April news from Twice

Hello

If you're anything like me you'll be head down in a flower bed whenever possible at the moment. Sun's out, plenty of rain and the plants are loving it. With that in mind, this month's newsletter has a gardening theme. Brand new this month are traditional woven hazel garden borders and compost boxes. I'm particularly pleased with the compost boxes as I've been on a mission to find an attractive way to make compost. Mission accomplished! And just for you lucky subscribers there's an introductory 5% off*.

You'll also find lots more new gardening goodies including classic wooden trugs, wicker planters and a selection from our growing range of beautifully made gardening accessories.

Meanwhile, I am thrilled to say that at last Scottish looms are busy weaving the first Twice fabric and it will be launched in our next catalogue. (Get a behind the scenes peak at the catalogue photo shoot below). Over the years I have built up a huge archive of antique and vintage prints which are the inspiration for this first print and for more that are in the pipeline. This first print is a very pretty floral antiqued linen - it will be available in the new catalogue by the metre and made up into many of our designs - bags, baskets and more. I'm sure you are going to love it as much as everyone here does.

Have a very happy April!

Caroline Hoyer Millar

* until 29th May 2010 - just put COMPOST in the discount box for on-line orders or quote COMPOST when you order by phone.

Hard wearing and beautiful - woven hazel for your garden .... don't forget to claim your 5% off!

Hazel Garden Border
We are very pleased to introduce these Fair Trade woven hazel borders to our range. Each pack contains four panels each 100cm wide x 25cm high. Ideal for raised beds or protection.

£38.00
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Hazel Compost Box
Hard wearing four panel hazel compost box which can be set up in several ways - as shown, or open with 2 side panels and 2 back panels, or put two or more boxes together side by side, either with front panels or open.

£68.00
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Juicy salad leaves, delicious new potatoes ... grow your own!!

Willow Salad Planter
There's nothing better than popping outside to cut fresh salad leaves just when you need them. These classic willow planters from Burgon & Ball (who have been manufacturing in Sheffield since 1730) will let you do just that. I'm about to put three outside our back door for cut-and-come-again leaves right through the summer.

Each planter is 70cm wide x 35cm deep x 30cm high and comes complete with liner.

£29.50
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Willow Potato Planter
Potatoes are always better when they are fresh - so grow your own wherever you want in this great willow planter from Burgon & Ball.

Each planter is 40cm wide x 40cm deep x 50cm high.
69 litre capacity

£29.50
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Really useful things for the garden ....

It really helps to know what you've planted ... I've been using these wonderfully solid oak plant labels all over the place this year. Pack of four, long-lasting oak plant labels with pencil.

£5.50
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Straight lines make for a tidy garden ... and this is the best way to mark out lines for sowing or any straight edges that you need in the garden.

£10.00
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Twine on tap ... handsome turned oak twine stand with big ball of jute twine and a clever little blade in the top for cutting the twine. Invaluable for tying back.

£15.00
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The essential garden accessory - classic wooden trugs.

Classic Wooden Trug
Beautifully made traditional wooden trug from Burgon & Ball who have been making quality gardening equipment for over 275 years. Hand shaped slats, held firmly in place with solid brass pins. Strong handles extend right around the body of the trug for extra strength. 57cm x 27cm

£29.50
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Behind the scenes ....

We've just finished the photo shoot for our next catalogue and there are a few behind the scenes photos on my latest blog. Click here to have a look!

This month's Spotify play list ...

Keeping us happy while we work on the catalogue this month are:

Stuttering - Ben's Brother
Set The Fire To The Third Bar - Snow Patrol feat. Martha Wainwright
Girlfriend - Matthew Sweet
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
Sit Down - James

If you're already converted, click the Spotify logo to go straight to the playlist (this month's tracks together with those from previous months). More in next month's newsletter.

If you haven't already got Spotify in your life, just click here, follow the instructions - and welcome to a whole new world!

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