The Abbey Garden on Tresco Isle Of Scilly lies 26 miles to the west of the Cornish Coast was established in 1834 and has been lovingly maintained by five generations of the Dorrien-Smith family ever since. Benefiting from its position in the Gulf Stream the island of Tresco could easily belong in the Caribbean. This is reflected in the exotic range of plants hosted by the Abbey Garden: Lampranthus cling to crevices in walls and aeoniums from the Canary Isles jut out at impossible angles from what seem like sheer rock faces. Around every corner appear spiky aloes and enormous agaves - it is magnificent and surreal. This DVD provides an ideal taster of the gardens before a visit or for those unable to make it to this remote and unusual place. Running time 70 mins

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£13.00

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Tom Petherick led the team on the ground from the start of the award-winning restoration of the highly productive gardens at Heligan. The team experimented with traditional horticultural processes until successful cropping was achieved

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Sissinghurst Castle has been cared for by the Trust since 1967 having been originally created in 1930 by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson. The DVD takes us on a tour through the gates of the Castle into the courtyard. Climbing roses and trained shrubs adorn the walls and wherever you look behind every hedge or along side each wall there are plants that intrigue and surprise. From the wonderful collection of old fashioned roses and herbaceous perennials to the nut walk and the white garden Sissinghurst is as influential as it has ever been and an inspiration at any time of the year.
Running time 70 mins

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Filmed over the course of a year this DVD covers four stunning National Trust Gardens throughout the UK. Each garden has a widely differing range of horticultural styles and periods of gardening history.

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£12.99

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The Secrets behind England's Finest Gardens not only captures the beauty of these gardens this DVD also takes you behind the scenes with Tom Petherick and the head gardeners who explain some of their techniques to get the best out of the plants. The collection is the ideal gardening companion giving real practical advice hints and tips that you can use in your own garden. It covers four main gardens: The Lost Gardens of Heligan The Abbey Gardens of Tresco The gardens at Newby Hall and The Duchess of Northumberland's garden at Alnwick. Perfect for those who love their gardening but cannot necessarily get to visit these beautiful gardens. Each DVD has a running time of 70 minutes each.

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Developed during the hosepipe bans that have been in force across parts of England which are likely to remain a feature of British gardening this DVD deals with the issues involved in working the garden during drought conditions. The main focus is on water conservation and the preservation of plants and lawns with step-by-step advice and tips on how to achieve this. There is also information on other plants more suited to drier conditions including alpine evergreens and those from the Mediterranean. With innovative 'water-wise' techniques this DVD covers a variety of methods of storing excess water as well as measures to help conserve water in the soil and may potentially change not only how you manage your garden but how you approach water conservation as a whole. Running time 50 mins.

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Filmed at some of the UK's finest gardens Top Tips for Spring & Summer is bursting with colour provided by the plants on show as it takes you through the most beautiful herbaceous borders and rose gardens. The DVD also offers advice on a whole range of critical topics and planting techniques including drift planting colour combinations and companion planting as well as special tips for getting more out of your garden during the two key seasons. A great gift for any new or proficient gardener. Running time 50 mins

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The How To Propagate follows the top gardeners working in some of the UK's finest gardens and learns the skills behind the propagation of plants for these gardens from the basic first steps to more advanced technical skills. Propagation can for many seem a daunting task and this DVD gives expert advice on all major aspects of propagation from seed sowing to planting cuttings grafting as well as basic and advanced propagation skills. Running time 60 mins.

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The How To Grow Fruit DVD covers essential information for those wanting to explore the delights and reap the rewards from growing fruit. Covering a wide variety of fruits from apples and pears to soft fruits including strawberries and raspberries and exciting exotics such as kiwi fruit or medlars the DVD provides the viewer with the detailed information necessary to produce a fruitful harvest!Full cultivation details are covered in depth successful planting in containers dealing with tougher climates disease control rootstocks and soil choice as well as how to effectively use organic methods. Running time 60 mins

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How To Grow Vegetables contains essential information for both the novice and experienced gardener. Covering growing methods for a wide range of crops the DVD also addresses subjects such as site selection dealing with pests and disease frost pockets and soil temperatures. Taking the organic route widely regarded as the future for gardening it also looks at how to achieve the most energy efficient and sustainable management of vegetable gardening through fertilisation and crop rotation. Running time 60 mins

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Container Gardening is one of the fastest growing and popular sectors of horticulture as by its very nature it's open to all. How To Grow Plants in Containers explores the range of options available to the container gardener from the tiniest alpine shrubs and even trees together with a broad selection of fruit vegetables and herbs. No matter what size the garden balcony or window this DVD demonstrates the range of possibilities available covering choice of container watering and fertilising issues holiday and seasonal maintentance as well as plant selection along with how and where to buy or propagate. Running time 60 minutes.

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This How To Create Attractive Beds & Borders DVD takes you through all activities required to create and maintain attractive borders and beds from preparation soils and fertilisers choice and arrangement of plants as well as care and maintenance. It also offers tips on how to counteract many of the common problems encountered including weed control mulching dead heading and end of season treatment. Running time 60 minutes.

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£10.00

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Innovative contemporary tableware conceived by the internationally renowned garden photographer Clive Nichols. This tray is scratch and heat resistant.

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£5.00

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The ultimate gift for wine lovers! The recipient will become the adopter of a vine at the famous Carr Taylor Vineyard in Sussex. The vine will be specially allocated and identified by row and vine number. As well as adopting a vine and learning about Carr Taylor wines, the recipient will also be entitled to a free tour of the vineyard and a 10% discount on all purchases made from the vineyard.

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Reduce your carbon foot print by supporting projects which reduce global carbon emissions. This gift pack equals a quarter of a tonne of carbon credits purchased from certified schemes on your behalf. Details of the schemes your money will help fund are included, plus lots of information to help your understanding of the effects of CO2 on our climate and how you can help even further. Gardeners and other nature lovers will love this gift!

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£16.95

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A perfect gift to accompany a flower bouquet! A delicious mix of 12 luxury truffles, handmade in Jersey's La Mare Wine Estate. Exciting centres covered in rich Belgian chocolate.

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£8.95

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Treat someone special with this delicious mixture of luxury truffles, handmade in Jersey's La Mare Wine Estate. An exquisite mix of white, dark and milk chocolate truffles with exciting centres in the best Belgian chocolate.

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£19.95

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The Blooming Direct Year Round Flower Club offers eye catching bouquets and pot plants, hand selected by our team every month and delivered direct to your doorstep from the beautiful floral island of Jersey. Rounded off with our gorgeous Christmas bouquet and a

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The Blooming Direct Year Round Gardening Club offers eye catching plants, hand selected by our growers every month and delivered direct to your doorstep from the beautiful floral island of Jersey. Rounded off with the very Stainless Steel trowel and fork gift set, this offer promises a year to remember.

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£125.00

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The Blooming Direct Year Round Salad Club offers salad and herb seeds selected by our team every month and delivered direct to your doorstep from the beautiful floral island of Jersey. Rounded off with a very smart Stainless Steel weeding tool to clear your salad bed, this offer promises a year of salads to remember! Starts any month of the year - Makes a perfect gift.

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£125.00

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