We are very pleased (and relieved!) to confirm that we are able to stay open during this next lockdown starting on 5th November. The Government has included garden centres as providing essential goods and services. We will continue with our COVID-safe processes and would remind you, please No more than...
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Downside’s latest newsletter
Here’s the link to the latest newsletter as at 8th October 2020 from Downside Nurseries. Do sign up on the website to receive your own copy directly to your inbox! This one covers: Autumn/winter bedding Exciting new shrubs Ornamental and fruit trees Bare-root hedging Hanging baskets...
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NGS Open Day at Duck Pond Barn on Sunday, 28th June
NGS Open Day tomorrow at Duck Pond Barn, WingfieldSunday, 28th June 1030-1700h Garden of 1.6 acres with large duck pond, lawns, ericaceous beds, orchard, vegetable garden, big greenhouse, spinney and wild area of grass and trees with many wildflowers. Large dry stone wall topped with flower beds with rose arbour....
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Tree ordering reminder
A quick reminder about tree ordering: the last day to let us have any specific requirements for trained fruit and some of the rarer specialist items is Tuesday next week, 30th June. We shall try and have a wide selection as usual, but if you have any particular requests, please let us...
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Pennyquick
We continued making deliveries throughout the lock-down period. This was made considerably easier by being able to take card payments over the ‘phone. In the plague years, markets were closed and people had to resort to leaving goods on the outskirts of town with pots of vinegar to leave the...
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