Now summer is officially here we have opened the patio area outside our café The Potting Shed. Come and enjoy a drink and something to eat whilst enjoying the view over our lovely gardens and open countryside.
Looking for somewhere to meet a friend for coffee or lunch? Our café The Potting Shed serves Breakfast, Lunch & Afternoon tea seven days a week. Click to find out more!
Colourful selection of our own grown potted perennial plants now available.
£6.99ea or 5 for £30!
Trailing & Patio Bedding plants Now in Stock
Great selection of outdoor pots, summer planters & hanging baskets all planted & nurtured on-site
Great selection of Tomato & Vegetable plants, all grown on-site from seed
Visit Us
Looking for something tasty for dinner tonight? Call into our Farm Shop and choose from our great range of home grown veg, fresh bread, milk, handmade ready meals, delicious deserts, local cheeses, beers and more! With such a great selection we’re sure to have something to make your meal time special.
Plants and Gardening Supplies
We have one of the best range of plants, seeds, bulbs and gardening supplies St Albans has to offer. We stock a wide variety of ready to plant herbs, fruit trees, shrubs, vegetable and seasonal plants. Whether you’re planning on giving your garden a makeover or looking to plant something tasty for the kitchen, our experienced and knowledge staff will be able to help you select the plants to suit your needs.
With over 90 years’ experience we have hand-picked a fantastic range of composts, feeds, fertilisers and equipment from market leading suppliers to make sure your plants thrive.
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