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Written, illustrated and self-published by Sydney based artist and illustrator Cecilia Timm, A very Aussie Christmas is a fun, silly, quirky tale highlighting the amazing, beautiful and unique animals we share our Christmas with every year.

The book has been lovingly drawn with 31 illustrated colour pages, 43 Aussie animals included in the story, and it’s 100% Australian made. Written, illustrated and printed in Sydney… it’s truly local.

Hearthsmith

Always wanted to wear the leather apron in the garden, workshop or studio?

For metalsmithing, pottery, cobbling, leathercraft, saddlery, jewellery-making. woodwork, or even horticulture, leather has been used as a protective and long-lasting material for the tougher ateliers for centuries.

This traditional yet stylish leather apron features a top and three waist pockets for carrying tools and writing pencils. Made from the finest leather, this apron will protect you while you're in the workshop, garage or studio and will keep you warm on those chilly autumn days gardening outside.

Short Apron – length of body = 67 cm with neck strap = 89 cm
Long Apron - length of body = 88 cm with neck strap = 107cm

Tools you'll never lose

Burgon & Ball's Florabrite range is perfect for the gardener looking for easy to spot, brighter, colourful tools... or simply looking for their misplaced tools.

How often have you suddenly remembered that garden tool you've left in the garden? Apart from being annoying, it isn't good for your tools to leave them outside susceptible to overnight dampness and dew.

Forabrite handles show up in any foliage while reflective highlights glow under torchlight. So you can even retrieve your tools at night. 

Tough and long-lasting

Don't let it's pretty pink colour deceive you.  This Florabrite garden hand fork is Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) endorsed, hardened & stainless steel tempered prongs to withstand tough cultivating.

The neck (called a "Tang") is precision forged to the optimal angle for ergonomic working and comfortable cultivating.

Width 8cm overall length 29cm

Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified hardwood

Add a touch of Burgon & Ball style to your kitchen with these charming herb pots. The flavours of fresh herbs really sing out in a way that dried herbs can’t, and these handy herbs pots will ensure you always have the perfect flavours to enhance your dish.

To make life simple, these pots are just the right size to hold supermarket herbs. The pots sit snugly in their tray, which features carrying handles in natural leather. Pre-printed with the names of three popular herbs, the pots’ handy ticket holders let you personalise them to suit your own tastes – coriander, tarragon, rosemary?  Use them for the herbs you need, to suit your own cooking style.

A product finalist in the British Garden Industry Awards,  the set is beautifully moulded in steel, giving a smooth, flawless finish, and a tough powder coating ensures it will stay looking good

Like all the tools in the Burgon and Ball container gardening collection, this container scoop is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, the world’s largest gardening charity.

This specialist container scoop has been created to fill pots quickly and efficiently, and with minimal waste. The innovative scoop collar prevents spilling compost while filling pots, and the generous size reduces the number of scoops required.

Crafted in high-carbon steel for durability and strength, this specialist container compost scoop has a tough powder coating for rust resistance. Like all the tools in the container gardening collection, this scoop comes with a ten-year guarantee.

Handle: 100% FSC certified hardwood

Tool head: high-carbon steel with powder coating

Hanging cord: leather

Show your claws

This Burgon and Ball stainless steel claw cultivator is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate gardening accolade.

Burgon and Ball have been working with steel in Sheffield since 1730. Their heritage and experience make their tools some of the very best garden tools to buy.

Ideal for breaking up and aerating the soil in borders or beds making it ready for planting, this sturdy little helper also allows better water and nutrient absorption.

The high rust resistance of the stainless steel used will keep your cultivator looking good for many years, while a strong leather cord allows it to be hung up tidily when not in use.

At Fora, we believe in sustainability through durability. We don't like selling garden tools that need to be constantly replaced. Like all RHS endorsed stainless steel tools, this claw cultivator is covered by a lifetime guarantee.

If you're looking for a longer-handled claw cultivator check out the RHS mid-handled version.

Dimensions: Overall length 29cm, width 7cm.

Handle: 100% FSC certified hardwood

Head: stainless steel

Hanging cord: leather

Weight: 220g

The Burgon and Ball stainless steel compost scoop is endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, perhaps the ultimate accolade in the gardening world.

When you're planting, nothing beats this tool for speedy removal of compost from sacks - without spillage. The deeply dished head lets you pick up a generous measure with every load. Even more importantly, the high back and sides of the head keep the compost in place on the scoop. No more spills as you take it from the sack!

This compost scoop is the perfect size for all but the smallest of pots. With a bigger load and less wastage, you'll be amazed at how much faster you can work.

The polished stainless steel finish is highly resistant to rust, leaving it looking beautiful for years to come. A sturdy leather hanging cord allows for tidy storage.

Like all our RHS-endorsed stainless steel tools, this compost scoop carries Burgon and Ball's lifetime guarantee.

Width 8.5cm, overall length 31cm.

The Good Seeds

Winner of GIMA (Gardening Industry Awards UK), this beautifully-designed product is perfect for collecting, storing and organising your seed packets.

As per all Burgon and Ball products it's designed to look really stylish in the home, garage, greenhouse, balcony or shed. 

Contemporary graphics and natural leather handles at either side give the tin a really distinctive yet classic look reminiscent of a British Racing Green automobile. Elegant curves have been created by a unique moulding process, for a flawless, seam-free finish. The result is irresistibly tactile, with a very modern feel.

Gorgeous as it is, this storage tin is extremely practical, too. Two strong metal clasps hold the hinged lid securely shut, and inside there are three separate compartments to help organise your collection of garden treasures. One compartment even runs lengthways, giving a home to even the very largest seed packets.

Created in strong steel with a tough powder coating, this storage tin will stay looking good for years. This item is from the Garden Supplies collection of beautiful, stylish and practical gifts, sundries and storage solutions for gardeners: 

Powder-coated steel with real leather handle it is also available in a Stone colour.

Width 22cm (27cm including handles), Depth 13cm, Height 14.5cm

Here at Fora, we appreciate innovative product design such as this 2017 IF Product Design Awards winner.

This smaller CELLFAST ERGO axe is a perfectly balanced, ergonomically designed universal axe ideal for camps, chopping firewood or mountaineering escapes. Best of all it can attach securely to your belt or backpack so you can take it anywhere a la Bear Grilles. 

The quality forging is high quality so the induction-hardened blade is extremely durable and is deeply welded within the shaft. 

A non-slip SAFETOUCH surface ensures a soft, comfortable grip and the fibreglass reinforced composite construction provides cushioning at impact.

Better still, it's lightweight and comfortable to hold and may be used with one hand

A multifunctional cover guarantees safe handling, storage of the axe and a handy sharpener

length 260 mm, weight 0.6 kg
a 25-year warranty on the product upon website registration

TÜV GS safety certificate

Find out more about KABO & PYDO design studio who are responsible for many CELLFAST's ingenious designs and were awarded the prestigious prize for product design in the annual IF WORLD DESIGN AWARDS

Hanging around

Keep all your garden and home essentials close at hand with Garden Trading's perfectly practical Antique Hook Rail.

If space is becoming a little tight this vintage-inspired piece provides instant hanging space for all manner of household items.

From hanging up towels in the bathroom to the kids' hats and school jackets and coats in the hallway.

Cream of the Crop

Looking for a seasoned all-rounder? HAWS' metal jug will happily water your pots or proudly sit on your shelf as a flower display for those freshly cut blooms.

Built for the ages, its heavy-gauge galvanised steel offers total rust protection for indoor or outdoor use. Powder-coated in one of several gorgeous interior-friendly colours, including this unctuous Cream, it makes a classic addition to your home, garden or studio, whether modern or rustic.

Materials: Galvanised, powder-coated steel

Dimensions: 21cm x 14cm x 23 cm

Capacity: 3 pints |  1420 ml

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather bag and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched leather piece as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making it herself or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

J Tanner's shoulder bag is a truly personal birthday, thank you, or Mother's Day gift and was designed to bring classic flair to a modern lifestyle. With an adjustable leather shoulder strap, classic brass metal hardware, one large compartment for storing your goods, and a quick access pouch on the back (perfect as a small cardholder, or for slim documents), this shoulder bag is built for life on the go.

Choose between a luscious brown or go for the purity of the Fora Studios exclusive Natural vegetable-tanned leather option.

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course.

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

Dimensions: 17cm x 19cm x 6cm
Difficulty: Medium
Crafting time: approx 7 - 9 hours

Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Imagine the satisfaction of toting a sophisticated, premium-quality leather purse and saying, “I made this myself.” Or giving a self-stitched as a truly personal gift. 

Perhaps you're looking at crafts for Mother's Day gifts but your young-at-heart mum is not quite ready to start crochet. Your partner, wife or mum will love making this simple slim purse project herself, or won't quite believe it when you tell her you made it with love for her. 

For those who want to carry everything they need in one easy location, and don’t want to dig through compartment after compartment of a handbag. The simple slim purse is perfect, with one zip compartment, ideal for storing coins, keys, cash, and cards, and one easy to access back pouch.

Slim, stylish, and simple. Great for carrying around when you need to head out for lunch, and easy to find in your bag!

J Tanner  DeConstructed kits contain all you need, along with easy-to-follow video guides, for successful leathercrafting, no matter your skill level.

A truly personal gift for that crafty mum or friend.

Dimensions: approx 13cm x 9.2cm closed

Kit includes:

2 pre-cut premium veg-tanned leather pieces in the colour of your choice
Pre-cut zipper
Waxed stitching thread
2 x Stitching needles
Leathercraft Glue
Instructions
Live Chat Support

Difficulty: All levels

Crafting time: approx 3-5 hours

The simple, minimal aesthetic of the designs shows off the quality of the vegetable-tanned leather. And your brilliant handiwork, of course. Learn more about the concept behind J Tanner's leathercrafting kits here.

Zoom-free living

We all need to remind ourselves to switch off sometimes. - mobile phones, iPADs, Netflix, Zoom meetings. Don't we all deserve a digital break this summer?

With its deep gusset design, Lantern Press' cute GO UNPLUG retro camper print tote bag is ideal for those extra items of shopping at the village makers market or on that long weekend away.

Handy for a trip to a hotel, motel, glamping trip, or a true rewilding camping trip. Just throw it in the back of the car or as a spare in your suitcase and off you go.

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This print features a brilliant bouquet of English flowers from giant daisies to flourishing Iris.

Made of beautifully sift 100% wool, this throwover falls to a flattering mid-length and is perfect for layering during the cooler months. Try pairing with a simple merino jumper and your favourite jeans

 Composition:
100% Wool

Care Instructions:
Hand wash only

Sizing:
One Size Fits Most (Aust 6-18, US 4-14, UK 8-20) Collar to hem 95cm / Width 112cm

Soy wax blend.
Volume: 158g

Where the Roses Grow

Made from premium goat skin, Quality Products long-style scratch protector gloves combine comfort and practicality.

Featuring elbow high leather cuffs to protect the forearm from thorns, as well as snug fitting fingers that feel like a dress glove. Perfect for any gardening job, especially in the rose garden or when allergies prevent you from your favourite pasttime.

S: Overall Length 34.5cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 16cm, Palm width 9cm

M: Overall Length 36.5cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 16.5cm, Palm width 9.5cm

L: Overall Length 38cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 17cm, Palm width 9.5cm

XL: Overall Length 39cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 17.5cm, Palm width 10cm

2XL: Overall Length 40.5cm, Wrist to middle fingertip 18cm, Palm width 10.5cm

LARGE SIZES COMING SOON!

Preorder for Feb delivery

Redecker's natural bristle Dish Brush is a great all round washing-up tool. 100% natural, the robust brush features an untreated beech wood handle and tampico fibre bristles for effective cleaning.

‐ Vegan
‐ 100% natural
‐ Untreated beech wood handle
‐ Tampico fibre bristles
‐ Expertly crafted in Germany
‐ Aprox. Ø 5cm wood, Ø 8cm bristles
‐ 26cm length

What makes a Redecker product so special?
Redecker products are not only beautiful, they are also practical. Redecker always make sure to choose natural, renewable resources when they select their materials. Every product is critically inspected and thoroughly tested by every Redecker family member and employee before it even makes it into their catalogue. Redecker firmly believe that quality and sustainability always prove themselves and that this must, and eventually will, become more and more important in our “throwaway society.”

Made in Germany 

Fork in the road

Many of us discovered the fun of gardening as kids even if it was just making dirt volcanoes while Nonno planted the tomato seeds. For some of us, we've only relished in it since the recent lockdowns and slowdowns.  Apart from the physical benefits and all that prettiness, greenery and self-satisfaction, who knew gardening could be so meditative? Even more so with Sophie Conran's Gardening Hand Fork.

The versatile heart-shaped trowel has been created to be ideal for planting. It’s extremely useful for shallower digging and scooping when planting bulbs, bedding, or plug plants. The wide head moves soil quickly and easily, and the pointed sharpened tip slices smoothly through ground. The ergonomic design gives the gardener more digging power, since the head is in line with handle, rather than angled. This trowel’s small size makes it especially ideal for container gardening.

The mirror-polished stainless steel of the tool head glides with minimal resistance through the soil. The stainless steel is rust-resistant and will keep rust at bay to stay looking bright and beautiful for years to come. The FSC® beech wooden handle is carefully shaped to fit satisfyingly into the gripped hand, and the turned ferrule in solid brass provides a secure and lasting connection between handle and body.

Presented in a stylish gift box, this unusual garden tool makes a lovely gift for any gardener – or, of course, a very practical treat for yourself!

The waxed Forest Security Council (FSC) beechwood handle is smooth and fits snugly into the hand, while the brass ferrule ensures a secure connection between the tool head and handle. The etched Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball maker’s mark adds a distinctive finishing touch.

Presented in a beautiful box, this heart-shaped trowel makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for any gardener.

Overall length: 24cm

Head width: 10.5cm

Weight: 226g

Tool head: stainless steel

Handle: FSC® beech wood

Ferrule: brass

Supplied in beautiful presentation gift box

A sensational example of Burgon & Ball’s collaboration with Sophie Conran, the latest generation of the British design dynasty. She brings her ‘modern country house’ style to a range of must-have garden tools and accessories, elevating the everyday for home gardeners and plant lovers.

Ergonomically, this tool is a joy to use. As with all things in life, it’s a matter of balance: the handle slides forwards easily in your hand as you tilt, the slender, angled spout to direct the pour for on-target watering. The result is more moisture where it’s needed and less waste of a valuable resource in a dry continent.

Behind this fusion of beauty and practicality is Burgon & Ball’s peerless metal-working skills, developed continually throughout the company’s 290-year history. The steel body is treated with a protective powder coating and a sophisticated matt finish in a range of colours, including Sophie’s choice of this deliciously creamy buttermilk hue.

A metal seal bearing the Sophie Conran for Burgon & Ball logo on the top surface of the can adds the finishing touch and marks this out as a design of distinction. Pretty enough to leave out on the windowsill with pride.

Materials: Powder-coated galvanised steel

Dimensions: 43 x 23 x 13cm

Capacity 1.7 litres

We love The Little Growers' gorgeously cut and stitched aprons.

Join The Little Growers community of small garden grubs, to create connectivity, develop healthy habits and an understanding of the earth from a young age.

Apart from being fun for kids, the research tells us that, even more than weekend sports and activities, the more time young children kids spend growing, harvesting and understanding food, the better their health will be over their lifetime.

Your child's school or pre-school may already have a vegetable or herb garden. Why not take the leap and get them excited about growing their own at home. They may teach you something. You don't need a big backyard, just a few pots for herbs to start with, or some raised planters for vegetables on the balcony. 

Depending on your council, you could grow your own on your nature strip and get your street involved. Share food scraps and compost and eventually real food from the earth where you live. 

The Little Growers' aprons are machine washable and are made from a 70% linen, 30% cotton fibre blend.

Sizing best for Ages 3-7

Also available in Vege Garden Print