December 2009
We
have two popular varieties of freshly cut Norfolk grown Christmas trees
available now, and our prices remain the same as last year and 2007!
- 'non-drop'
Nordmann Fir - elegantly shaped and open-tiered with a pleasant fresh
fragrance and soft to the touch glossy green needles which hold
extremely well, making it an excellent choice for warm family rooms.
- traditional
Norway Spruce - dark green and bushy with a strong pine scent, this
variety is fast-growing which is an advantage in terms of cost, but
warm drying air indoors causes it to shed its thin sharp needles when
disturbed, so it's really best suited to cooler rooms and
conservatories, or to outdoor display.
Once
selected, we net your tree free of charg for you to transport it home
easily, or delivery may be arranged if required. Water-retaining
Christmas tree stands are also on sale.
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Welcome
visitors to your house this year with a locally-made fir and holly
Christmas wreath adorning your front door, small and large sizes both
available
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Within
our shop we have an extended variety of inspirational gifts for family
and friends, together with delicious preserves and refreshing juices
(great for hampers!), intriguing bonsai plants and accessories, plus a
good selection of glorious houseplants. We are open as usual 10am to
4pm Thursday to Monday, and will in addition be open on Tuesday 22nd
and Wednesday 23rd December as well as Christmas Eve for any
last-minute shoppers!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We will be closed from Christmas Day through to Wednesday 13th January, reopening on Thursday 14th January 2010
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November 2009
Autumn
is the time to plant out wallflowers which, come the Spring, will put
on an incredible show of colour over a very long flowering period, from
April through to June. 'Persian Carpet' is one of the most reliable
wallflower mixes available, offering fragrant flowers in glorious
shades of cream, apricot, gold, orange, rose and purple, at a compact
flowering height of about 35cm (14 inches). Our wallflowers are
bare-root and are just £1.25 for 10 chunky plants!
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On
the theme of bare-root, now is the best time to transfer and establish
plants in this manner before the onset of winter. Field-grown plants
are currently being lifted to order and should be re-planted as soon as
possible, or at least heeled in to a spare patch of ground as a
temporary measure. Plants which are available bare-root include a vast
range of trees, fruit and hedging, plus a selection of roses and
herbaceous plants, all at very favourable cost in comparison to
container-grown stock. Please call us if you wish to discuss or place
an order.
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Christmas
is approaching fast, but why not slow the pace down and browse round
the fabulous gifts and goodies our shop has to offer you. Solve a few
present dilemmas, choose some hamper fillers, order your Christmas
wreath, and consider when you'd like to come and select your fresh
Norfolk Christmas tree!
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October 2009
The
Garden Enclosure is supporting National Conifer Week which runs from
3rd to 11th October, celebrating 'the most verstaile plants you will
ever buy'. No garden is complete without some form of evergeeen
planting, and with a huge number of conifers available, from
ground-cover to upright and from miniature to maginficent,
all-year-round grace, colour and interest can be achieved in any size
garden.
Not all conifers are green, there's a beautiful
variety of colours to enjoy, and many change colour during the course
of a year, such as the dwarf cone-shaped Picea glauca Daisy's White
which has creamy-white fresh spring growth turning to green as the
season progresses. As for shape, if you're looking for something tall
and slim, try Juniperus virginiana Blue Arrow (pencil cedar), or for
medium height, maybe the conical shape and purple winter colour of
Chamaecyparis thyoides Rubicon would make it the one for you. For dense
weed-suppressing ground-cover try juniper Green Carpet, or if the
colour isn't to your taste, there's always Blue Carpet.., and so on!
Throughout October
we will be giving a 10% discount off conifers purchased from our
extensive range, so why not take a look at the wonderfully diverse
selections of textures, shapes, sizes and colours available!
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Orders
are now being taken for bare-root trees (ornamental and fruit), soft
fruit (raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants etc) and hedging.
Lifting will begin when the temperature drops and the plant go into
winter dormancy.
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WINTER OPENING: Please note that from November 1st until February 28th we will be closing at the earlier time of 4pm
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September 2009
September
is spring bulb time, planting can begin just as soon as you're ready
(with the exception of tulips - plant these from mid-October onwards to
prevent them coming up too early and being damaged by frost). Prepared
hyacinths and paperwhite narcissi are suitable for indoor growing, so
why not get potting soon to produce some fragrant Christmas presents -
plus an extra one for yourself! For outside, try the 'foxy' Fritillaria
imperialis Rubra, or beautiful alliums, tulips or daffodils. If these
are too tall for your borders, try native bluebells and wild snowdrops,
or crocus and the new Anemone coronaria Bordeaux which has deep
chocolate/red flowers. If you'd like some instant colour, we have
spectacular Colchium (Autumn crocus), Album (white) and Water Lily
(double pink).
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It's
time to start thinking about colour to brighten the dull days of the
coming autumn and winter months. Winter pansies and violas are availabe
now in mizxd or single colour packs, these cheery plants look fabulous
in pots and hanging baskets or just in the borders, and although their
flowering performance slows down during the harshest weather, the show
returns given a couple of better days. Try planting with mini cyclamen
if the position is sheltered, or with small evergeen shrubs or some
winter heathers. Pop in some spring bulbs for extra colour and added
value!
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Dates for your diary. Visit The Garden Enclosure plant stall at these popular events -
Wyken Plant Fair on Sunday 27th September
Redgrave and Lopham Fen Apple Day on Sunday 18th October
plus our regular stall at Banham Country Market on the first Saturday of each month
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August 2009
Beware
of wasps! It's been an early start for wasps this year, and now that
they've given up hunding for caterpillars and aphids, their attention
has turned towards sweeter things such as ripening fruit and anything we
like to eat or drink. To ease the annoyance, particularly when you're
eating outdoors, try using a Honeypot Wasp Trap. Just add some bait,
such as sugared water, squash, juice, etc. and hang the trap away from
you, the wasps enter the trap via a hole in the base and are unable to
fly out. Simple but it works! Honeypot Wasp Traps are available now in
a range of decorative colours.
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We
continue to be a little potty at The Garden Enclosure, and now offer a
new range of terrazzo pots. These stunning black marble-like containers
are modern, clean-lined and very chic, ideal for contemporary gardens
and for architectural or feature plants. Prices start at only £6.99. A
quick reminder about our free potting service - choose a container and
plants and we can combine them for you. We only charge for the
materials used.
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We
have a further selection of amazing fine art prints from artist Natalie
Mascall, recent finalist and category winner ('Endangered Species') in
the BBC Wildlife Artist Of The Year 2009 awards. The detail of her work
is simply incredible, come along and have a look!
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July 2009
New
Guinea Impatiens give a fantastic show of summer colour, and will
continue to bloom outdoors right through to the first frosts if you
take care of them. They require regular watering, dead-heading and
feeding, and are happy in a semi-shaded position. Why not brighten up
your borders, pots, baskets or home now with these magnificent plants,
only £2.49 each.
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We've
crossed the border for our pure apple juice supplier. Stoke Farm
Orchards in Suffolk produce the award-winning Appletree Hill brand of
juices using apples which are picked, pressed and bottled on the farm.
Single variety juices such as Cox, Discovery and Spartan are available,
together with blends which include Apple and Elderflower, or Ginger and
Apple.
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Now
that the brighter weather is here, make the most of the day-time
sunshine to power solar ligthing in the garden, adding new interest to
your night-time outlook. We have various styles of solar lighting;
stainless steel post lights, suitable for modern gardens and for
marking paths and driveways, fun and 'funky' lights in colourful pink,
purple, green or yellow casings, and 'olde worlde' coach light lanterns
complete with metal shepherds crooks for hanging them from.
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June 2009
Now
that the warm days and evenings are here your sun-drenched patio area
comes into its own, but if it's looking a little stark at the moment
why not plant big pot-fulls or drifts of herbs alongside where they
will get brushed as you pass by, and release their aromatic scents into
the air. Use lavender, rosemary, and the silver-leaved Helichrysum
italicum angustifolium, the Curry plant, which smells strongly of
Indian cooking (if you like your curry mild grow the variety Korma
which is less intense!) Add pots of basil, chives, thyme, and a couple
of bay trees to frame your patio door and the setting is complete!
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We
have increased our selection of garden pots with the addition of a
frost-proof range from Clough Mill. Available in 4 glaze colours and a
variety of styles to suit any garden setting, these pots will withstand
the rigours of British winters, handling temperatures down to -10
degrees C without flaking or cracking. We will continue to offer a
great selection of frost-resistant pots and bowls including traditional
terracotta, salt-glazed and contemporary glazed, all at very
competitive prices!
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The
Garden Enclosure will be open during the evening of Saturday 27th June
for Banham Zoo's once-a-year evening opening, the magical 'Zoo-Do', and
the following day look out for our stall at New Buckenham Open Gardens
Event which starts at 1pm.
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May 2009
The
Garden Enclosure is delighted to announce the opening of our newly
enlarged Plant Area, allowing us to display an even wider range of
exciting plants from around the world (still sourced from East Anglian
nurserymen and suppliers!), and an increased selection of terracotta
and glazed pots. Why not come along and take a look?
May 2009
The
Garden Enclosure is delighted to announce the opening of our newly
enlarged Plant Area, allowing us to display an even wider range of
exciting plants from around the world (still sourced from East Anglian
nurserymen and suppliers!), and an increased selection of terracotta
and glazed pots. Why not come along and take a look?
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We
have a fantastic supply of summer bedding and basket plants which give
an early glimpse of the magnificent displays to be enjoyed in the
months ahead. Popular choices for sunny spots include geraniums,
petunias, verbena and lobelia, while for shady sites busy lizzies,
fuchsias and begonias can be relied on to cheer the gloom. Available in
bush or trailing forms, some single or double flowered, and a multitude
of colour options, these few choices offer huge scope whatever your
taste and requriement may be - but don't let that stop you from trying
something a little different for a change!
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Amongst
our full range of composts, we now offer a peat-free multi-purpose
compost made from green waste. The waste is composted down on an
industrial scale to generate temperatures high enough to kill
weeds and soil borne pathogens, it's then blended with coir fibre,
plant food, and an organic wetting agent to produce a consistently fine
and crumbly growing medium. This unique formula carries the Organic
Farmers and Growers approval mark. Available in 60 litre bags, £3.99
each or 3 bags for £10, sustainable peat-free compost that doesn't cost
the earth - in fact it's the same price per litre as our normal
peat-based multi-purpose!
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April 2009
If
'flowers make a garden', why not fill yours with magnificent herbaceous
perennials? A mixture of lupins, delphiniums, foxgloves, and hardy
geraniums conjure up that classic cottage garden look. Alternatively,
for sunny positions try Salvia argentea with its large soft woolly
leaves, or Sedum 'Frosty Morn', an ice-plant with cream margins to the
foliage and a magnet for bees and butterflies when in flower. If your
border is bright but heavy and wet, try Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen
Victoria', with its stunning bright red flowers over maroon shiny
leaves, or its cousin 'Dark Crusader' with matt red foliage that looks
like icing sugar has been dusted across it! Visit now to select some
treasures to enjoy in your own garden!
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Dates for your diary. Look out for The Garden Enclosure plant stall at these Spring events:
Friday 10th to Monday 13th April - New Buckenham Art Exhibition
Sunday 19th April - Redgrave & Lopham Fen Plant Sale 10am to 4pm
Saturday 25th April - Old Buckenham Gardening Event - 10am to 1pm
Sunday 3rd May - Garden & Craft Fayre, Lophams Village Hall - 11am to 4pm
The Garden Enclosure is open as usual throughout the Easter Bank Holiday weekend
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March 2009
There's
an amazing abundance of colour to be enjoyed in our gardens during this
month. Primroses, cyclamen coum, pulmonaria and heathers carpet the
ground, above them rise early spring bulbs and magnificient hellebores.
Higher still, spring-flowering evergreen shrubs such as Daphne odora,
sarcococca and camellias, and deciduous shrubs including chaenomeles,
Corylopsis pauciflora and Cornus mas which proudly show off their
blooms on otherwise bare stems. If your garden or a border in it, fails
to offer any interest at this time of year, call in for inspiration and
fill that gap!
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While
we have pots of spring bulbs for instant effect and infill planting
now, we also have a great selection of packaged summer-flowering bulbs
for your garden. Choices include old favourites such as dahlias,
nerines, gladioli and lilies together with the more exotic Colocasia
Coco (a huge bulb this year!) and new Zantedeschia introductions
'Picasso' and 'Flame'. Enjoy the spring bulb flower show currently on
offer, but also plan ahead for a summer bulb extravanganza!
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Dates for your diary. Look out for The Garden Enclosure plant stall at these Spring events:
Sunday 29th March - Wyken Hall Plant Fair - 10am to 4pm
Friday 10th to Monday 13th April - New Buckenham Art Exhibition
Sunday 19th April - Redgrave & Lopham Fen Plant Sale 10am to 4pm
Saturday 25th April - Old Buckenham Gardening Event - 10am to 1pm
The Garden Enclosure is open as usual throughout the Easter Bank Holiday weekend
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February 2009
Now's
the time to plan your garden for the coming season. Think about last
year, did all your plants perform well? Was there enough colour? If the
answer to either is no, it may be time for a change. Take a look at
your garden now, does it appear flat and lack structure since the
herbaceous perennials have died down? Winter is the time we appreciate
the colour and effect of evergreens, the interesting bark colours and
textures of deciduous trees and shrubs, and the beauty and fragrance of
winter-flowering plants. Consider using bright-stemmed cornus,
snake-bark maples, fragrant wintersweet or brightly-flowering witch
hazels, and evergreens such as pittosporum, euonymus or sweetly-scented
Christmas box. As always, we offer planting suggestions and advice.
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Onion
and shallot sets, and seed potatoes are now in stock. Why not make 2009
the year to grow your own fresh vegetables? Whether you're new to
growing, or a regular food provider, we can supply all you will need
and give the advice required to produce fresh, great tasting healthy
food for you and your family.
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Britain's
garden birds need help at this time of year to find suitable nesting
sites. 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 timer nest boxes (now
£3.99), and 10% off any other nest box or bird table purchased!
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We're
nearing the end of the bare-root lifting season so order now from a
huge range of fruit and ornatmental trees, soft fruit bushes, and
native hedging. Large plants at great prices!
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January 2009
We have reopened after our New Year break. Please visit The Garden Enclosure for all your gardening needs in 2009
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December 2008
Real Christmas trees available now! 2007 prices held! Fresh
cut, Norfolk grown, Nordmann Fir trees - elegant, well
tiered, soft to the touch deep glossy green 'non-drop' needles. Once
selected we will net your tree free of charge for you to transport
it home easily, or delivery may be arranged if required.
Water-retaining Christmas tree stands are also available in either red
or green, making displaying your tree simple.
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For
those of you who like to put up and decorate a Christmas tree in your
garden each year, why not consider a permanent planting from our
fabulous range of container-grown conifers? We can give advice on
choosing a suitable for the situation if required.
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Still
outside, welcome visitors to your house with a fresh fir and holly
Christmas wreath adorning your front door, locally made and in the shop
now.
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Within
our shop we have a good variety of inspirational gifts for family
and friends, together with a range of houseplants to give, or for you
to enjoy in your own home. We are open as usual 10am to 4pm Thursday to
Monday, and will in addition be open on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th
December for any last minute shoppers!
Wishing you a great Christmas and a happy New Year!
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November 2008
We
have another great selection of climbing plants from a specialist
nursery in Lincolnshire now in stock, great value 1 litre plants on
tripod canes at only £3.99 each or any 3 plants for £10.00! Choices
include clematis, honeysuckles and jasmines, together with wall shrubs
such as ceanothus, pyracantha and solanum. A wide variety of larger
cliembers is also available, and advice on choosing suitable plants for
your requirements is on hand if needed.
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The
Garden Enclosure is proud to offer a selection of fine art
animal/nature prints from Natalie Mascall, a talented award-winning
artist from East Anglia. Natalie's paintings show incredible depth and
detail, and capture the expression and characteristics of the subjects
perfectly. Each print is hand-signed and mounted, or original pieces
may be purchased. Commissions are also undertaken, please contact us
for more details.
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Don't
forget your garden birds at this time of year! We offer a range of high
quality energy rich bird feeds including seeds and seed mixes, peanuts,
fat balls, freeze-dried mealworms etc, and we now stock bulk bags of
the most popular feeds which offer excellent value per pound. An
eye-catching selection of bird feeders, including all-metal seed and
peanut feeders is also available, plus bird baths, feeding pole
arrangements, bird tables and more.
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October 2008
If
you're in need of an undemanding, low-growing, showy evergreen
perennial take a look at the many heuchera choices that are now
available. Plants are distinguished by a great variety of leaf colours
and have been given ever-enticing names such as Amethyst Mist, Cafe
Ole, Mint Frost, etc. We have a good selection of 2 litre plants, only
£4.99 each.
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We
are now taking orders for bare-root trees and hedging. We have large
stocks 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 both ornamental
and fruit trees, with varieties suitable for small gardens up to large
parklands. Please contact us for a quotation or advice.
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Bare-root
soft fruit plants such as gooseberries and blackcurrants are also in
now, together with pot-grown figs, blueberries, cranberries, kiwi, and
the new 'super food' goji berry. All are regionally grown!
Winter opening: Please note that from November 1st until February 28th we will be closing at the earlier time of 4pm
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September 2008
Do
you love trees but lack space? We can solve this problem with our
selection of fascinating bonsai. We have both indoor and outdoor
varieties in a range of sizes, each one skilfully trained by hand
over a number of years into unique miniature trees. Advice and care
guides are avaialble to help you if you're new to bonsai growing. We
also stock a range of accessories including fertiliser, scissors, and
trays together with specialist composts and information for more
experienced enthusiasts. Indoor trees start at just £6.99.
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To
encourage more natural diversity into your garden, try growing native
wildflowers amongst your borders, or if you have a larger plot or
neglected area, reserve it as a haven for wildlife. Small insects and
butterflies which are attracted to your flowers will act as natural
pest controllers and plant pollinating partners. We have locally grown
wildflower plants available, plus wildflower seeds from 'Suffolk
Herbs'. Help and advice on natural gardening is available, please
enquire.
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If
you have some spare space on the vegetable plot, don't leave it unused!
Try planting over-wintering onion sets and garlic bulbs. These are
tough enough to withstand the rigours of winter and will start into
growth soon after planting, making the most of any mild days to build
themselves up ready to produce large crops in late spring / early
summer, weeks ahead of spring planting. Onion sets are avaiable at
the shop now, and garlic bulbs will be in shortly.
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August 2008
Now
is the time to start planning your autumn and spring bulb displays.
Choose large firm bulbs, as these have more flowering potential, and
plant as soon as possible to prevent the bulbs from drying out. We have
cyclamens and the beautiful Colchicum 'Waterlily' for your autumn
display, and a great selection to brighten up your garden at the start
of a new gardening year, ranging from standard choices including
narcissi, tulips, native snowdrops and bluebells, to more unusual
spring bulbs such as fritillarias and erythroniums.
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If
you feel inspired to create a touch of the exotic in your own back
garden we can supply some amazing plants and the advice needed to
achieve that tropical or jungle feeling. Try Paulownia 'Fast Blue',
gunnera, Isoplexis canariensis, Embothrium lancelatum (Chilean fire
bush) and eucomis, mix with drifts of Arundo donax (giant elephant
grass) or bamboo, and feel yourself transported to a different place
without leaving home!
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Dates for your diary. Look out for The Garden Enclosure plant stall at these events -
New Buckenham Bank Holiday Fete - Monday 25th August
Old Buckenham Fete on the Green - Saturday 30th August
Sea Mere, Hindham Open Garden - Sunday 14th September
Wyken Plant Fair - Sunday 28th September
Redgrave and Lopham Fen Apple Day - Sunday 19th October
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July 2008
Planting
a mix of early, mid-season and late-flowering perennials ensures an
abundant succession of colour in your garden. Be inspired by plants of
the moment such as verbena, agapanthus, coreopsis and hemerocallis, and
plant in combination with earlier flowering perennials such as lupins,
violas and geum, or the later-flowering asters, lobelias, eupatorium
and sedum. We have a superb range of perennials, together with many
other choice plants, and as always, planting suggestions and advice is
available if required!
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Breathe
in and breathe out... we all rely on air to live, and for some plants
that's all that they need, taking all their moisture and nutrients from
the air around them, naturally growing on rocks and trees, held on by
roots which are only used for support. You can enjoy these amazing
'airplants' (Tillandsia) indoors where they are very easy to keep,
requiring average light and warmth, and a humid atmosphere (or an
occasional mist spray of water). We stock individual airplants costing
£1.99 for you to use in the creation of your own display, or complete
ornamental arrangements which are priced from only £3.99.
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Don't
forget to pick up a copy of the latest 'Norfolk and Suffolk Country
Gardener' magazine when you visit us. Each free issue contains a guide
to garden events in the area, including gardens which are open to the
public, so why not enjoy some time out... and maybe gain a few ideas
for your own garden!
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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.
