Squires are a very popular garden centre, which is busy all year round…read more The high number of visitors means most of the stock is very fresh and not root bound. This makes a big difference as the quality is so much better and there plants tend to get off to a much better start once planted in the garden. They also have properly trained staff on hand to give plant advise - which probably accounts for why they are so popular. The downside is it's not the cheapest of garden centres - some of the bedding plants are almost double what you would pay in a DIY centre. Also the range of shrubs is a bit limited. If it was a restaurant it would have 3 Michelin stars - worth a long journey just to visit.

There are other Squires outlets, but for me the Twickenham branch, is a haven. When I was working…read moreon a project , there were three places I would go to check on their stock, and this was my first preference, though I would always save it as the last visit. Many garden centres have gone downhill and don't really take pride in their establishment , or worse are not knowledgeable on what they are selling. The plants they sell look as if they have met the patched and over frazzled soft shell crab from my other review. Not so here, and it is no surprise that this particular place has won various awards for its design layout. This for me is important since they have created an atmosphere that for me just leaves you to feel content and think freely. Yes there is the usual eating section which I never go to and pets corner , though I did find a use for bundles of straw and bugs bunny had long since taken a vacation. There is a good selection of gardening implements, fertilisers and growers, I am sure Percy Thrower would have been in his element. Once you have managed to pass the piles of soil , only you don't because there are so many different kinds , your uncertain which one to choose and then you notice.....oooh 3 for the price of 2 ...where's the trolly out of my way and you ignore the caution not to lift heavy objects on your own because you just want that bargain..and then oh dear you are already over loaded and you have not yet got to the plant section...and then you wield and guide and grunt and push....no don't worry this is still the same review...and you gaze in amazement at the symphony of colour. I need more time.. So back you go with the soil and you return at a later date...20 mins later you just dashed at ..the pace of a snail ;) For me the time to visit this branch is early Spring , March, for they have a collection of Rhododendrons ,Camellias , Magnolias, Azaleas and Acers that is second to none. I can't say if they will this year but last year they went that little bit extra and created a Japanese theme to complement it, It was then easy to get engrossed or yes I confess drool at a particular plant, and then imagining where I was going to plant it and how it would blend in with the rest of the garden, ..I would often get carried away and wonder what it would be like once it had fully matured. However, there will be no admissions of talking to plants or passing complements of beauty on its fauna. In the excitement of finding the right specimen and having giving it a thorough examination i might frequently get drawn to another...no honestly my feelings for you have not wained ..let me introduce you to...well okay it passes the time. I should point out that they don't just do Japanese plants, that is my particular choice, they have a wide variety and it is a large outlet. There are also two areas where you can obtain information. ..and when you completed your purchase they will if need be load your car up. It has been a while but I feel a visit to this place coming on.

My oh my, such a disappointment. We booked afternoon tea, months in advance, as is necessary…read more Here's what we learned. This is what could reasonably termed an "experience", but it fails on every point. Service is lackadaisical( difficult to see how they justify the service charge). The food looks pretty, but isn't very special in terms of taste or presentation ( probably not helped by the fact it has to be carried in from a separate building), and was served on a ridiculous cake stand/vase that effectively conceals your dining companion. Crockery is cheap looking and charmless. The price difference between the plain tea and the version with a single glass of Cremant ( served, disappointingly, in a warm glass) is £15 ( 45 versus 60). It's easy to buy an entire bottle for that, at retail prices. God help you if it rains ( you'll be dripped on- the greenhouse is not weatherproof). Don't bother, especially if you're paying.

The Nurseries is one of those gems that you don't want to share with everyone ;))) It's only open…read morein the sunny days of the year and it's because it's hidden in the old glass house of the Nurseries garden center. Old & disparate furniture is scattered around, directly on the nude earth floor and in between large pots of green & colorful plants. Beautiful flowers are set on each table. It's like a picturesque scene of Alice in Wonderland. You feel like a little kid entering a magical wild world, where birds talk and nature is alive. It's all very comfortable and cute. And on a sunny warm day, it's the ideal getaway for lunch. The menu is small but fresh and seasonal. Vegetables seem to be at the center of many dishes. And fish was quite predominant when I was there. Everything sounds delicious and it definitively is! They well deserve their 1-star michelin. I had the squid to start with and it was super nice!!! I'm usually not a big fan but the squid was very well cooked (quite soft), on a yummy piece of bread and in a very tasty sauce. Then I had the halibut. The fish was cooked to perfection, very moist and the mayonnaise was mouthwatering :P For desserts, we shared the rice pudding and the chocolate tart. To die for. Both of them. Point. The staff is friendly and fast. So all good there. If you want to spoil your better half, this is the perfect summer romantic spot. The gardens are a nice little after-lunch discovery too. And if you feel really chilled out, you can sit next to the fountain and profit from the sun rays. Or just roll out into the fields around and have a lazy rest in the green grass of Richmond park.

Great Garden Centre. TAG Owners of Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine in Gipsy Lane, Barnes have been buying…read moretheir supplies from Adrian Hall since 1999. Of interest to Marc Bolan fans is that his last home 142 Upper Richmond Road West is directly opposite. Both Adrian Hall Garden Centre and Marc's last home and are in East Sheen however to quote Qype themseves East Sheen is listed as a suburb and not a district as Mortlake. Qype have only listed districts, not suburbs. That is why they are correctly listed as 'Mortlake'.

I have been coming to this garden centre regularly for a number of years. I have to agree with some…read moreof the comments about the staff, but I have noticed an improvement lately (new management perhaps? staff training? Or maybe I got lucky at the time I came? Either way my last few visits have been far more pleasant.) The range of plants is excellent for such a small centre and if they don't have it, they can normally source it for you. There's a nice selection of pots and garden ornaments too, and I recently purchased some stone chippings through them, which was delivered for a pretty cheap fee and by a really pleasant gentleman. This isn't the cheapest place to buy garden stuff but the quality is always exceptional and definitely worth coming back to for that.

Fantastic! I wish there was one nearer where I live. It is a 3 hour round trip otherwise. Full of…read moreplants for indoors and outdoors, tools, furniture, books, giftware, and even a greeting card section.

Garden centre in the grounds of Syon House. Great range of plants, shrubs, materials for the…read moregarden. There is a large indoor area with specific areas for gifts, pets/bird feeding, tools etc. If you are eco friendly there is a speciality eco/green shop selling a range of products ranging from electrical to reusable nappies. Ecover lovers can fill their used bottles in an area dedicated to cleaning products and buy larger quantities. Also drop into the coffee shop / refectory which is shared with Syon House.

Lovely and well stocked garden centre between Chiswick and Hammersmith. Wide range of plants and…read morereally good quality. Really friendly staff which are really helpful regarding plants and supplements. They've got a little cafe next to it as well which is definitely worth checking out!

There is a new cafe @ w6 gardens! Serves fantastic coffee if you're passing by or need some new…read morecreative garden ideas. The cafe is set at the back of the entrance and today with the sun shining it was a treat to sit outside. If I wasn't detoxing I definitely would have tried the carrot cake! Lots of lovely other treats and not at all expensive.

I can only speak for the restaurant and coffee shop…read more Both are good, offering a pleasant experience and great service from the team.

An older garden centre, but has it's own Rose nursery, nice cafe, and mostly the same things as…read moreother squires locally, good plant information.

This place offers what you'd expect from this coffee shop chain: posh cuppas, in a choice of three…read moresizes (teeny, civilized and generous would be my interpretation), and a range of cakes and pastries to go with them. I tend to end up getting a coffee mocha, which is very good. They also go a little beyond just coffees, and do a white mocha, which sounds sweet for my taste, and a range of chilled frappes. My general reaction to the range of eatables on offer is that they tend to the sweet. I guess I'd like something savoury on show even if I end up with a cake! The chairs can be a bit difficult here too. I don't know if it's true of all branches, but here there's a choice of hard chairs, or little sort-of armchairs. These look really comfy but the squashy cushions squash towards the front so you find yourself bracing on your legs a bit. I like this branch, as it's almost like the building itself is fighting 'chain-itis' and imposing its own character on the chain. Don't expect anything spectacular, but there's a nice courtyardy bit towards the back of the shop. Or you can head up a rickety old staircase to a room upstairs. Here a big group can really re-arrange the furniture and make the space their own. Great for a coffee with mates.