Goodies for the green-fingered

Apr 28 2008

Spring has sprung! Time for green fingers to check out what's in their potting shed - a few stylish accessories could tempt you deep into the undergrowth for a little weeding, planting and picking.

* THE CHEF'S SECRET... fresh herbs make make all the difference. Grow yours in these cream herb pots, £10 for two, from John Lewis (08456 049 049 or www.johnlewis.com).

* BLOOMING PRETTY... garden trug in Summer Toile, £35, by Cath Kidston (08450 262 440 or www.cathkidston.co.uk).

* LOOKS THAT WILL LAST... this Duchy galvanised watering can is guaranteed to stay rust-free for 25 years. It's £45 from Burford (01993 823 117 or www.burford.co.uk).

* PRETTY USEFUL... fork and trowel set, £20, by V&A from John Lewis (08456 049 049 or www.johnlewis.com).

* SPOIL YOURSELF... enjoy sitting at this table and watching your garden grow! Solid ash with a central gulley that doubles up as a planter or a cooler for bottles and cans, £595 for the table and two benches from Garden Trading (0845 608 4448 or www.gardentrading.co.uk).

* CREAM OF THE CROP... keep callouses at bay and cuticles soft with Gardeners Hand Therapy, £9.75, by Crabtree & Evelyn (020 7361 0499 or www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk).

* IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY... make sure you take this sweet chestnut walking stick and handcrafted trug, perfect for collecting mushrooms or picking berries, £95. Keep your feet warm in Le Chaumeau luxurious leather-lined wellies with full length zip, £210, both from R K Alliston (mail order: 0845 130 5577).

* SEE HOW THEY GROW... measure the growth of your plants with this tidy tool pouch. Indoor Gardening Kit, £18.95, from Joanna Wood (020 7730 5064 or www.joannawood.co.uk).

* POINT THE WAY... garden sign, £7, from Garden Trading (stockists 0845 608 4448 or www.gardentrading.co.uk).