2012
We have re-opened after a break for the New Year and we look forward to meeting all your garden needs in 2012
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2011
Christmas
is coming and we once again have two varieties of freshly-cut,
locally-grown Christmas trees in a range of sizes for you to select
from. Choose between
traditional Norway Spruce -
dark green and bushy with a strong pine scent, unfortunately warm
drying air indoors causes it to drop its thin sharp needles when
disturbed, so it's really better suited to cooler rooms or outdoor
display
'non-drop' Nordmann Fir
- elegantly shaped and open-tiered with a fresh fragrance,
soft-to-the-touch green needles hold extremely well, making it an
excellent choice for warm family rooms
Also
available - container-grown Christmas trees, fir and holly door
wreaths, water-retaining tree stands or oak barrels to display your
tree in (add moist compost or sand) and many inspirational gifts for
friends and family!
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We're open from 10am to 4pm each day except Tuesdays & Wednesdays right up to and including Christmas Eve.
Visit us in the run-up to Christmas and enjoy a stress-free shopping experience!
Please
note, we will be closed from Christmas Day through to Friday 13th
January, and we will re-open on Saturday 14th January 2012
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It's
been a late start to the bare root season this year due to the
unusually mild Autumn, however plants are now being lifted to order. A
vast range of trees (ornamental and fruit) and native hedging is
available in this manner and once supplied should be re-planted as soon
as possible. Bare-root trees and soft fruit bushes are available
'potted' and may either be planted out before the onset of winter or
left in their pots to grow on. Please contact us if you wish to place
an order.
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You
may have come across our stall at various local fetes and events over
the summer months, coming up we have two Autumn plant fairs:
Sunday 2nd October - Wyken Hall - 10am to 4pm
Sunday 16th October - Redgrave & Lopham Fen - 10am to 4pm
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Our
selection of spring and early summer flowering bulbs including
narcissi, crocus, alliums (very bee-friendly!), fritillaria and more
are now in stock. If you're planting bulbs in the borders it's worth
marking their position to save accidentally digging them up again, or
for a seasonal container display try over-planting your bulbs with
cheerful winter violas or pansies (available in mixed or single colour
packs).
For those of you keen to 'grow your own' we have
over-wintering red onion sets already in stock, and we will also soon
have asparagus crowns and French or traditional garlic bulbs to select
from.
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Heucheras
continue to prove themselves to be very garden-worthy evergreen
summer-flowering perennials, creating bold clumps of exotic leaf
colours, suitable for sunny locations but better in semi-shade.
Heucherellas (Heuchera x Tiarella) are similarly successful, preferring
semi-shade, and flowering late spring and summer. We are pleased to
offer many of the best new varieties, including Lime Marmalade,
Electra, Berry Smoothie, Neptune and many others, all at great value
Garden Enclosure prices!
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We're
now stocking mixed corn and layers pellets amongst our pet supplies
range, reflecting the rising popularity in keeping chickens. In
addition to the pet food, treats and sundries held in stock, we also
provide a 'to order' service offering competitive prices on products
from all leading pet suppliers, including local dog food specialists
Skinners, just let us know your (or your pet's) requirements!
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If
you've enjoyed the spectacle of the show gardens at the annual CHelsea
Flower Show you may feel inspried to recreate a little of their magic
yourself. Show gardens are a snapshot of one moment in time, whereas in
your own garden it's important to extend the season with planting that
will reward you with interest throughout the year. Call in for planting
suggestions and advice to create your very own showpiece!
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New
for 2011, oak half-barrels and tubs in an assortment of sizes.
Manufactured from barrels recycled from the whisky industry, these
rustic containers provide simple and cost-effective planting solutions
which suit any setting. They are perfect for small trees, shrubs,
bedding displays, fruit & vegetable growing, and looking ahead once
more, they're also ideal for displaying your Christmas tree.
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Herald
in the Spring with some cheerful blooms - heathers, multi-coloured
polyanthus and primroses, fresh-faced pansies and violas, plus a whole
host of early bulbs - dwarf iris, native snowdrops, golden aconites,
dainty fritillarias and mini daffs. For the borders we have stunning
Hamamelis (Witch Hazel), fragrant Sarcococca (Christmas Box), nodding
hellebores and magnificent skimmias, to name just a few of the
inspiring plants which are now showing bud and flower. Many
early-flowering plants are fragrant to help foraging bees and other
insects locate them, so try to plant them near to pathways so you get to enjoy their perfume as well!
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Our
hours of business will change from the beginning of March when we will
open from 9.30am to 5pm, continuing through to the end of October.
Some dates for your diary, look out for The Garden Enclosure plant stall at these early Spring events:
Sunday 27th March - Wyken Hall Plant Fair - 10am to 4pm
Sat 16th/Sun 17th April - Grundle Farm Open Days - 2pm to 5pm
Sunday 17th APril - Redgrave & Lopham Fen Plant Sale - 10am to 4pm
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Welcome
to a new gardening year at the Garden Enclosure. We look forward to
seeing you in 2011 and helping you achieve your gardening goals!
Whether
you fancy growing fruit & vegetables for the first time, or you're
an old hand at it, we can supply all you will need to produce
fresh, great tasting crops. Top quality certified seed potatoes are now
in stock, either in 2.5kg nets, or packs of just 10 tubers for the
smaller garden. The range of early and main-crop varieties includes
choices which are suitable for growing in containers. We also stock
organic tubers.
Onion and shallot sets are also available,
together with a full selection of vegetable seeds. If it's your first
year 'growing your own' and you're not sure what seeds to grow make a
list of the salad and vegetables you regularly buy, then select just a
few from it to try. Alternatively, as the season progresses we will
have young plants of tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, beans and others ready
for you to plant out.
Soft fruit bushes (gooseberries, currants,
raspberries etc) can be planted now, these and a good selection of
fruit trees are still available bare-root, offering substantial savings
over container-grown stock.
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National
Nest Box Week is once again on the horizon, starting as always on
Valentine's Day and promoting the message that Britain's garden birds
need our help finding suitable nesting sites. Throughout February we
will be celebrating this campaign with some extra special offers across
our entire range of bird boxes, including camera and specialist types.
Although breeding may not take place yet our garden birds are
certainly beginning to pair up and look around for nesting sites, so
this is a good time to put up a box, or even several as our different
birds have different housing requirements!
Despite your best
efforts to supply nest boxes in suitable locations, some birds will
prefer to guild their nests in dense shrubs, trees or hedging. Help out
future generations by planning ahead and planting with this in mind.
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2010
We
are once again celebrating the versatility of conifers and extending
the annual National Conifer Week to a month, offering 10% off our
extensive range of conifers throughout October - from stock or to
order, subject to availability and excluding any other special offers
or discounts
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Please note that we change to our earlier closing time of 4pm from Monday 1st November through to the end of February 2011
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A
huge range of trees (ornamental or fruit) and hedging is currently
available to order as fresh bare-root stock. In addition this year we
have a great selection of bare-root roses (bush or climbing) and soft
fruit plants supplied 'potted' by the nursery. Field-grown plants tend
to be of a more generous size than container-grown, and the cost is
also more favourable - please contact us with your requirements
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As
in previous years we are pleased to offer you freshly-cut Norfolk-grown
Christmas trees, either 'non-drop' Nordmann Fir or the traditional
Norway Spruce. Our trees are displayed un-netted ready for you to
choose between them, and as always they're sensibly priced. We re-net
your tree for easy transport home, or we can arrange delivery if
required. Water-retaining Christmas tree stands, pot-grown trees, fresh
fir door wreaths, seasonal houseplants, and of course some fabulous
gifts are also all available for purchase now!
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Don't
forget to feed your garden birds during this current cold snap! We have
a full range of feeds and feeders available from stock, including seed
mixes in great value bulk sacks and fat balls in tubs of 50 for just
£7.50, plus birds tables and special-offer feeding stations
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The Garden Enclosure will be closed from Christmas Day, reopening on Thursday 13th January
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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A
quick reminder, as space becomes free on the vegetable plot it's
time to plant over-wintering onion sets and garlic bulbs ready for
early and abundant cropping next year - both are in stock now!
Visit the Garden Enclosure plant stall at the following events:
Wyken Hall Plant Fair - Sunday 26th September, 10am to 4pm
Redgrave & Lopham Fen Apple Day - Sunday 10th October, 10am to 4pm
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It's
time once again to plan your spring bulb display. If you fancy
something a little different next year try the majestic Fritillaria
imperialis (Crown Imperial) or the equally elegant Nectaroscordum
siculum (more commonly referred to as the Honey Lily), for shaded areas
we have the white Trillium grandiflorum and hardy pink Cyclamen coum
for naturalizing (or Cyclamen hederifolium for an autumn show).
Whatever your bulb plans may be, we have a great range to select from!
One
of the nation's favourite flowers is the bearded iris - they're
wonderfully colourful, easy to grow and many are fragrant. Now that the
flowering period is over it's safe to lift and transplant them. We have
a beautiful selection of large bare-root plants ready to be planted now
for spectacular blooms next year (choose a sunny position and plant
with the rhizome on the surface of the ground). More varieties are
available to order.
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For
those of you in need of extra summer colour for your borders we have
some fabulous perennial plants full of bud and flower. Choices include
the ever-fashionable Verbena bonariensis, stylish leucanthemum (Shasta
Daisy), showy phygelius, burgundy-leaved Lobelia 'Queen Victoria',
colourful coreopsis, gaillardia and campanula, plus a dazzling array of
penstemons, all at £2.50 each or any five for £10!
We continue
to offer a selection of magnificent fine art prints from Natalie
Mascall, winner of the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year 2010 title. Call
in and take a look at her incredible work, including this year's
winning piece for the BBC title.
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The
weather is at last improving and as it does the herbaceous
perennials and deciduous shrubs and climbers are putting on fresh
growth. We have our first selection of 1 litre perennials and mixed
climbers now available, and as in previous years, a multi-buy offer
applies to each range. This year we are also stocking 1 litre 'starter'
shrubs; a wide variety of choice plants and another great value
offer!
Also
new for 2010, this time inside the shop - pet food, treats and
sundries. We offer a range of essentials for dogs, cats, fish,
rabbits etc, and will take orders for additional products (including
bulk bags) as required.
Visit
now for a welcome show of Spring colour. Potted bulbs, fantastic
hellebores, early-flowering shrubs and alpines, plus a superb display
from various members of the primula family; bright and slightly scented
single, semi-double and double flowering cultivars, Gold or Silver Lace
Victoriana group, very collectible auriculas, plus native
primroses and cowslips (nursery grown)
We will be open as usual
throughout the Easter bank holiday weekend for all your gardening
requirements, including seeds, bulbs, compost , pots...... and of
course, plants!
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We
stock a good selection of nest boxes, including some for individual
species, for instance sparrow terraces, swallow and house martin
nesting bowls, little owl boxes and others. For the keen observer we
even have camera nest boxes, supplied with a 20 metre cable that plugs
straight into your TV scart socket, to give you live sound and pictures
day or night.
Other dates for your diary. Look out for the Garden Enclosure plant stall at these spring events:
Sunday 28th March - Wyken Hall plant Fair - 10am to 4pm
Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April - New Buckenham Art Exhibition
Sunday 18th April - Redgrave & Lopham Fen Plant Sale - 10am to 4pm
Sunday 24th April - Old Buckenham Gardening Event - 10am to 1pm
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On the theme of growing your own, call in for your choice of vegetable
seeds, or if you're not keen on the seed-sowing stage and don't wish to
deal with excess numbers of seedlings, we'll have young plants of
tomatoes, squash, sweetcorn, cucumber (all female) and more available
for you later in the season.
Moving on to fruit, there's still just
time to plant bare-root trees and bushes before they come into leaf, so
order now if possible.
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Seed
potatoes, onions & shallot sets are all now in stock. If space is
limited and the standard 2.5kg bag of seed potatoes is more than you
require, try a 'taster pack' of just 10 tubers (organic varieties
included).
When making your selection, bear in mind that 'early'
seed potatoes can be less prone to problems and will crop when prices
are still high in the shops, whereas maincrop varieties are generally
lifted later and are suitable for storing.
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Welcome to 2010 and some New Year snow which created temporary perfection in many gardens!
The
Garden Enclosure is once again open each day, except Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, from 10am. Winter closing time is 4pm, continuing to the
end of February.
We're looking forward to another busy year with
more new lines being added to our existing range, plus of course, more
superb plants from local and regional growers. Check out this news page
for updates and seasonal information, or visit us in Banham and be
inspired!
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