These mini Clematis Flora are available from www.dobies.co.uk. They are great for pots inside or out. Use them as houseplants then once flowered cut them back and grow them outside where they will flower all summer. They are available in a choice of three colours.
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April 2011
18/04/2011
12/04/2011
BUMBLE BEE SUMMER
The Beepol Garden Hive from www.dragonfli.co.uk houses a live colony of bumble bees in a maintenance free hive. These native disease free bees will help polinate your flowers fruit and veg including tomatoes, peppers and aubergines. Though they only last till winter new queen eggs laid will help build the native bumble bee population.
06/04/2011
TWO TONE GRAPE HYACINTHS
Grape Hyacinths, Muscari, are great bulbs for containers and hanging baskets. These are Muscari latifolium, the two-colour Muscari, that flower in March and April. Growing to about 20cm high they are perfect to mix with bedding plants though being non-invasive they are great for borders.
04/04/2011
SOPHIES CHOICE
Sophie Conran, in conjuction with the innovative tool supplier, www.burgonandball.com , has designed these ergonomic garden tools especially for women and those with small hands. They are beautifully made and include some clever items such as the compost scoop and potting seive.From £14.99 each.
