Delivery increases from March 1st 2016 February 29, 2016 00:00

We are very disappointed to have to introduce new increased charges for our shipping from the 1st of March 2016. It seems that the logistics industry is imposing new changes and charges for larger/lighter parcels. All Plant Belle parcels will now need to be packed smaller, with reduced maximum size boxes/dimensions and new increased costs.

We have worked hard to pass on the new charges and the reduced parcel sizes in as reasonable a way as possible. By introducing optimum parcel suggestions across the website, we have attempted to combine packages and deals which offer best delivery value. See our best offers on the Gifts & Offers page.

Details are now available on the product pages and the 'Shipping info' page. We hope these changes will not deter you from making an order with us, but if you find the prices unacceptable you can still enjoy our show prices by finding us at a gardening event near you. See our shows list for details.

CHRISTMAS DELIVERIES order deadline November 23, 2015 10:37

Orders placed up until midnight on Sunday 20th of December, will be packed and sent on Monday/Tuesday, for last minute delivery before Xmas (assuming no courier issues!).

To avoid disappointment and worry, don't leave it that late if possible. All couriers can struggle with volumes of parcels around this time, so NO GUARANTEES can be made by Plant Belles or APC (our 3rd party courier service) that orders made after the 16th of December will arrive in time!

Check out our Christmas gift ideas & offers. Merry Christmas from Jenny & Alex

From Chelsea to Tatton Flower Show 2015 October 14, 2015 11:43

2015 Chelsea Flower Show was a great success, despite breaking down at the gates of the show, followed by a few days of chaos to recover from the catastrophe, we managed to achieve another 3 star award to add to our collection! (see pictures of Plant Belles at Chelsea Flower Show).

The mayhem did not ease up after Chelsea with an unprecedented number of orders rolling in over the following weeks. We were forced to close the online shop to catch up and replenishing our stock, in time for the next big show. 

We just got ready for our first RHS Show at Tatton Park, which turned out to be just as momentous, as our Plant Belle garden display (which took us days to build) achieved a rare '4 star' award for our efforts...very proud, had a few Pimms! ...

          

 

Plant Belles and Kew Royal Botanic Gardens September 07, 2015 10:29

You may have seen Plant Belles for sale at Kew Gardens and at Wakehurst Place over the years. This month you have a rare chance to join us at 'Bountiful Botanics' a great Kew event, held at Wakehurst Place on the 26th & 27th of September.

Wakehurst features natural woodland and lakes, formal gardens, an Elizabethan house and the exciting 21st-century architecture of Kew's Millennium Seed Bank.

The 'Bountiful Botanics' event claims to be a weekend of family-friendly gardening fun. We will be setting up our stall to display the full range of Plant Belle designs. We have been busy beavering away to bring even the elusive George Belles & Belle Towers. Full details of the event and all its activities & tours etc. on the Kew website. I hope you can join us.

  

Plant Belles at Chelsea 2015 (Part 2 - the show must go on!) August 01, 2015 12:52

Chelsea Flower Show 2015 proved to be another memorable event for Plant Belles, but this time for all the wrong reasons...

It has taken a while to write this, as it has taken a while to recover!. We broke down in spectacular style - at the gates to the Chelsea showground, only days before the show opens (ready or not). A catastrophic clutch failure meant we were turned away with our first load, our wizzy new Chelsea hut centerpiece to build (made by Barrel Top Wagons), lots of plant supports and plants.

After a lot of ciaos, a hired van, 2 trips to Devon and back, 2 London garages, and a little help from some helping hands, we managed to put on our 2015 'bigger' display and launch our new trellis design the Climbing Squares, all in the nick of time. We even managed to scoop our second 3 star display award - if only they knew...

  

Despite the mayhem of setting up and the long days, we love it!

Read more in the Devon Life Magazine, Devon at Chelsea article, June Issue.

    

  

The Grande Finale, RHS Tatton Show and then closed, opening again 7th September June 29, 2015 10:12

Find us at Tatton Park from the 22nd July - 26th. Following the show we will be taking the rest of the School Holidays off, to spend some precious time with our kids and to catch up on ourselves, after a very busy season.

We will be resuming limited Autumn mail order deliveries from the 7th of September to the end of November, before closing for our annual production period through the Winter months, making, making, making for Spring 2016.

 

Plant Belles at Chelsea 2015 (Part 1 - show preparations) March 17, 2015 10:43

Very excited about our presence at Chelsea Flower Show this year, we are working in collaboration with 'Barrel Top Wagon's' to create an exciting new structure which will be the centerpiece to our display, still at the drawing board but looking lovely.

Barrel Top Wagons are not only handcrafting beautiful timber garden/living space structures, using traditional techniques, ethically sources timber, etc. but they have a fine eye for design and detail. CURVES & CIRCLES, we love curves (and scrolls) so their work is hugely complimentary to the Plant Belles ethos. But the best is...they are just down the road, based Near North Tawton. We are not alone here in outback Mid Devon.

The structure will give us an opportunity to display one of our new 2105 designs - 'Plant Trellis Panels'. All will be revealed in good time. Here is a sneak preview of our structure...

 

Look at that lovely double curved roof. I really want a round window in the end, but not sure if the budget will stretch!

Read more in the Devon Life Magazine, Devon at Chelsea article, June Issue.

Watch this space for further developments... See last years award winning display photo gallery.

Alex's modelling career March 04, 2015 14:19

Alex has made it into the pages of The English Garden, modelling his 4ft Tunnel prototype (all very last year!). With no hair and makeup team he supports the rural Devon look, which will soon be in 'vogue'. See magazine pages here.

The hot news is that we have a new design up our sleeves to a Launch at Chelsea Flower Show 2015, watch this space...

Belle Tower as seen on BBC2 'Great British Garden Revival' January 06, 2015 20:22

Joe Swift interviews Clematis enthusiast, and Belle Tower owner, Elaine Coakes, University lecturer, feature in her London garden. Footage can be found on iplayer, broadcast on 6th Jan at 7pm.

New prices for 2015 from February 1st January 02, 2015 00:00

Please note that for 2015 we have found it necessary to review of mail order prices.

We have tried very hard to keep our prices as reasonable as possible, buying direct from the maker you are making significant savings, our retail stockists have massive overheads and staffing costs to cover. However, due to increasing costs to make, sell and deliver our Plant Belle designs, we have decided we must change our prices to reflect the inflating costs.

On the 1st of February the price rises will apply. Any orders made before midnight on the last day of March will enjoy the 2014 prices.

Happy browsing...

Back to the work benches! June 17, 2014 23:02

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a very busy Spring, and despite making lots of extra stock this Winter, we have already 'sold out' of many designs. Once we have fulfilled all the Chelsea Flower Show orders, we will be heading back to the work benches. Orders and deliveries will be limited for the month of July, before we shut down for our annual holiday in the month of August.

Any orders made after the 17th of July can not be fulfilled until after the Wisley Flower Show (8th September), then orders will be sent on a first-ordered-first-sent basis. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Blame it all on Chelsea! (see pictures of Plant Belles at Chelsea Flower Show).

  

Assembling the 4ft Plant Tunnel June 11, 2014 16:21

You will begin with 10 halves, firstly assemble two halves into one large hoop. You now have 5 hoops to begin spacing and placing to your desired length, before threading with canes to construct the full tunnel. Click here for availability.

If you blink very fast whilst looking at the pictures below, you can imagine Alex in a silent movie assembling the large tunnel!

                  

Now you are ready to plant and cover, or coffee...

Plant Belles at Chelsea Flower Show 2014 June 02, 2014 11:23

"From my garden, to the RHS gardens, to the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show…”

Our ‘grow-thru’ plant supports and wirework for the garden have been seen in RHS and National Trust gardens for a few years, but never before at the Chelsea Flower Show. Our debut at this prestigious event was a great success, from a scary start, building our stand on a scrubby bank, we were shocked and very proud to receive a three star trade stand award for the outstanding display!

     

Limited deliveries in May 2014 May 02, 2014 10:40

PLEASE NOTE: Limited deliveries for the month of May. As you may notice from our 'Shows List' we are currently very busy preparing for, and exhibiting at Flower Shows. Packing and sending orders will not now be possible until we return from Chelsea Flower Show, at the end of May. Orders made online will be sent on a 'first-ordered-first-sent' basis, from Wednesday 27th May. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

New for 2014 March 13, 2014 13:00

It is not just our shop that is new for 2014.

This year we are launching 4 new products, a range of 3 Swag Crooks and a 4ft Plant Tunnel by popular demand.

The 4Ft Plant Tunnel - After much prototyping we have developed a great solution for protecting produce in 4ft raised beds. Like our smaller Plant Tunnel designs, it is constructed of 5 hoops-with-loops, which you thread with your own canes to make a Tunnel of your chosen length. I use it to create a 3 metres Tunnel. You will need an extra wide mesh covering to enclose the frame and protect your greens!

Plant Tunnels are available in 3 heights; Small 55 cm, Grande 75 cm and now the Large 120 cm tall & wide.

The Swag Crooks - We have created a range of ‘Swag Crooks’, this is a NEW IDEA, these taller and heavier gauge crooks are great for supporting swags of bunting or rope in the garden. Try training rambling rose stems along a braided rope swag in the border, extending the spread and floral splash.