Garden Bargains and Freebies

pink_rabbit

Just got back from my local Focus DIY, they have already reduced alot of plants by 50%, but they had further reductions this morning on selected items.

Wicker hanging baskets of pansies were originally £13.49,then £6.74,now 99p.
Large pots of Pennisetum Grasses were £7.99, now 99p.
Alot of perennials such as aquilegia,houttuynia,which were £5.34,then £1.34 are now 49p at the till.

pickledtink

Thanks PR. I'll definitely take a look.

alanobrien

Bought some bits at Wyevale garden Centre yesterday and they are giving away a free heather with every purchase.

They had vouchers for these on the till but they just gave me the plant without asking. Its a limited time offer i believe.

pickledtink

Lots of gardening christmas 'gifts' knocking about in the sales I notice. Wyevales worth a look also Woolworths and Tescos.

Nile

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louise_1981

Couple of offers

Home bargains / the shops that used to be poundstretcher selling off bulbs

Got two packs of c25 daffodil bulbs from the poundstretcher one


Currently, in kitchen garden under offers get the early bird seed collections for the price of postage (£1.69)

http://www.kitchengarden.co.uk/offers.php

Brussels Sprout ‘Falstaff’: ‘Falstaff’ is the most popular of all the red sprout varieties and for good reason – it has a mild, nutty flavour and crops over a long period from October to December. For the most colourful dishes steam or microwave to ensure that the colour remains after cooking. Normal price £1.99.

Carrot ‘Adelaide F1’ is an AGM award winner (see page 83) producing long, cylindrical roots with a sweet flavour and crunchy texture. Very early to mature making it ideal for sowing now. Normal price £1.99.

Broad bean ‘Express’: Also an AGM award winner, this variety is ideal for sowing now for the earliest crops from late June onwards. The pods are produced in abundance and grow up to 20cm (8in) long. Each is packed with tasty white seeds which are ideal for freezing. Plants grow to 90cm (3ft) tall. Normal price £1.99.

Radish ‘Mirabeau’: An award-winning radish which again has been selected for its suitability for early sowing, whether indoors or out. The attractive long, red roots have white tips and will add spice to your late spring and early summer salads. Normal price £1.79.

Tomato ‘Ildi’ is a striking tomato variety producing up to 80 little pear-shaped yellow fruit per truss. Expect three to four trusses per plant from this cordon-type tomato. Suitable for growing indoors or out. Normal price £1.99. Early Bird Collection; Order Code GRR9402

conradmum

Lidl's seeds are always v.v. cheap - 50p a packet. Also this site does seeds at 50p a packet for all the old favourites:
https://www.alanromans.co.uk
However, the seeds just come in their foil packets without instructions, so you need to either know what you're doing or have a very good book!

Tuttifruitty_Theresa

Netto's have seeds for 19p a pack, they've got veg, flowers and herbs. Good range as well.

xxx

jamanda

Woolworths have flower and veg seeds on bogof - Fothergills. Good brand.

Caroline2CV

Make friends with person in your supermarket/local delicatesan and ask if you can have the empty plastic pate dishes. Ideal for shallow indoor bulbs - use bulb compost.

If you are organised with the free containers then you can have a supply of
a home made Xmas gift that will not only be colourful but very likely have a lovely scent!