Congratulations to HOTBIN Mini by HOTBIN Composting
A big shout-out to HOTBIN Composting, which has won this year’s prestigious RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year award. The HOTBIN Mini is designed for the smaller household and garden, enabling those with not much space to do their bit for the environment.
Outdoor living was the key trend among the 12 latest gardening innovations shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year award 2019, sponsored by M&G Investments. Sustainability and preserving the natural environment were the prominent themes among the show gardens, reflected in the increase in new products championing environmental messages. Read more on RHS Chelsea 2019 and about the Plant of the Year.
Chelsea Garden Product of the Year shows sustainability
The award recognises the best new garden products with entries judged on innovation, visual appeal, functionality, quality, value for money and environmental sustainability. The winner was announced at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Press Day (May 20) and was chosen by a team of experts, including Dragons’ Den investor Deborah Meaden.
Judge Chris Harrop OBE said: “This is our ninth year and it’s fantastic to be able to see the best in garden product innovations every year and see which ones are setting the standards for our industry in terms of design innovation, functionality, quality, ergonomics and importantly sustainability.”
RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year 2019 shortlist
HOTBIN mini, by HOTBIN composting, RRP £150
Mini hot composting bin, produces compost in 30-90 days (including cooked food, small bones, and perennial weeds). www.hotbincomposting.com
Stadler Wood Fired Oven, by Distinctive Garden, RRP £595
An outdoor wood-fired oven designed by Pieter Stadler. Made from laser-cut corten steel panels, featuring high-end cooking stones. www.distinctivegarden.co.uk
Cuba, by Light Innovation, RRP £275
A portable LED lantern with Bluetooth speaker that can be used in anywhere outside. www.lightinnovation.com
Jonas Breakfast Table in Aged Oak with Belgian Bluestone Top, by Oxenwood, RRP £3,327
A robust and maintenance-free outdoor table made of indigenous FSC and PEFC-accredited oak. www.oxenwood.co.uk
Swan Watering Can, by Husk, RRP £8
A plastic-free and biodegradable indoor watering can created using agricultural by-products and plant fibre. www.madewithhusk.com
Ooni Koda, by Ooni Pizza Ovens, RRP £249
A gas-powered oven that’s ready to use right out of the box. A streamlined silhouette paired with one-touch gas ignition for easy, convenient outdoor cooking. www.ooni.com
Grand George Bell, by Plant Belles, RRP £53
A range of grow-through plant supports, ideal for large herbaceous plants and shrub roses. Made from a heavy-gauge wire and inspired by the Sissinghurst Method. www.plantbelles.co.uk
Tree of Life Illuminated Wall Mount, by The Firepit Company, RRP £69
Handmade wall-lighting feature created by sculptor Andy Gage. www.thefirepitcompany.co.uk
Bamboo Pots and Seed Trays, by Haxnicks, RRP £3.99-£6.99
A sustainable non-plastic alternative for gardeners made from bamboo, rice, and natural resin and available in sage green or terracotta in a range of sizes. www.haxnicks.co.uk
Tressa Planter, by Tom Raffield, RRP £12,500
A curving 3D organic structural planter, steam-bent from undulating pieces of solid oak. www.tomraffield.com
Container Weeder, by Burgon & Ball, RRP £11.99
(Main image): Part of a new RHS-endorsed tool collection designed to make container gardening easier. www.burgonandball.com
Obelisk Composter, by Wilstone, RRP £39 (composter) £59 (obelisk)
A combination of an obelisk for plant support and a composter, which directly feeds the plant around it from the resulting compost. www.wilstone.com
