June 2008
The
long drawn-out evenings of summer are fabulous for alfresco
relaxation.... weather permitting! Why not enhance your patio or
seating area with the addition of planted containers. We have a great
selection of pots and bowls suitable for different garden styles, from
traditional terracotta to contemporary glazed. All are frost resistant
and prices start at just £1.99. We can give you advice and planting
suggestions to suit your taste and the situation required. Take
advantage of our free potting service, choose a container and plant(s)
and we can combine them for you, we only charge for the materials used!
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It
is said that for the best taste, use the freshest of ingredients, and
this is certainly true when it comes to appreciating the subtle
flavours of herbs. We offer an impressive range from a local specialist
nursery. Plants are grown in a loam-based compost to provide an open
free-draining soil for strong root growth. Selections include different
varieties of everyday herbs such as rosemary, mint, parsley and thyme,
together with more exoitic and adventurous choices including caraway,
tarragon and lemon verbena. Please inquire if the herb you're looking
for isn't in stock.
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The
pendulous blooms of fuchsias can be relied on to flower all summer long
and into the autumn. Plant in a semi-shaded position, keep well
watered, feed with a liquid or slow-release fertiliser, and remove
faded flowers regularly to encourage continued flowering. Choose
between bush, trailing, and hardy fuchsias - all available now.
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May 2008
To
get the best from a plant it needs to have a good root system. Whether
a young seedling or a mature specimen a plant relies on the soil
surrounding it to provide anchorage, moisture and nutrients. We
offer a good range of composts and soil improvers, and are happy to
give advice on the most suitable type for your selected plant. Choices
include John Innes, ericaceous, peat-free, grow-bags and multi-purpose,
together with farmyard manure, bark, sands and grit, all at competitive
prices.
Call in for our special 'buy 3 bag' price deals!
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Greenhouses
are available to order from 'Eden' and 'Europa Manor' in a wide range
of styles and sizes from a small lean-to for wall-mounting, to
free-standing models up to an impressive 19.84 metres (65 feet) in
length. Accessories are also available including easy-fix bases to
match, additional vents, windows, and staging. Please ask for a
catalogue and prices.
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We
have a steady flow of fresh stock arriving now that the garden has
burst back in to life, including some fantastic climbers from our
regional growers such as clematis, jasmines, grape vines and ivy, plus
evergreen and deciduous honeysuckles which will deliver the sweetest of
summer fragrances. for something a little more unusual, we have
ampelopsis, itea, Actinidia kolomikta (the 'paint brush vine'), and
many other interesting wall shrubs and creepers. Come on, make your
garden grow up a little this year!
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April 2008
Summer
bedding, container and basket plants all start to arrive during this
month, to fill your garden with colour throughout Summer and into
Autumn. We offer a free basket and container planting service, your
choice of plants can be combined with either your own container or one
selected from our range of stylish pots and baskets - you only pay for
the material used! More plant choices will be available as the weather
improves and warms up, together with young vegetable plants (tomatoes,
courgettes, peppers, etc).
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Dates for your diary. Look out for The Garden Enclosure plant stall at these popular Spring events:
Plant Sale - Redgrave and Lopham Fen - Sunday 20th April
Gardening Event - Old Buckenham - Saturday 26th April
Garden & Craft Fayre - North Lopham - Sunday 4th May
Garden Street Market - Bungay - Sunday 18th May
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Stop
press! Read the Editors' review of The Garden Enclosure in the Spring
edition of 'Norfolk and Suffolk Country Gardener' magazine. We liked it
so much, we've added it to our About Us page!
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March 2008
For
summer-long flowers you can't beat herbaceous perennials. These plants
burst from the ground each year and within months bring life to your
borders and a superb kaleidoscope of colours for the eyes. We have a
great selection available, with choices suitable for any areas of your
garden, and any style of planting; from country cottage to crisp and
modern, or big containers on the patio. Our 1 litre perennials start at
£2.25 each, or any five of this price for only £10.00, so
be gold and cheer up your garden with some perennial
performers, the range is almost endless!
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Spring
is a great time for setting out soft fruit plants which will provide
you with fresh delicacies for many years to come. We currently have
blueberry, gooseberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and redcurrant bushes,
rhubarb crowns, and figs. All are easy to keep, and will increase in
yield as the plants mature. Remember that our garden birds get up
earlier than many of us, so if you wish to enjoy your produce, don't
forget to net your crops as the fruits develop! Advice on planting and
care is available if required.
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If
you fancy giving a non-fattening present this Easter take a look
at our stylish enamel gift buckets which contain everything needed to
grow some fantastic outdoor summer colour. Choices include agapanthus,
canna, zantedeschia, and the fabulous 'chocolate' Cosmos with its
chocolate scented flowers! Gift buckets are priced at just £6.99
each, or any two for £12.00. Our main selection of summer bulbs,
in packs, includes lillies, gladioli, begonias, and dahlias, together
with more unusual bulbs such as Colocasia Esculenta (Elephant Ears) and
Eucomis Bicolour (Pineapple Lily). These and others we have will add
interest and colour to your pots and borders druing the warm and sunny
months to come through into Autumn.
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February 2008
We all enjoy
seeing the birds in our gardens, and The Garden Enclosure is once again
supporting the BTO's National Nest Box Week which starts on Valentine's
Day, February 14th. Throughout this month we will be giving a 20%
discount off our £4.99 timber nest boxes, and 10% off any other
nest box purchased! We stock a great range of attractive boxes,
open-fronted for birds such as robins and wagtails, and small-holed for
nuthatches and members of the tit family. We also stock little owl
boxes, and sparrow terraces (a three chambered box, luxury
accommodation for this social bird, the target species of this year's
BTO promotion). A variety of wild bird feeds and different types of
feeders are always available in the shop, including a new range of
brightly coloured feeders, great for getting childern interested in
watching the birds.
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Oriental
hellebores are already giving a fantastic show of early spring colour.
These attractive plants, with their speckled nodding flower-heads
thrive in semi-shade and are quite happy in heavy soils. Although
evergreen, their flowers are produced before the fresh leaf growth, so
to show off the blooms to their best cut off any old and tatty leaves
as the flowering spikes emerge from the soil. We have locally
grown plants in a range of colours including white, pink, cream and
dark plum, large three lite plants only £5.49 each or two for
£10.00.
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If
you're already into growing your own vegetables you'll know how easy
and satisfying it is to produce vegetables which are full of great
flavour. If you're thinking of 'growing our own' why not give it a go
in 2008? We can supply all you will need to produce great tasting
healthy food for your and your family, and we're happy to give advice
on vegetable growing as required. We currently have seed potatoes
(including organic), onion and shallot sets, garlic plants,
rhubarb and asparagus crowns, plus over 75 varieties of organic
vegetable seed. Young vegetable plants will also be available as the
season progresses.... just plant and grow!
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January 2008
Welcome to the
new year and a new gardening season. Let's hope that the weather
throughout is an improvement over last year, allowing us all to enjoy
more time outside, either working our plots or relaxing in them.
At The Garden Enclosure we are busy planning for the year ahead. In
2008 we are aiming to bring you more great quality plants from a
network of local and regional nurserymen, an extended selection of
beautiful and practical garden-inspired gifts, changes to our bird and
wildlife suppliers... and more, together with our usual great service,
good value, and free garden advice.
How can we help you realise your gardening wishes this year? Visit us
on this news page for regular updates, or call in to the shop and be
inspired!
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December 2007
There is
nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to bring the season’s
magic alive, so visit now and select yours! We have two types
available in a range of sizes, and we will re-net your chosen tree free
of charge for you to transport it home easily.
Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens Glauca)
A
beautiful traditional style of tree, similar to Norway Spruce in
shape. Glaucous blue colour, with a fresh pine fragrance which
fills the room. Needle retention is reasonable, and is
particularly good in cool rooms.
Nordmann Fir (Abies Nordmanniana)
A
deep glossy green and open-tiered tree, which creates a broad
elegant pyramid shape. It has soft to the touch needles which
hold extremely well. An excellent ‘non-drop’
choice, great for warm family rooms.
All of our Christmas trees are grown locally in Norfolk and are cut
just prior to delivery to us, ensuring that you get the freshest tree
possible to take home. Water-retaining Christmas tree stands are
also available in a choice of colours.
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Inside
the shop we have a great range of houseplants to give as gifts or to
adorn your home. Select from stunning poinsettias, Christmas cactus,
hyacinth bulbs, bonsai, orchids, and more! We have a fine selection of
traditional and contemporary pot covers to complement your choice of
plants, with prices starting at just £1.50. Choose from a number
of indoor and outdoor bulb gift packs, containing all that you require
to produce beautiful blooms in the months to come - easy to wrap and
easy to grow!
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Looking for something a little different? Visit today and discover a
superb collection of practical and ornamental glassware gifts. Hand
crafted in a stunning variety of colours, the range includes a
selection of oil lamps and tea light holders, together with attractive
watering balls (simply fill with water and invert into a plant pot to
water your chosen plant over a period of time, an ideal solution when
away from home). Add style and interest to any home or garden with one
or more of these unique pieces!
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November 2007
Bare-root trees
and hedging plants are still available to order, please contact us with
your requirements. Soft fruit bushes, including blackcurrants & red
currants, gooseberries & blueberries will be in stock shortly, with
a further selection available to order. Asparagus & rhubarb crowns
are already here.
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Short of a present idea? We have a fantastic range of wildlife
habitats, built to last from FSC certified hardwood. Homes are
available for hedgehogs, frogs and toads, birds, butterflies,
ladybirds, and a myriad of other insects! Food, attractant,
identification guides, and fascinating insect theatres are also
available. Encouraging and watching garden wildlife is a
wonderfully entertaining and educational pastime for people of all
ages.
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October 2007
Orders for
bare-root trees and hedging are now being taken. Large stocks are
available at present, the lifting season begins when the temperature
drops and the plants go into winter dormancy. Native hedging is
available in single or mixed species, together with a huge range of
ornamental and fruit trees from varieties suitable for small gardens to
large parklands. Please contact us for a quotation or advice.
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Our
garden birds are beginning to feel the cold, and it’s essential
for them to build up energy reserves to keep them going throughout the
winter months. We stock a wide range of bird foods, including
specialist and general seed mixes for ground and container feeding
species, as well as peanuts, fat balls and freeze-dried mealworms, all
packed full of energy and protein. We also have a good selection
of feeders, easy to use and attractive to enhance your garden whilst
providing a much appreciated meal service!
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Orchids make one of the most stunning gifts to give or receive.
Their exotic looks give them the reputation of being hard to keep,
however this is not always the case. The beautiful Phalaenopsis,
or ‘Moth Orchid’ is really quite easy, requiring average
room temperature, reasonable light, and never being left sitting in
water. This orchid will hold its flowers for around 3 months, and
can be back in flower a few months later. We also have
Cymbidium orchids plus specialist compost and fertiliser.
