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Potted plants, bulbs, roses, shrubs and trees, including varieties other centres do not stock.
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A garden centre split either side of a wildlife lake, with plants, trees, pots, furniture, gifts and a cafe. You will find us on Hitchin Lane in Codicote, just outside Hitchin.
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Plants looked after properly, and a morning worth making
Two main areas either side of the lake: one for growing stock, one for the shop and the cafe. Come for a single shrub or stay for a few hours.
garden shop
Garden tools, pots, paving, stakes, furniture and clothing under one roof.
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gifts
A gift shop and a homeware store sit alongside the main garden centre.
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cafe
The Greenhouse Cafe serves cakes and light meals, with duck food on the counter too.
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wildlife lake
Benches, a small bridge and a lake full of ducks, geese and moorhens to sit beside.
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trusted by gardeners across hertfordshire
Rated 4.2 from 1,066 Google reviews.
“It was a really relaxed garden centre, with so much choice of plants. All the plants were better looked after than most other garden centers”
“As well as the regular garden centre 'stuff' and cafe, there's a lake with ducks and geese plus benches to sit and relax.”
“It offers an impressive and extensive selection of potted plants, bulbs, and specialist garden equipment, as well as original gifts and garden furnishings.”
“The gentleman their went so above and beyond anything I could ever hope for, it brought me to tears.”
“this is a hidden gem of a garden centre. … The staff are knowlegable and helpful.”
“Good variety of stock including plants, garden ornaments, pots, furniture, clothing and gifts.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Potted plants, bulbs, roses, shrubs and trees, along with pots, stakes and paving. Customers often tell us they find things here that other centres do not carry, so ask us what has just come in.
Yes, the staff know the stock and are happy to talk through what suits your garden. Bring a photo or a rough idea of the spot and ask.
The Vanstone Woodland Railway runs a miniature train through the woodland, and there is a playground and the lake with its ducks and geese. Ask at the train when you arrive to see if it is running that day.
Yes, bags of swan and duck food are sold at the Greenhouse Cafe. There are benches and a small bridge by the water to feed them from.
We are at Hitchin Ln, Codicote, Hitchin SG4 8TH. Monday to Saturday we are open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and on Sunday 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Free parking is available on site, and there are accessible toilets. If you want to check anything before you set off, ring us on 01438 820412.
Good to know
Notes from the nursery benches
A few short reads from the people who look after the stock.
Choosing a rose for a small garden
What to think about before you pick an English shrub rose, from light to space. Come and ask us which ones are on the benches now.
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Agapanthus, verbena and nemesia in pots
Three plants that earn their place in a container. Bring your pot size along and we will talk through what fits.
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containers
A morning by the wildlife lake
What to look out for on the water through the year, from ducklings to greylag geese. Pick up duck food at the cafe on your way round.
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