So far my shabby straw bird box has attracted zero interest from our feathered friends. But how could they resist this contemporary and stylish terracotta birdball for £29.95 at the Worm who turned website. If that doesn't appeal to them, then how about an outdoor wreath made from apples or a metal feeder which you skewer fruit to - lovely site and lots of inspirational Christmas ideas.

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Garden Boutique is a great name for this website as it has a very individual and selective feel. Plus it's the first time I've seen such a great galvanised planter for such a reasonale price -£85 for all 75 x 20 x 20cm -there are other sizes available. They also have some stunning garden trellis which I'll have to put on the site, meanwhile enjoy a thoroughly delightful outdoor browse.

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Our friends have just moved to a house with an apple tree, so are now steeped in apple and chilli jam and chutney. This 10 drawer apple rack from Plantstuff for £195 would make a perfect gift. Maybe with this volume of apples, I can dream about future cider.

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Hanging out your washing seems to be going out of fashion in Leamington Spa. So maybe these bird clothes pegs may be stylish enough to tempt you away from the tumble dryer? Plus you can say you purchased 25 of them for £6.50 from the very stylish French sisters, Bodie and Fou. At that price you'll feel forced to reconnect with your washing line.

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If you're stuck for stocking fillers or uninspired by Christmas shopping, log onto Fab Stuff. Annetta Snider and Julia Scott have sourced an eclectic range of him, her and the pet products at a wide range of prices. These 5
seed sticks have the delights of sweet william and alpine strawberry seeds attached to them. Just pop them in the soil and watch your £2.95 flourish into something beautiful. You could also sign up to receive their fabfreebies, goods which you can user test for free and then recommend to friends for a commission - not a bad idea.

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What a great idea, create a series of gifts which combine something for the garden with an edible or gluggable companion. Glut has a package for every occasion, this sloe gin case contains a bottle of Plymouth's finest with 3 sloe plants and some recipes to inspire. Apparently this is how we will shop in the future, just assemble what you think I need - so not a bad place to start.

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As water butts go, this must be the most attractive looking one around. It holds 36 litres, costs £60 and is also available in a subtle cream. The Garden Trading company also have an extensive range of enamelled products, a great herb dryer fo £20 and a charming seed box, which would make a great gift. All Lisa Stickley fans will also be pleased to hear that they've opened a shop with the textile designer in Clapham.

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I'm not sure this floral William Morris trowel and cultivator will go down well with all you serious gardeners out there. But hey for £20 this makes a perfect Christmas gift from John Lewis. With free delivery why not add an orchid or herb planters to your shopping list.

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What a fantastic and very green idea from Crocus to take the pain out of gathering up your falling Autumn leaves.
This loose weave jute leaf sack can hold thousands of fallen leaves and is a snip with one sack for £2.99 and ten for £20. The real joy is once the leaf sack is filled, do what the name says; simply Love 'Em and leave 'Em in a corner of the garden. The leaves and the leaf sack will biodegrade and there you have it, no sack, no leaves just lots of lovely compost!

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These cheerful flexi trugs are almost too good for the garden. Then again it is Autumn and any colour in the garden is appreciated. In fact Crocus have lots of ideas for this time of year including a leaf vacuum cleaner and shredders. But splash out a mere £8.99 and gathering the leaves will be much more colourful and fun.

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