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Trugs are a must-have garden accessory, combining practical utility and ornamental value. They can used for collecting cut flowers and plant cuttings, as well as for harvesting your homegrown fruit, veg and culinary herbs. Plus, they can be used to create indoor displays and they make wonderful gardening gifts.
Trugs are available in a range of size, shapes and materials – from flexible silicone to sturdy wire – but in Anglo Saxon times, when it’s thought trugs were first used, they were made from a hollowed-out piece of solid wood, known as a ‘trog’, which meant a boat-like vessel. Over the centuries, this simple basket evolved into the more practical, lightweight willow version, made by craftsmen in Sussex, and gave rise to the aptly named Sussex Trug. The appeal of this design endures today, and a handful of the original companies continue to manufacture them. So, whether you’re after this timeless classic or a modern masterpiece, you’re sure to find something to suit your taste and budget, in our carefully curated selection.
Getting ready to tidy the garden? Why not check out our expert tests of the 18 best secateurs: bypass, anvil and rachetand 10 of the best gardening gloves. You might find our roundup of 20 of the best garden kneelersand 10 of the best garden aprons and garden tool beltsuseful too.
10 of the best garden trugsBrowse our trug recommendations for discerning gardeners, below.
Trugmakers Handmade Sussex TrugThis trug is handmade in East Sussex by maker Kevin who has decades of hands-on experience. The pictured design is the No.7 Harlequin Sussex trug (the number refers to its size) and every one comes with a lifetime guarantee against normal usage. All the trugs are signed and dated on completion.
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This month, we’re collaborating with some brilliant businesses to bring you our very special “12 days of Christmas” prize draw, offering 12 generous prizes to 12 lucky winners throughout the month of December.
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