Consumer editor Victoria Mason takes a look at some of her favourite products at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Every year I wander the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to find new and inspiring products to feature in my shopping page – this year, did not disappoint. I saw a whole array of gardening goodies including 14 finalists for Garden Product of the Year 2015 but here are some of my favourites that stood out from the crowd.
The new Bosch GRA 53 Professional lithium-ion battery powered lawnmower is 100% weatherproof, has low vibration and is 50% quieter than a petrol equivalent. The batteries, which can be used in both the mowers and brush-cutters from Bosch, take just 42 minutes to recharge, providing enough power to mow an area equivalent to an entire football pitch. For prices and details, visit www.bosch-professional.com
Wilstone’s Garden Kitchen is made from recycled Indian teak with a limestone worktop and hand carved sink with copper top. It can be used immediately – just connect a garden hosepipe to the copper tap and it’s ready to be enjoyed. £1,250 excluding delivery. For more details, visit www.wilstone.com
The Twool essential Dartmoor wool twine, is a handy pocket-ready card with a unique cutter. It’s super strong and is perfect for all those ‘cut and tie’ jobs in the garden. Also available in a variety of colours. £1.99. To order or for more details, visit www.twool.co.uk
If you’re looking for new wheelbarrow, take a look at Karro. It’s built from recyclable plastic and is light-weight at only 9kg. I love the bright colours so it will never get lost in the garden. Karro has been honoured with various international deign awards like the Red Dot Design Award 2013. For more details, visitwww.mykarros.com
The overall winner of the RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year 2015 is the Potato Pot from Agralan Ltd. It’s a potato planter that allows you to check the development of the potatoes and pick them week after week without digging them up. To see it for yourself, visit, www.agralan.co.uk
The 14 Finalists were:
Agralan
Arthur Jack
Bosch Ltd
Burgon and Ball Ltd
Crocus.co.uk
Darlac
Fuidform GmbH
Jekka’s Herb Farm
Muntons Traditional Plant Supports
Perennial Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society
Straysparks Creative Metalwork
Tactile Studio
Twool twine
Wilstone House & Gardens
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