Haddonstone is a leading UK manufacturer of fine cast limestone garden ornaments.

Haddonstone’s statues, with the right placement, can be enjoyed at all times of the year; even in the winter, people will marvel at their snow-covered beauty and the summer light, will accentuate the glorious detail in the warmer weather.

During autumn, the falling leaves will drape around the statues and in spring the glorious colours of the daffodils, will create an entirely new picture.
To see a full range of Haddonstone’s spectacular collection visit:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.com
Tel : (01604) 770711

With five family members working within the company, Griffin Glasshouses can truly claim to be a family business; they have been designing made to measure glasshouses and greenhouses of distinction, since the early 1960s, so you can be reassured by their wealth of experience and expertise.

To see these wonderful glasshouses first hand, visit their stand at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show – 8th to 13th July.

You will find Griffin Glasshouses at stand C46, where they will be launching their new glazing bar and new shape cap on their Victorian style lean-to glasshouses.

The new glazing bar is a hollow section with a profile similar to the old wooden bars; the channel has been left on the inside, so that shading or insulation can be attached directly to the bar; also the new style capping complements the bar and adds to the aesthetics of Victorian style structures.

Featured here is a Lean to Offset Ridge glasshouse with porch, 35° pitch roof , 2.6m x 8.3m.

Offset ridge glasshouses are usually against a high wall, but can also be freestanding; they are attached to the wall using a valley gutter, which is wide enough to walk in, for ease of maintenance.

Web: http://www.griffinglasshouses.com

Tel: 01962 77251272512

The Smoon Collection is a stunning new range of LED lights that create an ethereal glow in the home and outdoors to set the perfect mood.

The collection includes the Smoon Drop, Smoon Ombrella and the unique Watersmoon.

The Watersmoon in our picture, is a round wireless lamp, designed to move with ease from the house to the outdoors; described as a nomad lamp, it is intended for use anywhere and everywhere and with the ability to float on water it can even be used in the swimming pool:

• A rechargeable light lasting up to 8 hours, with no wires to detract from the beautiful glow, it’s truly an impressive addition to any living space.
• It has a smooth velvety appearance and an invisible sensitive switch, requiring only a soft touch to light up.
• Covered entirely in silicone and waterproof.
• Also an ecological source of light as its LED light uses up to 3 times less energy than regular bulbs.

Available in a range of colours to include white, warm white, amber, red and blue and two sizes: 30 or 40 cm diameter.

Prices Watersmoon 40 white - £620.
Watersmoon 40 blue, red, amber - £637.
Watersmoon 30 white - £598.
Watersmoon 30 blue, red, amber - £606.

Web: http://www.inspired-by-design.co.uk

Tel: (0870) 2461672

Quist’s signature design is the Trees of Tranquillity, which have been shipped all over the world, the United States, Dubai, Japan, Singapore, Russia and Scandinavia.

This successful concept offers pure magic in the garden or indoors; the water fountains raise the ambience with sound and beauty, lifting and energizing the atmosphere.

Mehrdad Tafreshi is the in house designer of Quist based in Surrey and is continuously developing new concepts; most of his collection is strictly limited editions of 10, 20 or 50, for people wishing to have something truly different.

Every single element of the finished design product is hand made, so no two pieces are exactly the same.

He works mainly with copper or titanium and has now started to incorporate glass into his designs.

The delightful Halcyon water sculpture featured here, has a funky and contemporary feel to it; it is available in either blue or orange or mixed colours; the fountains are also available in smaller versions.

The sculptures are supplied standing securely in their own bases with pumps and filter bag attached ready to be placed in the pond.
(Minimum pond depth needed 15 cm)

Mehrdad will be attending the RHS Chelsea Flower Show again this year, to launch his new designs for the season. – 20th-24th May 2008.

Web: http:// www.Quist.co.uk

Tel: (01428) 602998

Fair Trade GiftsOnline is owned and run by Teresa Owen and Martin Abel, who are passionate about providing quality fair trade products from around the world from saving the bees to lighting up in style and lots more.

Bees are in danger! Help save the bee with a Bee Nester, which provides the prefect breeding environment; the eggs are laid in the hollow of the bamboo sticks, which is a relatively safe and dry environment for successful hatching. £12.

The featured Bumble Bee Nesting Box is made from thick timber and offers a warm, dry home for bumble bees; it has a removable plastic viewing window and vent holes in the side to allow air flow.

The box is best placed on the ground, or low down in a hedge or wall, in a sheltered south facing position out of direct sunlight and near flowers. £19.

How about novel bright glass tea light holders, inspired by weaver bird’s nests that are perfect for hanging in the garden this summer; available in olive, fuchsia, aqua and tangerine. £10.

Or Shimmering Lights - Curled strips of nickel are delicately wrapped around glass to create the fabulous shimmer effect; as ambient light reflects off the nickel a warm glow is provided by the tea light. These can be used indoors or outdoors. £14.

For an exciting selection of fair trade gifts visit:

Web: http://www.fairwindonline.com

Tel: (020) 8374 6254.

David Harber specialises in creating innovative garden ornaments and sculptures in contemporary designs that pay homage to the past, inspired by the marking of time.

Fascinated by the use of shadows, David incorporates light, water and reflections to create surprising and delightful illusions.

His work has an ethereal quality, drawing integrity from his commitment to using only the finest quality materials; beautiful, sometimes mysterious, always intriguing.

More recently the element of water features in David’s garden designs — a natural marriage of elements that complement and interact with each other in a dynamic manner.

Featured here is a shining example of a garden water feature - the Chalice sundial which builds on the past, reinventing a hemicyclium one of the oldest types of sundial, first seen in around 350BC, into contemporary and award-winning garden art; available in stainless steel, copper, bronze and brass.

David Harber uses only the highest quality materials to ensure that a sundial, sculpture, or water feature will endure into the next millennium; each design is conceived to meet the specific requirements of both the site and the client’s desires

Many different crafts and skills are combined in the creation of each dial; from more traditional skills such as hand letter-cutting stone, engraving, etching, sign-writing and casting, through to highly technical plasma and laser-cutting, electro-plating, polishing and welding techniques.

A striking choice of water walls, garden rills, garden globes and large garden sculptures are also available.

David Harber is an RHS Sundries Trophy winner at RHS Chelsea 2007.

Web: http://www.davidharbersundials.co.uk

Tel: (01235) 859300

Masses of vivid yellow daffodils and mild sunny days herald the beginning of spring and help bring the garden to life.

Cast stone and wrought ironwork designs by Haddonstone and Haddoncraft Forge, look beautiful surrounded by vibrant spring flowers and can also be enjoyed throughout the rest of the year.

Featured here is a Regency Gothic Octagonal Jardiniere with double-quatrefoil panels and alternate acanthus and rose relief bosses.  Height 66cm. Priced at £610.

Shown in Portland (grey-white), also available in Bath (creamy-yellow) and Terracotta. 

 The Gothic Upper Base in four sections featured is optional. £180.

It is essential that your Gothic Jardiniere and bases are sited on a firm and level area. An 8 to 1 sand/cement bedding mortar should be used to ensure that the weight of the Jardiniere and bases is spread evenly, avoiding any pivoting or twisting strain.

Find more inspirational ideas in Haddonstone’s 200-page catalogue, on the company’s CD-ROM, or visit:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.com

Tel: (01604) 770711

After three years in development, Thomas Sanderson has launched the Nexus Patio Awning.

Boasting advanced technological design this exclusive patio awning not only offers revolutionary new features, but also its sleek design will complement any home and garden.

The unique Mistral Wind Sensor built into the new patio awning, detects any movement of the canopy during windy conditions; should the wind reach an unsafe level, the Mistral Sensor will communicate wirelessly to the awning controls and immediately retract it, preventing damage to you and your property.

Further intelligent features include:

• The Advanced Light SolarSensor, a solar-powered light sensor communicates wirelessly to the awning’s electronic control, which can be programmed to extend the canopy as the sun rises and retract as night falls.
• A unique ‘nano’ coating ensures that rainwater will simply wash light dirt off the awning.
• Thomas Sanderson’s bespoke installation method, ensures that the awning fits to the wall in a tidy casing with minimal gaps and its integral control system avoids the need for conspicuous electrical control boxes.
• A beautiful collection of over 200 different fabrics, LED mood lighting and optional heaters and valances, make sure that the customer will find a style to suit their taste.

Also new this year are stylish Metal Venetian Blinds for the conservatory or elsewhere, offering a novel system whereby the blinds are fitted to each individual windowpane, providing excellent light and glare control; there are over 90 style and colour options.

Web: http://www.thomassanderson.com

Tel: (0800) 220 603

Did you think sundials were old-fashioned timepieces mainly seen rusting away in overgrown English country gardens?

Not any more as David Harber has pioneered the restoration of a centuries old craft, coinciding with the renaissance of interest in the garden and built up an international reputation for making both contemporary and classical sundials.

He started making small armillary sphere sundials in 1992 and has now expanded to embrace contemporary sculpture and water features for homes, country houses and corporate clients; his work combines different materials and plays with light and reflections, to produce striking contrasts and fascinating optical illusions in the garden.

The featured Armillary sphere owes its design to the Egyptian astronomer and geographer Ptolemy and is crafted in bronze, brass or mirror-polished stainless steel.

The Armillary’s interwoven rings represent the celestial arcs of heavenly bodies and the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer, while the arrowhead points to the pivotal Pole Star.

All sundials can be personalized with engraved mottoes, birthday markers or pointers to places of personal significance.

David also makes traditional vertical sundials in a whole range of materials and dramatic garden obelisks in steel, stone and copper.
Also available are water walls, garden rills, garden globes and large garden sculptures.

David Harber was awarded an RHS Sundries Trophy at RHS Chelsea 2007.

Web: http://www.davidharbersundials.co.uk

Tel: (01235) 859300

Introduce influences of spring into your home and garden using pastels of pink and green against a crisp white background.

One of the quickest and most effective ways to do this is by using textiles to refresh an area around your home.

The new Våren textile collection will bring a light and airy feel to the dullest of rooms and has been inspired by the wood anemone, one of natures early indicators that spring is on its way.

Featured here are just a few of the stimulating spring products on offer:

• Våren cushion 65×65cm in white and green £14.99.
  Varen round cushion in green pink or white £7.99.
  Våren knitted throw 130×170cm in green £13.99 (also available in
  white and pink).
• Varen Rug in green or white £39.00.
• Agen rattan chairs in white £19.99; stackable in order to save space when not in use.
  Complete with Agen chair pad with anemone design in white £9.99 for increased seating comfort.
• Agen round coffee table white £35.00; handwoven with extra utility surface e.g. for magazines; plastic feet; protect the furniture if in contact with a moist surface.
• Agen Triple Hanging basket set white, handwoven £13.99.

Web: http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_GB

Tel: (0845) 355 1141