{"title":"Seeds, Bulbs \u0026 Accessories","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"poppyforge-pot-decor-set-of-4","title":"PoppyForge Pot Décor Set of 4","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/download.thefoalyard.co.uk\/PoppyForge\/s\/u\/sun307r.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 1% 3% 3%; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); opacity: 0.95;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"text-align:right\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.poppyforge.co.uk\/images\/PoppyForge_logo333.png\" alt=\"PoppyForge logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"91\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003ePoppyForge 300Mm 2D Pot Décor set of 4 Bare Metal Ready to Rust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate the charm of your potted plants with the PoppyForge Pot Décor Set of 4 Decorative Plant Pins. These decorative pins, approximately 300mm (30cm) high, add a touch of whimsy and interest to your plant pots, both indoors and outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from solid metal steel, these pot pins are designed to withstand the elements and provide long-lasting beauty to your garden or indoor space. Supplied bare metal, they can be painted to match your decor or left to develop a natural rustic patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used individually or as a set, these decorative plant pins add character and style to your potted plants, enhancing their visual appeal and creating a focal point in your garden or home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe set contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRobin on a spade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePoppy Seed Head on stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlowering Petal on stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaisy on stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApproximately 300mm (30cm) high\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd interest with these pot-enhancing decorative pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for both indoor and outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid metal steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplied bare metal, can be painted or left to age naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your plant pots into works of art with the PoppyForge Pot Décor Set of 4 Decorative Plant Pins. British-made and designed, these pins are a delightful addition to any garden or home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout PoppyForge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePoppyForge is a quintessentially British family business dedicated to crafting the most exquisite range of garden arches, plant supports, and other delightful garden decor pieces for customers throughout the UK. Our products are meticulously handcrafted with a commitment to quality that ensures longevity, withstanding the test of time for over 30 years thanks to the exceptional materials employed in their construction. We take immense pride in our creations and are confident that your investment in a PoppyForge product will bring enduring joy and beauty to your home and garden for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf we have it in stock it will be with you within 2-3 days. Otherwise please anticipate a crafting period of \u003cu\u003eup to 5 working days\u003c\/u\u003e before dispatch to your \u003cb\u003eUK mainland address\u003c\/b\u003e (usually with next day delivery carrier). Your patience is greatly valued as we meticulously craft your made to order piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKindly request a delivery quote should you desire to have this product delivered beyond mainland UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PoppyForge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49074401706317,"sku":"SUN307R","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/sun307r_6803c134-2e86-4aee-b47e-b66b5b022d11.jpg?v=1787181716"},{"product_id":"purple-turtle-co-mushroom-plant-stakes-gift-set","title":"Mushroom Plant Stakes Gift Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect little gift for all those mushroom-loving green-fingered gardeners. The gift box comes with 11 funny bamboo plant labels that can be added to a plant pot to create a bit of light-hearted humour. All orders come gift-box-ready, beautifully presented, with a membership to the Greg plant app worth £15. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLABEL NAMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Mushrooms Sleeping\u003cbr\u003e2. Shroom Shroom\u003cbr\u003e3. I'm Stalking You\u003cbr\u003e4. I'm A Fungi\u003cbr\u003e5. I'm In Truffle\u003cbr\u003e6. There's No Mushroom Left\u003cbr\u003e7. I'm In The Mushwomb\u003cbr\u003e8. You Press All My Buttons\u003cbr\u003e9. We Are The Champignons\u003cbr\u003e10. Don't Eat Me\u003cbr\u003e11. 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Opening diameter: 28cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Boys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52979362464077,"sku":"BBRUST6737BOT","price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/IMG_8634.jpg?v=1765589178"},{"product_id":"ralphs-orchard-bee-and-butterfly-friendly-seed-bombs","title":"Bee \u0026 Butterfly-Friendly Seed Bombs","description":"\u003cp\u003ePollinator seed bombs with butterfly and bee-friendly perennial flowers to save the bees and aid further pollination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be scattered in Spring for same-year bloom or from September for flowering the next year. Germination also depends on conditions such as rainfall, sunshine and position. Do not plant in grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe weight of the bombs allows you to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edistribute\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe seeds where you would like them to plant (averting the risk of them being blown or washed away by wind and rain).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eYou should start to see them grow after several weeks\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof having sown them (if sowing earlier in the year from April).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eApproximately 6-8 bombs per bag (depending on batch size). 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Where the Duchess series gives you a full riot of cottage colour, Peony Mix stays in the cool half of the spectrum, which makes it far easier to use in a considered arrangement and rather less cheerful in a border. If you want colour to lift a September bouquet, take the Duchess. If you want something that sits alongside silver foliage and grey stone without shouting, take this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers August to October, holds up to two weeks in a cool room, and is a half-hardy annual sown fresh each year. The heads are heavy enough to want support on an exposed site. Aster wilt is the one real risk with any Callistephus, so rotate them round the plot rather than returning them to the same bed, and pull and burn anything that collapses at flowering time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53195301617997,"sku":"AST-PEO","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/Aster_Peony_Mix_1.jpg?v=1775774918"}],"url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/collections\/seeds-bulbs-and-accessories.oembed?page=3","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}