MADISON (01-6709840), at 2 South Anne Street, Dublin 2 have planters in a cool duck egg blue colour that will warm the mood of any outdoor space or conservatory.

Reduced by 30 per cent while stocks last, these would make great Christmas presents for green-fingered friends. There are three sizes; the small was €19.95 and is now €13.96; the medium size was €34.95 and is now €24.47 and the large was €49.95 and is now €34.97.