Tuesday 30 December 2014

Family Business Part 8
In this episode of Family Business, evidence of embezzlement is found and Lorenzo and Massimo are accused. Also the Chinese metal garden furniture factory has been supplying the main competitor!

Monday 22 December 2014

Family Business Part 7

In this episode pompous Lorenzo has his 50th birthday bash! Lots of drunken behaviour and Massimo arrives with 2 women and leaves with none.....

Wednesday 17 December 2014


This customer has bought several sets of metal garden furniture from us. Why?
Please read our article about this client and there is even a great video, in which our aluminium patio furniture takes a starring role!

http://outsideedgegardenfurniture.co.uk/garden-furniture-customer/

Tuesday 16 December 2014


Family Business Part 6

Alex Garden visits, Rosa hasn't seen her teenage Romeo for many years. Someone else is after the 'available' matriarch and Flashy Frank doesn't like the compettion! Read Family Business part 6 now! Why can a metal garden furniture firm be so full of intrigue and drama?

Monday 15 December 2014

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Family Business Part 6

What’s been happening this week in Family Business? Back at Oak Farm, another visitor makes it plain he’s not flown all this way just for a slice of birthday cake and we find out more about Rosa’s teenage romance, when Alex Garden comes calling. Meanwhile Laura’s got some bad news.
Gregg Wallace Fire Pits

With our assistance, Gregg has produced a range of metal garden furniture that includes a fire pit, barbecue and ice bucket.

The metal garden tables have an integral fire pit. This fire bowl then can be converted in to a barbecue by adding a stainless steel grill. The complete fire unit can be easily removed by just lifting it out, when it's cold of course. You can then add an ice bucket to keep your drinks cool. When you are not using the grill there is a round lid that matches the rest of the metal table top.


The metal patio furniture includes aluminium garden dining chairs, metal garden lounge chairs, round patio tables to seat two, four, six and eight, metal bistro tables, metal garden benches and even an aluminium sun lounger. There is a range of high quality outdoor cushions to complement the range.

Gregg Wallace Fire and Ice Garden Furniture


Thursday 11 December 2014

Family Business Part 5 - read the current episode of our online family drama!!!!

Family Business Part 5

In this week’s visit to Family Business, we find the twins discussing their mother’s latest acquisition and a new boyfriend.  Is Flashy Frank hell bent on emptying Edge’s bank accounts?  At work, the talk is all of who’s going to China for the latest trade fair, while at home, Carla has a big surprise in store for the family.

Everything You Need To Know About Rattan Garden Furniture

About Rattan Patio Furniture

Here at Outside Edge, high stock levels are preserved to guarantee that a quick shipping service is supplied throughout the year, particularly at the peak of the summertime period when need is at its biggest.

Our Wicker Outdoor Furniture Is Comfy, Long Lasting And Trendy

Large Stock Levels = Quick Shipment.

We are positive that your choice to pick us will certainly be rewarded with years of the finest alfresco dining. We have actually assembled a variety of short articles to notify and ideally address any concerns you may have about resin weave. As the all weather rattan becomes more popular, we are constantly researching market trends with our clients, we believe that this is very helpful to develop a an evolving and vital rattan garden furniture range.

Outside Edge has a proven track record for providing the finest rattan, cast aluminium, woven and metal garden furniture. This has actually been attained with selective sourcing, knowledgeable workmanship and our dedication to preserving an exemplary requirement throughout our variety.

Our constant development over the last 11 years has actually allowed us to import our products direct from abroad and pass on big discount rates to our retail clients like you! Every year we grow and 2015 brings some interesting brand-new developments and collections to our artificial wicker furnishings.

Rattan Garden Furniture Quality And Design 



Outside Edge has actually incorporated development in design with stringent quality assurance to produce a distinct option of home furnishings that is practical, strong and aesthetically pleasing.

Each one of our designs is created internally and dispersed from our storage facility in Essex. After the designs have actually been finished, a range of garden products are then made and imported from our manufacturing facilities worldwide.

We will not be beaten on price! Have a look at our price match pledge for additional information. We provide the very best quality for the very best cost and you will not be dissatisfied.

We are likewise constantly upgrading our blog site and now have a responses and concerns area. If you cannot discover exactly what you are looking right here view our rattan Q and section.

Why not have a read our informative blog articles and do let us understand if you require any additional help. 01582 840 717 or info@outsideedgegardenfurniture.co.uk

A Very Long Guarantee



We are so confident about the structural integrity of our products, that we have an extended 12 year warranty on all our Kensington woven furnishings. We even include free shipping to any address in England and Wales.

Outside Edge is a well established online seller specialising in rattan garden furniture. We are the UK's leading provider of all weather outdoor rattan tables, chairs, sun loungers and sofa sets. We wholesale our outdoor products to high street shops and garden centres throughout the UK and Ireland.

Rattan Product Development


New for 2015 is the Kensington sofa set collection which integrates tubular weave and aluminium frames to offer a genuinely distinct alternative for your garden home furnishings. The Kensington rattan collection truly makes us stick out from the crowd.


Wednesday 3 December 2014

Family Business Part 4

In this fourth instalment, Charlie upsets Lorenzo as he sets about liquidating bad stock and Rosa reveals the protracted plans for Lorenzo's 50th birthday celebrations.
family business part 4

Urban Gardens: The best ways to turn your city outdoor area into a calming sanctuary.


Zone For Optimum Pleasure


The absence of area does not always indicate your garden can just have one use. This is an example of a modern sanctuary you could install - regardless of its size, a garden could have 2 unique zones: official dining on the right and casual to the other side. By keeping everything symmetrical and cool, the appearance would be more gathered than chaotic.

Put A Garden Plan Into Action


The owners of some London pads desire a devoted dining zone with rattan garden furniture, so they usually sculpt the area on top of their homes. Think of how you wish to utilize your area and let that guide you.

Develop A Personal And Tropical Paradise



Let the tropics influence you and develop an outdoors sanctuary packed with bamboo, ferns and yucca plants. These kinds of plants are perfect for smaller sized gardens, as the rich foliage grows rapidly and provides much-needed personal privacy in often-overlooked city micro gardens.

Make It Your Very Own


If you transform your outside design into an elegant outdoor space that extends the appearance of your interior, even a compact veranda or roofing garden can be brilliantly transformed. Select sophisticated rattan patio furniture and innovative products, such as velvety paving pieces and ornamental pebbles.

Construct It Bespoke


Do not hesitate to integrate your outdoors furnishings, even if your area is really restricted. It's the very best method to increase area, enabling incorporated storage, and facilitates the best balance of seating and planters for your way of life.


Exactly what a city does not tend to do well is outdoor areas. A garden in the city is a luxury, which is why using it to its finest capacity is so vital.

Continue Your Kitchen Area


The owners some contemporary houses have actually continued the interior decoration plan outside, with whitewashed walls and tropical plant cushion covers. By incorporating their visual exterior, a micro garden can seem like a big kitchen-diner, as opposed to a medium cooking area with a small balcony.

Develop Cohesion


Occasionally, city garden designers have actually made use of the exact same wood to dress the outside, deck the patio area and make outdoor table and chairs. The outcome is a smooth, cohesive area with a calm environment.

Think About Vertical Truth


Living walls are a fantastic method of presenting plant into a little area. All you require is an extra wall and a system of providing water to the plants. This will provide a green view to numerous spaces in your house in addition to taking the courtyard from dull to amazing.


Absence of area does not need to suggest an absence of innovation. A little garden could include wooden decking, white-washed brick walls, manicured trees as well as a sand pit, developing a multi-use function in a peaceful outdoor area.

Thursday 27 November 2014

Early fall might not be the conventional time to consider furnishing your garden, however read this and you may start your garden design!
Memories of summertime (and how you utilize the area) are fresh in your mind and, most importantly, sellers are keen to offer you better prices. Snap up some seating that fits your outdoor location now and prepare to feel smug when spring comes around once again.

Return To Nature

Conventional (or modern) garden furnishings can look fairly out of sinc in an rustic outdoor area. Think about a series of tree trunk stools rather than a table and chair set if your garden is more like an untouched wilderness than a manicured area. Affordable, environmentally friendly and chic.

Make It Match

Steel garden furniture is a popular option for the garden, so if you'll be utilizing yours on a decked location, make sure the all patio tables and chairs incorporate perfectly. Check out the expense of having a outdoor dining set made to match your decking-- you might include beneficial storage in your design or attempt to compare mix different raw materials such as wicker and aluminium.

Discover A Slimline Option

If you do not desire your outdoor area to be controlled by chunky furnishings all year round, metal furniture is a perfect option. Not just does it fill a smaller sized location, its thin lines make it an inconspicuous piece. Pick an outside paint for a splash of colour or to complement a plant pot in a comparable shade.

Include Colour

Wooden, plastic or concrete furnishings can appear a little austere, so soften things up with lots of bright cushions and seat pads, in weatherproof material if possible. This could be the difference that persuades everyone to stay out for longer rather than heading back inside at dusk.

Double Up

Think about chairs that cover both interior and exterior if you're a fan of consuming alfresco as well as just putting your feet up outdoors. Rather of a set of high-backed seats, pick upholstered and relaxing seats that can deal with any event. Search for strong colours and clean lines to match an easy, low-maintenance garden.

The possibilities are limitless if you have the choice of finding your furnishings in an area that's undercover but still outdoors. Unlimited by weatherproof products that have to be dragged back inside the minute rain threatens, you can think about more elaborate designs. Low-level chairs assist to promote an easy going ambiance, while sculpted pieces, balanced out with dynamic fabrics, might trick you into believing that you're on vacation - specifically when the sun shines.

Look For Shelter

No one is anticipating that you will remain in the rain, however selecting a seat that provides some security from strong sun or cold winds makes a great deal of sense. A rounded design develops a more friendly area in addition to cocooning those inside from the elements.

Be Innovative

Your garden is the perfect location to experiment with design. Bespoke, essential seating needs some planning, so this would be a perfect project for the fall. Orientate your design to take advantage of the sun's position, however also consider some shade through purposefully positioned foliage.

Good luck!


Outside Edge Garden Furniture Ltd
Family Business Part 3 - the 3rd installment has just been posted on our website. There is a big lunch at mama's, Massimo gets drunk and Lorenzo is his usual pompous self.....

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Tuesday 25 November 2014

Outdoor Cushions - what cushions should you buy for your metal garden furniture?




Outdoor Cushions

Which outdoor cushions should we provide? You'll invest a lot of time considering the differing benefits of various colours for your 2015 variety if you run a metal garden furniture business like ours.

Even without understanding it, your choice is most likely to be affected by the most current trends in exterior decoration. It goes without stating then, that when we choose our cushion material for the year ahead; we too are taking a look at exactly what's set to be trendy next year

Colours for 2015.

Next spring and summer season is going to be awash with the natural colours; sea green and forest tones, leafy tones. There are a lot of purples and pinks too; with earth tones continuing to be popular-- from chocolate brown through to sand.
Significant Trends in Metal Garden Furniture Soft Furnishing
A few of these provide themselves more quickly than others to your outdoor cushions. While a pop of pink or a flash of purple may be simply things as an accent colour, an entire pin cushion solution to your garden furniture in such a shade would be rather difficult to cope with.

Conservatism

Nowadays all our varieties appear, with standard tones such as navy, ecru and green being constant bestsellers. The striped and flowered outdoor cushions of the 1980s and 1970s have yet to make their presence understood once more. And while, it is commonly the show-stopping print or colour that stands out, as a guideline, individuals have the tendency to choose the safe alternative.
Exact same goes for purchasing a vehicle. The yellow one in the display room looks fantastic, however we're all much more most likely to go for silver or black, very same as everybody else.
Take a look at Me!

Contrasting Colours are Great

When we are picking our materials we consider exactly what's truly going to work best for the customer while providing them something contemporary. Dark tones can fade - so you need to make sure that your product is of great quality and not likely to be damaged by the sun. Really light tones reveal the dirt - great for some individuals, however for those with pet dogs, kids and felines, possibly not the very best option.
For outdoor cushions typically a strong contrast sets the metal garden furniture off to its finest. A sand or taupe cushion could look good if you have dark rattan woven chairs. It may be that chocolate brown cushions set it off finest if your choice is for a lighter weave.

Generally, greys look advanced and offer a sense of metropolitan design. If you stay in the hinterland and desire your outdoor cushions to suit a natural setting, you could select the earth tones that are going to be on trend next year.



Friday 21 November 2014


FAMILY BUSINESS



Charlie arrives from Australia in the new Family Business online soap. Will he be disruptive, will the garden furniture firm be affected? Click this link to enjoy this on going saga...

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Wednesday 19 November 2014

FAMILY BUSINESS


We launch our online soap today which is a story of being a member the Edge clan. Suicide, intrigue and trauma are just some of the elements of the plot.
Any resemblances to persons living or dead are purely coincidental.

Sophia 

The mother who has brought up the children and gave up her promising academic career.

Jack 

Husband and patriarch - business entrepreneur, golf bore and sailor.

Flora 

Eldest daughter who has a female lover and confidant.

Lorenzo 

Lorenzo is now the managing director and is a pompous twit; he runs the family firm quite badly.

Rosa 

Rosa is a daughter whose husband Nick Wales set up another firm in the garden furniture industry - he is a charlatan, plagiarist and traitor!

Laura 

Rosa’s twin; she is the brightest sibling who has her father's business skills and charisma.

Massimo 

A feckless Romeo who always gets the girls but can't keep them.

Charlie

Bastard son who has arrived from Australia to work in the family patio furniture firm. 

Poppy

Much wronged long term girl friend of Massimo.

Dick

A cushion mogul and the father of Poppy. Of course he cannot abide the cheating Massimo.

Lucie

A lover of Massimos who works in the pub near the main family home.

Pearl

The patriarch's sister, clad in leopard skin who is a  bit of a hard tart!

Frank

Buys and sells cars in Bedfordshire, he is after Sophia!

Silvio


Calm and honest, still around and used to go out with Sophia before Jack arrived on the scene

Alex 

A mate of Lorenzo, just arrived back from abroad and will he prove to be another golf bore?

Click here for the synopsis and new episodes of Family Business!

Monday 17 November 2014

Outside Edge has a brand-new variety of all weather  aluminium outdoor furnishings covers.

Safeguard Your Powder Coating

Hold on a moment, I believed aluminium outdoor home furnishings didn't need any work? Why must I cover metal garden furniture? If you never ever cover metal garden furniture it will certainly require painting once more in 7 to 8 years.

Purchase The Right Outdoor Patio Set Cover!


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Here are our leading pointers for purchasing an all weather condition canvas to cover metal garden furniture.

Drawstring - ensure there is a cord that can be pulled that collects the product at the bottom to keep the cover safe.
Cord Holes - the cord will certainly be secured by eyelets, these must be made from stainless-steel, brass or aluminium, not inferior plastic.
Appropriate size - very evident that the cover needs to be tight.
Plastic covers are not an excellent long term choice.

Do not purchase a plastic cover - polypropylene fractures and fails swiftly when exposed to UV rays, this cover type is inexpensive however after a brief while does not work!

Polyester Mix - a mid priced item that is not too pricey and lasts for approximately 6 years - this is our advised garden cover.

Sunbrella Acrylic Canvas - Garden Furniture covers made from this fabric will certainly last  over 20 years; this is why Sunbrella is utilized on boats and yachts!

http://www.sunbrella.com/en_us/


Wednesday 12 November 2014

Why Purchase Our Metal Garden Furniture?





  1. Spotless moulds produce great mouldings.
  2. Aluminium oxide will certainly not form as all the metal is powder painted.
  3. Oven baked surface area so the all weather condition treatment lasts.
  4. Extensive chemical etching prior to finish finishing.
  5. Exceptional product packaging to remove any delivery damge issues.

We offer great quality, low care cast metal furniture.


Our cast aluminium outdoor furnishings will certainly out last you due to the fact that:.

Sole license with makers enabling us to purchase metal garden furniture at competitive costs; this would be difficult if we sourced outdoor patio furnishings from UK importers. Developed in Cape Town, our metal patio area furnishings are ageless, elegant and and durable. If you purchase metal garden furniture by Outside Edge you will certainly get your items when assured and there is practically no set up (typically the aluminium outdoor patio tables need putting together to lower shipping expenses).


Right here is a pleased client, who has actually purchased metal garden sets from us more than once.


Mrs Stapleton states: "Hi there Richard, I have MS:-, so I'm in the house often!! For this reason I truly take pleasure in having coffees outside, in the winter season & summer season, in our warm little garden, also our buddies arrive sometimes, for lost of drinks and stocks".

Why do people buy from our metal garden furniture range? Well, our products have the following attributes:


  1. exceptional production practices and brand-new metal (recycled aluminium will certainly struggle with absence of structural stability).
  2. aluminium can not degrade, it will certainly never ever rust unlike iron or sub conventional stainless-steel.
  3. no have to establishment in the winter season.
  4. most seating will certainly stack.
  5. simple to clean with a jet wash.
  6. timeless design style.
  7. unlike wood there is no oiling to preserve colour.
  8. the powder layer pushes back sunshine.
  9. aluminium garden chairs and tables are low weight however strong.

Like Mrs Stapleton, begin purchasing metal garden furniture today!

http://outsideedgegardenfurniture.co.uk/product-category/cast-aluminium-outdoor-furniture/.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium.

Tuesday 11 November 2014

Garden Furniture and Outdoor Machinery Fair - SPOGAGAFA

Garden Furniture and Outdoor Machinery Fair

At the recent Spogagafa fair in Germany it was evident that the buzz word was eco and client product fulfillment.

With the products for the garden, the main focus was on  making gardening easier.

"One of the concerns we are definitely seeing in Europe is about the influence on the planet that outdoor devices might have. We have assessed all of our engines used in our lawnmowers and yard care equipment. We are now manufacturing these outdoor items in line with European emission requirements. In fact, in a lot of cases we have actually surpassed the limits! So this has actually been a significant accomplishment for us in improving our fuel engines.".

Vincent Bowden, Direct Advertising Europe, Briggs and Stratton AG.

Since the invention of the sophisticated lithium battery, Dennis Jacobsen, Chief Operating Officer at Global Marketing suggests that the outdoor machinery industry has changed.

"This is the future of energy, this is will replace fossil fuel powered items, this is going to make life simpler for the consumer to cut the grass. We digitally power lawn mowers, power drills, chainsaws, hedge toppers - we also offer battery powdered jet washers to clean any garden furniture.

Working in the garden for any length of time can cause tiredness. Is this due to the fact that the tools were possibly inadequate? Vincent Bowden says:.

"I believe individuals want garden machinery to be simple and effective. We are attempting to make the customer interaction with our outdoor items easier, as an example we want our petrol engines to fire up immediately."

When interviewed at the garden furniture exhibition, Dennis Jacobsen gives an example where an enhanced item makes garden upkeep simpler:.

"Our battery driven chainsaw does not make a discernible noise and vibration has almost been eliminated. It is also a much safer product than the normal fuel chainsaw.".

There are now a lot of new technical gizmos available for the garden. From clever digital helpers like garden sensors which advise when you must water your plants, right up to major devices like automatic lawnmowers that do all the work!


http://www.spogagafa.com/en/spogagafa/home/index.php.

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Monday 10 November 2014

Omnipresent Rattan Patio Furniture


Inform us, simply when did the world go mad for rattan patio furniture? The chances are that if you have actually dropped into your regional bistro lately, had an expensive flat white on the high street or grabbed a sniffle at the local club, you have in all probability been sitting on a rattan outdoor chair.

Is it the hotels' fault?

Hotels and eateries often try to source cutting edge patio furniture because they want their eating areas to feel trendy, which adds to the ambiance.  Cheap, uncomfortable and cracked wooden furniture would create an 'atmosphere', rattan garden furniture produces an ambiance! Also the outdoor furniture industry suppliers promotes rattan furnishings because it is easily delivered and prices are very reasonable.

X-Factor

If you captured any of the performances for the X-Factor in the present series - the ones where the filming is at fancy hotels or Simon's LA home, with a shining sea in the background, we bet you'll have noticed that they always have their botts  plonked on rattan garden furniture. They sink back into their stylish beige cushions, cooled glass in hand, the very image of trendy outdoor living. It's this sense of luxury and metropolitan trendiness that drives the fashion.

Rattan Patio Furniture Features

The reality that rattan is constantly warm to the touch is a bonus . Hotels and pubs like it because it is doesn't have to be stored and its so long lasting. Modern woven rattan is developed to withstand a serious temperature level variety. The sun does not fade it or dry it out as it does wood. The moisture evaporates and it is ideal in salt water areas considering that the effects of the seaside air are quickly repelled. Snow and freezing temperatures will not harm the surface - in truth it is the ideal all year round outdoor furniture item. We expect then, you might argue that it was the functionality of the new product that drove the hospitality industry's interest when it initially began in the marketplace, that in turn made it the must-have product.

Flexibility Of Rattan Patio Furniture

The extremely flexibility of the rattan material fits the current state of mind too. Inside our houses, our lounge furniture has actually gone modular.  The modular garden rattan corner couch system has even reached the budget furnishing outlets, but quality does vary.

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Flexible Metal Garden Furniture Trends

Flexible Metal Garden Furniture - vital trends for next year.


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This week  we've been looking ahead preparing the range for next summertime. It isn't really as simple as you might believe- one metal garden table is most definitely identical to every other one.

It may be that you choose to do as we did right here; move the family metal garden table and chairs off the major patio in favour of corner couch set organized around a Gregg Wallace fire pit. We are much more most likely to invest a few more casual minutes in our garden than we were if we were sitting  formerly at the table.



What Size Or Shape Of Patio Set


We choose our range of metal garden tables to suit all designs of patio. Occasionally the client's purchase is dictated by the shape of the garden. More commonly it is the size and shape of the patio area that determines exactly what is going to 'feel' great. Square patio areas weep out for square tables. Rectangle-shaped outdoor patios may accommodate an oblong metal outdoor table more comfortably. As for size, we have to offer individuals the capability to scale up. Clients utilize their outdoor patio furnishings mostly when friends or relatives are over. Nowadays, with step-children or step-parents ending up being nearly the norm, there's a likelihood that when your household sit down to eat, there will certainly be six or 8 of you. Perhaps this is why one of our most popular items last summer season was the extendable metal table that takes you from 10-12. We also look at the range of metal patio chairs on offer to complement our metal garden sets. Many people select metal garden furniture because it is so hardy and easily cleaned with a power jet wash.

Flexibility Is A Major Buying Factor


The key factor individuals seem to search for is flexibility in their furniture. We shouldn't be surprised, this trend has actually been long been set in interiors. Inside, space has actually been a driver and designers have actually led the trend for foldable, storable pieces. Now, we have the same expectations for outside - as the garden ends up being another room in the house. It is the norm to have  coloured outdoor lighting, gas BBQs and fire pits on your outdoor patio. We want to live outdoors as much as we do inside. We desire tables that extend; chairs that fold; metal lounge sets that are creative and modular tables with storable stools. Due to the fact that they pack away nicely or because they offer a clean view, all these area saving options  make the furnishings versatile and efficient. These is the the very best seating options when there's a crowd!

Jobs For The Garden - November

Jobs for the Garden-- November

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The sudden modification in temperature level; the bitter winds and driving rain; leaving work in the dark, it's all confirmation that November is really with us. It's the last possibility to do the late autumn task in the garden. Right here at rattan garden furniture central, we've been making a 'to do' list of jobs that really need to be taken care of prior to winter sets in.

Before you get on with the really major jobs, get hold of a coffee and plonk yourself down on your rattan patio furniture and turn the outdoor garden table into an outdoor office. You'll be able to tidy up and make some great Christmassy decisions if you follow these concepts.

Country Firelighters

I started making these in 2013 and they actually are a beautiful method to stimulate a flame. They look pretty good nestled in a wicker basket next to the fire too-- better than among those foul-smelling boxes of commercial firelighters.

You are after a great mix of dry cuttings-- twiggy bits and leaves. An excellent variety will certainly look best and I constantly include a reasonable quantity of natural herb cuttings for the scent. Chuck in some holly and tie with some coloured string or raffia, and these make impromptu Christmas gifts too.


Collect a thick handful and binf into a wrap-- I utilize a dark red garden string or raffia, if I can get it. Tidily complete so that the lot is about 10-15 cm high, chop off the straggling bits and there you have it, a lovely smelling natural firelighter made entirely from those bits you 'd have been cutting down and throwing on the compost heap!

Dry Salted Herbs

Sticking with the herby motif-- here's an opportunity to get hold of the last of the British herb season into a container. The herby mix will certainly see you through the winter season and makes a charming uncommon Christmas present.

40g natural herbs (eg chives, parsley, tarragon, mint, rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano).
10g salt.
A lemon .
Squashed garlic and/or chilli (optional).

Chop the herbs-- a mix of any of these is fantastic however you can theme your mix (rosemary, garlic, orange and chilli-- is beautiful with fish; sage, rosemary and thyme, garlic and lemon is a fantastic topping for roast potatoes).

Put the chopped herbs into a dish. Include the lemon and your garlic (one clove crushed) or fresh chili (sliced) if preferred.

Mix with seasoning. Leave in a warm place (I put mine by the oil fired cooker) for 3 days. Then p
our into a decontaminated container.

Friday 7 November 2014

Bonfire night and garden furniture!

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The essential thing with a bonfire is to keep it once it's lit-- that suggests lots of 'sides to middle' as my dear neighbour constantly states. If you continuously rake in the unburned ends it will certainly keep the fire sustained perfectly and it will most likely twinkle all night.

Spicy Pumpkin and Sugary food Potato Soup. Slice an onion and fry in butter with some cumin, include cubed pumpkin and sweet potato and fill the pot with veg stock. A remarkable filling soup.

Roll the brief sides of the rectangular shape to the middle, up until they fulfill there. You require to do both sides at as soon as. Brush with egg once more and push the rolls together.

We do not do fireworks in in the house-- we're fortunate sufficient to have a spectacular display screen over the fields and there are a lot of little animals more detailed to your home who could not enjoy it. We simulate to make the yearly bonfire night firework show into something individual though with a little home-style amusing to kick it off. It's another possibility to lounge around on the rattan patio area set!



The fantastic thing about rattan garden furniture is that you have not had to keep it away; and it will not feel chill to the touch. It stays inviting whatever the weather condition.

We require another pagan celebration to cheer the spirits and so of course our ideas turn to bonfires, and to Nov the 5th in specific. Bonfire Night is one of my favourite nights of the year.

Right here is exactly what we'll be enjoying this year:
Mix this fluffy potato with some cheese and fried bacon, with a knob of butter to bind it all together. Pop back in the oven and yum!


Tuesday 1 April 2014

New Greg Wallace Garden Fire Set

Gregg Wallace is an author, TV celebrity and former market stall holder in Covent Garden. He is probably best known for his involvement with MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC television. Gregg decided to design an aluminium garden furniture range that was not only comfortable, but was also multi-faceted. So Gregg created his Firepit & Grill range that includes dining and lounge sets. All of the metal garden tables have a fire pit in the middle that is a great patio heater and also an ice reservoir to cool your drinks on warm summer days or evenings. The stainless steel centre pit is also a bbq grill, so you can cook while entertaining your friends and family. The chairs stack and are delivered fully assembled.

Gregg Wallace Fire Pit Set