In summary, while goats are not indiscriminate eaters and will not consume just anything, they do have a diverse diet and enjoy exploring different types of vegetation. However, it's crucial for goat owners to provide appropriate nutrition and ensure that their goats' environment is free of toxic plants.
Our goats love to see our many visitors and you are welcome to feed them but please check with a member of the animal team and only feed them the food provided which is a part of their
]]>2. Japanese Anemones are a hardy perennial that thrive in shade and moist soil. They have delicate white or pink flowers and are low maintenance, making them an ideal choice for a shaded garden.
3. Foxgloves are a striking plant that will bring a touch of colour to a shady garden. They are easy to grow and can tolerate a range of temperatures and soil types. Foxgloves thrive in partial shade and will flower from mid-spring to early summer.
4. Hydrangeas are a classic choice for any garden and can be grown in partial shade. They are low maintenance and come in a range of colours, from blue and pink to white and purple. Hydrangeas can be grown in containers or in the ground and will flower from mid-summer to late autumn.
5. Fuchsias: Fuchsias are a great choice for a shade loving garden, as they will add a splash of colour with their beautiful pink and purple blooms. They require plenty of moisture and thrive in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Fuchsias can be grown in containers or in the ground and will flower from mid-summer to late autumn.
These are just a few of the best plants for shade loving areas in the UK. With a little research, you can find the perfect plant to add colour and texture to your garden.
Come and visit us and we can show you what we have or view a small selection of our plants online
]]>1. Wait until late winter between February and march, to prune your clematis. Pruning earlier than this can promote new growth that wont have had enough time to harden off before the cold weather sets in.
2. Using a sharp pair of snips or secateurs cut back all of the stems to a height of approximately 6 inches ideally just above a bud or node, remember to throw them on your compost heap
3. Cut back any dead or diseased stems. these should be removed to prevent the spread of disease to healthy stems
4. After pruning, spread a layer of mulch around the base of the plant. This will help the soil retain moisture and will also help to protect the roots from cold weather
5. Finally, water the clematis thoroughly. This will help to ensure that the plant is well hydrated
Following these steps will help ensure that your clematis remains healthy and strong.
]]>Quality workmanship, functional design and high quality materials – these are the foundations on which Biohort has made its name.
Expertise gained from years of experience. For over 40 years now Biohort has been producing high-quality storage solutions for the garden. Who are proud to be a market leader in Europe with production in Austria and delivery direct to you.
Biohort metal garden products are made from hot-dipped galvanised steel plate which has a zinc coating of between 150 g/m² to 275 g/m² the sidewalls and roof panels of Biohort garden products are also protected inside and out by a polyamide coating which has a minimum thickness of between 10 to 25 µm.
Biohort uses high quality steel plate supplied by the Voestalpine Group Steel Division Linz, Austria. The Voestalpine Group Steel Division is an internationally renowned producer of high quality steel. Many automobile manufacturers, e.g. the German top-range manufacturers: BMW, Audi and Mercedes, rely on the outstanding quality of steel produced by Voestalpine Group Steel Division in Austria for the construction of the bodywork of their cars.
Cheap metal shed manufacturers use screws and plates made of electro-plated metal which, after a few years exposed to the elements begin to show signs of corrosion and damage.
Biohort are uncompromising with regard to quality! All the metal parts of our products are hot-dipped galvanized (we use a very thick protective layer of zinc) and all attaching parts i.e.: nuts, bolts, screws and fittings are made of high-quality stainless steel.
Some people argue that Metal sheds are better than wooden sheds
Did you know that metal garden sheds have numerous advantages over their wooden shed counterparts? below are the reasons why Biohort feel metal is a better material than wood when it comes to constructing storage solutions for leisure time and the garden:
Wood is a good material to use in many areas (especially living space and interiors). However for sheds that have to withstand the elements outdoors, all year-round, metal is clearly the better choice!
Biohort is Europe's leading manufacturer of high quality metal storage solutions for garden and leisure time. All Biohort products have a 20-year warranty, are completely maintenance free and delivered directly to you.
Checkout the range of from Biohort modern contemporary design, functional styles and a variety of shapes styles to suit almost any garden design.
The Biohort Ranges Include
The Biohort garden shed AvantGarde lives up to its name. It is an extremely robust and sturdy metal garden shed which meets the requirements of modern architecture.
The shapely design combined with its many practical advantages ensures that daily use is free of problems and full of pleasure. The life long freedom from maintenance saves both money and valuable time.
The Biohort garden shed HighLine® fulfils the highest standards!
For all those, who are looking for the best with regard to quality and design - the top product of Biohort conceived by industrial designers. The modern flat roof and the integrated all-around skylight make the garden shed HighLine® a pleasure for one's eye. The 3-way locking mechanism with a cylinder lock ensures optimum security. The opening and closing of the door works semi-automatically with the help of a gas assisted spring damper. Moreover, all this is absolutely maintenance-free!
The Biohort garden shed Europa fulfils the highest demands, available in 4 colours (metallic silver, metallic quartz grey, dark green and metallic dark grey) und 9 sizes (1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 7).
Working in the garden means meditative relaxation and balance to the busy everday life. Searching for garden tools might ruffle garden enthusiasts. With the garden shed Europa everything finds its place. Versatile shelf-systems, tool hangers and the organiser system guarantee you, that everything is close at hand.
The Biohort Neo garden Shed Range
The full encircling skylight constructed from acrylic glass gives our new Garden Shed Panorama® a lightness in appearance and allows this model with its modern gable-roof to fit easily into its surroundings. The proven Biohort quality of materials and workmanship together with the selection of individual equipment options and the range of sizes make the Panorama® the perfect tool shed to meet your high demands: available in 5 sizes (P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5) und in 3 colours (metallic-silver, metallic quartz-grey and metallic dark-grey).
The insulated Biohort outbuilding CasaNova® not only impresses with its modern appearance and all year-round functionality, but can also be easily customised to suit each owner’s individual requirements.
We have now added a new fully glazed wall element to the existing selection of window, door and garage door options; it has been developed with the aim of increasing the comfort CasaNova® already offers and leaves you free to choose how you wish to use your CasaNova®; as an equipment store, a workshop or a hobby room; or as a storage space for your plants during winter or thanks to the addition of our new sauna module a place to sweat and relax.
Delivery lead times can vary due to seasonal demand so please check with us before placing your order - Call Us 01604 781899
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Each Child will receive a token gift.
Childrens breakfast includes Sausage, Egg, Beans, Toast and Hot Chocolate, Water or Orange to drink.
Adults can choose a small or large breakfast drinks will be charged as an extra on the day.
Small Breakfast includes 1x Sausage, 1x Bacon, 1x Egg, Beans, Mushroom, Hash Brown and Toast.
Large Breakfast includes 2x Sausage , 2x Bacon 2x Egg, Beans, Mushrooms, 2x Hash Browns and Toast.
Please book adult meals online separately
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Metro are in their third generation of the family business being established since 1975 being based in Barnsley they cover the North East of England East Midlands and as far south as Northamptonshire.
Excluding the greenhouses the rest of the Metro Garden Buildings are dip-treated using a water-based wood preserver before they are delivered. The greenhouses are manufactured using pressure treated timber.
With many styles of sheds and summerhouses and even more sizes available from the standard range we are confident there is something that will fit but if you are after something a little different Metro Garden Buildings can offer a bespoke service. So if you are looking for a bespoke shed or bespoke summerhouse then lets have a chat.
Please call our experience sales team who would be more than happy to help with your enquiry - 01604 781899
]]>The Autumn is a time for us to plan for the new year and the 2023 season ahead, its a time for you to grab a bargain as we reduce our stock levels with our end of summer sale.
We also have a few ex-display buildings heavily reduced which will make space for new models along with some of the display water features, Arches, Arbours, Wooden Furniture which are also in the stock clearance.
Its worth a visit if you are after a catching a bargain, open seven days a week.
]]>Lugarde quality bespoke garden buildings in the traditional log cabin style, a reputable market leader in Europe with over 40 years of proven design and manufacturing experience producing high quality Summerhouses, Log Cabins, Carports, Garages, Gazebos and holiday homes.
Make use of the full bespoke service using the 3D configurator you can choose from a selection of templates or start from scratch and design your own, Lugarde will then produce and deliver your garden building to the specifications that you have selected.
Using the Lugarde Configurator is easy, simply pick the template and work through the six stages of options until you have completed your selection.
If you are in need of any help or advice then please don't hesitate to get in touch we would be more than happy to help and advise or even sit with you to work out your desired garden building whether its a log cabin to be used a home office or studio or just a nice space to enjoy your garden we can probably help.
Lugarde is always our first choice having partnered with them for more than 15 years we have a good working relationship and have sold many buildings of all shapes and sizes.
View some of the range on our sister website click here
]]>Our Speciality is garden buildings, we work with some of the best Manufacturers across Europe to offer a range of quality garden buildings so if you are looking for a wooden shed, metal shed, timber workshop, greenhouse, summerhouse, log cabin or garden room then we can probably help.
Bespoke garden buildings in all sizes, made to measure garden buildings to suit your requirements. Whilst it is difficult to get everything on display we normally have around 25 buildings for you to view so you can see examples of the quality and a feel for the more popular sizes.
The standard shed range along with the summerhouse range are simply priced and include assembly as long as you have a prepared base and reasonable access. The log cabins are price for delivery only but we do have a couple of partners that would be happy to quote for assembly.
Garden office, home gym, studio, playroom, man cave or she shed we can probably help and advise having many years experience in both supplying and installing garden buildings all across the UK.
Our Elite Garden Rooms are popular especially with the need since Covid to work from home giving a quality insulated garden room, double glazed doors and windows completely bespoke made to you requirements
]]>But we are not just a garden centre in Northampton, we also have a pet centre where you can purchase all sorts of animal feeds, housing, bedding and toys. You can visit our own animals, meet our Goats, Ducks, Chickens, Guinea pigs, bearded dragon, Cockatoo, budgies and finches and Giant tortoise, not forgetting Mrs Bo Jangles our resident cat.
Onsite here we also have
The Fish and Pond Centre - A business specialising in all things pond and aquatic they also have a fishing bait shop for keen anglers, pond plants as well as a good variety and stock of aquarium and pond fish.
Woodmeadow Hand Carwash - The guys in the carwash are really building on their already excellent reputation of quality car detailing and other vehicle cleaning services, they have a lot of regular customers and always welcome new customers.
Woodmeadow Tearoom - The heart of the garden centre serving hot and cold snacks, sandwiches and meals to eat in or takeaway, join us on Tuesday or Thursday for Senior Special menu. We do a fantastic afternoon tea which can be booked in a summerhouse, Sunday dinners by booking only - 01604 781899
The Wardrobe Moulton - The latest addition to Woodmeadow Family of small businesses is a cabin selling ladies ex high street clothing overstocks, vintage and nearly new at very reduced prices. Accessories handbags etc its certainly worth a look.
Woodmeadow Garden Centre is located on the A43 between Northampton and Kettering,
If you are looking for retail space and interesting in renting a cabin then please get in touch.
]]>We started in the spring just doing the last Saturday of the Month but after the first couple it was quickly agreed due to the overwhelming success we should make it a weekend so the last weekend of every month is the Woodmeadow Craft Fair situated within the polytunnels adjacent to the Woodmeadow Tearooms.
Free Entry and Free Parking all within the garden centre
We have a variety of stalls each month and not always the same vendors so if you are looking for some interesting and unique gift ideas, handmade crafts then it is worth popping in.
The feedback from both traders and customers is always positive.
If you are crafty and interested in a table then please contact woodmeadowcrafts@hotmail.com and someone will get back to you.
Below you can see pictures of some of the fantastic crafters we have had this year
Bearers are 3” x 3” (75mm x 75mm) tanalised timber posts guaranteed against rot for 15 years. This will raise the building completely off the ground, allowing air to circulate under the building and help prevent the floor from getting damp. Lifting the building off the ground also helps to protect it against any ground water which may pool underneath after rainfall. The floor is the most vulnerable part of any garden building, and bearers are always the first thing we recommend to customers when asked about options.
Glazing options -
Horticultural Glass - The standard type of glazing found in many garden sheds and greenhouses. Being glass, it will not cloud over time like some plastics and will continue to let light into your garden building for many years. The thickness of glass supplied with this range of buildings is 4mm.
Toughened Glass - Toughened glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. If the glass was broken it would crumble into small granular chunks instead of splintering into jagged shards - these granular chunks are less likely to cause injury.
Floor options -
12mm Standard Floor - This is the floor found in most good quality garden sheds. Made from tongue and groove timber, this flooring is perfect for general use and is suitable for most applications.
18mm Heavy Duty Floor - If you plan on using your shed for heavy storage, it may be worth upgrading your tongue and groove floor to this thicker option. These ¾” thick boards provide extra strength and durability for heavier duty applications.
Roof Felt options -
Standard Felt - This is a 20kg (weighs 20kg per 100 sq. ft) roofing material which comes in rolls and is provided with most good quality sheds. The polyester based material is impregnated with bitumen to create a 100% waterproof layer to protect your shed.
Heavy Duty Felt - Supplied as standard with the “Heavy Duty” and “Ryton” models in the Ready Built range, other models can also be upgraded with this felt. This is also a 20kg roofing material, however instead of polyester the heavy duty felt uses fibreglass to create a tougher fabric, making it a more durable and longer lasting roofing solution for your shed.
Lock options -
Press Lock - Supplied as standard with all the “Popular” sheds in the Ready Built range, this lever lock will help keep your shed secure. Internally mounted to prevent the mechanism from being unscrewed, this lock is an ideal entry level security feature.
3 Lever Security Lock - Supplied as standard on all “Heavy Duty” and “Ryton” sheds, the 3 lever lock includes a handle and provides a good level of security for your shed.
7 Lever Security Lock - The highest level of security we can provide, the NeuLock bolt is a stainless steel security lock. The front plate and shaft are made from hardened steel and are cut and drill resistant, and concealed fixings help to prevent the mechanism from being unscrewed. The lock is supplied with two keys and an 80mm fixing kit.
Building Finish options -
Dip Treatment – As standard, all buildings in the Ready Built range are dipped in a vat of preservatives. The treatment is a water based anti-fungal preservative, and helps to protect your building from the elements. After this treatment the wood will need to be re-treated at around 3 months and then annually with a good quality oil-based preservative to keep it protected.
Tanalisation - All of the framing, cladding, roof and floorboards will be supplied pressure treated. A preservative called Tanalith E is impregnated into the timber under pressure and penetrates below the surface. Tanalith E preservative protects against rot and insect attack for approximately 10 years. This treatment colours the building to a slight green tinge, which will eventually fade to a silver colour. We recommend treating the outside of the building against weathering with an additional stain treatment to help protect it from weathering, or alternatively you could paint the building in a colour of your choice.
Factory Spray Painting - A professional spray applied paint treatment using Protek Wood Preserver or their Royal Finish preserver. Each section of the building is dip treated then spray painted twice. There are 18 paint colours to choose from in the colour chart on the product page. A different colour is possible for window frame surrounds and fascia boards to create a two tone finish - please give us a call if you would like a second colour for your building.
Barretine Wood Preserver -
Why not order some wood preserver to help protect your new garden building? Barretine is a solvent based treatment which penetrates deep into the timber to protect it from both wet and dry rot. A 5 litre tin will cover approximately 30 - 40 sq metres. Available in 6 different colours, this preservative will also let you enhance the look of your building to create exactly the look you would like.
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Annual – is a plant that completes its life cycle, from germination to the production of seed, within one year, and then dies
Biennial – is a flowering plant that takes two years to complete its biological lifecycle. In the first year the plant grows leaves, stems, and roots (vegetative structures), then it enters a period of dormancy over the colder months. Usually the stem remains very short and the leaves are low to the ground, forming a rosette. Many biennials require a cold treatment, or vernalization, before they will flower. During the next spring or summer, the stem of the biennial plant elongates greatly, or “bolts”. The plant then flowers, producing fruits and seeds before it finally dies. There are far fewer biennials than either perennial plants or annual plants.
Perennial – is a plant that lives for more than two years.[1] The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.
Evergreen – is a plant that has leaves throughout the year, always green.
Deciduous – are plants which completely lose their foliage during the winter or dry season.
Ericaceous – A lime free compost that supports a large family of plants commonly known as the heath or heather family, found most commonly in acid and infertile growing conditions. The many well-known and economically important members of the Ericaceae include the cranberry, blueberry, azalea, rhododendron, and various common heaths and heathers
Alpine – commonly grow in the alpine climate, which occurs at high elevation and above the tree line. Alpine plants grow together as ain alpine tundra. Alpine plants must adapt to the harsh conditions of the alpine environment, which include low temperatures, dryness, ultraviolet radiation, and a short growing season.
Herbaceous – generally small flowering plants, that grow and bloom over the spring and summer, die back every autumn and winter, and then return in the spring from their root-stock.
I am sure there are loads more that I have not listed feel free to comment and add them or if you want local friendly advice give us a call 01604 781899
Even better pop in and have a chat with any of our friendly staff who have a vast knowledge but are more than happy to find out anything they don’t know, I think it is fair to say that we never stop learning.
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Crumbly scones, sticky fruit jam, lashings of clotted cream and perfectly brewed tea. It’s a heavenly combination, but where did it all begin?
Time for tea
Britain’s love affair with tea began when Portuguese Catherine de Braganza married Charles II in 1662, bringing the custom of drinking tea at court with her and making tea popular worldwide.
In 1706, Thomas Twining opened London’s first tearoom. Before long, a flurry of tearooms appeared across the city, a far sight more inviting for a lady than the male-oriented coffee houses.
Afternoon tea
Tiring of the long wait between lunch and dinner, we have the Duchess of Bedford to thank for the invention of afternoon tea. What started out as simply ordering tea and treats to her room when peckish soon evolved into a gowns-and-all social affair, inviting friends to join her in her country house.
By the middle of the 19th century, afternoon tea was an every day occurrence; a spread of sandwiches, cakes, scones, cream and jam – the first hint of cream teas as we know them today.
Cream tea
The cream tea tradition flourished in the Westcountry following the tourism boom in the 1850s, brought on by the opening of the railway. Visitors bustled south looking to relax and indulge, and hotels, tearooms, farmhouses and cafés were happy to oblige – offering delicious afternoon cream teas, made with the finest local ingredients.
The jam was invariably strawberry. And the cream was always clotted.
The Cornwall Devon divide
Cream then jam, or jam then cream? It’s the difference between the Cornish and the Devonshire cream tea and the cause of much controversy.
HINT: don’t treat your clotted cream like butter and your scone will be all the better…
You can read more about cream teas www.creamteasociety.co.uk
]]>It is worth mentioning though that we do have a cat at Woodmeadow, she is a black cat that we rescued called Mrs Bojangles she loves the fuss and attention that our customers give her but can also be very territorial especially towards dogs.
So whilst we welcome dogs bringing in their owners we also would like to remind them that Woodmeadow is Mrs Bojangles home and sometimes she feels like she has to protect it.
We also have pet goats that you you can feed along with chickens and rabbits and through the pet shop we have a variety of animals for sale such as Rabbits, Hamsters, Guinea pigs, Budgies, Finches as well as Chickens etc
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