Green fingered inspiration

Green fingered enthusiasts can explore the range of garden products on offer at the forthcoming Country Living Magazine Spring Fair, with inspiring ideas to add a touch of rustic country chic to your garden.

Find these exhibitors and much more at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London from 12-16 March 2008.

Garden Gadgets

Based in the Cotswolds, Garden Gadgets offer a range of new and unusual garden products from cast iron accessories to boot racks, doormats and even a ‘daschund’ boot scraper. Other interesting items from the Garden Gadgets collection include the ‘tyre horse’, a tree horse swing created from recycled tyres, thermometers and ornamental bird tables. The ‘outdoor living’ collection also includes stylish sun umbrellas and a wealth of outdoor dining accessories.

Make your garden bird friendly with the aged ceramic bird bath, bird tables and peanut wreath feeders, which will transform any garden into a haven for wildlife and nature.

Garden Art and Design

The inspiration behind all Garden Art and Design’s creations is its owners’ garden and the surrounding nature found in the glorious Suffolk countryside. The copper designs are practical and long-lasting in the British climate.

This company has a range of inspiring water features, which are individually designed and hand–crafted. Other items from the artistic collection include hand made copper and stone garden sculptures, and a popular gift for climbers, a cheeky rock climber garden ornament.

Dee Puddy Garden & Interiors

Former graphic designer Dee Puddy decided to bring her love of gardening and career in design together by setting up her company Dee Puddy Garden & Interiors. Specialising in a range of vintage, rustic garden and home accessories, Dee has a real talent for spotting unique, eye catching accessories, which are sure to inspire you to create something special in your own garden.

Among Dee’s best items is a beautiful Yeee Haaa! green oak swing which has been hand carved in West Berkshire. The chair is made from green timber as its organic quality lends itself perfectly to the great outdoors. Each swing has been commissioned by Dee as a limited edition.

For further information and to book tickets, visit Countrylivingfair.com.