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They have revolutionised winter gardening for me. They are snug, really comfy for those awkward positions you get into when gardening, great for the knees with the built in pads and keep you dry. And am really enjoying them.

Women's Waterproof Gardening Trousers - Midnight
Bunny Guinness

They are a godsend to all keen lady gardeners. Real gardeners have to endure all weathers because a lot of work takes place in the dark chilly months. Thank you Genus - wonderfully practical trousers that I look forward to wearing for many a year!!

Women's Warm and Dry Gardening Trousers - Midnight
Val Bourne

These trousers are very comfortable for gardening, they're true to size and have lots of useful pockets. I especially like the pocket for secateurs.

Sue P.
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Genus is the world’s only brand of high-performance, technical clothing specially designed by gardeners for gardeners. Based in the UK.

Sustainability Built In

Customers tell us that our trousers are lasting them through several years of intensive gardening work.

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In the Genus Garden - Musings from Joff, our Head gardener

Note 10: Oriental poppies - ephemeral visitors to the early summer border

For me the appearance of oriental poppies always signifies the start of our meteorological summer.  Spanning the end of May and the start of June their arrival always reminds me...
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Note 9: Petunia Red Velour - a great performer

Some plants stand out.  Whether it’s for their beauty, rarity, or performance we all have our favourites and one that’s crept onto our list over the last few years has...
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Note 8: Hawthorns - ne'er cast a clout

An evening dog walk a few weeks ago gave me the opportunity to spot my first hawthorn flowers of the year.  Now that we're well into May the hedgerows are...
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Note 7: Malus floribunda - the best of spring blossom

The problem with committing plants to your ‘top ten desert island list’ is that within days or weeks, along comes a new contender ready to knock something off the list. ...
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Note 6: Fritillaria meleagris - a snake in the grass

Once again, another trip around the sun has brought us to April, a month when the hedgerows and meadows begin to awaken with life bursting out reassuringly from the ground. ...
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Note 5: Chaenomeles - the flowering quince

Flowering quinces have long played a part in my life.  I remember in the early 70’s a huge tangle of growth emanating from the garden next door.  Abutting our treehouse...
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Genus is the world’s only brand of high-performance, technical clothing specially designed by gardeners for gardeners.

Based in the English countryside in a 250-year-old cottage with an amazing garden, we're all passionate gardeners and we understand exactly what gardeners need.

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Country Living Magazine
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House & Garden
The Sunday Times
The English Garden