November can be a quiet time in the plant nursery business so Matthew Moore swapped his secateurs for a chainsaw and carved some festive reindeer.

Mathew who owns Cedar Nursery in Braishfield has carved the garden deer from silver birch. “I’d never done this before but I fancied it might boost trade a little,” said the 42 year old who runs the business with his wife Debbie.

The deer, which should feel at home amongst the nursery’s Christmas trees, are priced £25.