Business Details
46 Years
experience
Plant Nursery & Firewood Supplies in Worthing
Ferring Nurseries is a family-owned business established in 1980 by David and Sylvia Luscombe, later joined by their children Courtenay and Joanne. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in supplying high-quality plants and sustainable firewood to both private customers and local authorities across West Sussex. Our plant nursery and garden centre in Worthing offer a comprehensive range of bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, and seasonal displays, alongside bespoke planting schemes that have earned regional and national recognition.We pride ourselves on maintaining rigorous quality standards, demonstrated through awards such as consecutive gold medals in South East in Bloom and the Royal Horticultural Society's Best Highway Display in the UK. Our firewood supplies, sourced from managed local woodlands, are available in multiple delivery formats and have expanded our operations to ensure year-round service. Committed to innovation, we combine traditional horticultural expertise with modern techniques to deliver exceptional value and customer satisfaction.
Services
Plant nursery
Firewood supplies
Garden centre
Local delivery
Maintenance services
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 40 years of horticultural expertise
- Award-winning plant displays in regional and national competitions
- Locally-sourced sustainable firewood with multiple delivery options
- Specialist knowledge serving both private and local authority customers
- Year-round service combining traditional expertise with modern techniques
Services
Plant nursery
Our plant nursery provides a comprehensive selection of high-quality plants including bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, and seasonal displays. We specialise in creating bespoke planting schemes for both domestic gardens and municipal projects. With over four decades of expertise, we combine traditional horticultural knowledge with innovative design to deliver exceptional value and aesthetic impact.
Firewood supplies
We supply locally-sourced, air-dried firewood available in multiple formats including loose loads, bulk bags, and kiln-dried bags. Our firewood is sustainably harvested from managed woodlands and processed using modern techniques to ensure optimal dryness. Available in 20cm, 25cm, and 33cm lengths with delivery options across West Sussex and surrounding areas.
People
David Luscombe
Founder
Established Ferring Nurseries in 1980 with his wife Sylvia. Combines traditional horticultural expertise with innovative approaches to plant cultivation and design.
Sylvia Luscombe
Co-founder
Co-founded the business with David in 1980. Provides specialist knowledge in plant selection and sustainable growing practices that have earned multiple industry awards.
Courtenay Luscombe
Director
Joined the family business in 1998. Oversees firewood operations and delivery logistics, expanding the company's services while maintaining quality standards.
Joanne Luscombe
Director
Joined the business in 1998. Manages plant nursery operations and customer relations, ensuring the continuation of the family's commitment to excellence.
Questions
What types of plants do you offer at your nursery?
We provide a wide range including bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, hanging baskets, and seasonal displays. Our stock changes daily with new and interesting plant varieties.
Do you deliver firewood outside Worthing?
Yes, we deliver firewood across West Sussex and surrounding areas within a 5-mile radius of our nursery at no extra charge.
What firewood sizes are available?
Our firewood comes in 20cm (8'), 25cm (10'), and 33cm (13') lengths. We offer loose loads, bulk bags, and kiln-dried bagged options.
Are your firewood supplies sustainable?
Yes, all our firewood is sourced from local, managed woodlands using sustainable forestry practices that maintain ecological balance.
What are your nursery opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 9am-4pm and Sundays 10am-4pm. Our firewood delivery service operates Monday to Saturday.
Do you offer planting design services?
Yes, our team provides inspirational planting schemes for both private gardens and municipal projects, with award-winning expertise in floral displays.
