Sticks from www.extremis.be is a multifunctional space divider for both inside and outside.
'Sticks is a space divider, and the perfect way to create privacy wherever needed, inside or outside. Sticks come in several lengths and material options, hiding the sight for curious glances. As there are separate modules, it is possible to let your imagination run away and create your own special place with Sticks.'
http://www.extremis.be/EXTREMIS_products/Sticks/index.html#display
Style doesn't always come at a cost!
These Wolf Classic Hand Tools are on promotion at present from selected outlets. The range includes a hand trowel, hand fork, small rake and a planter. They are all on offer at £2.99 each.
They have a high quality galvanised surface with a 10yr guarantee for long lasting performance.
With the hostas now in full leaf the deck seems to float above foliage. Simple but effective.
Just a quick updateon the potatoes in the Haxnicks potato bags.As the plants have grown, vegetable compost has been added to the bags just covering the growth. The shoots have now reached the top of the bags so I shall top up finally with compost and await the harvest.
For many years I have grown the small growing tomato Tumbler in hanging baskets. They produce lots of small sweet flavoured fruits over a long period and as long as they are watered and fed will be a far better choice than cordon tomatoes grown in grow bags for yard growers.
This year though I'm also going to try the smallest of tomatoes, 'Micro Tom'. It grows to only about 6" high and is great for window boxes or even in pots on a windowsill. It should produce several dozen fruits from July to September.
Like many modern varieties of tomatoes they are becoming more and more available at your local garden centre, if not try www.homeofdistinction.co.uk (£1.75/plant)
These superb outdoor armchairs are produced by www.scab.it and are available at some garden centres and on line. The Super Jenny Armchairs are made from recyclable polypropylene with ananodised aluminium legs. They are available in a range of colours including lemon green, blue, anthracite, linen, orange, red and light grey.
They are very comfy with no need of cushions, perfect for after dinner dallying at the dinner table.
Have discovered this weekend a great site, www.seedtoplate.co.uk, that tells you in easy terms everything you need to know about sowing, growing and cooking your own veg.
Included in the site is an easy to use plot designer, sowing calendar and grow guides. There is also a shop section for purchasing online organic seeds and a basic range of garden equipment.
The site is beautifully constructed and very easy to use. Go on visit it now.
French Bean Speedy
Having grown the compact pea Half Pint last year in troughs successfully, I thought this year I would give dwarf french beans a try.
French Bean Speedy is one of earliest and quickest to harvest from sowing being ready to pick in 6 to 12 weeks. It is very compact and gives a high yield.
From www.suttons.co.uk £2.25 for 75 seeds approx.
Rock Garden Modular Planters designed by Alain Gilles and available from www.passionforpots.com are something very different.
These modular planters are reminiscent of the logic found in rock gardens and have a touch of the natural stone paths, made out of roughly cut stone. Only by experimenting with the positioning of these planters will the infinite number of possibilities be evident. Each arrangement will be unique and personal, creating an individual statement. Anything is possible, either by combining several pieces, or with a single, large impactful piece. They are the perfect planters with which to recreate a rock garden on a terrace, or to visually divide larger spaces. Plant aromatic herbs or modern foliage for a contemporary look. When used inside these planters will add an unexpected touch of creativity to any setting.
Price depends on arrangement.
New from IKEA this year is this simple but very stylish solar lighting.It is composed of clear 39cm long stakes with matt black bases. In the base are unplighters that shine up the translucent stakes causing them to give off a warm glow in the dark. They are very effective.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80148272 SOLIG £7.99 for 5 stakes
