Great place, friendly staff,prices ok, pp plants good, carpark small but if only they had a cafe it…read morewould be perfect.

It's little nursery tucked in the corner of the M60 junction near Sale. Chances are, driving past,…read moreyou don't even know it's there. Not sure what they do the rest of the year but this is the simplest, most organised christmas tree shopping I have ever done and I was well pleased with the product and the experience. You got 3 types of trees and 4 - 5 ranges of height, organised in rows. Bloody simple, and the trees look pretty good too. I don't know what are the prices but we paid £37 for a 5-6ft Nordman. Job done !

This is a fabulous Garden Centre in a beautiful setting. The cafe is lovely with great service and…read moredelicious food. The shop and butchers is also excellent. We have had many plants, turf, bulbs, stones, logs etc over the years and everything is first rate. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. We always get our Christmas tree here too!

This is a very nice garden centre but it is a bit out of the way in broadbottom. It sells lots of…read morevery large plants in huge pots which you will need a truck to take away and lots of interesting shrubs and potted plants. There is a lovely teashop attached and it has some homemade fare.In stock is a nice array of little gifts and greeting cards as well as flower and vegetable seeds and plenty of bulbs. a good all round selection.

A garden centre? what in all that is unholy was I doing in a garden centre???? Normally if someone…read morewas to say "Lee lets pop to the garden centre",then my answer would be "Can I stay at home and whip myself accross the face with a rusty bike chain instead?". But on this occasion that wasn't an option,it was Mrs Zombis birthday and she wanted to buy some plants. So off we went (I packed a chain just in case). Now as far as i'm concerned the worst thing we have ever done as a couple is buy a house with a garden. I just can never rouse myself to do anything in it,if money were no object then it would either be paved over or a gardener would be hired. So the walking along rows of flowers and plants made me long for rusty metal flagellation (good name for a metal band). This is not to do the garden centre down at all,it is how i feel about all of them. On this occasion though my mind was blown apart,when we got inside the centre they had a Deli!!! Yep,a Deli!!! Cheeses of the world,beautiful cooked meats,salamis and other sausages,beautiful artisan breads and stuffed olives of many a filling. That is only a small selection,they also stocked some really nice kitchen gadgets,smelly candles and stuff that i have never seen or heard of before... I bought some Pastrami ( the king of American Deli meats). And i have to honestly say that it was some of the nicest i have ever had. Really peppery and beefy. I haven't enjoyed pastrami so much since i had a stupidly big sandwich in Sausalito,but i can't just pop there whenever i fancy a peppery beef sarnie. But I can pop a mile and a half down the road to the All in one garden centre for one,and that'll do for me ta very much.....

Really well run large garden centre. Family run with it's own style. Lots of really good plants and…read morehgarden accesories and tools.Plenty of good advice. Large restaurant/coffee shop. Well known for their huge Xmas displays

Gordon Riggs is a great all year round garden centre which is conveniently located just off a new…read moremotorway extension and exist in Kingsway, Rochdale. The plant and flower stocks change seasonally and the items usually have helpful tips and information on the suitability. There are sections of the centre suitable for most purposes, from gravel and rocks to statues, fountains and pond liners. The pets section always has a great selection of fish too. My one gripe is that Christmas always comes VERY early to Gordon Riggs, with a strong emphasis on a very large (and impressive) seasonal lighting display. It could just do with arriving a few weeks or months later than it does though. That said, it's especially great for your pick of healthy, juicy christmas trees.

Meerkat fountain? check. Meerkat wearing a neckerchief ornament? check. Meerkat surface to air…read moremissile? we'll order one for you...... Yep,it was trawl around a garden centre sunday day for me and Mrs Z last week. To be honest I only went because I wanted a bacon sarnie from the caravan that parks outside,only for it to be not there anymore!! That's probably because the centre has recently open up a bistro on the first floor,which I will check out one day. Can anybody remember a time when garden centres only sold things for the garden? On Sunday at Gordon Riggs I had the opportunity to buy (Deep breath):- Candles,Locusts,Crickets,Rabbits,Bearded Dragons,Vases,Books,Paving stones,Bloody Meerkat tat,Plants,Incense sticks,Essential oils,Bird Food,Bird Tables,Bird poison (Not really),CD's,DVD's,Tins of minced beef and onions and a carvery. And that is a good thing! because when I go to a garden centre the last thing I want to look at is garden stuff,as I stated in last years review of All in One garden Centre I hate gardens and gardening, so the more non gardening related things they sell the better, which is why I have a soft spot for Gordons place, anything that stops me having to look at bulbs and seeds is a good thing. Although less Meerkat related stuff would be nice : )

If you're a green-fingered plant lover blessed with a garden, then you might want to take a trip to…read moreDaisy Nook garden centre in Failsworth. This is a one-stop shop for everything from annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees to pots, compost, furniture, barbecues and chimeneas at great prices. In particular, their bedding plants (pansies, petunias, marigolds) have remained the same price for 10 years now at £2.49 per 6-pack. Bigger indoor and outdoor plants start at just £2 and planters too are plentiful and cost conscious. The clincher for me though is Daisy Nook's home ware department which really makes this trip worth while. There's everything from pillows, scented candles, wall prints, dried flowers and greetings cards as a great range of books for every level of gardener. I'd empty the boot of your car before you go if I were you.

Love visiting here no matter what time of the year. I've always found the staff to be very…read morehelpful. It's always done up really nice, and I never fail to find what I'm looking for. Have brought many gifts from here. Nice to visit the cafe for a tea and cake deal, or something hot if preferred. It's in lovely surroundings so you could go for a stroll round the lake which is just up the road. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic range of plants in all sizes. They proved to be extremely helpful when it came to…read morestocking out my garden, showing a real interest in making sure I had the plants that would work for my garden and not just what they wanted to sell me! It's not like your normal garden centre where they just point you in the general direction, Palmers know their stuff and will educate you too if necessary. Great place to go for a walk too - like a tropical wonderland in places. Video link: http://www.youtube.com/v/crwN1bkjOzY

Great plants and great prices. It is great to go for a look around too especially on a nice day!…read moreStaff are really helpful and friendly.

A community run garden centre in the middle of Hulme. I've admired it from the top of the 86 bus…read moremany 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.

A non commercial garden centre that has a really lovely relaxed feel to it and a good selection of…read moreplants 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.

This is a really well stocked garden centre it have varieties of plants and I really love their…read moreselection of roses. They have an aquarium and animals at the garden centre. As well as funitures, clothes and food shop. The restaurant and cafe served hot and cold food. I even joined the membership card where it costs a tenner. You'll get free 2 drinks each month and buy one get on free meals three times a year plus 10% discount. I've already made my money back on money i've saved. Really happy to have found this relaxing place to go to on a sunday.

The best garden centre with the best service. They have a range of gardening and household items…read morewith many plants. They also support disable people and have Tai Chi every Friday from 1.30 to 2.30 pm.Also they create woodwork products, including planters, small tables, bird boxes and garden and other ornaments.

TL;DR - Small but perfectly formed garden centre…read more First thing I want to say is that you can't compare Bud to other garden centres. It's tiny, so don't come here expecting to see a huge range of plants and supplies. But that said, they make wonderful use of the space available to offer a good range of well chosen and curated products. In fact it's remarkable how much they've managed to cram in here. For such a tiny plot in a residential area they've got a wide range of plants, including some growing in a tiny greenhouse. There's also a range of gardening supplies and a beautiful range of small flowerpots - actually nicer than I've seen in many big garden centres. Staff are friendly and clearly very knowledgeable but also gave us space to browse in peace. Parking can be a bit of an issue since you'll need to find space on the road nearby.

This is a hidden gem. If you want a small but well curated selection of perennials, good quality…read moretrees & shrubs or an interesting houseplant, this is the place for you! It is tiny, really tiny, but packs a horticultural punch. There's also a fantastic selection of glazed pots in all sizes & cute garden related gifts. All ethically sourced & well priced. Definitely worth a visit, the staff are really knowledgeable & helpful.