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A CUT ABOVE

What to get for the gardener who

has everything? We suggest the

limited-edition Niwaki S-Type

secateurs with rattan-wrapped

handles, H20cm, £149, inspired by

traditional Japanese designs and

forged from hard-wearing carbon

steel. Only 280 pieces are being made,

so hurry if you want to get them

as a special gift,niwaki.com.

Tall order

Versatileand multifaceted planters for terraces and patios can

be difficult to come by, but the Air trellis planter – designed by

Michael Koenig for Flora and available from Encompass Furniture

• ticks all the boxes, as it is a contemporary planter and trellis in
  one. Fitted with castors, it is easy to move around and, as well as
  supporting climbing plants, it can also work as a screen when several
  are joined together. Planting and maintenance are made easy with
  a plant pot insert. H193xW97xD46cm, £928,encompassco.com.

CREATE A BUZZ

If you are moved by the plight of the

honeybee or simply wish to make your own

delicious honey at home, a beekeeping course

at Kate Humble’s farm in Wales will teach

you how to keep and care for our buzzing

friends in a natural, sustainable way. Learn

about different types of bees, how colonies

work, how to get bees and what kind of hive

to keep them in, before donning a bee suit

and safely meeting your winged pals. On

6 or 27 July, £115,humblebynature.com.