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European interest in trade show newcomer
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Ancol invests in UK’s leather industry
Raccoons test new SureFlap Pet Door
Crickets bowled over by seed compost
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Grooming school wins national accolade
Breed health survey for English Springers
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Vets echo MPs' call for dog control notices
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Crickets bowled over by seed compost
 

For the team at Durstons Garden Products cricket is part of everyday life. It’s officially the company’s favourite sport, so-much-so that Wes Durston (son of Director Steve and brother to Director Dan Durston), plays cricket for Derbyshire’s County Cricket Club, where Durstons is also a regular sponsor.

So it's not surprising that the sales team at Durstons was left a little astonished this month when they discovered that Durstons growing media is a firm favourite for the flying variety of crickets too!
 
Steve Evans, general manager of Sheffield based Livefoods Direct, sent through an email to the Durstons team to let them know how much his breeding colony of crickets was enjoying the superior quality of Durstons Seed & Cutting Compost and its Growbags.
 
“They’re not interested in anything else,” said Steve. “Excuse the pun!, but they appear to be ‘bowled over’ by the blend of rich growing media, and I’d  be completely ‘stumped’ without it. They really are very particular, and like most of us appreciate a little luxury, and the superior quality of Durstons is exactly what they enjoy.”
 
Luckily for Steve, Durstons run is far from over, with its product range increasing year-on-year to include a variety of composts and soil conditioners.

For more information visit www.durstongardenproducts.co.uk or call 01458 442688 or to contact Livefoods Direct visit  www.livefoodsdirect.co.uk or call 01905 518888.

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