It always helps to know what you have sown and where, these sturdy Kew Gardens garden slate plant labels are robust to last through all weathers.

Big enough not to disappear into the vegetable or flower beds, which we find is always a problem with smaller labels.

Set of 6 slate labels.

Use a white marker pen to label the slates (not supplied).

For perfect straight planting lines you need one of these. Long spike keeps firmly in, in the lightest of soils Two decorative cast iron stakes hold 25 metres of natural jute. So much more stylish and practical than a broken bit of bamboo

As it retains warmth and humidity allowing for quicker growth it is a great way to extend the sowing season for salads and leaves.

It will fit comfortably over a raised bed as shown here, giving protection to outdoor tomatoes, brassicas and tender plants such as courgettes.

Alternatively it can be used as a shelter for tender patio plants, pots or trays.

The frame is easy to assemble, made from powder coated steel with ground pegs to secure it. The protection cover is heavy duty giving protection both against weather and pests. There are 4 side zips for easy access and has insect proof ventilation panels at either side.

Durable leather on the outside, with a soft protective inner. Ajustable elastic velcro band enables the pads to fit all knee sizes.

Price is for a pair of these gorgeous pads which will, with care, last a lifetime of garden use.

Made in England.

The seed ruler is a great example - it helps when planting out seeds and small seedlings, giving perfect spacings for everything from peas and beans to cauliflowers. This beechwood ruler has pre drilled seed sowing holes with metric and imperial measurements. Use the ruler with the dibblet for depth accuracy when planting seeds. Can also be used to bat off irritating husbands and squash yucky slugs.

NB Please note the actual weight of this item is 243g, however the weight is shown here as 2.5kg for technical reasons because of it’s length to avoid it being sent by Royal Mail, who despite having vans big enough to carry large garden tools in the old days, now see this as a special so it will be despatched by courier instead.

Garden sieves are often cumbersome and just too big when sprinkling fine compost over delicate seeds. This potting sieve has been designed to allow small amounts of compost to be sprinkled over seeds or delicate seedlings.

Designed specifically with the female hand in mind, this seive is also designed in a shape which allows just the right amount of compost to be sprinkled without creating a huge amount of mess!!

With a stainless steel scoop, solid brass ferrule and a gorgeous natural FSC waxed beech wood handle, which will over time mould to the shape of your hand.

A very special gift for novice and more experienced gardeners alike, and comes in a beautiful tissue lined gift box.

Beige enamelled metal seed storage tin with hinged lid. Will hold large packets of Franchi seeds as well as the smaller seed packets as well

The compost scoop is an invaluable garden tool, if you use your hands or a trowel to pot up you usually end up with compost all over the floor.

Designed specifically with the female hand in mind, this scoop is designed in a shape which allows just the right amount of compost to be scooped up without creating a huge amount of mess!!

With a stainless steel scoop, solid brass ferrule and a gorgeous natural FSC waxed beech wood handle, which will over time mould to the shape of your hand.

A very special gift for novice and more experienced gardeners alike, and comes in a beautiful tissue lined gift box.

Made in turned oak, with over 20 metres of organic jute for straight planting lines and garden design uses too. FSC Oak. Made in UK.

Minimal disturbance to your pocket and roots, eliminating the need to buy sowing and seedling pots. Make your own from old newspapers using this, the original wooden paper potter former. When seedlings are ready to plant out, transplant them in their bio-degradable paper pots. Boxed with full instructions. The resulting pots can be 6 cm high for the small potter and 9cm for the larger one. Made in the UK.

This gorgeous waxed cotton garden apron has ties and a pocket panel made from beautiful leather. The leather contains natural markings that give the apron a great feel from day one. The apron also has a twill cotton lining for extra durability and comfort. The waxed cotton is wipe-able.

3 deep leather pockets hold small hand tools. One of the pockets has a string dispenser eyelet.

Each tie is approximately 64cm long.

We wear these aprons every day in the shop and find them comfortable, practical and very hard wearing which is why we’ve put our name to them.

A dibber is an invaluable garden tool which can be used all year round, both for planting bulbs, seeds and plug plants or seedlings.

With a stainless steel dibber end, solid brass ferrule and a gorgeous natural waxed FSC beech wood handle, which will over time mould to the shape of your hand.

A very special gift for novice or more experienced gardener alike and comes in a beautiful tissue lined gift box.