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The Robins have left the building!… however the

The Robins have left the building!… however the Wrens have taken up residence!

Recently, we had a Robin family who chose to set up home in the corner of one of our metal cabinets, with a metal pie dish as their roof…

This was fabulously cosy for them, tucked away from predators; although when the sun came out on Saturday it was like a little oven! I put ice in the pie dish and ran water round the outside of the cabinet to cool down the metal which helped a little bit.

Then the monsoon like rain came on the Sunday and the water was blown into the cabinet and their little mossy nest was a bit soggy… there were 2 wee fledglings left cooried in to the side while still being fed by mum & dad.

I am happy to say that on Wednesday they have all left!

It was stressful being a Robin Aunty!!

However we now have a Wren family who have chosen the Wreath as their home…

Aunty duties resume but I think this is a better positioned little home…

#gardenbirdsuk #nest #wren #robin #garden #gardenstyling #wreath #twine #twinekippen

With lots of rain & a (very) little bit of warmth

With lots of rain & a (very) little bit of warmth (I think it might be stretching it to say sunshine ☀️) comes growth… and lots of it. I don’t know about your gardens but mine is just bursting into life…

We have all the plant supports you need so come along and have a look. They really are lovey. Made of steel and dipped so they produce this lovely rust finish which then blends beautifully into your border. Supporting the plant through the summer and giving a sense of structure when everything dies back in the winter…

#rusty #rustyplantsupport #gardendecor #gardenstyling #springintolife #twine #twinekippen

A shed full of inspiration… We do have a shed a

A shed full of inspiration…

We do have a shed absolutely stuffed full of inspiration for you at the moment…
We’ve been away on buying trips for our up and coming collaboration with @greengallerylifestyle next month and for the @sconepalacegardenfair at the end of May.

If you’ve seen a peak of something you like just message and we’ll send you more information.

#vintagefinds #twine #twinekippen #sconepalacegardenfair #greengallerylifestyle #garden #gardenstyle #scotland

Spring Table - bottles… Using a cluster of var

Spring Table - bottles…

Using a cluster of various little bottles & stems of foliage and/or flowers is a wonderfully flexible and versatile way to decorate your table in any season.

The beauty of the little bottles is that you can group them together to create a main centrepiece or group in little clusters down the centre of a longer table.

If you’re creating a large centrepiece which you would like to remove when you’re eating then pop the bottles on a plate or tray when you’re arranging, this can be easily lifted off as one.

The bottles can flow throughout the house; dotted on hall tables and arranging larger clusters where you would like more impact.

Pop candles in bottles too, adding different sizes and scale to create interest.

I have used a limited colour palette of clear glass with green and white foliage and flowers. By doing this it means you can afford to be quite wild with the design and let the foliage do its own thing… in this case Spirea.

We have plenty of little bottles, both new and vintage which will create an easy yet interesting Tablescape whatever the season.

#twinekippen #twine #tablescape #seasonaltable #easter #bottle #vintage

New Niwaki tools are in the shed… We have new

New Niwaki tools are in the shed…

We have new & old favourite Niwaki products back in stock…
Are you ready to get into the garden??

•Daikiba & Mainichi Secateurs - fabulously sharp Japanese steel & easy to sharpen, I just love mine… I’m not particularly kind to mine and they have put up with a lot.

•Mini Shears - they may be mini but they are super efficient; carbon steel blades on oak handles with grippy rubber sleeves.

•Loppers - super strong forged carbon steel blades on oak handles; suitable for branches approx 2.5cm depending on how hard & dense the wood is; cut at a 45* angle.

•Hori Hori - once you have used one of these you’ll bearly use another hand tool. Fabulous for weeding and planting bulbs.

•Golden Spade - Small 820mm H & 980g, Standard 972mm H & 1.75kg, Long 1100mm H & 1.86kg. Incredibly strong, very sharp & light however they will not flex or break under heavy use.

•Gardening Gloves - summer & winter, just pop in the washing machine & they fit like a glove!!

The perfect maintenance kit… crean mate, sharpening stone & camellia oil.

•Crean Mate - perfect for removing sap and rust from your blades

•#1000 Sharpening Stone - a good all round general sharpening stone

•Camellia Oil - protects your tools from rust, use it when cleaning. Leaves a dry, non oily finish.

#niwaki #tools #gardentools #gardenready #spring #twine #twinekippen # stirling #scotland

Spring Arrangement… Flowering Spring bulbs are

Spring Arrangement…

Flowering Spring bulbs are a fabulous way to create a centre piece with impact … so easy to do and once the flowers have finished doing their thing, plant the bulbs in the garden to enjoy next year…

Téte a téte are gorgeously sunny & bright; the foraged silver birch breaks up the arrangement giving it a more organic feel and a bit of movement.

Other flowering bulbs or spring plants can obviously be used depending on your choice of colour palette or feel that you are going for… Muscari in white or blue have an upright form initially becoming more wild & organic as they mature, as do tulips which come in a variety of colours & sizes.

We have fabulous flowering bulbs and plants which can be used; Muscari, téte a téte, violas, Anemone Blande and plenty containers (I used a salad bowl…)

#containerplants #tablecentrepiece #tablesetting #easter #spring #floweringbulbs #twine #twinekippen #scotland

Plant Supports... It’s that time of year when y

Plant Supports...

It’s that time of year when you are possibly starting to plan your garden; planning your planting, reflecting on what your garden looked like last year... the good bits the bad bits the bits that went a bit mad and need a little bit of support?

We have just what you need with our beautifully crafted steel plant supports.

Made in Britain, these plant supports are dipped to create an attractive rusty finish which also helps to protect the steel; they blend into the background of your garden leaving the plants to show themselves off.

The supports can be left outside all year long which provides a fabulous structure to your borders in the winter months.

Round Topped Obelisks
Small H 1.25m £40
Medium H 1.50m £46
Large H 1.75m £52
X-Large H 2m £62

Lobster Pot Plant Support
Small H 69cm £44
Medium H 57cm £48
Large H 98cm £55

Peony Support
Small H 55cm £37.50
Medium H 84cm £45
Large H 114cm £55

#plantsupports #springplanning #designyourgarden #planyourgarden #britishmade #independentgardencentre #twine #twinekippen #scotland

Spring … #spring #midmarch #independentgardenc

Spring …

#spring #midmarch #independentgardencentre #vintage #unique #twine #twinekippen #scotland

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