A community run garden centre in the middle of Hulme. I've admired it from the top of the 86 bus many times. This is a very well designed space which feels surprisingly big as you walk around it. There's a good variety of flowers, fruit trees, shade plants and more for sale. There's a gluten free, vegan cafe on site. I saw a sign for vegan hotdogs, cakes and coffee when I was there but didn't sample anything. There's lots of seating at the cafe but also lots of little quiet spots with seating all over the centre. It feels like a community park as much as a business. There's also a 'schoolroom' with hay bales for the students. This place is not the cheapest garden centre but then your money is going to support a community not B & Q shareholders. Also all the plants are organic and in peat free compost. read more

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A non commercial garden centre that has a really lovely relaxed feel to it and a good selection of plants and shrubs with some unusual varieties. The path leading in has lots of lovely plants growing along it and you are drawn in to the various areas with a smile. Loved the sensory garden and the staff are very friendly. If you need some vegetables for planting the have a selection. Also there are various courses run by this centre and details are on the website. read more

Hulme Garden Centre - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Manchester, MAN

Prices a tad higher than average which isnt helped by the absence of a card machine, and some of the plants seemed to be a little under-watered and wilting, but a nice atmosphere and a relaxing place to visit if you've got an hour to kill. Looking forward to seeing all of the gardens finished, seemed to be a work in progress in some parts. read more

A brilliant place to sit and enjoy nature in the middle of a concrete jungle it literally is an oasis slap bang in the middle of the Manchester. The staff are kind caring and considerate not to mention cheerful and very, very helpful, definitely favourite place to be. read more