Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Derby
We are an independent garden centre and nursery based in Swarkestone, Derby, owned and operated by the Jackson Family. Our business offers a comprehensive range of horticultural products including bedding plants, ornamental trees, shrubs, and specialist gardening tools. We provide expert advice on plant care and garden design, complemented by seasonal events and workshops. Our on-site restaurant serves freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients. We host themed events throughout the year including Christmas gift fairs and educational activities.Our team maintains high standards of customer service with extended opening hours during peak seasons. We specialise in both indoor and outdoor plant varieties, offering tailored solutions for domestic and commercial clients. Our facilities include dedicated areas for garden furniture, water features, and decorative accessories. We maintain strong community ties through local horticultural initiatives and educational programmes. Our commitment to quality ensures customers receive healthy plants and reliable after-sales support.
Services
Plants
Garden Supplies
Restaurant
Seasonal Events
Plant Care Advice
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with deep local knowledge
- Extensive range of plants and gardening products
- On-site restaurant serving seasonal menus
- Regular horticultural workshops and events
- Expert advice from experienced staff
What people say
Beautiful plant variety
Knowledgeable staff
Excellent restaurant
Family-friendly events
Well-maintained facilities
Services
Plants
We offer a comprehensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants including bedding varieties, ornamental trees, and specialist shrubs. Our inventory includes seasonal flowering plants and hardy perennials suitable for local growing conditions. Customers receive expert guidance on plant care and garden integration.
Garden Supplies
Our garden centre stocks essential tools, soil amendments, and decorative accessories. We provide premium fertilisers, watering equipment, and protective gear for professional and amateur gardeners. Our inventory includes durable garden furniture and water features.
Restaurant
The on-site restaurant serves freshly prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients. We offer breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea options with seasonal menu variations. Our dining area provides views of the nursery grounds with wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Seasonal Events
We host educational workshops and seasonal celebrations including Christmas fairs and Halloween activities. Our events programme features plant propagation demonstrations and themed family activities. Booking options are available for special occasions.
Plant Care Advice
Our experienced staff provides tailored advice on plant selection and garden maintenance. We offer guidance on soil preparation, pest control, and seasonal planting schedules. Customers receive after-sales support for both domestic and commercial projects.
Questions
What are your current opening hours?
We are open Monday to Saturday 09:00-17:30 and Sundays 10:00-16:30. Reduced hours apply during December.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced team provides free planting guidance and garden design suggestions for all customers.
Can I host events at the nursery?
We accommodate private bookings for special occasions with our event spaces available for hire.
Are dogs allowed on site?
Only assistance dogs are permitted in accordance with our accessibility policy.
Do you deliver plants locally?
We offer delivery services for large plant purchases within a 15-mile radius of our nursery.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards, contactless payments, and cash at our physical tills.
