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A “Garden Buffet” To Feed The Pollinators
Pollinators visit flowers and harvest the pollen and nectar, transferring them from plant to plant and fertilising them. This plays a vital role in the reproduction of flowers and agriculture. This includes everyday foods such as fruit, nuts, beans and coffee (yes, your coffee) Let’s talk about the pollinators According to “Friends of the earth” the pollinators need 3 things … Continue reading
Wicker baskets: 2019’s Biggest Interior Accessory
Who would’ve thought that wicker baskets would be 2019’s biggest interior accessory? And the question is why? We have the answer for that. It’s because wicker baskets are a durable, sustainable and stylish way to maximise space and minimise clutter in your home. Wicker baskets completely transform your home, enhancing elegance and adorn interior space as opposed to simple plain … Continue reading
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What’s growing in Catherine’s English Garden: Pink Sedum
We are counting down the days here at The Basket Company until the Spring Equinox arrives and our director, Catherine, has taken full advantage of the fresh air and the sunshine by planting in her beautiful English garden. Gardening is a favourite pastime in Catherine’s family and her Auntie Rosemary, who also has a beautiful garden, gave her this lovely … Continue reading
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Spring-Cleaning: Home, Life and Mind
The arrival of Spring means that we can finally welcome back warm sunshine and a medley of perfumed flowers in our gardens, enriching them with life and colour. There’s nothing better than cracking open the windows after a long, cold winter allowing light and fresh air stream into our homes. This is also a great opportunity to de-clutter menial tasks … Continue reading
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How To Fill Your 2019 January Journal
There’s something really quite special about January. The frost glistening on wintry leaves in heavy morning dew, fresh walks in crisp air and thinking about the prospects of new goals for a brand-new year. What do you envision for yourself this year? What goals would you like to achieve that you didn’t achieve last year? We believe the best way … Continue reading
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WIN! Two fireside log baskets (Worth £165!)
It’s COMPETITION TIME! To help you keep your cosy log fires organised this November, we’re giving away TWO prizes! Our Large Grey & Buff Log Trolley accompanied with it’s companion, our popular Grey & Buff Square Medium Wicker Log Basket – worth £165! To enter, click here. Competition ends at midnight on 30/11/2018. By entering this competition, you consent to … Continue reading
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The Secret Of Hygge
Denmark is typically known as the happiest country in the world and it is said that part of the main reason for that is “hygge” What is Hygge and how do you say it? Hygge [Hoo-guh] is a word that cannot be directly translated however the closest thing to Hygge is “cosy contentment” The secret is, is that we experience … Continue reading
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The Art Of De-Cluttering
Since we have launched our very own Instagram page we have seen some De-Cluttering ideas, which have really impressed us… and we just had to share them with you. There’s nothing worse than clutter and these clever storage solutions allow you to store away your essentials, whilst adding a timeless and charming feel to your home and the beauty is, … Continue reading
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WIN! A Gardener’s Bundle
It’s competition time! In celebration of our Kew Antique Trug as Kitchen Garden Magazine’s “TOP PICK” for 2018, we’re giving away this trio of gardening delights to one lucky winner. For your chance to win your very own Trug PLUS, a set of gardening tools and “Hamish” our Scottie Dog Pot Planter, simply click here to enter! Competition ends at midnight … Continue reading
Introducing The Basket Company
Directors Ian and Catherine Newey sat down with their friendly dog Murphy to tell the inspirational story of how they began their successful business from their conservatory/lounge, to what’s known today as The Basket Company. Make yourself a hot drink, sink back into your sofa and get ready to read this incredible story. How did The Basket Company begin? Ian: … Continue reading
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