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THE INFINITY BENCH

The Infinity Bench by Tom Huang and Andrew Williams explores the possibilities of bamboo strip construction.It was originally designed to be used in public settings but would make a great feature in any yard.
www.designaw.me

OXO FROM GOOOOO

These superb OXO pots are from www.gooooo.be. .
Enough said.

SPLASH STOOL

Designed by Kristian Aus and produced by B-LINE, the Splash Stool has multipurpose uses. It can be used as a stool, planter or just for storage. Also makes a great bucket for cooling bottles of wine!

www.madeindesign.co.uk  £102.00  Available in red,blue,lilac,pastel green,sand,light grey and white. 

BLACKTOP PARTY HUB - THE GIFT SANTA DIDN'T BRING

I've looked at many new barbeques at trade shows over the last few years but the Blacktop Party Hub is something really different. As well as a large area grill and griddle the Blacktop uniquely has a deep fryer and being totally portable (with the legs folding), it really is the perfect party grill.

www.blacktop360.com

MORE THAN JUST A GARDEN TAP

This 'multi-purpose' garden water feature designed by French Designer Patrick Nadeau, is perfect for a small space garden. It acts as an outdoor fountain, a hose reel and has a bucket for washing vegetables, cleaning boots or just for children to play in.

Available in selection of colours. www.laorus.fr

 

DISH OF DESIRE

Dish of Desire is a range of very stylish yet practical bird feeders from the designer Frederik Roije. The feeders are available in one, two,three, four and five courses allowing a varied menu for your bird population. They are made from aluminium, red cedar wood and finest bone china and are available from www.roije.com.

ANIMALS ON THE WINDOWLEDGE

New from www.notonthehighstreet.com are these wonderful farm animal planters. Great value at £29.75, they are made by a family pottery and are available in pig or cow format in plain terracotta or a white glaze. The insides are glazed rich green to enable them to be used on indoor windowsills.

CULINARY QUIRKS MAKE A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT

This set of quirky culinary veg seeds from www.henandhammock.co.uk would make a great present for the gardener who has everything. Only £13.00.

It is composed of six packets of unusual vegetables to grow including Jersey Toe Cabbage, Crosse Violet Bean, Spanish Black Carrot, Crystal Apple Cuecumber, Drunken Women Lettuce and Red Pear Tomato, all presented in a very classy box.

 

LEAF - A GREAT NEW E-MAG

Leaf is great new e-mag from www.leafmag.com. You can view it on line or purchase a hard copy. Love the articles especially as products shown take you straight to the suppliers website. Can't wait for the next issue.

VERTICAL VEG

Mark Ridsdill Smith is a great champion of growing veg in very small spaces. His web site, www.verticalveg.org.uk ,is well worth a visit as is his blog. Log on to download his very helpful 'The Art of Growing Food in Small Spaces which has some great tips for those of us trying to produce food on our balconies and in our small yards.