Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery for Quality Plants in Linton & Shadwell
Established in 1976, Riverside Plants has been a family-run business dedicated to cultivating high-quality plants for both retail and wholesale customers. With two locations in Linton and Shadwell, we specialise in a wide range of home-grown bedding plants, perennials, container-grown shrubs, and trees, alongside gardening essentials like compost and ceramic pots. Our Linton nursery serves as the hub for our wholesale operations, supplying landscapers, garden centres, and retail shops across Yorkshire. At Shadwell, we focus on retail, offering customers direct access to our premium plants and expert advice.We pride ourselves on combining decades of horticultural expertise with a commitment to competitive pricing and exceptional service. Our teams deep understanding of seasonal plant needs ensures customers receive tailored recommendations year-round. Sustainability is central to our practices, including peat-free compost options and eco-friendly gardening guidance. With over 45 years of experience, we remain dedicated to nurturing thriving gardens and supporting local horticultural communities.
Services
Bedding Plants
Perennials
Shrubs & Trees
Garden Accessories
Wholesale Supply
Plant Advice
Seasonal Stock
Eco-Friendly Options
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-run since 1976 with deep horticultural expertise
- Extensive range of home-grown plants for all seasons
- Competitive pricing for both retail and wholesale customers
- Expert advice on seasonal planting and pest management
- Sustainable practices including peat-free compost options
What people say
Stunning geraniums
Helpful staff
Great prices
Clean tidy nursery
Best family nursery
Services
Bedding Plants
We offer a comprehensive selection of summer and winter bedding plants, including vibrant geraniums, pansies, and violas. Our plants are grown locally to ensure hardiness and seasonal suitability. Customers benefit from expert guidance on planting schemes and pest management.
Perennials
Our nurseries stock extensive ranges of perennials in 1lt and 3lt pots, available from March to July. These long-lasting plants provide year-on-year garden structure and colour. Our team advises on optimal planting times and companion planting strategies.
Shrubs & Trees
Container-grown shrubs and trees are available at our Shadwell site, including ornamental and functional varieties. We provide planting advice for different soil types and microclimates, ensuring successful establishment.
Gardening Supplies
We supply compost, bark, manure, ceramic pots, and hanging baskets to support healthy plant growth. Our product range includes peat-free options aligned with sustainable gardening practices.
Wholesale Supply
BK Growers Ltd delivers quality plants to landscapers, garden centres, and retail outlets across Yorkshire. Our wholesale operation leverages decades of growing expertise to meet trade customers' volume and quality requirements.
People
Alan
Owner
Alan leads Riverside Plants with over 45 years of horticultural experience. He provides expert plant care advice and oversees nursery operations, ensuring quality standards are maintained across both locations.
Mel
Nursery Manager
Mel manages day-to-day operations at Linton nursery, offering practical gardening tips and seasonal planting guidance. With extensive knowledge of local growing conditions, she supports both retail and trade customers.
Questions
What types of plants do you grow?
We grow summer and winter bedding plants, perennials, container shrubs, trees, and seasonal items like Christmas plants. Our ranges include both traditional favourites and modern varieties.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced team provides free advice on plant selection, seasonal care, pest management, and soil improvement tailored to Yorkshire's climate conditions.
Are your plants locally grown?
All our bedding plants and perennials are grown on-site at our Linton nursery, ensuring they're acclimatised to local growing conditions for better garden performance.
Do you have sustainable gardening options?
We offer peat-free compost alternatives and provide guidance on eco-friendly gardening practices, including water conservation and pollinator-friendly planting.
What are your opening hours?
Linton is open daily 10am-4:30pm (Sun 4pm). Shadwell opens Mon-Sat 10am-4pm and is closed Sundays. Hours may vary seasonally.
Do you supply trade customers?
Yes, through BK Growers Ltd, we supply landscapers, garden centres, and retail outlets with quality plants at competitive wholesale prices.
