In This Issue
Guy Hands, Miss Moneypenny and plenty of speculation at Chelsea
Crocus chief says garden centres are struggling
Pelargoniums are the Plant of the Month for May
New marketing department spearheads progress and development for Grange
Cloud Controller wins RHS Chelsea Product of the Year
Silver-Gilt for collaborative industry exhibit
Taylors Bulbs Johnny Walkers makes it 23 consecutive gold medals at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Horticulture reception helps Scotland bloom
HTA to relocate
Flopro adds Cube video to in-store displays
Jim Hagadorn opens new Miracle-Gro offices in Surrey
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Running away with the No 1 Veg Plant spot for May
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Golden Wonder!
Expansion Plans for Bell Plantation
It’s gold for Briers at Chelsea!
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Cloud Controller wins RHS Chelsea Product of the Year

Twelve finalists competed for the title of RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year 2016. The products were shortlisted from a number of entrants, all of whom exhibited at this year’s show. Entries were judged on a number of criteria, including innovation, functionality, visual appeal, quality, value for money and environmental sustainability.

And the winner was

Hozelock app

Hozelock - Cloud Controller

Other finalists were

Poc-kit

Burgon & Ball – Poc-kit

Gardeners can keep everything to hand with the Poc-kit, designed to hold all items you would normally put in your trouser/jacket pockets, letting you garden in comfort.

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Haddonstone – Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown

To celebrate Mark Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s tercentenary in 2016, Haddonstone has commissioned this bust based on Nathaniel Dance’s 1773 portrait.

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MKM Creations – Feature Wall Planter

This wall feature planter is designed to fit in any garden. It creates a focal point, with lights included under a hidden edge.
 

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Mr Fothergill’s – Garden Time GroTray

This self-contained germination system requires no re-watering until the seedlings have appeared.

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Sitting Spiritually – The Floating Bench

This outdoor bench in textured, scorched and natural solid oak plays an optical trick – the back rest and arms appear to float.

 

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Squareroot Planters – Rootator

The Rootator enables large trees and plants in containers to be manually turned through 360 degrees for consistent sunlight exposure and maintenance, and promoting all-round healthy growth.



 

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Solus Décor – Firecube 16in

A contemporary concrete fire pit with eco-friendly ethanol burner, it can double as a stylish table when not in use.

 

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The Firepit Company – Tree of Life Fire Ellipse

Artist Andy Gage has expanded his range of hand-crafted Fireballs with the stunning Ellipse. Either fire or LED lit, this will create a focal point in any garden.
 

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Agriframes – Big Ben Plant Frame

This plant frame lets gardeners be creativity with their climbers and create an iconic feature in the vegetable garden.

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Oxford Planters – The Stud Planter

This eye-catching planter has been designed and developed with consideration for the environment to offer sustainability as a core function.

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Sneeboer – Royal Hand Hoe - hand model

The curved head of the hoe allows you to weed and aerate the soil in between plants with ease.

See more at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/2016/Articles/RHS-Chelsea-Garden-Product-of-the-Year-2016


















































































 

This mobile app, hub and remote tap unit allows gardeners to remotely set, pause and adjust garden watering schedules. It also keeps you informed about current conditions and changes of weather.

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