Growing resources

Local plant suppliers

Garthowen Garden Centre

Independent family-run garden centre established 1957 with comprehensive plant selection and popular Treehouse Coffee Shop serving homemade cakes and hearty meals. Known for expert gardening advice, seasonal events and children’s activities in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

https://www.garthowen.co.uk/

Two Acres Nursery

Two Acres Nursery put quality and affordability at the centre of their work. Their plants are available in the best condition possible with options to suit every budget. They have a large selection of Perennials, Roses, Primroses, Pansy’s, compost and Summer Bedding plants.

Two Acres Nursery

Phoenix Perennial Plants

Specialist nursery focusing on hardy perennials attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects, grown in loam-based compost. Features unique umbellifers, prairie plants and late-flowering varieties, many grown from seed. Renowned supplier for Chelsea Flower Show gardens and featured in major gardening publications.

https://g.co/kgs/PmJzq2d

Long Barn

Award-winning lifestyle destination combining specialist plant nursery with lavender farm, featuring rare lavender varieties and National Collection heritage plants. Offers Mediterranean and exotic plants, garden accessories plus acclaimed café overlooking lavender fields.

https://www.longbarn.co.uk/

Pepperpot Herbs

Specialist herb nursery established in 1998 growing an extensive range of over 130 varieties from traditional culinary herbs to unusual fragrant and edible flowers. Family-run nursery using 100% peat-free growing methods with RHS award-winning plants available online, at events, and from their on-site polytunnel stocked with seasonal selections.

https://www.pepperpotherbplants.co.uk/

The Plant Centre at Hortus Loci

Retail arm of renowned wholesale nursery supplying RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court shows, offering over 4,000 plant varieties including specialist perennials, grasses, trees and hedging. Features on-site coffee shop with homemade cakes and expert horticultural advice.

https://hlplantcentre.co.uk/

Annual plant fairs

Medstead Horticultural Group / Four Marks Horticultural Group

Annual plant sales organised by local horticultural societies offering excellent value plants grown by experienced local gardeners. Features wide selection of perennials, vegetables, herbs and seasonal plants with expert growing advice from knowledgeable members. Typically held in the respective village halls.

Check Four Marks News and local noticeboards for annual sale dates.

Plants Fair at Gilbert White’s House

Annual weekend plants fair featuring over 20 specialist nurseries and garden centres offering everything from rare shrubs and alpines to herbs, perennials and tropical plants. Set in the beautiful gardens of the 18th-century naturalist’s home with BBQ, brewery, and access to the historic house and museum included in ticket price.

https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/events-grid/

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