It's 'Competition Time'...........

The nights are starting to draw in and with thoughts already starting to turn to Christmas, Greener by Nature would like to give you the chance to enter our competition to win a year's subscription to Ethical Living Magazine! We have two subscriptions to give away. It would make a great gift for someone or you could just keep it to enjoy for yourself!

Ethical Living magazine is a lifestyle magazine appealing to to the growing number of people who are becoming increasingly aware of global environmental and social issues. Its readers are passionate about style in all areas of their lives and the magazine's unique combination of stunning fashion and beauty, practical lifestyle pages and thought provoking features help provide the information and answers they need to develop their own personal ethical lifestyle. Alongside the inspiring features, it also includes regular articles on travel, finance, work, homes and gardens, food and drink, health and family life.

Entry is simple - all you have to do is pop along to our website http://www.greenerbynature.co.uk/newsletter_signup.aspx and fill in a few details.

The entry deadline is 15th October 2010, after which we will hold a prize draw to pick a winner.

Don't forget you can also become a fan of Greener by Nature on Facebook and keep up to date with all our latest news and exclusive special offers, or you can follow us on Twitter.

Recycled Tyre Tub in the Press!

Earlier this summer we were thrilled to have had requests from the press regarding our recycled tyre tub and as promised here are the features in the flesh!! Big thanks to Spirit & Destiny magazine and also to Saga magazine.....

SALE Now On!

The Greener by Nature SALE is now on!!  Many items reduced and up to 55% OFF. Bag yourself a bargain, whilst stocks last. When it's gone, it's gone..........

ITV's This Morning - Green Week

Woohoo!! Greener by Nature are featured on none other than ITV's This Morning website as part of their Green Week. There are links to our Funky recycled purse, recycled tyre tubs, recycled bottle glasses, our gorgeous tin lantern and our recycled embossed metal picture frame!

 

Recycled Tyre Tubs

It has been a busy few weeks here, with several press requests for our recycled tyre tub. We're really looking forward to seeing the features and we will post the details here when we get them!

FREE Starter Garden from Rocket Gardens - Offer Deadline Extended until June 30th.......

You still have time to take advantage of the great offer from Rocket Garden, to receive a FREE Starter Garden if you redeem your voucher code by June 30th. What's more you can get an extra 25% off from Greener by Nature - just go to http://www.greenerbynature.co.uk/catalog/free-mini-starter-garden.aspx?cid=16335 and type in RG0610 in the Discount Code box at checkout. Offer ends 30/06/2010.

Below are some of the pictures of the Greener by Nature 'Patio Container Garden'. We only have a small outdoor space and a tiny city centre garden, so the Patio Container Garden was perfect to get us going. With very little gardening experience to speak of (cress on blotting paper and my daughter's grass hedgehog can't really count!), Rocket Gardens are the ideal solution for those of us who are less confident gardeners or for those who don't really know where to start. We have already started to pick some of our salad leaves and opur first strawberry flower has appeared. The peas and beans are on their way and the cougettes and tomatoes are doing well too. We have rather grand visions of a raised bed somewhere now.......not quite sure where we will squeeze it in, we will keep you posted! 

Grow your own with and instant organic 'Rocket Garden'....

Have you, or do you know anyone who has ever dreamed of growing your own organic fruit and vegetables but don't quite know where to start? Well a Rocket Garden Gift Voucher could be the perfect answer and you don't need a huge garden or allotment either! There is a Rocket Garden to suit all sizes of outdoor space, from window boxes and patio containers to larger vegetable gardens.

Upon receipt, one simply redeems the gift voucher to then receive a beautiful box brimming full of potted plants, ready grown - lovely - much tastier than anything you'll find flown in from thousands of miles away and sitting in a plastic bag on a supermarket shelf.

All plants are organically grown in Cornwall without the use of chemical pesticides, fertilisers or sprays. No plastics or uncompostable packaging will be included within any Rocket Garden. The contents of each garden may vary slightly depending on the season.

Gift vouchers can be redeemed online at http://www.rocketgardens.co.uk/redeem .Alternatively the recipient can complete and return the freepost card included in the voucher. The gardens are delivered from Spring onwards, ensuring the plants are at their best. Rocket Gardens will send you a notification shortly before your plants are ready to be despatched for you to prepare for the new arrivals.

Rocket Gardens available:

• Window Box Garden
• Patio Container Garden
• Compact Herb Garden
• Childrens Garden
• Salad Garden
• Small Vegetable Garden

What's more if you redeem the voucher before June 1st 2010, Rocket Gardens will send you a Mini Starter Garden completely FREE to pass onto someone else.

World Fair Trade Day 2010 - May 8th 2010

To celebrate World Fair Trade Day, we are offering 10% OFF EVERYTHING for one week - Offer ends 14th May 2010. Enter WORLD10 at checkout to receive your discount.

World Fair Trade Day is a worldwide celebration of Fair Trade and the initiative of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO). Fair Trade is a tangible and efficient response to poverty, economic and global food crises and climate change. The Fair Trade movement shares a vision of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices, which allow for decent work and a dignified livelihood for small producers.

On World Fair Trade Day, hundreds of events will celebrate Fair Trade and trade justice in more than 70 countries around the world. You can find some ideas of how to get involved at http://www.worldfairtradeday.org/ . You can also visit http://www.wfto.com/ for more information.

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Julie from Liverpool, who was drawn as the winner of our competition to win a year's subscription to Ethical Living magazine!

We will be running more competitions through the year, along with exclusive offers and discounts for our valued customers, Facebook fans and Twitter followers.

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Earth Hour 2010

Organised by the WWF, Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday 27th March at 8.30pm (local time) and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to Asia to the Americas will stand in darkness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common - our planet. So sign up now and let's make 2010 the biggest Earth Hour yet!

It's showtime! Show the world what can be done.....

Animal Tails at the Oscars

In a bid to honour many celebrities' environmental campaigns, the gift bags that were given to celebrities at this weekend's Oscar ceremonies had a strong organic and ethical focus. British fashion brand Animal Tails, with its full organic and ethical status, and focus on protecting endangered species was especially selected for inclusion in the celebrity gift bags.

The collection is UK Soil Association certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which assures that the garments are, not only organic, including the dying process and silk screen inks, but also ethically manufactured. The company takes a fresh approach to clothes for babies and children, and feature amazing silk screen images, developed from their own original artwork of endangered species. Each garment has a unique story label telling fun and amazing facts about the endangered animals. Animal Tails give 1% of its turnover to organisations that seek to protect endangered species.

Greener by Nature is a stockist of Animal Tails and is proud to be associated with their work. They have even had a mention in Livia Firth's (Colin Firth's wife) blog on Vogue's website.

Well done guys!

Win a year's subscription to Ethical Living Magazine

With Spring now starting to bloom and thoughts turning to new beginnings, Greener by Nature would like to give you the chance to enter our new competition to win a year's subscription to Ethical Living Magazine!

Ethical Living magazine is a lifestyle magazine appealing to the growing number of people who are becoming increasingly aware of global and environmental and social issues. Its readers are passionate about style in all areas of their lives and the magazine's unique combination of stunning fashion and beauty, practical lifestyle pages and thought provoking features help provide the information and answers they need to develop their own personal ethical lifestyle. Alongside the inspiring features, it also includes regular articles on travel, finance, work, homes and gardens, food and drink, health and family life.

Entry is simple - all you have to do is pop along to our website and fill in a few details. The entry deadline is 31st March 2010, after which we will hold a prize draw to pick a winner. No purchase is necessary. If you are already registered on the website and one of our valued customers, you can also enter by becoming a fan of Greener by Nature on our Facebook page.

Fairtrade Fortnight starts today....

Fairtrade Fortnight - The BIG Swap

Fairtrade Fortnight starts today and lasts until 7th March. This year, the Fairtrade Foundation is asking the nation to join in The Big Swap. For two whole weeks they'll be asking you to swap your usual stuff for Fairtrade stuff. Your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, your usual cotton socks for Fairtrade cotton socks, and your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa. Whenever you pop to the shops you can use your wallet to make a stand. All swaps can be registered on their website and the target to reach is one million and one!

For more information about what you can do and how you can get involved can be found on the Fairtrade Foundation website at www.fairtrade.org.uk/thebigswap/ . There are also details of all the Big Swap events that are going on around the country, so why not check it out and find one near you now.