When old is gold

DISCOVER EASY WAYS TO SOURCE SECOND-HAND GARDENING TOOLS, POTS AND FURNITURE AS HANNAH STEPHENSON CHATS TO INFLUENCER ANYA LAUTENBACH

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SECONDHAND September, when people are encouraged to buy nothing new throughout the month for the sake of the planet, may be predominantly aimed at fashion - but gardeners can also do their bit.

Sourcing secondhand gardening tools, pots and vintage items, or even old furniture which could be used as a plant display stand or garden ornament, are all readily available if you know where to look, and will hopefully reduce the amount that ends up in landfill.

"After the summer, people come back from holiday and there are a lot of changes. People start thinking about other things than gardening," says garden influencer Anya Lautenbach (@anya_thegarden_fairy), author of The Money-Saving Gardener.

"They may be getting rid of a lot of pots, secondhand furniture and gardening equipment, whether they are moving house or just having a clear-out, so there is a lot of stuff out there to find."

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You might not only find a wealth of cheap plants which gardeners have lovingly nurtured but also secondhand pots, secateurs, mowers and ornaments that will double up as garden ephemera if you think outside the box.

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