I made a trip down to Bud Garden Centre the other day to pick up some plants and festive bits. Run by Brenda and Severine, who met whilst working for a community garden project, Bud is the teeniest but most lovingly created garden centre I’ve ever seen.
The focus is on sustainability and local suppliers, and many of the plants are grown peat-free by Brenda, Severine and a posse of brilliant local gardeners. The centre can be reached by public transport (see the above link for all details) and is a real sight for sore eyes compared to the local B&Q behemoth nearby. As well as a wonderfully curated selection of plants, they also sell loads of ace extras. I bought some wooden Christmas tree decorations made locally from reclaimed wood, and some pretty potted winter daffodils for my kitchen!
Obviously, they have ACE, sustainably sourced Christmas trees too…
Check it out. Support your local businesses!
And remember, shop local this Christmas!
