Plants, supplies and growing advice for UK gardens
About the nursery
About us
A Small Independent Plant Nursery
We are a small independent UK plant nursery and garden supplies business. This website is our shop window and our notebook: a catalogue of plants and supplies we can advise on, and practical growing guidance written for British gardens.
There is no online checkout. Instead, you browse the details, send an enquiry, and we reply personally to confirm availability, suggest alternatives and agree how you would like to collect or receive your order.
What you will find
Plants, Supplies And Advice
A plant catalogue
Perennials, shrubs, hedging, climbers, fruit, vegetables, herbs and bulbs, each with light, soil, size, hardiness and care notes.
Browse plantsGarden supplies explained
Composts, feeds, tools, pots and protection, with what to look for and how to use each product well.
Browse suppliesPractical growing advice
In-depth guides, quick how-tos, a seasonal calendar and plant care notes for UK conditions.
Read the guidesHow enquiries work
From Question To Collection
- 1
Browse and choose
Use the filters and detail cards to shortlist plants and products that suit your site.
- 2
Send an enquiry
Use the form or the "Enquire" button on any card. Add details about your garden if you would like suggestions.
- 3
We reply
We confirm what is available, suggest alternatives where needed and answer your growing questions.
- 4
Agree the details
Any sale, price and collection arrangement is agreed with you directly. Nothing is reserved or charged through this website.
Visiting & collection
Arranging Collection
Collection arrangements are agreed when you enquire, so we can confirm that your plants are ready and tell you exactly where and when to come.
- 163 Alexandra Road
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE8 1RB - 0191 467 9655
- [email protected]
Plant buying guide
Choosing Healthy Plants
- Look for fresh, well-coloured foliage and firm, sturdy stems rather than tall, pale or leggy growth.
- Check for pests: sticky residue, distorted shoots, notched leaf edges or webbing.
- Gently slide a plant from its pot if you can: healthy roots are white or light tan and fill the compost without circling tightly.
- Bare-root plants should have fibrous, moist roots and firm, plump buds in winter.
- Read the label for mature height and spread, light, soil and hardiness (RHS H rating).
- Harden off plants that have been grown under cover before planting out.
Planting calendar
When To Plant What
WhatJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Bare-root hedging, trees & fruitNovember to March while dormantYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYes
Container-grown shrubs & treesBest in autumn and spring; any time if wateredNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesYesNo
Hardy perennialsSpring and early autumnNoNoYesYesYesNoNoNoYesYesNoNo
Daffodils, crocus & alliumsSeptember to NovemberNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYesNo
TulipsLate October to DecemberNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoYesYesYes
Snowdrops "in the green"February to MarchNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
Tender plants, dahlias & beansAfter the last frostNoNoNoNoYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Tomatoes: sow, then plant outSow March to April, plant out late May to JuneNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Times are typical for the UK and vary by region and weather; plant later in colder areas. The current month is outlined.
Reading our plant cards
What The Symbols Mean
- Full sun Needs at least six hours of direct sun.
- Part shade Happy with sun for part of the day, or dappled light.
- Shade Copes with little direct sun.
- H7 RHS hardiness rating: H7 is hardy in even the coldest UK winters; lower numbers need more protection.
- Highlighted months show when the plant flowers or crops.
- Tags show wildlife value and special uses.
Ready to ask about a plant?
Send us your question and we will reply with availability, suggestions and next steps.