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Give Mother Nature
              GARDEN NEWS a makeover
























                                                             Eye candy

                                                             Festival season may be over but we’ve already started looking
                                                             forward to next year’s antics, thanks to a first glimpse of the What A

                                                             Melon tent by FieldCandy. Part of the company’s Original Explorer
                CALL ME ALAIN                                collection, these trompe l’oeil tents (other designs feature upturned
                                                             books, suitcases and stacks of sandwiches) will stand out amid their
                Alain, the latest powerhouse barbecue from Italian   khaki cousins, and even work as a whimsical addition to garden

                stove and fireplace specialist Palazzetti, is more   parties when the weather is cooler. Tuck in.     . www.fieldcandy.com
                than capable of sizzling a few sausages. Made from
                stainless steel (including its handy set of castors),
                the mighty mobile BBQ comprises two grills, one
                double-sided cast-iron hotplate and four burners,
                designed to tackle a hefty al-fresco banquet. The
                question is: who do you trust at the helm?
                 POA. www.palazzettigroup.com


                             The climb


                             Though shaped like a pot, Bacsac’s
                             Stake doesn’t necessarily behave
                             like one. The brand takes its name
                             from the material used to create the
                              planter, a permeable, multi-layered
                              felt designed to manage water
                              levels in the soil. Plant directly
                               into the bag (Bacsac recommends
                               plants like clematis, tomato and
                                 jasmine), and the growing
                                  vines will be guided up the   Breath of fresh Air
                                  specialist straps. In addition
                                   to allowing excess water to   Manutti’s Air garden corner sofa has its roots firmly in luxury. Its

                                    escape, the fabric is also   plump, powder-blue cushions have been upholstered in fabrics
                                     UV- and tear-resistant,   more commonly used on yachts, meaning they’re resistant to UV
                                     and can cope with a wide   and pool water (as well as being simply waterproof). Perched on a
                                     range of temperatures,   protruding, table-like base, made from powder-coated aluminium
                                     from -30 °C to over     and iroko wood, this sofa is party-proof. Who needs a yacht to
                                   70°C: a safe bet for Scottish   have a good time? From        . www.gomodern.co.uk
                                   winters. Around    .
                                   www.bacsac.com




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