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I was also invited to become a member of their blog network which involves reviewing items they sell on the website. Dotcomgiftshop sells all manner of gifts and things for the home, but as you know, I like to keep this blog devoted to gardening and therefore, it was the gardening section I looked at when making my choice of item to review.
There's four different categories in the garden section, accessories, gifts, decorations and party, with quite a selection of items in each. In the end, I plumped for this Vegetables Wooden Produce Tray, but there were many other items which caught my eye, so I'm sure I'll be back to purchase some of those in the future.
I was impressed by the delivery timescale. I emailed the team on the Wednesday afternoon to advise them of my choice and the item was delivered on the Saturday morning. It was well packaged, so arrived in perfect condition.
The tray itself is made from wood and seems very sturdy. I thought it would be ideal to carry my harvests home in from the allotment.
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There's cut out handles on each side of the tray which will ensure it isn't dropped whilst being carried.
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Those pesky beetroot and courgettes, which seem to roll about all over the place, will be kept under control with the lovely deep sides.
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Here it is in use, carrying and displaying the latest harvest. The beans, St George runners and Cobra French, are starting to produce more now, and I've dug up the first lot of Anya potatoes. I'll mention them in more detail in a future post. You can see what I did with the blueberries over on my Through The Keyhole blog.
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I will definitely get plenty of use out of this tray. It's ideal for use in the garden, especially if you grow your own veggies.
If you're ever stuck what to buy someone for a present, you should definitely check out dotcomgiftshop, there's gifts for every occasion and lots more besides, do take a look.
I should just mention that the item was sent to me free of charge, but I have not been paid for writing this review.
What a co-incidence I read another blog recently that had been selected and they also had chosen the same item as you to review. Well done for being on their list - quite a few blogs that I visit are on.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I thought the tray would be a good idea to carry the produce back from the allotment in. It does fit quite a bit in it.
DeleteCongratulations and how lovely to review something for free. The tray is smashing, almost too good to use in the garden xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's nice to be asked to review a product, but I've been asked previously to review some very odd things on a gardening blog. I do like to keep the theme on track.
DeleteI use a very elderly trug but that tray looks good, I may have to treat myself and retire the trug.
ReplyDeleteTrugs can be so expensive, I think this tray would be an economical replacement.
DeleteWhat a useful little wooden tray, you could use it for all sorts of things. Great choice Jo, and what a fab harvest you have there!xxxx
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to carry a jug of Pimms out to the garden on, the uses are endless. I'm pleased with the harvests I'm getting at the moment.
DeleteOh you've beaten me to it Jo! My blog was chosen as a gorgeous gardening blog too and I'm obviously in good company :) I have a tray too to review - a different design but most sturdy and attractive. Mine has not made it to the lottie yet but I think it could come in most useful there. Now a jug of Pimms - there's an idea :) Must get a wriggle on with my post.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being listed in the 20 Gorgeous Gardening Blog list too. I think a few of us have chosen trays to review, and I'm very happy with my choice.
DeleteSimple, practical and useful...what more could you ask for.
ReplyDeleteClever post title! Flighty xx
Thank you, it took a while to come up with the title. I'm very happy with the tray, it will be very useful in the garden and at the allotment.
DeleteA good choice, Jo - something that will be practical (and hopefully sturdy enough to last a fair while). I was also invited by these people but I haven't yet taken up the offer because I was a bit put off by the experience I had recently with another organisation offering a similar service...(about which the less said the better!)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great product. What a shame you've been put off working with companies such as this because of a bad experience. I've never been let down by any company I've chosen to work with, though I do tend to do a bit of research on them before I agree to anything. I can only say that working with dotcomgiftshop has been nothing but a positive experience.
DeleteI can't believe it! So far everyone I've seen who has taken up their offer has gone for the vintage trays! I chose the apple one for my apple harvest and Anna from Greentapestry chose the roses one! Great minds think alike :)
ReplyDeleteThere's another vegetable one on Joanne's A Whole Plot of Love too, they've been a very popular item.
DeleteOh, I see Anna already commented! Looking forward to our next reviews!!
ReplyDeleteI hope we get to review more things from them, I was impressed with both the service and the item.
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