Mr Forthergill's have unveiled two new ranges going by the name of Grobox and Gromat - both are aimed at new, novice and young gardeners.

They have bright, fun packaging and are very easy to use. They are a great way to introduce gardening to children and get anyone into the joys of growing.

Grobox is a pre-seeded 'take away pizza' stayle box also containing a growing medium. The whole box is simply planted in the ground or container, covered with a thin layer of soil and watered. The box bio-degrades in the soil adding organic matter and retaining moisture.

Gromat works on the same easy-to-use premise. Each Gromat pack contains a 2m x 0.48m pre-sown paper m,at that is roled out flat over cleared ground, covered with a thin layer of soil and watered.