'Oregon Thornless', a versatile thornless blackberry with heavy crops of juicy, glossy black fruits from late summer. H250cm x H250cm, Fruits Aug - Sept.Organic Raspberry 'Autumn Amber', large, apricot-coloured berries with a gourmet flavour. H250cm x W60cm, Fruits Aug - Sept.
Sweet, juicy and with a flavour that far surpasses any shop-bought berries, home grown gooseberries are a taste sensation that everyone should try and Hinnomaki is one of the best with big crops of large, delicious fruit that are ready for picking in mid-summer. Perfect for growing in a sunny spot, this standard form Gooseberry Hinnomaki Green will add an ornamental touch to beds, borders or even in large pots on the patio and unlike many other varieties, these gooseberries are sweet enough to be eaten straight from the bush Hinnomaki is a robust hybrid and this makes it very easy and relaible to grow, meaning that every gardener can get superb results whatever their level of experience. This also means that they are an excellent choice if you garden orgainically as they have excellent resistance to mildew. Self-fertile, so you dont need a pollinating partner, and they make a great companion to red and black currants. Supplied as an established standard plant in a 3L pot, 90cm tall.
Whitecurant 'White Versailles' is an early cropper that produces an abundance of pale yellow fruits, eye-catching fruits. Pick in early summer and enjoy the tasty sweet flavour the whitecurrant has to offer. It is a very relaible cropper, and will provide a good yield year after year - it is just this reason that it has become so popular with the UK grow-your-own customers!
A soft fruit which is bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, Blackcurrant Ben Lomond has large glossy black fruit which cover the branches of this completely new type of blackcurrant in mid-summer. Unlike most others, which require a lot of space to grow, this compact beauty only ever grows to around 1m (3ft) making it perfect for the smallest of gardens. If you want to grow a healthy, power-packed fruit, then the blackcurrant has to be one to try. Recent research has even gone as far to suggest that the dark berries, rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, may actually help to reduce the symptoms of neurological illness and potentially reduce the risk of gut cancers - hence it's superfruit status! Really easy to grow, Blackcurrant Ben Lomond will thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong winds and prefers well-drained soil (or compost). Grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge.Plants are as tough as old boots and have flowers that are resistant to frost - in fact they need a winter chill to produce bigger crops of berries, perfect for the UK climate! Plants are self-fertile, so you only need the one - you don't need a pollinator to be guaranteed a crop of super-healthy black currants. Plants will give a reliable crop year after year even when left to their own devices - although you'll get better results and a bumper crop by following a few simple rules:Feed them well with blood, fish and bone in mid-spring, followed by a dose of poultry manure or another high nitrogen plant food, in June Fruits taste better when exposed to plenty of sunshine - always clear the ground of weeds, especially perennial types Keep well-watered Blackcurrants are ready for picking in July and August and are at their best about seven days after they have turned black. They can be gathered individually or, if you want them to stay fresh for a little longer, you can harvest the whole trusses. Pick the blackcurrants in dry conditions and they can be eaten immediately or stored in a fridge for one to two weeks. Alternatively, they can be frozen for eating later - they should last at least six months this way. Supplied as a pack of 2 UK grown bare root bushes, trimmed to 15-20cm, ready to plant straight out while dormant.
Blackcurrants, redcurrants and whitecurrants that have been allowed to ripen in the sun taste sensational and far superior to anything you can buy in supermarkets - perfect for eating fresh, adding to your favourite desserts or freezing for use at later date. These top quality, professional grade Uk-grown bushes in your collection will establish quickly and reward with your first fruit this summer, followed by crops that get larger and larger each year. Packed full of vitamins, minerals and requiring the minimum of care, these tasty superfruits are ideal for growing in beds or borders, or for planting in large pots that grace the patio. Blackcurrants and whitecurrants will fruit their socks off in a sunny position, while redcurrants are happy in sun or in a more shaded position they will even do well against a north facing wall or fence. Varieties Included: Blackcurrant 'Ben Lomond' Redcurrant 'Rovada' Whitecurrant 'White Versailles'
If you've ever wanted to grow your own fruit, this set is perfect! We've picked some of the best varieties to give you a complete fruit garden, and bumper crops from this year onwards! Growing fruit is incredibly rewarding & surprisingly easy, and of course your home-grown fruit will taste simply delicious! Perfect for eating fresh, the sweet, juicy berries will also make incredible summer puddings, desserts, or jams! Now is the perfect time to plant and they are very easy to grow. All of these varieties will produce large crops on compact bushes, perfect for patio pots and containers you dont even need a garden! Included in this collection: 10 x Elsanta Strawberry runners 5 x Glen Clova Raspberry canes 2 x Ben Lomond blackcurrant plants 2 x Hinnomaki gooseberry bushes (1 x red; 1 x yellow) 2 x Waldo blackberry plants (bare root)
Simply the largest Blackcurrant we have ever seen - end of. If you like your fruits big and juicy, this is the currant for you. And they are particualrly sweet tasting too straight form the bush. This new variety packs a punch too in yield - with more and bigger fruit, expect to pick crops up to 4Kg (8 lbs) of fruit once mature. And, it is also very mildew and disease ressitance, so makes a great garden variety, and deservedly has just won the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Big Ben - the perfect blackcurrant all-rounder.
This fabulous new Red Gooseberry is making waves in gardens across the UK - it simply ticks all the boxes needed for the perfect garden fruit bush. Big crops of red fruit, already sweet enough to eat straight off the bush in Summer, saving you cooking with them. As if that was not enough, it is virtually thorn-free, and has great Mildew tolerance too, and medium vigour, so easy to care for. Bred too for cold tolerance, it is very hardy and tough and performs well throughout the UK in the garden.
Gooseberry 'Invicta' is the number 1 outstanding Gooseberry variety for home gardeners - and is now available in a unique standard form! Grafted onto a long straight stem, the foliage and fruit will be produced in a ball atop the stem for a really unique productive, yet decorative display! Producing big crops of classic green berries, almost twice as many as any other variety, 'Invicta' is one of our favourite gooseberry plant varieties and it is also mildew resistant, making it very easy to grow for even a novice 'grow your own' gardener. It has good vigour, so supports the big crops well in your garden and is winter hardy so can be left outdoors all year round. Each summer 'Invicta' produces numerous large green fruits which are sweet enough to eat straight off the bush, but are also ideal for cooking with - something a little bit different to strawberries and raspberries that tend to be grown in home gardens. In its standard form, it brings a different dimension to growing your own adding a real decorative feature to patios, or even straight in the border where it will add height and interest. 'Invicta' really is the all-round Gooseberry for gardens - why not try one this year?
Bursting with flavour and Vitamin C, the large glossy black fruit of Ben Lomond cover the branches of this completely new type of blackcurrant in mid-summer. Unlike most others, which require a lot of space to grow, this compact beauty only ever grows to 3ft (1m) making it perfect for the smallest of gardens grow it in a border, a large pot or even plant several to make a fruiting hedge. Really easy to grow, Ben Lomond will thrive in a sunny, sheltered spot out of strong winds and prefers well-drained soil (or compost). Plants are as tough as old boots and have flowers that are resistant to frost. All you need to do to ensure a bumper crop is feed them well with blood, fish and bone in mid-spring, followed by a dose of poultry manure or another high nitrogen plant food, in June.
The jewel-like, sharp flavoured fruits of this redcurrant are loved by leading chefs and are perfect for adding to pork dishes, tarts, summer puddings, cheesecakes or turning into long-lasting jellies. Packed full of vitamins, they almost sparkling in the sun and drip pendulously from plants in long strings, making them perfect for adding an ornamental touch to beds or patios when grown in containers. Growing up to 1.5m (5ft), although it can easily be kept shorter by pruning, Rovada will reward you with about 10kgs of fruit per bush each season. Happy in sun, a slightly shaded spot or even planted next to a tricky north facing wall, this great variety is resistant to diseases that affect other redcurrants.