A return to winter last week following the wettest summer on record means thousands of farmers are facing financial ruin.
Crops are failing in the field and new-born livestock are struggling for survival in the below freezing temperatures that are set to last until Easter. A full story is here
Many rural roads remain blocked today following Friday’s snowfall, despite snow plough’s being busy all weekend!
Story: The Telegraph, Image Lancashire Telegraph
On theses dates there will be NO orders despatched, no phone calls or emails answered. You can of course continue to order via the website.
Your last order date for guaranteed delivery by Good Friday is Weds 27 March and choose Next Day Courier (order by 12 noon please). Note First Class Post is NOT a guaranteed next day service.
Courtesy of The Potting Shed, this very handy guide of when to sow and harvest your vegetables. Click here to go to it
Last year we (well actually, I should say our little one – it was her raised bed) had success with cauliflowers and beetroot, although they were teeny! We had a few gooseberries, though not enough for a pie, and a handful of luscious strawberries. Wonder what she might want to grow this year?! Whatever she chooses, we have a whole host of products in our new Garden section that will help!
She’s a demon with a sprayer, too. A Matabi Berry 5 was her object of choice last year and it withstood being pulled and twirled around the garden like a toy, and to her deight, was able to adequately soak any adults in close proximity.
The Potting Shed is a new online magazine offering gardening advice, product reviews and a round-up of the latest industry news and gossip!
These other gardening websites are worthy of a mention, too: The Reckless Gardener, Gardeners on the Go, and Gardeners Club.
Here is a press release from Pentair Hypro (Lurmark) about changes to the DT (deflectip) Nozzles which will come into effect within the next couple of months:
To print a PDF version click the following link Hypro DT changes customer letter 27 2 2013 HR-2
DT Nozzles are available here
With the amount of Mosskill products being ordered, and enquiries about application of sulphate of Iron;
it’s pretty clear that, like us, you are tackling the moss in your lawns this week! 
This year we have opted to use the Maxicrop Moss Kill product, and below you can see the lawn 2 days after application with a sprayer.
Of course, you may choose to use good traditional Sulphate of iron with your sprayer, in which case you will need a suitable nozzle – the DT 7.5 which is available here.
And if you find that your sprayer has been damaged with the frost you can find spare parts and accessories on our website, too!
Our range of moss products are here
Here are a selection of products that are a Perfect Match, for Valentines Day and any day! We hope you enjoy our selection and remember you can find our full range of products by going to our website.
We hope you have a lovely day!
Find your Perfect Match for…..
Our selection of ATV Spot Sprayers, Estate Lawn Tractor, Skid Mounted and 3 point linkage sprayers make light work of large areas.
Team with Barclay Gallup Glyphosate for excellent results at economic prices!
Electric and powered sprayers make caring for a large garden a doddle, saving your time (and your back). 
Combine withweedkillers and plant care from Scotts Miracle-Gro. A winning partnership for any garden!
Show the wood some love! Deck and Fence Magic removes moss and algae from slippery decking and gives you a great
clean surface.
Add a splash of colour or protective treatment using a Cuprinol Sprayer,
to brighten your garden and extend the life of your fencing, decking and sheds!
You will find a sprayer suitable for any use at our website. Remember if you need matchmaking help and advice you can always phone us on
If you are into Organic gardening and grow-your-own, we now have some Soil Association Approved Products just for you:
The Seaweed Extract Plant Growth Stimulant and Natural Fertiliser are approved for organic growing and have proven results for healthier lusher plants and bumper crops of fruit and vegetables!
From MaxiCrop,probably the leading manufacturer of seaweed extracts in the world. This is a quote from their press pack:
With a fifty-year history, farmers, growers, turf managers and gardeners, in over 40 countries worldwide, now use our products.Our bio-stimulant products improve soil and plant productivity, ensuring top performance in a range of diverse situations
We are convinced it will provide you with new growing methods to maximise the full potential of the crops, turf or plants in your care.
Other Maxicrop Products including Tomato care, lawn tonic and moss killer and general plant feed are available and can be seen here!
The Voucher code ‘SORRY’ expires at Midnight, so why not order now and save 10%! Loads of garden and grounds maintenance items for the home and professional user!
The outlook for Spring and Autumn crops is a gloomy one, according to the contributors on Crop Watch. 
The wet weather has taken its toll with fields soaked and seed not sown!
Spraying has not been done and weeds are beginning to take hold.
The result could be a shortage of crops and increased prices, ultimately for shoppers!
You can read Crop Watch here.
Wow! Looks like customers have spring gardening on their minds!
Why not join them by ordering your sprayers, weed control and lawn care products taking advantage of our 10% discount code below, valid till Sunday only!
