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Hellebores

Posted in: Colour | February 8, 2023 at 11:28 , by Downside Nurseries

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The nursery is full of colour: cyclamen, pansies and violas, Bellis, primroses – all tough and in flower ready to plant out and give you some instant cheer. The oriental Hellebores are starting to flower. We have a good selection including: Frostkiss Anna’s Red (which came top in the ‘Which?’...

Full-time staff required

Posted in: Staff | January 23, 2023 at 12:45 , by Downside Nurseries

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Full-time staff are required to work as part of our team – an opportunity to work with a wide and interesting range of plant species. Please note there is of necessity some compulsory overtime in the spring and a watering rota for summer weekends. Please contact us at info@downsidenurseries.co.uk Posted...

Christmas Opening Times over the festive period

Posted in: Opening Times | December 14, 2022 at 17:20 , by Downside Nurseries

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We shall close on Sunday/Monday, December 25th and 26th, and Sunday, January 1st. Other than that we shall be open every day as usual from 9am to 5pm including the Bank Holidays Tuesday, December 27th and Monday, January 2nd....

Downside’s own gift vouchers

Posted in: Gift Vouchers, Gifts | December 14, 2022 at 17:15 , by Downside Nurseries

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Stuck for that gift for someone special who loves gardening? Don’t forget Downside offers its own vouchers which we can pop in the post for you. Our gift vouchers are available in denominations of £5, £10, £15, £20 and £25 and the voucher will be posted inside our winter card....

Cold weather, frost and watering

Posted in: Frost | December 14, 2022 at 16:58 , by Downside Nurseries

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Now the cold weather is here, a seasonal reminder to keep an eye on the watering of evergreens in pots – Holly, Bay, Olives, and Conifers. They will not need much but if they go into a period of sub-zero temperatures dry, they can be damaged or even die. Remember...