Sainsbury's Homebase gardening guides
1983-1984Guides outlining the range of plants available, and the routine care required, for various types of gardening. Published for J Sainsbury plc by Cathay Books.
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Homebase advertising posters
[c. 1990s]Consists of advertising posters which includes adverts for following products: compost, Christmas trees, barbecues, bulbs, weedkiller.
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Homebase instore poster
[c. 1990s]Homebase instore poster advertising the prices of growing bags and multi-purpose compost.
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Leaflet 'Flora for Fauna: Homebase's commitment to providing garden plants for the benefit of British wildlife'
1990sLeaflet with cover photograph of a butterfly on a blossom. The leaflet provides a guide to plants which will attract wildlife. The leaflet states that 'Flora-for-Faun is a nationwide project,...
SA/SUB/SGB/GEN/46
"Gastronomic Garnishings from the Garden" press release, 29 Apr 1991
29 Apr 1991Press release promoting new products - mixed edible flowers and edible nasturtiums. It includes recipes for Nasturtium Harlequin Salad and Nasturtium Boats taken from Sainsbury's Herb Recipe Book by...
SA/PR/2/1/26/32
"Take Home a Punnet of Sainsbury's Growing Herbs and Salads" press release, 29 Apr 1991
29 Apr 1991Press release announcing the introduction of growing salads - Lambs Lettuce and Roquette priced 69p. Growing herbs were introduced the previous year (basil, coriander, parsley, thyme).
SA/PR/2/1/26/31
Image of plant kits, garden kits and seeds display
[c. 1980s]SA/BRA/4/2/3/18
"Christmas Presents from Homebase: A Homebase Plant - A Perfect Christmas Gift" press release 16 Nov 1983
16 Nov 1983Homebase press release promoting the range of houseplants on sale at Homebase house and garden centre stores, including list of products and prices.
SA/PR/2/1/18/91
Image of garden kits, packets of seeds and plants display
[c. 1980s]SA/BRA/4/2/2/16