The Garden

The Garden
£120.00 GBP
Size

Rectangular shape with rounded corners, the shape that is most used and recognised as a 'Sussex Trug'. The traditional shape for farmers and gardeners. Often used as measures in the past, the smallest holds one Imperial Pint and the largest a Bushel (eight Imperial Gallons).

The No.6 is our most popular trug. For gardening use we recommend a No.5, No.6 or No.7 for the more serious gardener. No.3 and below tend to be more decorative.

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Garden No. 6 sussex trug
  • Garden No. 6 sussex trug
  • Garden No.3 Sussex Trug
  • Garden No. 5 trug
  • Garden No.7 Sussex Trug
  • Garden No. 6 sussex trug
  • Garden No.3 Sussex Trug
  • Garden No. 5 trug
  • Garden No.7 Sussex Trug
Materials

Sweet Chestnut and Cricket Bat Willow, locally and sustainably sourced.
Care

Empty out weeds, damp soil and materials after use; store in a dry, airy place.

Once a year, rub some of our raw linseed oil which helps prevent drying, adds protection, and can even improve water resistance.

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Construction

Handmade with love and care

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Sizes

No. 0 (18 x 11.5 cm, 7" x 4.5")

Tiny little trug for trinkets.

No. 1 (24 x 13.5 cm, 9.5" x 5.25")

Use to keep garlic and ginger in the kitchen

No. 2 (28 x 15.5, 11" x 6")

A favourite with little ones wanting to look like the grown ups or for a little balcony garden.

No. 3 (36 x 20 cm, 14" x 8")

The favourite for herbs and is the perfect length to hold gardening essentials like trowel, fork and secateurs.

No. 4 Garden (41 x 23 cm, 16" x 9")

So often given as a wedding gift, it is the perfect size to hold two wine bottles side by side.

No. 5 (46 x 25 cm, 18" x 10")

Getting serious in the garden. A good all rounder and won't be too heavy when full.

No. 6 (51 x 28 cm, 20" x 11")

Easily our most popular trug which most people can fill with produce and still carry. Available with straps instead of feet.

No 7 (58 x 30 cm, 23" x 12")

The classic Head Gardener trug. Long enough for produce like rhubarb, chard and cut flowers. Used by gardening team at Sissinghurst Castle Gardens and available with straps instead of feet.

No. 8 Half Bushel (66 x 36 cm, 26" x 14")

A really serious trug. It has straps instead of feet for extra weight bearing. This trug will happily lug spuds all day for decades.  Unencumbered by feet it is shaped to fit the mouth of a sack when tipping out produce or when used as a scoop. Traditionally used by farmers and market gardeners. This trug is a workaholic.

No. 10 (Full Bushel) (76 x 41 cm, 30" x 16")

You need to be strong to lift this one full of spuds! Rarely made these days.