Garden journal

Down tools this month as you relax in the garden or indulge in some traditional outdoor games

A round-up of the latest products for your garden

Step to it

Easy to slip on and off, these pretty and practical Julie Dodsworth orangery clogs are ideal for when you need to pop outside to do a spot of last-minute pruning. £14.99 from Waitrose Garden.

Shady SPOTUpdate a tired old greenhouse with this decorative Flutterby window film. While you don’t want to impede the sun’s rays from casting their growth-giving light on tender plants altogether, a little strategically placed shade could prove invaluable in the hotter months. Seen here in blue, priced £11.50 for a h50xw25cm panel at Purlfrost.