London’s 11 Best Garden Centres and Plant Shops
19 May, 2020
- Words by
- Rae Boocock
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in London’s concrete jungle, there’s a miscellany of
garden centres, and thanks to easing lockdown restrictions, several
of them are coming back into bloom. Whether you’re a green-fingered
gardener or simply want some leaves to brighten up a desk space,
these are the capital’s best places to find the plants, pots and
tools you need.
While some lockdown measures are still in place, do check ahead
for altered opening times and the garden centres’ individual social
distancing policies. Many are offering click-and-collect services
as well as no-contact delivery.
Plants, pots and tools for green-fingered Londoners (and
gardening novices)
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The Boma Garden Centre
Kentish Town
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Alexandra Nurseries
Penge
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Clifton Nurseries
Maida Vale
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Petersham Nurseries
Backdropped by Richmond’s meadows, this jumble of greenhouses
and gardens have a certain bohemian vibe that’s unlike most
traditional garden centres. Carved out of the grounds of Petersham
House in the 70s, it was bought by positive-living enthusiasts Gael
and Francesco Boglione in 1997 and transformed into the
world-renowned plant nursery and Michelin-starred café you see
today. Whiling away several hours here is easy.
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Camden Garden Centre
Camden
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Croxted Road Garden Centre
Herne Hill
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Alleyn Park Garden Centre
Dulwich
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Battersea Flower Station
Battersea
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Conservatory Archives
Hackney
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The Chelsea Gardener
Chelsea
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N1 Garden Centre
Hackney