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Potato/vegetable fertiliser (Loughborough LE11)
Been opened. But plenty left. Not going to use any more.
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Large garden trays (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
These are about 55cm by 35cm. I used to use them for putting plants in pots in and filling with water to keep plants watered when I went away. But then I got an automatic watering system so didn't use them. Could also be used to put pots in with a bit of water to protect plants from slugs, or used as a bird bath or any other use you can think of!
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Large garden bag (Loughborough LE11)
It doesn't have drainage holes. Just meant for carrying garden stuff around, e.g. carrying garden waste to a compost bin. Has orange handles top and bottom to help with carrying.
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Coir pots (Loughborough LE11)
Collection of coir pots that are great for growing plants from seed. Once the plant starts to grow you can put the plants still in the coir pot in the ground or container without removing the seedling from the coir pot which risks damaging it.
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Plastic bag for growing Potatoes/vegetables (Loughborough LE11)
They came in a set of 3 but I only needed 1. I use the one I kept for growing potatoes and is in use now! Has drainage holes in bottom.
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Bird feeder (Loughborough LE11)
Wooden bird feeder. The shelf part is where you can scatter some food and the part under the shelf is where you can place one of those jars of peanut butter made for birds. Would need attaching to a wall I just never got round to using it.
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Wicker hanging baskets (Loughborough LE11)
2 hanging baskets, slightly different sizes. They have a plastic liner to retain the soil and moisture. Think i just used them once.
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Wicker hanging baskets (Loughborough LE11)
Withdrawn
Have 2.They are different sizes. Lined with plastic to retain moisture though will also drain if heavy rain. The were a gift but only used once.
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Very small blue tiles (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
These are very small tiles, 1 and a quarter inch square. They are left from a project where the others in the pack were used for decoration between white tiles, see second photo. They are unused but dusty as stored in a cellar. Not sure how many, a tub full.
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Proofreading & Editorial Skills Course (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Chaperhouse correspondence course. I bought this when I was made redundant as I was thinking of something I could use to work from home. But in the end I got a job and didn't use this. To become qualified i assume you would have to buy their current course but you could use this to see if it is something you'd like to try.
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Paper shredder (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Shredder for small amounts. Maximum of 5 sheets at one time. No paper clips can be still attached. The shredder itself sits on top of the collection bin. Instructions included though it is very simple to use. See the 5 photos. I didn't really use it in the end as I realised I needed something bigger to get rid of 30 years of paperwork!
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Kenwood mini chopper (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Chops nuts, meat and fish. Blends fruit and cooked vegetables. It works but has marks on the flex where perhaps it was caught on something, see second photo. I would use it myself and wrap electrical tape around the marks but I already have a mini chopper. If anyone wants to have a look at it and try it then get in touch.
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Beige Floor Tiles (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
These are called Colarado beige tiles. They are 13 inch by 13 inch. There are 5 left from an opened pack and there are 2 unopened packs containing 9 in each pack, see second photo.
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Light beige wall tiles (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
These are 6 inch by 6 inch. Unused. Stored in a cellar so dusty. There are 42 of them.
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Blue tiles (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
These are 3 and 3 quarter inches square. There are 22 of them. Unused but dusty as been stored in a cellar. They are left over from a project when bathroom floor was done and they were used to add some colour to the black tiles, see second photo.
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Glass jars, lids, jam jar covers (Loughborough LE11)
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I have a box of small glass bottles, jam jars etc. There is an unopened packet of lids and also a packet of jam jar covers and a packet of those metal rings that you can screw onto jars, (see photos). I was going to make kefir I think with them but never got round to it. If anyone who makes preservatives of any kind would like these let me know.
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Hawthoris (Loughborough LE11)
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Hawthoria
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Soft Shell Suitcase (Loughborough LE11)
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Green wheeled suitcase. Has pocket on front and another inside. Has a tall handle that you pull out. Has a strap to attach other bags on top. The measurements are approximately 36cmx19cmx54m, though please feel free to take your own measurements on collection if they are important to you. See 6 photos. I also have a hard shell suitcase in separate post.
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Hard shell suitcase (Loughborough LE11)
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Dark navy hard shell suitcase. Has handle on side to pull along on wheels. Key included and works! Measurements are approximately 63cmx18cmx47cm. Feel free to take your own measurements on collection if they are important to you. See 4 photos.
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Hanging basket liner/Capillary matting (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Not sure if I bought this as capillary matting to help with seed watering or to make liners for hanging badkets/planters! I can't remember. But I never got round to using it.
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Piece of garden hose (Loughborough LE11)
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Spare piece of garden hose. Sometimes people want a bit to join to their current hose or even to make underground bee homes, (Google to see instructions!).
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Safety Gate:Munchkin Lindam Easy Fit plus Deluxe plus Extens (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Munchkin Lindam Easy Fit plus Deluxe Safety Gate. Also there is a Munchkin Lindam 7cm Safety Gate Extension White. See 7 photos. 2 of the photos show the boxed extension. Not used. Includes instructions taped to gate (see photo). In original box.
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Geraniums (pelargoniums) (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Often planted outdoor once frosts are over, otherwise indoor. Just a few available. Like a warm sunny spot. Fairly easy to take cuttjngs from them in early summer.
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Spider plants (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Many available. Easy to look after. Hard to kill. Can be kept small or allow to grow big with lots of baby spider plants trailing down. They like bright, indirect sunlight, such as near an east- or west-facing window, away from harsh direct rays which can burn the leaves. They thrive in moderate temperatures (13C to 27C. Perfect for hanging planters, shelves, or well-lit bathrooms/kitchens due to their love for moderate humidity.
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Young Dracaena indoor plant (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
I have to give away most of my indoor plants for various reasons, though will probably keep a few. I will do a separate post for each type of plant as that will be easier. This is a Dracaena. They like bright, indirect light and warm conditions, they are ideal for homes and offices. They are highly resilient, needing water only when the top few inches of soil are dry. Easy to look after. Nice leaves.
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Young Monstera plant (Swiss cheese plant) (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
I have to give away most of my indoor plants for various reasons, though will probably keep a few. I will do a separate post for each type of plant as think that will be easier. This is a young swiss cheese plant. They can grow very big if you want. Swiss cheese plants (Monstera deliciosa) thrive in bright, indirect light and warm, humid conditions. Water weekly, only when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry, using well-draining soil. They need climbing support like a moss pole. I'm happy to include a bigger pot and a moss pole I bought for when it becomes bigger.
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Plastic plant pots (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
I've hundreds of plastic plant pots, various sizes. I'm just going to get them taken away or put in my black bin unfortunately. But if anyone wants any, get in touch ASAP.
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Work benches (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Not sure if they any good. One looks broken. A builder left them in my garden a few years ago so i moved them into my cellar but got them brought up yesterday. I will probably see if I can get them taken away ASAP but if you think you could make use of one then let me know. They are just in my back garden at moment.
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Builders Spades (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
A builder left these and no longer wants them if anyone is interested.
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Radiator Foil (Loughborough LE11)
Gifted
Roll of radiator foil
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