Wednesday 26 May 2010

Don't miss BBC's coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show

Thanks to the amazing BBC iPlayer you can catch up with nearly a week's programmes from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show at your computer. This year the BBC are making all the BBC Two programmes available to view for up to a week. Hurry though as the first set of programmes don't have very long to go before they finish. Experience the World's greatest flower show from the comfort of your own home, explore this year's gardens and find out what's happening at the showground. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sl67f

Looking forward to RHS Tatton

We're not too far away now from the splendour of the annual RHS Show in Tatton Park, Knutsford - the North West's favourite flower and horticulture show. Keep your diaries free between 21-25th July to visit this amazing show which we thoroughly recommend. This year sees the debut of the Young Designer of the Year Competition as well as the prestigous Eurofleurs floristry competition. For details and ticket information visit  http://www.rhs.org.uk/Shows-Events/RHS-Show-Tatton-Park/2010

Thursday 13 May 2010

Download free National Trust Album

The Trust is famed for its care of some of the nation’s most visually stunning locations; from castles and gardens to great swathes of coast and countryside, which are often promoted as havens of tranquillity.
The release of this album is the first time that the very sounds of these special places have been given their place in the spotlight - 11 special places across England, Northern Ireland are featured.
Download the full album for free here.

Wednesday 12 May 2010

Betws-y-Coed Choir Festival returns

Once again we're really pleased to see support the annual Gwyl y Corau Betws-y-Coed Choir Festival which is back for another year beginning in June.
It's a fantastic opportunity to see many of the magnificent Male Voice Choirs from North Wales peform at the beautiful St. Mary's Church in the village across the summer months. It begins on Sunday June 27th at 8pm with the Llanddulas Male Voice Choir performing.
For full details of all the dates click on the picture to download the flyer. Alternatively contact the Tourist Information Centre for more information and to book tickets on 01690 710426.

Saturday 8 May 2010

New stock arriving all the time!

After a cold and frosty start to spring North Wales gardeners are finally catching up with their planting and we have been incredibly busy over the past few weeks. The first May bank holiday which coincided with the Llandudno Extravaganza and the Colwyn Bay Prom Day, helped us sell an incredible amount of stock and we have had gaps in some of ranges. I'm happy to say that we're fully stocked up again and you can see what's just arrived at the nursery by clicking here. For a full stock listing please visit the main website at http://www.gardennursery.co.uk/.
If you're making a long journey to buy please call us on 01690 710870 to make sure we haven't sold out of your chosen plant.

Saturday 1 May 2010

Wildlife Gardening Open Days

There's plenty for the family to do over the spring and summer 2010 months with a range of open days organised by the North Wales Wildlife Trust. http://www.wildlifetrustswales.org/.
9th May 2-4pm The Peach House, Llangoed LL58 8SB -Walled Garden and Nectar Borders. Ann Wood 01248 490896.
16th May 2-4pm Fox Brush, Felinheli LL56 4JZ - Award Winning Garden. Jennifer Osbourne 01248 670463.
20th May 10-4pm Emscote, Ferm Bach Road, Craig-y-Don LL30 1UA - Pond Dipping. Sonia Davies 01492 879303.
10th Jun 1-4pm Snowdonia Society, Ty Hyll, Capel Curig LL24 0DS - Wildlife friendly plants. Margaret Thomas 01690. 710711.

Save money with the new Groes Card

We're very pleased to announce that the nursery now accepts the new Groes Card giving 10% off all purchases.
The card can be used at a selected range of North Wales shops and retailers especially chosen for their quality and attention to customer service. The card is the idea of the Groes Inn near Conwy which has held an AA rosette for Food, Comfort and Hospitality since 2003. Find out more by visiting http://www.groesinn.com/