Plants
Visitors wishing to buy plants can also get help, advice and ideas for their garden. You are welcome to the nursery at any time by prior arrangement - I am often out and about or simply in the far field, so please try and text, e-mail or phone first!
This year, 2017, the garden is under construction but in due course I hope to open the garden again for various events.
2018 - still under construction!! but already quite a transformation!
2019 - still digging.... am hoping that the construction phase will be finished this year...
There is ample parking and easy walking access from the village of Llangadfan near Welshpool, Powys.
Plants are sold from the house, local markets and plant fairs, and most can be seen growing in situ. The plants are grown outside and organically in mostly home-made composts with no artificial fertilisers. It is worth noting that many plants sold in garden centres up and down the country, although the species may be hardy, these particular plants have been cultivated with artificial feed and heat or simply in a warmer climate! - and will curl up their toes at the slightest excuse. Beware a plant with luxuriant top growth, early in the season...
I grow a huge range of plants, from familar hardy perennials to rare or unusual species, but generally in limited numbers. As a self-confessed 'plantaholic', the range changes every year, so the plant list is indicative only.
Water plants; I am now growing many native water plants for ponds and bog gardens.
The Welsh weather can be somewhat unpredictable and winters are frequently long and hard. The growing season can therefore be late starting; pond and bog garden plants are not usually in full growth before May.
Feb 2020 - the floods threatened to wash them away! All the containers were floating - just managed to retrieve them as they headed downstream!
I also source plants for the landscape design planting schemes, through a few excellent wholesale nurseries who grow in realistic conditions, and can therefore obtain specific plants to order.
Traditional moss-lined hanging baskets and flowers for the cutting garden are available by pre-order.
Willow; I grow several basket willow varieties for sale and cutting. Apart from baskets, there are so many items to be made; planters, trellis, arches, tripods - a most versatile material.
ORGANIC PEAT-FREE COMPOST
To encourage the use of peat-free composts, and reduce plastic waste, I tried supplying 'Sylvamix Natural' (the commercial name for Sylvagrow Organic Growing Medium produced by Melcourt) . I ordered 2 huge bulk bags, filling one side of the large garage to the ceiling, and then laboriously bagged and weighed the compost in recycled feed bags.
Whilst some were delighted and very happy with their compost, it seems most people prefer to buy non-organic compost from the supermarket, despite the extremely favourable price!
As I make large amounts of compost on site for my own use, I do not need to buy in compost - nor give myself yet more hard work!
If there is ever a demand however, I will happily repeat this offer...
Sylvagrow is a blend of;
- fine bark, from sustainably managed British forests
- green compost, a carefully-sourced, single source, certified ingredient
- coir, from a single, known source.
Contains balanced organic fertilizers, lime and seaweed meal for excellent vigour and disease resistance, with sufficient nutrients for 4 -6 weeks.
Used by professional organic growers throughout the UK, including royalty at Highgrove House!
Soil Association approved RHS Endorsed
Suitable for; seeds/cuttings - sand or grit may be added if appropriate, bedding plants/ hanging baskets, potting on - add organic fertiliser after a month or two if needed.
CWPAN PINC
The village cafe and shop very kindly sells my plants and surplus organically grown vegetables in season. They also do brilliant snacks, take-away food and drink, lunches, all possible beverages - and lots of yummy cake!