visited the restaurant for breakfast on Monday 18th December at 10.30 am where the staff said , to…read moretheir surprise ,they weren't busy. Two cooked breakfasts were ordered ; one being vegetarian with Quorn sausages which were dry and so hard couldn't be cut through with a knife and fork and the scrambled egg was over cooked and dry , the on,y edible part were the beans and a large mushroom. The meat bacon and sausage and scrambled egg were all said to be over cooked as was the potato scone. we were very disappointed and won't repeat the experience.

I always planned to go there and finally I made it last Saturday afternoon. The car park was pretty…read morefull and not much space to maneuver around. This place is massive and you can get all sorts of items, besides the obvious plant collection. They already prepare for Christmas and artificial Christmas tree choices are ready to be carried out. There are several sections for the young and older generation amongst us. Personally I liked the kitchen appliance selection , the restaurant (self service) and the gift choices. Its the ideal place to go xmas shopping. In the back there are more shops, like Lakeland. Its a shopping center within a shopping centre :-). You might ask why only 2 stars? The reason being that the animal section, I felt, was a bit neglected. I saw a hamster in a cage with a tumor on his back side, lying in his excrements. It made my heart bleed and I should have said something. Sadly I could not find anybody to complain to. Would I go back? Considering that this place is not the cheapest and how they keep animals caged up, I have my doubts I'm eager to go back.

This is a nice garden centre. Its not too big, but has a good range of gifts and supplies in doors…read moreand a wide range of plants and ornaments, etc, outside. The Christmas displays are always very good and a real treat for kids. It has a nice, bright cafe which has a good range of food and lovely 'homemade' cakes. The millionaire shortbread is gorgeous!

a good selection of plants, trees, garden ornaments, gifts and it has a lovely wee cafe inside tooread more

Dobbies added to their chain of garden centres with this one in Dunfermline nearly two years ago…read more As well as the usual plants, garden equipment and furniture, gifts etc., they also have a concessions of Cotton Traders, a butchers, a farm food hall and great café. Throughout the year they hold various events including lecture and demonstrations there is usually a nominal fee to attend these. For just £10 you can join their gardening club this allows you to get 10% of a range of plants and seeds you also earn reward points every time you shop which can are redeemed as monetary vouchers to spend in the store. In addition you get vouchers entitling you to 2 free teas or coffees each month. So even if you only pop in for a coffee once a month it is still worth joining.

There is nothing wrong in general with this place until you need to visit the loos…read more Since the building was built, they have gone downhill. The toilet seats don't sit right. The soap dispensers do not work, the hand dryer is hopeless. The toilets are filthy, not sure when they were last cleaned.

Excellent choice of both plants and furniture…read more Coffee Shop has excellent choices and toilets are clean.

One of the hidden attractions just outside Edinburgh is the labour of love run by Liberty and…read moreHamish Martin called The Secret Herb Garden. This idyllic venture lies 6 miles south of the city centre and allows the owners to share their enjoyment of herbs along with home produced food and drink, vintage furniture and candles made from the wax produced by the on-site apiary. Entry to the garden is free of charge, however, it is difficult not to spend money with a huge array of herbs for sale - I never realised how many types of mint existed until they were lined up, each with their own particular fragrance or taste. You'll also find it hard to resist spending some time in the cafe with a selection of cakes and scones as well as a very enjoyable lunch dish of Sweet Corn Quiche and Hand Picked Flower Salad. When you have finished lunch head beyond the glass-house and take a look at the apiary where you can see inside a working bee-hive; the medicinal garden and some innovative plant pots, including a Volkswagen Beetle that has herbs growing from its boot and bonnet. If you are looking for something a little different in easy travelling distance from Scotland's capital city then The Secret Herb Garden is a great choice.

The Secret Herb Garden is exactly what the name suggests; a hidden wonderland of herby goodness. If…read moreyou're a foodie looking for that special all-natural flavour or looking for a particular medicinal herb, then I've no doubt that SHG is just what you're after. I liked that all the herb labels shared a suggested use or some properties of the plant. For example, certain plants would make for a nourishing bath soak, and others, just perfect for an edible cake decoration. Secret Herb Garden, I do appreciate your passion for plant power! We were welcomed by a HUGE pregnant pig bathing in the hot spring sun. Aside from wanting to be that glorious pig, I thought it was just really nice that there's a big-ass pig just chilling up front. We said hello with a friendly stroke behind the ear, before heading into herby heaven. Boy, oh, boy! - There's so much. To express, just how much, I'll tell you that I was completely overwhelmed by all the variants of mint. You'd be a fool, like I was, to think that mint, as a herb, was constrained to the pepper and spear varieties. No, no, no! Just go have a gander at the impressive mint selection at the Secret Herb Garden. It's seriously impressive. - Mint! There's greenhouses adorned with herb after herb, with the occasional couch perched in amongst the madness of plants. There's also a café and a little shop selling beeswax, foraging books and other quirky goodies. You can sign up for meditation classes too. It's twee, and special in its very own way. Service is casual, and tables are dotted around the place, so your order may take a tad longer to find its way to you. Our table was a teeny bit rickety but we were grateful to have found a spot out front where our pooch could chill with us. (Dogs out front only!) I got a latte. Of course, it had a little heart in the foam. - A smile-inducer if every there was one. We waved goodbye to Secret Herb Garden, and to the pregnant pig. I'll be back to see the piglets, and to try the cakes, and, most importantly, for the wonderful herbs.

There's garden centers and then there's GARDENS CENTERS . Let's just say this place beats out a lot…read moreof them. We stopped by for a little hot drink and dessert. When can you say that in LA. It's off the highway but once drive into the parking lot, theres plenty of parking as the lot is massive. The center itself was a major surprise to me when I walked in. To the left of the entrance was their outdoor plant area which is a given but once inside, it was a major surprise. There's a full on cafe that's pretty big. Two cashier counter with hot drinks and amazing desserts on display. Besides the coffee drinks, teas and a major selection of great pastries and cakes. They also serves full meals. Garden center with a meal. There's plenty of seating in their dining area. Not only the cafe as a surprise, once you start walking through it gets better and better. Coming from LA it's like the garden center of Home Depot and Lowe's meets World Market and Home Goods with a little of Whole Foods added to the mix. There's still a big indoor garden centers. Then you have a section where's its gifts and sorts. A kids area, books, stationery and cards department. Continuing on, shoes department, a holiday area where majority of the items are half off after the holidays. There's both a mens, women and kids clothing section. More home goods and accessories. It keeps going. Then you have the icing on the cake. There's a gourmet store with meats, cheeses, food and a freakin butcher. Like full on meat counter with a pretty massive amounts of meats. To say I had a good time walking through and checking everything out, that was a blast. Do I recommend this place, definitely. The places you end up sometimes will surprise you.

I love their wee produce shop. It has veg and fruit you don't find elsewhere. Great wee garden…read morecenter for the locals xx

This place is vast with a massive selection of furniture. However, it also has a cafe, restaurant,…read morehome wares and garden centre. A good day out.

This is quite close proximatey to where I live, so it's quite easy to get to by car and buses go…read morepast the entrance road to it. I always seem to walk out of the with something green leafed! It has a fab selection of plants and garden equipment. The restaurant always has something nice to offer and is always busy at lunch times. Anytime I need advice the staff are really helpful and offer to help you to your car with your goods (usually compost with me!!). It's won awards in the past as of that you can rely on quality. Not only that they are independant and local.

My first Pentland Plants stop only extends to the cafe and gift shop this time round but, boy, was…read morethe huge bowl of broccoli and courgette soup just what I needed. The gift shop is just the kind of cute I'm all in for. They stock Ness accessories and really adorable handcrafted brooches and similar goodies. Its also really varied in its stock and you'll find food and homeware produce too. It was a quick stop with lunch in mind but just the kind to tempt me back if I'm nearby. Although, probably not at peak lunch hours as the cafe does get extremely busy. Just a heads up: the cafe gets warm, since you're technically in one big greenhouse. If it's a warm day, it will be even warmer inside.