Garden Supplies News

At last its here. After seven years of anticipation and anxiety, from the announcement in Singapore that London was to be the host to the quirky opening ceremony last Friday, the Olympic Games are now in full swing. So what has that got to do with gardening and why does it deserve a mention in this blog? Well it’s surprising what connections some people can make. See what you think of this piece by Emma Townshend entitled “On your marks: The summer Olympians of the plant world are under starter’s orders”. Read more..

Green roofs are a common sight these days, but this is the first time that I have heard of a green dining table. And by green I am not talking about the color, but rather green as in real grass. Called the picNYC this table is perhaps the ultimate accessory for the apartment dweller desperate for a lawn of their own. The company provides one free grass installation upon delivery, but if you tire of the green they helpfully suggest that you could just fill the top with stones. Read more..

And finally, Growing Potatoes in a Bucket. Why not give it a go?