Dried Flowers/the tool shed/pest control/bird repellers

Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'

…awarded an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and is a great specimen for a range of garden designs including modern minimalist gardens, woodland gardens and cottage gardens. The flowerheads can be dried and used in dried flower arrangements. Height and spread: 250cm (98).  More Info

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Rudbeckia occidentalis 'Green Wizard'

…have petals, with the main feature being a striking near-black central cone. An unusual fresh cut flower, it's long lasting in water, and great in dried arrangements. Flowering in summer, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, quickly forming a good sized plant with plenty of lush green foliage.…  More Info

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Snake Gourd

I'm a strange 'gourd' that makes an exciting plant to grow as I have fruits that look like slippery snakes! When my fruits are dried you can paint me with spots, stars, stripes or whatever you like! Height: 2m. Why Not invite your friends round and see who can paint the brightest or craziest snake?…  More Info

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Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

…'Cloth of Gold' produces level, plate-like mustard yellow flower heads above ferny, finely-cut foliage which are ideal as cut flowers and also as dried everlasting flowers. This easy to grow, free flowering perennial is a low maintenance Yarrow variety that injects colour into summer borders and…  More Info

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Dried Mealworms 5KG

…However as we?ve built and built, and destroyed many natural habitats, the supply of said invertebrates has decreased. So by offering these dried mealworms, you?re not only giving the adult birds the energy they need, but you could also be giving a tiny bird somewhere their very first taste…  More Info

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Happy Beaks Dried Calciworms

…the larvae of the Black Soldier Beetle (Hermetia illucens). Calciworms are incredibly high in calcium, containing 20 to 40 times more calcium than dried mealworms. They are also packed with protein, energy-giving fat and amino acids. Birds adore calciworms. We recommend feeding them from a special…  More Info

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Garden Gear Rotating Seat and Tool Store

…Tool Store Take the pain and strain out of gardening with this rotating garden seat and tool store by Garden Gear. The seat is great to use whilst weeding, tending to your flowerbeds or tidying up lawn edges. This seat comes complete with a handy tool store that can be used for keeping garden tools…  More Info

Just£44.99

Pest XT Ultrasonic Battery Powered Repeller

The Pest XT ultrasonic cat repeller is designed to send out loud, irritating ultrasonic sound waves that will deter fouling feline pests and not affect birds. The ultrasonic repeller is also effective in deterring dogs and rabbits. Simply position the cat repeller using the ground stake or screw…  More Info

Just£26.99

Pest XT Ultrasonic Battery Powered Repeller - Twin Pack

The Pest XT ultrasonic cat repeller is designed to send out loud, irritating ultrasonic sound waves that will deter fouling feline pests and not affect birds. The ultrasonic repeller is also effective in deterring dogs and rabbits. Simply position the cat repeller using the ground stake or screw…  More Info

Just£42.99

Pest XT Solar Powered Ultrasonic Flash Pest Repeller

…harmless and safe pest deterrents available, the Pest XT ultrasonic flash pest repeller gives a double dose of unwanted attention to would be animal intruders to your garden! Using a PIR motion sensor, the repeller emits a high frequency noise ? inaudible to humans and also releases a bright burst…  More Info

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Pest XT Solar Powered Ultrasonic Flash Pest Repeller - Twin Pack

…LED light, that works in unison with the ultrasonic noise to repel any garden pests. These pests include, but are not limited to, rabbits, squirrels, rats, moles, cats, dogs and insects. How does the motion sensor work? The repeller incorporates a PIR motion sensor which activates the product when…  More Info

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Nigella damascena 'Persian Jewels'

…foliage. A unique mixture of mauve, lavender, purple, rose and blue. Very useful for bedding and cut flowers. The large seed pods can also be dried for winter decoration indoors. Culinary note: The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used as a condiment or spice to flavour…  More Info

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Echinacea Paradoxa

…terminal flowers. The flowers have a prominent, chocolate-brown boss surrounded by long, drooping ray florets in golden yellow. After flowering, the dried flower cones continue to provide interest. Height: 1m (40”). Spread: 50cm (20). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by…  More Info

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Hand Bulb Planter

…planting tool. There's no need to spend hours with a trowel this autumn. Simply plunge the tool into the soil to remove the earth, leaving a hole that is just the right size for your bulbs. Drop the soil back into the hole to cover the bulb - it really is that simple! This sturdy tool is of quality…  More Info

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Broad Bean 'The Sutton'

…(6in) pods, each packed with 5 deliciously tender beans. Ideal for successional sowings to give continuous picking through the season. Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots. Companion planting: Try growing broad beans with Summer Savory to help repel black bean aphids, a common pest of broad beans.  More Info

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Campanula takesimana

…spot making it useful for under-planting trees and shrubs, or filling the darker borders in the garden. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 100cm (39). Culinary note: The flowers can be used as garnishes but are also dried and then cooked in Asian cuisine. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Campanula takesimana

…corners of your garden borders. It is easy to see why Campanulas remain so popular with gardeners. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 100cm (39). Culinary information: The flowers can be used as garnishes but are also dried and then cooked in Asian cuisine. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Monarda didyma

…plantings, associating particularly well with grasses. It enjoys reliably moist soils. Height: 90 cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary note: Use the dried leaves to make Bergamot tea or use the sweet, spicy flavoured petals to enhance salads, jellies, rice or pasta dishes. For more details about…  More Info

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Broad Bean 'Aquadulce Claudia'

…spring. Slender pods of 23cm (9) long, are full of succulent white seeded flavoursome beans. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots. Companion planting: Try growing broad beans with summer savory to help repel black bean aphids, a common pest of broad beans.  More Info

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Garden Scissors

These garden scissors are a useful addition to your shed or greenhouse tool tray. Quality, sharp, short, rust-proof blades that are ideal for cutting tomatoes from the vine, flower stems, twine etc.'Although the blades are compact, the plastic handles are a decent size, so two fingers can fit inside…  More Info

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Salvia horminum 'Claryssa Mixed'

Dwarf, compact habit and broader, bright mixed colour blooms (bracts). Superb for cutting and dried as an everlasting flower. Easy to grow - direct sow into borders where they are to flower.  More Info

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Chinese Lantern (Seeds)

Small cream summer flowers are followed by bright orange lanterns in autumn. An easy perennial to grow, ideal in full sun borders, and great in dried displays. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Ornamental Gourds Mix (Seeds)

Fun-to-grow mix of small fruited gourds in a wide selection of colours and shapes. Plants will climb, cascade or spread over ground. Fruits can be harvested, dried and varnished. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 200cm (79).  More Info

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Candytuft 'Dwarf Fairy' (Start-A-Garden™ Range)

…with loads of lightly scented flowers throughout the summer in a wide colour range. The ideal last minute border filler. The dried seedheads also make a decorative dried flower. Culinary note: Both the leaves and flowers of candytuft can be eaten raw and have a taste similar to that of a sweet…  More Info

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Spear & Jackson Green Multi-Function Turret Sprinkler

The tools we use and recommend - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Developed by Kew's Horticultural Team and Spear & Jackson, this versatile sprinkler is the perfect tool for efficiently watering lawns, borders and new plantings. Simply attach it to your hose with the male brass connector and leave it…  More Info

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Summer Savory

…to sage or thyme, and it is also used to aid digestion, reduce fevers and soothe bee stings. Grown next to broad beans it is reputed to help repel black fly. Gather Summer Savory when harvesting your broad beans and cook them together - it does wonders for the flavour. The secret is to have…  More Info

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Meal Worms (Tub)

High in protein, high in calories, and a fantastic treats for little birds. These tubs of dried mealworms are ideal as you dont need to transfer them for storage, and because the worms are dried, they last even longer. Seeds, nuts and fat are indeed fantastic treats for little birds, but mealworms?…  More Info

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Xerochrysum bracteatum 'White'

…upright annual is prized for adding to flower arrangements – either fresh or as a dried flower. Its common name of 'everlasting flower' refers to this Xerochrysum's ability to last indefinitely when dried, retaining both its colour and shape. A lovely choice for cottage garden borders, cut…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

…tall above clumps of slender, mid-green leaves. Drought-tolerant, Agapanthus are perfect for Mediterranean-style containers, gravel gardens and dry border edges. They also work well as cut flowers. The linear leaves provide textural contrast against broader foliage plants, adding depth and interest…  More Info

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Physalis alkekengi

Huge scarlet lanterns' which are magnificently attractive in the garden and then can be cut and dried to be used all through the winter to decorate naturally, your house. Easy, thriving in almost any soil, sun or shade. Lanterns late summer.  More Info

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Chinese Lantern

Grown for the intriguing papery lanterns which enclose its bright orange autumn fruits. The stems of vibrant lanterns can be cut for dried flower arrangements, or left on the plant where they add winter interest; slowly becoming ornate skeletons. This undemanding perennial is easy to grow and will…  More Info

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Campanula rotundifolia

…known as the bluebell of Scotland, produces thin wiry stems of nodding pale blue flowers. An easy, charming plant for rockery, border etc. Culinary note: The flowers can be used as garnishes but are also dried and then cooked in Asian cuisine. For more details about edible flowers click here.  More Info

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Monarda didyma 'T&M Superb Mixed'

…with mint scented foliage. Indispensable border flower for most soils, particularly damp sites. Height 90-100cm (30-40in). Culinary note: Use the dried leaves to make Bergamot tea or use the sweet, spicy flavoured petals to enhance salads, jellies, rice or pasta dishes. For more details about edible…  More Info

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Golden Feverfew

…medicinal herb bears attractive, lobed, golden foliage and pretty white daisy flowers throughout summer. The flowers of Golden Feverfew can be dried and added to pot pourri for an aromatic fragrance. With its bright golden foliage and compact habit, this short-lived perennial makes an attractive…  More Info

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Amaranthus caudatus 'Love Lies Bleeding'

…panicles, drip from the branches. An interesting and exotic looking annual, that deserves to be a centrepiece in a seasonal display. The flowers last well after being cut and added to fresh or dried arrangements. Useful Links: How to sow flower seeds Reasons to buy your seeds from Thompson & Morgan  More Info

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Pennisetum alopecuroides

…dense clump of linear, evergreen leaves to form a cloud of ornamental seedheads. Pennisetum alopecuroides is an undemanding grass that looks particularly effective in mixed borders. The fluffy seedheads can also be cut to make attractive dried flower displays. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Hydrangea arborescens 'Lime Rickey'

…up to 15cm (6) across, make a fine contrast with the foliage and gradually fade to white as the season progresses. Great for cutting and used for both fresh and dried arrangements. Hydrangea arborescens is perfectly hardy but will prefer shelter from cold, drying winds. Height and spread: 1.2m (4').  More Info

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Garden Gear 20V Cordless Lithium-ion Leaf Blower

…which allows you to easily store this tool away. This leaf blower is equipped with a long lasting 1500mAh lithium-ion battery that will give you excellent performance alongside a charge time of just 3-5 hours. The 20V battery can also be used on any other tool from the Garden Gear 20V cordless…  More Info

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Garden Gear 500W Multi-Cleaning Brush

…weeds, vegetation and moss from between slabs, block-paving and path edges. The multi-brush is a great alternative to a pressure washer as this tool will not cause unintended damage to the mortar or lift the paving slabs. Specification* Includes 3 brush options for all your garden cleaning needs*…  More Info

Just£149.99

Meal Worms (Bag)

…dried mealworms, youre not only giving the adult birds the energy they need, but you could also be giving a tiny bird somewhere their very first taste of grub. Choose from a wide array of bag sizes to suit your needs, and marvel as those little birds come pecking. Please note: the 1kg bags of Dried…  More Info

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Nasturtium 'Orchid Flame' Seeds

…like some other varieties. Nasturtium plants make a great addition to the garden, but also to the vegetable patch where they?ll attract bees and repel many destructive pests, particularly around brassicas. Some gardeners find that they can also act as a useful barrier to pests when planted around…  More Info

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Nigella damascena 'Moody Blues'

…followed by attractive seedpods. Easy-to-grow and ideal for creating a soothing drift of colour in borders as well as making a dramatic cut or dried flower. Height: 50-60cm (20-24in). Culinary note: The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used as a condiment or spice to flavour…  More Info

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Pennisetum x advena 'Fireworks'

…a rich shade of burgundy, providing a wide spectrum of colour. From mid-summer to autumn, arching purple flower spikes rise in a spectacular architectural display. The fluffy seedheads can be also cut to make elegant dried flowers. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 45cm (18). Supplied as 40mm plug plants.  More Info

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Swan Gourd

I'm a fun plant to grow as I have spotted fruits with a long neck that make me look like an elegant swan. When my fruits are dried you can paint me with faces or leave me looking like a swan. Height: 2m. Why Not invite your friends round to see who can paint the most beautiful or funniest animal or…  More Info

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Astrantia 'Roma'

…the summer. Astrantia 'Roma' has a longer flowering period than many other varieties and thrives in woodland gardens, beside ponds and streams or in damp garden borders. Masterwort also makes an interesting fresh or dried cut flower. Height: 75cm (30). Spread: 45cm (18). Size 1 bare root supplied.  More Info

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Catananche caerulea

…lavender-blue flowers burst from straw like buds in summer. The flowers are replaced by papery seed heads that can be used to good effect in dried arrangements too. Although a relatively short-lived perennial, Catananche caerulea delivers a charming nostalgic feel to cottage garden borders…  More Info

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Leontopodium alpinum

…foliage. This alpine favourite thrives on excellent drainage, particularly during the winter months, so is perfect for growing in containers, rockeries and on very light soils or scree. The unusual-looking blooms of Eidelweiss make lovely dried flowers too. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 20cm (8).  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Monarch Mixed'

…and single blooms in cerise, carmine, red, orange and yellow. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Jelly Beans'

…range glisten above a mass of feathery blue-green foliage. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. California poppies are easy to grow in beds…  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Sun Shades'

…a sea of ferny blue-green foliage for a bold summer display. These dainty hardy annuals are tougher than they appear and positively thrive on poor, dry soils. The papery flowers attract bees and hoverflies, and make excellent, if short-lived, cut flowers. Californian poppies are easy to grow in beds…  More Info

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Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'

…to butterflies. This hardy perennial is commonly known as Swamp Milkweed, hinting at its preference for a damp soil ? although it copes surprisingly well during dry periods. It also makes an excellent cut flower, for both fresh and dried arrangements. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Californian Poppy 'Copper Swirl'

…Poppies which are drought tolerant and require no special treatment! Ideal for beds, borders, rockeries or dry sunny banks. Height and Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary note: Fresh or dried leaves can be used to make a herbal tea which is known to be soothing and relaxing. For more details about edible…  More Info

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Garden Gear Weed Puller

…foot plate to push the claws into the ground and tilt up to grab the weed and roots securely. Using no chemicals or electricity this eco-friendly tool allows you to remove weeds without harmful pesticides and costs. Great for using on a variety of weeds, the weed puller is easy to maintain and…  More Info

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Nigella damascena 'Miss Jekyll'

…the finely cut leaves. They provide a charming show of bloom during the summer months. Very useful for bedding and cutting and the seed pods can be dried for winter decoration indoors. Flowers summer. Height 45cm (18in). Culinary note: The seeds have a strong aroma and spicy taste, they can be used…  More Info

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Lavender 'Munstead'

…of this compact lavender. Its delicate purple blue flowers held on stiff stems, attract bees and other insects; they also make excellent cut or dried flowers. Grow Lavender Munstead in containers, as a low hedge, or to soften paths and patio edges. Just be sure to plant it where you can savour…  More Info

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Teasel

…for birds. Teasels are an excellent architectural plant for the back of garden borders or in wildlife gardens where they will self-seed freely for a continual display. Dried teasel flowers also make an attractive and textural addition to cut flower arrangements. Height: 1.5m (5'). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Poppy 'Candy Floss' (Paeoniiflorum group)

…heads stand tall and proud above glaucous foliage. The stunning flowers are followed by large, attractive seed heads which look wonderful in dried flower arrangements. Sow in large drifts in borders as an easy-to-grow annual which will attract admiration from passers-by and neighbours! Culinary…  More Info

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Chilli Pepper 'Basket of Fire' F1

…Plants show good tolerance to cool weather and will continue to fruit outside well into the autumn, and even longer under glass. These powerful peppers have a Scoville heat rating of around 80000shu, and once harvested can be dried or used fresh from the plant. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Astrantia major Censation™ 'Milano'

…attractive, raspberry pink flowers, on long stems. It is a good addition to a cutting garden, so the flowers can be used in home-made bouquets, and dried flower arrangements. Hattie's Pincushion is a great plant for attracting bees and butterfles to your garden. It is hardy and does well in a full…  More Info

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Common Thyme

…and copes admirably in almost any conditions, even tricky coastal gardens. The aromatic foliage can be harvested and used fresh when required or dried for use later on. Ideal for the herb garden, the front of perennial borders or nestled in the rockery. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 45cm (18). Culinary…  More Info

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