A Splendid tall, erect shrub, Buddleia davidii 'Berries and Cream' is an exciting new take on the traditional purple or white varieties that we're all used to seeing. With its long, arching conical summer flowerheads that grow to 20cm (8in) long covered in hundreds or tiny, yellow throated magenta-pink and white florets, 'Berries and Cream' is instantly striking and unlike any other Buddleia, a real talking point! Exceptionally free flowering from July to September, it'll be irresistible to bees and butterflies. In fact, during six years of trials by its expert breeder, Peter Moore, it attracted more butterflies than any other cultivar, great news for wildlife and even more reason to plant 'Berries and Cream' in your garden! Extremely hardy, 'Berries and Cream' will thrive in full sun or partial shade in any well drained soil. It can be grown in a pot, which will limit its size, and is an impressive plant for the back of a border. Already a prolific flowerer, deadheading will encourage even more. A deciduous shrub, in autumn the foliage turns to warm shades of orange and yellow before falling. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, ready to plant, growing to a height of 2.5m (8ft) and width of 1.5m (5ft).
This collection of Buddleias will make a perfect addition to your summer garden. Great in mixed borders or as specimen plants in pots dotted around your patio. Enjoy the delightful fragrance and impressive flower power wherever you decide to plant them. In this collection you will receive: Wisteria Lane: With its honey-scented blooms and unusual weeping habit, this buddleia is a sight to behold when in bloom. Its large, pendant flowers hang like wisteria, making a truly amazing statement plant for your garden. Grows to 150cm (4.9ft) tall. Berries & Cream: A Splendid shrub, it's an exciting new take on the traditional purple or white varieties that we're all used to seeing. With its long, arching conical summer flowerheads that grow to 20cm (8in) long covered in hundreds or tiny, yellow throated magenta-pink and white florets. Grows to 2.5m (8ft) tall. Butterfly Tower: A breakthrough in buddleia breeding, 'Butterfly Tower' is perfectly formed, with a unique upright habit, ideal for growing in smaller spaces - so now anyone can grow this fragrant beauty. Producing a tower of mauve-purple flowers right through the summer and into autumn. Grows to 2m (6ft) tall. Buddleias are exceptionally free flowering and are irresistible to bees and butterflies, so this collection is ideal if you are wanting to encourage more wildlife into your garden. Plus, the gorgeous flowerheads make stunning cut flowers for you to enjoy inside your home. This fabulous collection will fill your garden with their spectacular blooms from June through to September. They are easy to grow and are very low maintenance, making these buddleias a perfect choice for beginner gardeners, just plant them somewhere sunny in well drained soil and they will thrive all summer long. Supplied as 3 x established plants, in 12cm pots, ready to be planted out.
A totally new colour of the much loved 'Butterfly Bush'! This intoxicatingly fragrant beauty is incredibly easy to grow, totally hardy and will illuminate any sunny corner of your garden. When in bloom during the early summer, its arching panicles will attract masses of butterflies and friendly pollinators, offering a safe haven for them to feast on nectar and collect pollen. With its grey-green leaves, 'Sungold' lights up dull areas of the garden, bringing vibrancy and scent which can't be underestimated - it's one of those plants which grabs your attention as you walk past it, providing a feast for your senses. This is a different species to the more familar blue buddleias and flowers on one year old wood, It should be pruned to shape after flowering allowing new growth to appear in late summer. This is the growth that will bear blooms the following year. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to palnt out.
A totally new colour of the much loved 'Butterfly Bush'! This intoxicatingly fragrant beauty is incredibly easy to grow, totally hardy and will illuminate any sunny corner of your garden. When in bloom during the early summer , its arching panicles will attract masses of butterflies and friendly pollinators, offering a safe haven for them to feast on nectar and collect pollen. This is a different species to the more familiar blue buddleias and flowers on one year old wood, - it should be pruned to shape after flowering allowing new growth to appear in late summer. This is the growth that will bear blooms the following year. Eventual height and spread 3-4m but can be restricted by pruning.
As well as offering wood and charcoal fuels, timber for buildings and ships, latex rubber, dyes, shade, shelter from the weather, fruits and nuts to enjoy and poisons to avoid, trees provide the world with oxygen while their roots stabilise soil to prevent flooding and erosion. Moreover, bark, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits or seeds also offer medicinal products. Meanwhile, the forest has ever been a magical place inspiring writers and poets such as C S Lewis, J R R Tolkien, Shakespeare, Wordsworth and Coleridge. The Secret Language of Trees explores fifty different species of tree. It looks at the history of the tree, its medicinal and other uses, as well as its language meaning and symbolism. Each entry is supported by a beautiful watercolour of the tree itself as well as its leaves and fruit. 152 Pages
British Wildflowers and Trees Handbook features exactly 100 species that can be spotted throughout the British Isles. Young nature enthusiasts aged 8+ can add their own photographs, drawings and observations to the fact-packed spreads, which all feature a description of each plant, a realistic illustration with labels, areas to tick off each species when spotted, plus lots of useful stats. Also included is a photograph to help with the identification process. Endorsed by both The Woodland Trust and The Wildlife Trust, this comprehensive guide is both fun and practical to use. 224 Pages
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
Save Our Bees - Your Guide To Creating A Bee Friendly Environment is a guide to show you what you can do to save our dwindling bee population. Over 70% of our food crops are pollinated by bees; a species that is dying out at a frightening rate. Scientists have expressed their concern that if something is not done soon to stop these pollinating insects disappearing, we will face serious, irreparable problems with the world's food supply.Bees are an amazing species of insect; there are over 25,000 different types of bee on the planet, with over 4,000 in the USA and around 250 in the United Kingdom. Honey bees are probably the most important species of bee as it is estimated that 80% of the food eaten has been pollinated by a honey bee! These 'busy bees' work tirelessly to pollinate our food yet they are losing their habitat and their natural environment as our monoculture farming expands. There is a big movement across the Western world to save the bees and provide them with an environment that supports them. Everyone, no matter whether you live in the middle of a city or the country, can help the bees. This book is a complete guide to everything you can do for the bees from the best flowers to grow for them, to how to support them with our changing weather and much, much more. When you read this book you will understand how this docile, much mis-understood insect is the foundation stone of much of the life on Earth and why it is so important that something is done to help them. As you read 'Save Our Bees', you will discover: Exactly how the bees are so important and why it is vital we help them Why bees are generally completely harmless and misunderstood and feared by many people The different types of bee, both social and solitary How to provide bees with natural sources of food throughout the year Why early season flowers are so vital for bees and ones you can grow to provide them with food Which plants you must avoid growing as they are toxic to bees The truth behind the myth of feeding bees sugar water and how it can threaten their survival Why pesticides are so dangerous to bees and some natural, bee safe alternatives to use around your home and garden How to reduce your need for chemicals through environmentally friendly companion planting What city dwellers can do to help bees and a surprising fact about urban bees that few people know Exactly what you need to keep bees at home if you want to become a beekeeper Information and resources on creating a bee friendly neighborhood This in-depth guide has been written to give you all the information you need to start saving our bees. It is something anyone can do no matter how big or small your garden is, or even if you do not have a garden! Bees are an amazing species of insect and you can help them now. Working together, we can help the bees and prevent their decline. Once you have read, 'Save Our Bees', you will know exactly what you can do to help the bees no matter where you live. Even now, there is something magical about sitting back on a hot summer's day, watching bees lazily fly from flower to flower. Whether you want to become a beekeeper or just plant a bee friendly garden, there is plenty you can do to help these vital insects survive.
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
Ideal for all puzzle enthusiasts or those who want to keep their brain active, our new set of 3 different puzzle books features over 300 puzzles. Hours of Fun Puzzles! If you enjoy testing your brain with fun new puzzles, then this fantastic set of 3 Puzzles Books is a great hobby to help fill your spare time! Enrich your mind with our Word Search book featuring large print so you can enjoy without struggling to see. Or perhaps you'd like to test your knowledge with our super large print Crossword book? If you're more of a number's person, then you'll love our Sudoku puzzle book! 3 Pack of Puzzle Books Set
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
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
Beautiful Borders is just the guide you need if you want to create borders that burst with colour and variety, that have depth and structure, that have staying power and adaptability. There's more to it than just picking a few plants you like the look of! This book will take you through every step: designing your border, taking into account light, soil, location and aspect; choosing your flowers and plants, based on the chosen design; and preparing, growing and maintaining. Written in a clear, accessible style, with helpful checklists and tips, and beautiful illustration. Paperback 256 pages 45000 words 300 illustrations
Think you don't have enough space to grow your own fruit and vegetables? Think again. Gardening writer Lia Leendertz's new book my tiny veg plot is full of ingenious solutions for slotting vegetables and fruit into teeny-tiny spaces those that have been squeezed in the most unlikely fashion onto flights of steps, balconies, boats and roof terraces, window boxes and windowsills, and even in an old swimming pool and the back of a truck! Meet the couple who have created an innovative veg-providing oasis in dry Arizona from an old swimming pool, the artist whose salad leaves all come from her beautiful balcony high above the city, and the children who tend a nifty sprouting garden on a windowsill. Practical projects, ideas and inspiration will help you make the most of all of the space you have, and these gardens prove that small is not only beautiful, but can be surprisingly productive as well. Lia Leendertz is a freelance gardening writer and author, who shares an allotment with several friends near her home in Bristol. A regular contributor to The Guardian and The Telegraph, she is a long-time advocate of organic and community growing. She has an award-winning blog, Midnight Brambling, and is the author of My Cool Allotment. 160 pages
From the coast to the heart of the countryside, each entry features a bold illustration that captures a bird's individual personality, bringing them to life through the pages of this book. As well as providing useful stats including breeding times, egg quantity, wingspan, diet, nest type and more this guide tells the story of each birds lifestyle, behaviour, distinguishing features and birdsong. Dotted with lively anecdotes, plus binocular basics and an egg-opedia, whether you're simply interested in attracting more birds to your garden, or trekking deeper into the wild on your search for Britain's best avian wildlife, I Like Birds is the perfect companion for any beginner or avid birdwatcher. Pages: 160 pages
**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
**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
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
Tidy your garden with ease with the the Handy THEV2600 electric leaf blower vacuum, ideal for clearing leaves and debris from your garden. The single speed compacts garden debris, providing exceptional performance from a 2600 watt motor. Weighing only 4.7kg, this powerful, easy to use model reduces debris at a ratio of up to 10:1, as it is collected in the 35 litre capacity bag, producing fast composting material. Supplied with shoulder strap and 6m cable. 2600 Watt Motor Blows, Vacuums and Shreds 6 Metre Cable Shoulder Strap 45 Litre Collection Bag Green or Grey Colour Unit Weight: 4.7kg Garden Machinery Deliveries & Charges The courier covers all areas of the UK mainland only. However, postcodes below incur a surcharge and you will be notified of any additional charge accordingly AB31 - 38, AB40 - 56, IV1- IV28, IV30 - IV32, IV36, IV40, IV52 - IV54, IV63, KW1 - KW14, PA21-PA38, PH4 - PH41, PH49 - PH50.HS, IV41 - IV49, IV51, IV55 - IV56, KA27 - KA28, KW15 -KW17, PA20, PA41 - PA49, PA60 - PA78, PA80, PH42 - PH44, ZE. Post delivery collection charge for returns: Original delivery cost + £14.40. The machine must be returned in it's unopened, original packaging. In the unlikely event of a faulty machine: Collection & inspection charge: £26.40
The ultra light Ryobi RBV26B Petrol Leaf Blower Vac features an airspeed of 320km/h, which is capable of moving even wet leaves, ensuring your garden will always be kept clean and tidy It also features adjustable cruise control, making it easier to use for longer periods, while its easy to convert to a vacuum, to clear away garden debris in the large 40 litre capacity collection bag. 26cc 2-stroke engine Blower & Vacuum Modes 40 Litre Vacuum Bag Maximum 320km/h Airflow 12m3/min Suction Capacity Up to 12:1 Mulching Ratio that will compress the leaves and debris for efficient bagging Lightweight: 4.3kg 2 Year Ryobi Warranty Includes 2 stroke oil, collection bag, on-board wrench, vacuum tubes, blower tubes Garden Machinery Deliveries & Charges The courier covers all areas of the UK mainland only. However, postcodes below incur a surcharge and you will be notified of any additional charge accordingly AB31 - 38, AB40 - 56, IV1- IV28, IV30 - IV32, IV36, IV40, IV52 - IV54, IV63, KW1 - KW14, PA21-PA38, PH4 - PH41, PH49 - PH50.HS, IV41 - IV49, IV51, IV55 - IV56, KA27 - KA28, KW15 -KW17, PA20, PA41 - PA49, PA60 - PA78, PA80, PH42 - PH44, ZE. Post delivery collection charge for returns: Original delivery cost + £14.40. The machine must be returned in it's unopened, original packaging. In the unlikely event of a faulty machine: Collection & inspection charge: £26.40