At Tom's Yard we love to promote other businesses in the world of Horticulture. That's why we've put together a list of small/independent growers in the surrounding areas who either specialise in a specific species or offer unusual plants across the board.
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Acers
Credale Nursery - Nr Leominster, N. Herefordshire
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Alpines
Hoo House Nursery - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Totworth Plants - Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
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Aquatic Plants
(Holder of the National Collection of Hardy Water Lilies with over 200 varieties on display)
Merebrook Pond Plants - Hanley Swan, Worcestershire
(Water Lily & general Aquatic specialist)
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Buddleja's
The Lavander Garden - Kingscote, Nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire
(Holders of the National Collection of Buddleja)
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Day Lilies
New Hope Gardens - Colebatch, S. Shropshire
(offer more than 275 daylily varieties through the nursery)
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Ferns & Shade Specific
Shadey Plants - Edge, Nr Stroud, Gloucestershire
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General Specialist Growers
Cotswold Garden Flowers - Evesham, Gloucestershire
(CGF has one of the largest collections of plants for sale in Europe in one location)
Malcolm Allison Plants - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
PanGlobal Plants - Frampton-on-Severn, Gloucestershire
(One of the most celebrated specialist nurseries in the UK, introducing many new plants never offered before)
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Hellebores
Credale Nursery - Nr Leominster, N. Herefordshire
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Herbs
The Cottage Herbery - Nr Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
(wide collection of peat-free herbs)
Kitchen Garden - Newent, Gloucestershire
(wide collection of peat-free herbs)
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Iris
The Gobbett Nursery - Shropshire
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Lavender
The Lavander Garden - Kingscote, Nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Michaelmas Daisies
Old Court Nurseries - Colwall, Herefordshire
(holds the Plant Heritage National Collection of over 430 varieties which are displayed in the charming 1.5-acre Picton Garden)
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Roses
David Austin - Albrighton, E. Shropshire
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Salvias
Malvern Salvia Collection - Malvern, Worcestershire
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Specialist Seeds
Special Plants Nursery - Chippenham, N. Wiltshire
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South American Plants
Paviour & Davies - N. Herefordshire
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Trees & Shrubs
Frank P Matthews - Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
(edible & ornamental)
Hutchings & Son - Nr. Evesham, Worcestershire
Love Grove's Nursery - Pendock, Gloucestershire
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Violas
Wilde Goose Nursery - Nr Craven Arms, S. Shropshire
(the largest collection in the UK with over 170 varieties)
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Buying directly from growers is the best way to ensure you get the most fabulous blooms in your garden. After all, isn't that what gardening is all about!
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Compared to bland chain garden centers, specialist growers have a wider variety of plants, can give you the best care advice on what you're buying and, ultimately, you're directly supporting growers.
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So, hop in the car with a friend and enjoy a day out!