Garden gadgets (24 articles)
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Micro Pod - the garden shed for the Apple generation
If they've got £10k to spare 19 December 2011 17:26 GMT TweetHome working's all the trend these days; why labour away on the bus or tube, having to tuck your left cheek into a rotund fellow's honking armpit while being stabbed in the back with a golf umbrella, when you can sit around in your pants all day listening...
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EasyBloom Plant Sensor brings USB gadgetry to gardening
Using NASA science 24 September 2009 17:38 GMT TweetThe EasyBloom Plant Sensor is the first web-based gardening tool that recommends the best plants for any location and provides plant care advice.
Although already launched in the States, we've only just heard of the USB gadget and thought... -
Firebox offers Power Plant Growing Machine
For those who want their herbs in hurry 27 July 2009 15:00 GMT TweetIf you want your herbs in a hurry then Firebox has the answer with its new Power Plant Growing Machine.
Apparently a result of pioneering NASA technology this aeroponic device lets you grow plants indoors in all seasons, without soil. -
Bosch Rotak 34LI lawnmower review
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A cut above the rest?
19 June 2009 16:00 GMT
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Can a pumped up laptop battery really tackle the lawn? We’ve put Bosch’s cordless rotary mower to the test to see if it’ll serve up centre court stripes in the Pocket-lint garden.
The Rotak 34Li looks the business. The chunky plastic styling... -
Kingsford O-Grill 3000 portable BBQ review
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Urban garden grilling dream?
21 May 2009 9:00 GMT
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The Q from Weber has been mauling all-comers in the portable grilling stakes (or should that be steaks?) for years now, but can this fashionable young upstart deliver go-anywhere cooking in time for the great British BBQ season? We got grilling to find...
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OfficePOD unveiled for your back garden
"The next generation of workplace" 15 May 2009 16:39 GMT TweetHomeworkers should take a look at the new OfficePOD, a self-contained sort of mini-office for your garden to help separate your work-from-home-life from your home-life.
Measuring 2.1 x 2.1 metres, the teeny structure apparently requires no... -
Ronseal Power Sprayer review
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Does this do exactly what it says on the tin?
1 May 2009 16:00 GMT
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It's that time of year when everyone returns to the garden to find that the fence is looking a little tired. To extend the life of your fence, using some sort of treatment is essential with plenty of types and colours to choose from. But can the Ronseal...
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Mathmos Wind Light launches
Green garden lighting 30 April 2009 11:03 GMT TweetFirebox is offering some green lighting for your garden - available in red or blue - if you get our meaning.
With 6cm propellers, the Mathmos Wind Light uses the breeze to power the built-in red or blue LEDs.
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Aqua Soundz floating speaker launches for summer
Pool party! 8 April 2009 9:21 GMT TweetThe GadgetShop.com is offering a novel speaker for summer - the Aqua Soundz wireless floating speaker.
For sun-soaked sounds in the pool (or maybe the bath if it rains) the system comes in two parts, a transmitter unit and the floating speaker... -
Gastar miGrill with built-in speakers launched
Boogie while you BBQ 16 March 2009 18:00 GMT TweetNothing screams summer more than barbecues and good music, and the Gastar miGrill Tabletop Gas Grill with built-in speakers combines both of them so you can boogie while you BBQ.
Combining 160 square inches of cooking surface, 8500 BTUs of... -
Electronic firework launcher on sale
Safety first with remote control gizmo 20 October 2008 17:32 GMT TweetMaplin is offering an "electronic remote control firework launcher" in time for Bonfire Night.
The gizmo claims to dramatically reduce the chance of injury by launching fireworks without a flame and at a safe distance.
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Firewinder eco gadget promises light show in your garden
Ooh look at the pretty lights 11 September 2008 12:57 GMT TweetThe Firewinder is a new eco gadget that, rather than use the wind to recharge your batteries or power a small child, has been designed to merely look pretty in the garden.
The move, its creators hope, will encourage kids to understand that... -
Solar fairy lights launch
Purty-up your garden without hurting the planet 3 July 2008 13:58 GMT TweetIgnoring the apocalyptic looking sky in the pic, we like these solar powered fairy lights from Firebox that charge up during the day and light up at night. A set with 50 LEDs is £24.95 while the string of 100 is £34.95, available now.
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Solar power plant pot launches
How does your garden glow? 20 June 2008 12:01 GMT TweetTaking photosynthesis to the next level, as its name suggests, this 28cm tall designer pot soaks up the sun's rays in order to charge an internal battery that powers built-in LEDs.
As night falls the entire pot begins to glow, adding an... -
Grundig launches wireless, weather-proof iPod speaker
Bucket-shaped sound that protects your 'pod 12 June 2008 13:52 GMT TweetGrundig is offering you the chance to get the party started in your garden with the new portable outdoor "Emanate" wireless speaker system.
With a rechargeable battery that gives up to 8 hours of music on a single charge, the speaker is...
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