The Summer Garden

SAFAVIEH

Dorinda Scalloped Patio Umbrella

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SAFAVIEH | Dorinda Scalloped Patio Umbrella

TERRAIN

Handled Terracotta Planter

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Availability checked October 19, 2026: This item is on backorder and is estimated to be available around Oct 31, 2026. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed delivery date; confirm timing with the retailer before ordering.

Botanical Interests Blue Lake 274 Bush Bean Seeds

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Phaseolus vulgaris, a compact 16–18 in bush bean with approximately 6 in green pods. A frost-sensitive warm-season annual suitable for containers. Follow packet soil-temperature and local frost guidance for sowing; purchasing in autumn does not imply planting outdoors now. Choose packet type at the nursery and keep watered through flowering. Noncommissionable nursery link.

Alder & Oak Grosso Lavender

Alder & Oak Grosso Lavender | Four Live 1-gallon Plants

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Lavandula × intermedia ‘Grosso’ for fragrant summer borders and dried stems. Four live plants in 1-gallon pots; retailer-listed zones 7–9, full sun, approximately 36 in high and wide when mature. Needs well-drained soil and establishment watering. Plan spring planting or the locally appropriate mild-weather window rather than planting during extreme summer heat. Cannot ship to Alaska or Hawaii.

BOTANICAL INTERESTS - Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds

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Sweet orange cherry tomatoes for summer picking. Solanum lycopersicum hybrid; approximately 10 seeds; full sun. Vigorous vines can reach 6 ft and need strong support. Start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting; move outdoors after frost in suitable warm conditions. Space 24–36 in apart; about 57 days from transplanting. This is seed for planning a crop, not a mature fruiting plant.

Willow Pottery Hand-thrown Terracotta Planter

Willow Pottery Hand-thrown Terracotta Planter | 15 × 20 cm

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Scalloped, unglazed terracotta, hand-thrown in Somerset by Willow Pottery. Approximately 15 cm diameter × 20 cm high, with a drainage hole; the maker describes it as frost-proof. A lovely small-space vessel for a terrace herb or flowering plant suited to its capacity. Made to order through TOAST’s New Makers programme; allow for the stated preorder lead time.

THE CELTIC FARM

Long Garden Gloves

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Soft cowhide with long cuffs, padded palms and double stitching. Extra forearm coverage for pruning, but not completely puncture-proof. Choose the correct hand size and air-dry away from direct heat.

NIWAKI

Carbon Steel Weeding Hoe

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For tending a spring border or kitchen garden. The compact carbon-steel blade has a pine handle; choose left- or right-handed at the maker, then clean, dry and oil after use.

Alder & Oak Coast Rosemary

Alder & Oak Coast Rosemary | Westringia fruticosa, 1 gal

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An Australian evergreen shrub for sunny, mild coastal gardens, with rosemary-like foliage and small pale flowers. This is ornamental Westringia, not culinary rosemary. Retailer lists 4–6 ft mature height and a spreading habit. Provide good drainage and establishment watering; protect from freezing and confirm local suitability with the nursery. One-gallon plant; retailer excludes Alaska and Hawaii, with ZIP-code delivery eligibility checked at checkout.

Botanical Interests Italian Genovese Basil Seeds

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Ocimum basilicum, a fragrant annual for pesto and sunny containers, usually 12–24 in tall. Frost-sensitive: sow for warm growing conditions according to the packet and your local frost dates; an autumn purchase is not a universal outdoor sowing recommendation. Choose packet type and size at the nursery. Keep soil evenly moist with drainage. Direct nursery link is noncommissionable.

Brome Squirrel Buster Standard Bird Feeder

Brome Squirrel Buster Standard Bird Feeder | 1.3 lb

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A compact hanging feeder with four perches and a weight-operated shroud. Use the maker’s recommended seed, hanging clearance and cleaning instructions. Keep seed dry, discard spoiled feed and clean regularly; pause feeding if local wildlife authorities advise. Retailer dimensions conflict, so confirm the model’s measurements before choosing a location.

Barebones Railroad Rechargeable Lantern

Olive Drab

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Vintage railway character for garden suppers: dimmable warm LED, seeded glass and metal, 6.5 × 6.5 × 9.5 in. Rechargeable battery and USB-A to USB-C cable included. Portable evening lighting, with indoor dry storage after use; prolonged wet exposure can cause rust. Charge with the supplied cable and maker-specified adaptor.

BURGON AND BALL

Asteraceae Gloves

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The Working Garden | The Asteraceae pattern draws on Caroline Maria Applebee’s 1810 watercolor in the RHS Lindley Collections. A decorative companion to the existing Asteraceae hand-tool gift set; check the retailer’s fit and care instructions.

TRACTOR SUPPLY

Rain Bird Landscape and Garden Drip Irrigation Watering Kit

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A practical irrigation option for garden beds and landscape planting. Plan tubing routes and emitter placement for each plant’s needs, then check the included components, faucet connection and operating pressure before ordering. Confirm filtration, pressure regulation and backflow requirements. Inspect for leaks and adjust watering to soil, weather and local restrictions.

TRACTOR SUPPLY

Rain Bird Drip Irrigation Patio Watering Kit

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A practical starting point for watering patio and container plantings at the roots. Check the kit contents, faucet connection, pressure requirements and tubing reach against your layout before ordering. Confirm any required pressure regulation, filtration and backflow protection, and adjust run times to pot size, weather and local watering rules.

David Austin Gertrude Jekyll® Climbing Rose

David Austin Gertrude Jekyll® Climbing Rose | Bare-root Preorder

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Glowing pink rosettes and a strong Old Rose fragrance on a repeat-flowering climber. Nursery-listed zones 4–11 and approximately 10 ft tall. Needs a substantial, securely installed support with room to train its stems. Bare-root preorder for zone-dependent January–May planting; confirm ZIP-code delivery and local conditions with the nursery.

David Austin Bring Me Sunshine® Shrub Rose

David Austin Bring Me Sunshine® Shrub Rose | Bare-root Preorder

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Sunset-yellow and apricot rosettes with a myrrh fragrance. Repeat-flowering shrub, approximately 4 × 4 ft; nursery-listed zones 5–11. Bare-root preorder for zone-dependent January–May planting. Establish with appropriate watering and confirm the nursery’s delivery schedule for your ZIP code.

Whitehall Frog Sundial

Oil Rubbed Bronze

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A small creature keeping garden time. Whitehall’s weather-resistant metal sundial is selected in Oil Rubbed Bronze, approximately 12 in across. Position on a level, stable surface in unobstructed sun and follow the maker’s alignment instructions; a pedestal is not included. Solar time differs from clock time, especially during daylight saving.

David Austin Gabriel Oak® Shrub Rose

David Austin Gabriel Oak® Shrub Rose | Bare-root Preorder

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Deep pink rosettes and a strong fruity fragrance on a repeat-flowering shrub, approximately 4 × 4 ft; nursery-listed zones 4–11. Bare-root preorder for the nursery’s zone-dependent January–May planting season. Confirm ZIP-code delivery eligibility and establish in suitable mild conditions with appropriate watering.

David Austin Lady of Shalott® Shrub Rose

David Austin Lady of Shalott® Shrub Rose | Bare-root Preorder

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Orange and salmon-pink flowers with golden petal reverses and a warm tea fragrance. Repeat-flowering shrub; nursery-listed zones 4–11, approximately 5 × 4 ft. Bare-root preorder for zone-dependent January–May planting, to establish a summer-flowering rose garden. Check the nursery’s ZIP-code delivery schedule and local planting conditions; do not plant dormant bare roots in summer heat.

Zafferano Poldina Pro Rechargeable Table Lamp

Zafferano Poldina Pro Rechargeable Table Lamp | White

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Quiet cordless light for long summer evenings on the terrace. Powder-coated white Poldina Pro, approximately 15 in high with a 4.3 in shade; rechargeable base included. The retailer lists indoor/outdoor use and more than nine hours of cordless illumination. Follow the supplied manual for outdoor use and charging; this is the painted model, not an indoor-only metallic-leaf finish.

Four Winds Growers Improved Meyer Lemon

Four Winds Growers Improved Meyer Lemon | Semi-dwarf Tree

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A self-fertile, grafted Meyer lemon for a sunny courtyard or generous container. Nursery offers Primo 24–36 in and Premium 36–48 in sizes. Mature height approximately 8–12 ft in the ground or 6–8 ft in pots. Nursery-listed zones 8–11; protect below 32°F. Needs at least eight hours of sun and an acclimation period after arrival. Citrus cannot ship to AL, AZ, FL or TX; other destination restrictions apply.

Campania Segovia Wall-base Fountain

Aged Limestone

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A substantial two-tier water feature for a château-inspired wall or Mediterranean courtyard. Cast concrete; approximately 45.5 in high × 42 in wide × 21 in deep and 732 lb, with a 20-gallon capacity and pump included. Requires assembly, a suitable level foundation, safe power provision and planned freight access. This is an investment installation, not a lightweight balcony fountain.

Kingsley Bate Lutyens Teak Garden Bench

Kingsley Bate Lutyens Teak Garden Bench | Canvas Navy Cushion

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A generous Lutyens-style teak bench for a rose garden or long summer reading spot, selected with a navy Sunbrella cushion. Approximately 78 in wide × 22 in deep × 42 in high. An investment garden seat; confirm the selected cushion’s production schedule, delivery route and access requirements with the retailer.

Haws Fazeley Flow Watering Can

Haws Fazeley Flow Watering Can | Nasturtium, Two Pint

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Vivid nasturtium-orange galvanized steel, powder-coated for TOAST. A compact two-pint indoor watering can for small pots and sheltered container-garden tending; not a substitute for a large border-watering can. Approximately 34 × 11.5 × 16 cm. Available to preorder; rinse after using plant feed and store dry.

Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds

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Lemon-yellow branching sunflowers, grown for cut stems and summer bees. Helianthus annuus; annual; full sun; approximately 36 seeds. The merchant lists plants at 5–7 ft tall. Sow in warm soil after frost, ¼–½ in deep; thin to 18–24 in spacing. In long growing seasons, allow at least three months before the first fall frost for later sowings.

Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds

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Glossy aubergine fruit and lavender flowers for the summer kitchen garden. Solanum melongena; full sun; approximately 30 seeds. Start indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost; transplant after frost when soil and nighttime air are at least 60°F. Space plants approximately 18 in apart. Allow about 80 days from transplanting.

Business & Pleasure Co Premium Umbrella

Business & Pleasure Co Premium Umbrella | Lauren’s Navy Stripe, 6 ft

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Navy-and-white stripes and a scalloped edge for a portable summer reading corner. This is a 6 ft beach-style umbrella with a matching carry bag, rather than a permanently installed garden canopy. Secure with an appropriate compatible anchor or base, close in wind and store dry indoors after use.

CAMPANIA INTERNATIONAL

Birdbath - English Moss

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The Wild Garden | A pedestal birdbath in the English Moss finish. Place on firm, level ground; refresh and clean the basin regularly. Follow the maker’s winter instructions and prevent water freezing in the bowl. Confirm the exact dimensions, weight and delivery access before ordering.

David Austin Desdemona® English Shrub Rose

David Austin Desdemona® English Shrub Rose | Bare-root preorder

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A romantic white English shrub rose with a strong Old Rose fragrance and repeat flowering. Auskindling; approximately 4 ft high by 3 ft wide; nursery-listed zones 5–11, full sun. Bare-root preorder for the nursery’s zone-dependent January–May planting season, rather than a summer bare-root planting recommendation. The 1-gallon option was out of stock when checked. Check delivery eligibility for your ZIP code with the nursery.

Fermob Bistro Folding Chairs

Frosted Lemon, Set of Two

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A pair of bright yellow folding chairs for a summer terrace or small courtyard. Made in France from powder-coated steel with curved slats. Frosted Lemon; set of two. Store with good airflow, clean off plant debris and protect scratches promptly; coastal salt air requires particular care.

Double Click Blend Cosmos Seeds

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Ruffled pink, white and carmine flowers for an abundant summer cutting border. Cosmos bipinnatus; annual; full sun. Approximately 25 seeds, not live plants. Direct sow 1–2 weeks after your average last frost, when soil reaches at least 60°F; barely cover and thin to 12 in spacing. Drought tolerance develops after establishment.

Queeny Lime Orange Zinnia Seeds

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Coral, peach and lime blooms for a richly colored summer cutting garden. Zinnia elegans; annual; full sun. This listing is for approximately 20 seeds, not a live plant. Direct sow 1–2 weeks after your average last frost, once weather is warm; sow ¼ in deep and thin to 12 in spacing. Keep the seedbed moist through germination.