tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post7070983335531010682..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: Reasons to be GLEE-fulCarohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-54512558703531106212017-10-30T10:48:15.575+00:002017-10-30T10:48:15.575+00:00Luckily the show was for looking and not buying, o...Luckily the show was for looking and not buying, otherwise I would have had to leave all money at home! There was a lot to tempt there! Excellent that you find the Burgon and Ball shears so good, it's always good to have recommendations. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-90245219925489432052017-10-30T10:45:41.970+00:002017-10-30T10:45:41.970+00:00Me too, Dina! I think a few hints dropped might he...Me too, Dina! I think a few hints dropped might help ... ! xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-69401454181976959262017-10-29T20:19:37.172+00:002017-10-29T20:19:37.172+00:00Some of the stalls look fabulous, I'd be hard ...Some of the stalls look fabulous, I'd be hard pressed to go and stick to a budget. I have to say, I have Burgeon and Ball garden shears, and they are brilliant - lightweight, well balanced, and have stayed nice and sharp for the couple of years I've had them. <br />Looks like a great event, sadly it's a bit far for me... but never say never!Lucy @ Smallest Smallholdinghttp://www.smallestsmallholding.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-16723881795958733082017-10-22T11:14:16.554+01:002017-10-22T11:14:16.554+01:00Thanks so much Caro for kindly popping over to my ...Thanks so much Caro for kindly popping over to my blog with the information. I will have a look at the GLEE website today. Will keep you posted :) xxxAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-87525739873142403002017-10-21T18:34:15.383+01:002017-10-21T18:34:15.383+01:00Wow, what a treasure trove. I'm attracted to t...Wow, what a treasure trove. I'm attracted to the improved tools, anything that makes gardening easier for me next year is going on my wishlist! xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-2623262417557310662017-10-20T11:34:07.410+01:002017-10-20T11:34:07.410+01:00It would be lovely to meet you if you come along t...It would be lovely to meet you if you come along to one of the GLEE shows, Anna! This year the PR company, Hornby Whitefoot, sent a shout out on social media asking for blogger ambassadors to apply to attend. Now I believe you can just register on the GLEE website. Registration is open for the spring home and garden show where GLEE will have a smaller presence, the main event being in September. The link is at the bottom of my post (or just google 'GLEE Birmingham') Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8420543645464372662017-10-19T21:18:53.482+01:002017-10-19T21:18:53.482+01:00Oh that sounds like an informative and inspiration...Oh that sounds like an informative and inspirational day or two out Caro. Do bloggers have to receive a specific invitation? Birmingham NEC isn't that far from me :) Look forward to your Wednesday wish list posts.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-27645143958991611712017-10-18T19:06:44.690+01:002017-10-18T19:06:44.690+01:00Trade fairs always make for an interesting day out...Trade fairs always make for an interesting day out (not least of which is if you get to see the mark up on the original prices!!) I thought a lot of what I saw would make great gifts, both for homeowners and gardeners - and I certainly wouldn't mind finding one of those planters under the tree on Christmas Day!! Caro xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-8040948373516873852017-10-18T19:00:19.196+01:002017-10-18T19:00:19.196+01:00This was the first time I've come across the O...This was the first time I've come across the Oxford Brush Company so was thrilled to find them. I visited Petersham Nurseries new shop in Covent Garden a couple of weeks ago and saw feather dusters in there (they sell pots and indoor planters as well so it made sense). Obviously fate is telling me I need to buy one!! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-63529492088755625812017-10-18T18:57:59.496+01:002017-10-18T18:57:59.496+01:00They're just gorgeous, aren't they! I may ...They're just gorgeous, aren't they! I may well treat myself as they're on the Burgon and Ball website now, even though they're new for this year! :o) Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-36774192622929651852017-10-18T13:43:36.277+01:002017-10-18T13:43:36.277+01:00Garden Centres here usually offer one peat free al...Garden Centres here usually offer one peat free alternative to usual compost but are fairly slow to catch on leaving pundits to do their own research. Also not all of the bagged peat free composts work very well which is why it's such a pleasure to have found Dalefoot Composts. Hopefully other countries will catch on before our irreplaceable peat bogs are exhausted. xx PS. yes the event was amazing for finding out about all this stuff! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-53151058642522712562017-10-18T13:36:48.205+01:002017-10-18T13:36:48.205+01:00I agree, Sue, but the purpose is to get the retail...I agree, Sue, but the purpose is to get the retail trade aware of what's out there and have time to chat about a product. Michelle thought an online supermarket outlet for these products might have potential. Interesting thought.Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-78038294466498419912017-10-18T12:40:45.077+01:002017-10-18T12:40:45.077+01:00 I saw the feather dusters in a shop in Hastings t... I saw the feather dusters in a shop in Hastings two weekends ago and coveted them and in fact all the products of the Oxford Brush Company. Housework and gardening leave me feeling a bit the same in that the tasks for both require a huge effort but are immensely satisfying once tackled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-63250289990593162702017-10-18T10:56:02.651+01:002017-10-18T10:56:02.651+01:00Love those hanging planters! - Helen Love those hanging planters! - Helen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-29175462025817991602017-10-17T18:54:47.325+01:002017-10-17T18:54:47.325+01:00I love those hanging planters too, that looks a wo...I love those hanging planters too, that looks a wonderful day out! I can see an number of items that would make good Christmas presents. I went to a Gift and Home Trade Fair earlier in the year. It was amazing to see some many things for sale under one roof. I keep going into local shops now and know immediately where they have bought their items from! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-88509175839084633132017-10-17T16:56:13.569+01:002017-10-17T16:56:13.569+01:00Sounds like such an incredible event! I think we ...Sounds like such an incredible event! I think we are behind the curve when it comes to peat-free mixes in Canada - they are extremely hard to find.<br /><br />Looking forward to your Wishlist Wednesday posts!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-58235213114906269732017-10-17T16:11:33.026+01:002017-10-17T16:11:33.026+01:00Oh yes, me too, CJ! I think they're just fab....Oh yes, me too, CJ! I think they're just fab. Shows like Glee put so much temptation my way - it's an eye opener as to how much we could spend on our gardening vice if not very restrained and careful! Caro xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-45406744930914441482017-10-17T15:02:47.006+01:002017-10-17T15:02:47.006+01:00Sounds interesting. It’s a pity there isn‘t Someth...Sounds interesting. It’s a pity there isn‘t Something similar for the general public or even a series of regional events.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-76996666188093644212017-10-17T14:07:33.046+01:002017-10-17T14:07:33.046+01:00Good to know that some of the companies out there ...Good to know that some of the companies out there are thinking about the environment, particularly well done to Dalefoot Composts. Glad you had a good day out. I like those indoor hanging planters too, as I type I am looking around wondering where I could squeeze one. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.com