Kitchen Garden Forum

From Thursday 2nd MArch;
grow bags @ 98p
Secateurs from 99p
Aluminium & Polycarb cold frames @ £19.99
Telescopic pruners @ £9.99
Folding Garden saw @ £2.99
Loppers from £3.99
Polytunnel type green house H192xW121xL165 cm £29.99
2x5 mt cloche from £1.99

Have Aldi/Lidl changed their pricing policy, because in my experience of the Lidl branch at Uttoxeter, the non-food items seemed reasonably priced until you went through the checkout and 17½% VAT was added.

I really wouldnt bother with the aluminium/-polycarbonate cold frames. After a while the polycarbonate seems to shrink and not fit the frames properly. A windy day, and you could have all the sheets of polycarbonate scattered over the garden, and no protection for the plants!!

Went to B&Q last week, and I know it's not fruit and veg, but for people growing plants for hanging baskets, containers, etc, they had surfinia/million bells petunias, fuchsias, geraniums, etc in 2 1/2" pots, 75p each 10 for £5.00. They were really good plants, with lots of cutting material, so I shall be able to increase the number of plants I have.

valmarg

all the prices I have seen for Lidl are inclusive of VAT.

Hi Nog,

I would suggest you check your receipt the next time you have been to either of the above stores. Certainly last year the local Lidl was adding VAT on the receipt for non-food items.

How's the breadmaking coming along. I hope you've not given up!

Best wishes,

valmarg

arrr young valmarg...you have been a good and wise tutor. I have now gone on to the next level...my bread maker is now on order....buns, baps, pizza dough are all now at my feet.

I am sure that the prices are shown inclusive but I will check.

I do worry about your baps.

Me too. But i'm told things clear up when the weather warms up a bit. Just keep putting the talc on them and you'll be fine

Mrs Piglet put plain flour on hers

At least it wasn't chilli!