Bulldog sell a range of top quality garden tools for adults (or big kids!). But did you know they also sell kids gardening tools. These tools are of the same quality as the adult tools and will last till your little gardeners are adults – maybe they can then pass them on to their kids. […]
How is a Haws 1 Litre Copper Can Made?
We have been sending out lots of Haws Indoor 1 Litre Copper cans. They are a popular Christmas gift. I recently watched a video of how they are made. I knew that each one was made by hand but seeing the process made me appreciate the beauty of these cans even more. These cans are not […]
Sloggers Splash Shoes | Meet The Designer
Meet The Designer Behind Chicken Print and Cowabella Splash Shoes Sarah Rosedahl is an artist and recovering software engineer. After working in the high tech industry for 30 years in California and New Orleans, Sarah now lives on a small farm in Vermont where she is inspired by the wildlife and agriculture of the Lake […]
Say Hello to Mad Millie
Mad Millie’s motto is, As Fresh As Can Be. This New Zealand company has a passion for delicious and handcrafted food. They believe that it is possible for you to make your own yummy cheese, bread and butter in your kitchen. To help you get started, they have a fantastic range of DIY kits. If you have ever wanted […]
Introducing Our New Products | Knee Pads, Gardener’s Utility Belts and Mini Pruners
We used to stock some really awesome knee pads. Then we couldn’t get any more in. This was a shame because knee pads were a popular item. Having comfy knee pads really makes a difference when you are spending time kneeling. We were on the lookout for knee pads. Happy to say that we have […]
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
Do you have a friend or a family member who can’t get enough of gardening? Even in this busy world filled with electronic gadgets, gardening still fits as a popular hobby. The stress relieving benefits of gardening and the goodness of home grown produce keeps gardeners happy and healthy. The holidays are coming, so show […]
What travels 16,531 kilometers?
Why our Bulldog Tools and Haws Watering Cans! We had our orders of Bulldog tools and Haws watering cans arrive in November from the UK. We have also had our new catalogue mailout as well as Christmas orders, so the last few weeks have been super busy packing tools and watering cans. I have been […]
How Gardenware fell in love with Bulldog Tools
In 2002, I fell in love with a business book by Paul Hawken called “Growing a Business.” Hawken wrote the book in the 80’s and used his own business, Smith & Hawken, as an example of successful and sustainable business practices. Smith & Hawken started as a mail order tool catalogue, importing Bulldog solid forged […]
Different Types of Crop Covers – Extending The Cropping Season
Covering your crops can help increase the yield, produce healthier crops and even extend the cropping season. There are different types of crop covers that you can use and each one is ideal for a specific season/temperature. Let’s take a look at these crop covers! Crop covers made of solid plastic They are ideal for […]
How to Clean Your Secateurs
Now, I’ll admit that I’m terrible at keeping my secateurs clean. When my horticultural teacher asked us to bring in two pairs of secateurs to class, I was a bit embarrassed as my secateurs were looking neglected. I was grateful to pick up some tips on cleaning my secateurs. I know it is important to […]