CGS Merchandise

The Society has some useful books, notelets and cards available for sale to members - plus ideas for gifts, see below:
Cottage Garden Publications Some books to help you achieve your own, personal, cottage garden style -
	Plants for Small Spaces Clive Lane, Hillier Gardener's Guides publ. by David & Charles, 2005, £14.99, pbk, 192pp. ISBN 0-7153-2023-8. The Cottage Gardener's Companion and Cottage Garden Annuals (see below) must surely have a place on every cottage gardener's bookshelf. This new book should find an even wider readership. Small spaces are not confined to cottage or even small town gardens. Almost every garden has a corner that would benefit from the advice given here and both new and experienced gardeners can enjoy the plant portraits and plant recommendations they will find in these pages.
	'Cottage Garden Favourites' by Clive Lane, was re-issued in paperback by David & Charles @ £12.99. (160pp. 100 col. illus., 50 b/w, ISBN 07153 18101) Originally published in 1997 as 'Cottage Garden Annuals', this book will soon dissipate the idea that annuals are only the products of garish bedding displays in municipal parks and gardens! It will introduce the versatility of annuals to the newcomer; whilst the plant profiles will re-acquaint more experienced gardeners, with annual varieties which have been grown for over a century. Cottage gardening with annuals is both colourful and fun - they should certainly not be regarded as the Cinderellas of the gardening scene. Those who have yet to experience the pleasures of creating a flower-filled garden with a few packets of seed, and a little effort, will find this book inspirational.
*The Cottage Gardener's Companion*	Now re-published! Click here for details
Cottage Garden Planner	A revised edition of our Cottage Garden Planner: a Guide for Would-be Cottage Gardeners, has been re-issued. Written by our first President, Pat Collison, with plant names up-dated by Pat Taylor, this 32 page booklet is packed with information on how to grow a cottage garden. It includes sections on what plants to put where, such as which like sunny dry sites or which tolerate shade or those good in clay or chalk soils. There are also lists of plants that are, for instance, good for autumn foliage or have a long flowering period, as well as ones that attract birds or butterflies. It also has several border plans and suggestions on how to make even a modern suburban garden look like a cottage garden. Copies are available from CGS Administrator Clive Lane - from 'Brandon', Ravenshall, Betley, Cheshire CW3 9BH. UK Tel: 01270 820940 E-mail: clive_lane_cgs@hotmail.com It costs £3 incl. p&p within the UK, $6.00 US (currency only please, or Sterling cheques).
CGS Notelets	The foxgloves painted by Diane Willsteed for our 25th Anniversary edition of the magazine (June 2007) now appear on the new, unique CGS notelets. Printed especially for us, the notelets are blank inside so they can be used for birthdays, or short notes of any kind. Packs of 5, with envelopes, are available from Clive Lane @ £2 per pack, incl. postage (in UK). Groups may also obtain stocks to sell to members. Cheques (payable to the Cottage Garden Society) should be sent to Clive Lane, CGS, 'Brandon', Ravenshall, Betley, Cheshire CW3 9BH. We also have one earlier design of notelets left, portaying pots and a trug. They are available, with envelopes, in packs of 5 for £1.50, from Clive Lane, as above.
CGS Recipe Booklet	*'Cottage Garden Recipes', the booklet produced to mark our 25th Anniversary is available from Clive Lane. Its 24 pages include Soups & Starters; Savoury & Vegetable dishes; Puddings & Fruits; Cakes; Preserves; Drinks & misc. They were selected as the most original and unusual recipes, not easily found elsewhere - within our remit of using garden or hedgerow produce. Copies of Cottage Garden Recipes* are available @ £1.50 each, incl. UK postage from: Clive Lane, ‘Brandon', Ravenshall, Betley, Cheshire CW3 9BH. (Cheques should be made payable to the Cottage Garden Society)
	CGS Christmas Cards Why not start really early this year? Buy your Christmas cards now, from the CGS and avoid that last-minute flurry! There are 2 designs, one featuring a robin on frosted berries; the other shows snowdrops on sparkling snow. The wording inside reads: 'With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year'. The Christmas cards come in packs of 10 available to members @ just £2.50 per pack (incl. postage). Send orders to Clive Lane, CGS, 'Brandon', Ravenshall, Betley, Cheshire CW3 9BH with cheque payable to the Cottage Garden Society.
	A gift for an anniversary, birthday or Christmas? Here are some useful ideas from just £9 to £29 a) for £9 - you can arrange one year's subscription to the Society, which includes * 4 issues of "The Cottage Gardener" quarterly magazine (Dec-Sept.) * a chance to obtain seed from the CGS Seed Distribution in January. b) £11 - covers one year's subscription (as above) plus a copy of our new booklet ‘Cottage Garden Recipes' Ideal for keen cooks. c) £16 (within UK) covers one year's subscription as in a) above, plus: * a copy of "A Cottage Garden Planner" by Pat Collison * CGS badge * CGS car sticker d) for £29 (incl. postage within the UK) includes all 4 items in c) above - * plus a hardback copy of 'The Cottage Gardener's Companion'. To order a gift subscription or for details of gift subscriptions outside the UK, please contact: Clive Lane, CGS, 'Brandon', Ravenshall, Betley, Cheshire CW3 9BH. UK Tel: +44 (0)1270 820940 E-mail: clive_lane_cgs@hotmail.com Please remember to include - your own name and address (in case of query) - full name and address of the recipient (in block capitals) - your cheque or postal order for appropriate amount - Cheques should be made payable to the Cottage Garden Society. A present that will last all year!

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