Ouch!!!

Most people understand that spending time in the garden can deliver a host of health benefits and so, feeling rather stodgy after the Christmas break, I recently headed outside for a bit of a tidy up. The sun was shining as I set about raking up leaves, removing dead plants ruined by the snow and icy blasts (Sprouting Broccoli was a write off). But looks were deceptive and there was a cold north wind blowing right across my back and even though I was suitably attired (well I thought I was) I ended up the next day feeling like an old crock bent over with a pulled muscle brought on by the cold.

The trouble is I do most of my gardening from a standing position rather than using a kneeler which is daft really as I have a fabulous selection of Kneelers right on my doorstep. So which one of these should I choose as they are all lovely.


The Fleece Garden Kneeler is as great as it's snuggly and can hang on your wheelbarrow.
The Laura Ashley Kneelers are so pretty and feminine and give a lot of support to old knees


And the new Kneelo - well I'm getting some really good feedback on that and it's nice and light to carry round.




Maybe I'll have one of each in different colours - well a girl can never have too many handbags or shoes so maybe a gardening girl can never have too many kneelers!!

Any way no time to ramble on today as it's my BIRTHDAY!!! So off to blow out the candles on my cake - just hope I don't put my back out again doing that -there are rather a lot of candles!!!

Laura Ashley range

We have been very busy bees at the Garden Divas camp just lately with loads of new products coming on board and customers shopping early for Christmas. It's not leaving much time for anything else at the moment but I did manage an hour in the garden on Wednesday morning this week and I still say it is the BEST therapy - felt really energised by the fresh air. Just did a bit of weeding and potted up some planters with dwarf tulips and violas - I prefer violas to larger pansies myself. My supplier was selling the bulbs off so they were a bargain - I am always a bit late in setting spring bulbs but they don't seem to come to any harm!!


Anyway Christmas is coming and I am delighted to say that we now have a few pieces from the Laura Ashley range including this beautiful Heart Shaped Gift Basket
on offer until Christmas at £34.95 (RRP £39.95)

More Gift Sets from Laura Ashley are expected early 2011 - not in time for Christmas sadly but keep an eye on the site in the New Year - they are lovely.

Another brill new product which we think will fly out is the Kneelo - a revolutionary modern garden kneeler from Burgon & Ball which comes in stunning colours and should be very kind to your knees! A sure hit Christmas present at £14.95

We have also introduced a small Wildlife section with MiniBugs habitats for ladybirds and other insects, posh Birdie Bistros and a cute Bird Seed Tree (with added snow)!! I have a Norwegian Spruce in the garden and I am going to hang several of these on it- should look lovely and Christmassy and it will keep the birds happy.

Go on - be nice to the birds in your garden too.