It has been a cracking start to the New Year for garden product sales, according to the first GTN Bestsellers chart of 2014.

One of the biggest success stories has been Smart Solar, who have three products in the Top 10, including the Bright Eye Baby Penguin Light.It has jumped 24 places in the chart to clinch No 1 spot after seeing a 100% increase in sales.

Their Bright Eye Penquin Light and Bright Eye Polar Bear Light are the highest new entries at Nos 9 and 10.

Carrying on the theme of ornamental polar bears, Vivid Arts also have three lines in the Top 20, headed by their Playful Standing Polar Bear (small) at No 6. The Playful Dancing and Playful Sitting versions are at Nos 6 and 16 respectively.

There are some early-bird sale offers on plant food showing up in the chart. Phostrogen Soluble Plant Food (200 watering cans) and Westland Nutri Flower Booster (800g) are new entries at Nos 31 and 36.

There are also signs that gardeners are eager to get active in the garden, even if it’s just the start of the year. Tools like secateurs, kneeler pads and gloves are all making an appearance.

The highest re-entry is Gardman Orchid Drip Feeders, pack of 4.

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