Tony Flanagan

  • PRODUCT REVIEW (APRIL 24)

    PRODUCT REVIEW (APRIL 24)

    POTTING TRAY & SHELF Made from recycled polypropylene, this is a large tray which will contain your seed and potting compost. The detachable shelf has three recessed pockets for seeds and potting accessories such as vermiculite, dibber, widger, plant labels…

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  • PRODUCT REVIEW (March 24)

    PRODUCT REVIEW (March 24)

    BEST BUY SUPER 7 ELECTRIC PROPAGATOR This Garland Super 7 propagator (13 watt) will provide gentle heat to facilitate germination. It comes with seven mini propagating trays and vented lids so you can sow a range of different seeds on…

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  • The veg-growing army battling to protect food security

    The veg-growing army battling to protect food security

    All over the UK a brigade of gardeners is helping to grow and preserve historic vegetable varieties to conserve their future – and ours. Concerned about the growth of industrial monocrops, and in the face of climate change and emerging…

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  • PRODUCT REVIEWS: SOIL TESTING (FEB 24)

    PRODUCT REVIEWS: SOIL TESTING (FEB 24)

    BEST BUYSOIL TESTING KIT TESTS PH AND NPK With this kit you can test the pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels in your soil. It contains four test test tubes, four 4 measuring spoons, reagents for 15 tests for each…

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  • Top winter bird food tips

    Top winter bird food tips

    As the ground freezes over, the RSPB (The UK’s largest nature conservation charity) is urging people everywhere to spare a thought for Britain’s feathered residents. From the iconic red-breasted robin to the spectacular dove, these fantastic creatures rely on our…

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  • The World on Your Windowsill

    The World on Your Windowsill

    The Royal Horticultural Society is inviting families to uncover the World on Your Windowsill this February half term, with a week of fun family activities at each of the five RHS Gardens. From designing your own pot, to interactive storytelling…

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  • PRODUCT REVIEW: HANDY TOOLS (January 24)

    PRODUCT REVIEW: HANDY TOOLS (January 24)

    BEST BUY DARLAC MINI SNIP WITH RUBBER GRIPS These Darlac Mini Snips have stainless steel blades for rust resistance and ergonomic handles with rubber grips. They also have single-handed locking mechanism which can be operated with either the left or…

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  • Celebrity support for conservation of heritage veg  

    Celebrity support for conservation of heritage veg  

    Gardening gurus Monty Don and Sue Kent, and gastronomic chef and food grower Raymond Blanc OBE, have shown support for a project to save historic and rare vegetables from being lost.   The unique Heritage Seed Library, which is run…

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  • FIGHT THE BIODIVERSITY CRISIS

    FIGHT THE BIODIVERSITY CRISIS

    You can help build and support a community of organic growers across the UK to halt biodiversity loss, by donating to Garden Organic’s match-funded Big Give Christmas Challenge.  Every donation you make to Garden Organic between 28th November and 5th…

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  • PRODUCT REVIEWS:  WINTER BOOTS (DECEMBER 23)

    PRODUCT REVIEWS:  WINTER BOOTS (DECEMBER 23)

    Keep your toes warm, dry and cosy this winter with boots made to withstand the rain and cold BEST BUY UNISEX CALDER SHORT BOOTS These mid-height boots are 100% waterproof and fully lined with 4mm neoprene for flexibility. They have…

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  • Garden Organic Awarded Coveted Title of National Plant Collection for Comfrey

    Garden Organic Awarded Coveted Title of National Plant Collection for Comfrey

    The guardianship of the National Plant Collection for Symphytum (comfrey), has been awarded to sustainable growing charity Garden Organic by Plant Heritage.   This is a glowing accolade for the charity’s work documenting, developing and preserving a comprehensive collection at…

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  • PRODUCT REVIEWS: BIRD FEEDERS (Nov 23)

    PRODUCT REVIEWS: BIRD FEEDERS (Nov 23)

    Give a thought to the birds this year with these bird feeders, from simple designs to an all-encompassing feeding station BEST BUYBIRD FEEDING STATION This feeding station comes with two seed, one nut and one fat ball feeders which can…

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