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Plants near Hoddesdon

Why are we a nursery?

The answer is simple. We still grow, or ‘nurse’, a large amount of the plants that are sold, here on our fifteen acre site.

All of our bedding plants, patio plants and vegetables are produced here starting in February, continuing through the season until July when production shifts to autumn and winter bedding which ceases in September.

At least 60% of our shrubs and climbing plants are grown here from young plants purchased from top UK growers. These young plants, or “Liners”, are planted into larger containers in the months of June, July and August. They are then placed in our growing area and cared for until they reach retail suitability.

For some varieties this will be in the autumn but for most it will be spring next year. Some stock is retained and potted on further into even larger containers to produce a range of larger sized shrubs.

Currently we grow most of our larger pot herbaceous perennials. This is a very similar process to the shrub potting although we aim to sell out by about September when we use brought in stock to supplement our range.

You simply will not find this at any ‘Garden Centres’ where, quite often, plants are the least valued commodity. We know that our plants are of a high quality because we have a hands on appreciation of them from the moment they arrive, through their development until the day that they are sold. With this in mind we are proud to say that we can offer supreme quality at honest, reasonable prices.

Here at the Clockhouse Nursery we offer a wide range of plants:

Bedding Plants, Climbing Plants, Fruit & Vegetables, Hedging Plants, Perennials, Roses, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetable Plants

Due to a very high turn around in stock, it is virtually impossible for us to provide an accurate stock list. Please contact us for any specific enquiries.

Shopping At Clockhouse

Garden retail like it used to be.

Here at Clockhouse Nursery we pride ourselves in providing reasonably priced plants & the products you need to grow them effectively.

That is all.

So, no need to wade through the tide of unnecessary paraphernalia that you will find in most modern garden centres.

No need to worry about parking either as we have over 150 spaces available.

Please Note !

We are a CASHLESS establishment. Accepted payment metohds: credit / debit cards (contactless or otherwise), Gift vouchers & voucher cards, Apple or Android Pay.

This IS perfectly legal: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/what-is-legal-tender

Accessibility

The vast majority of our sales areas are accessible to all. Pathways are either tarmac or concrete both outside & inside greenhouses. We have done our best to make sure that most areas can be reached by wheelchair users although in few areas this has not been 100% possible to achieve. It is an ongoing aim of ours to improve on this situation further.

You will find three designated wheelchair friendly parking zones adjacent to the shop entrance plus several other parking spaces around the car park which provide ample space for easy access to a vehicle once parked. We provide Male, Female & Accessible toilet facilities. Should you need to borrow a wheelchair, we have two, free to use, ‘push along’ style chairs on site. These are available on a ‘first come first served’ basis & you cannot book or reserve their use in advance of your visit. We advise that wheelchair users are accompanied during their visit as there are some slopes that may prove tricky for inexperienced users. Our site is on a natural gradient & we have managed to mitigate this in some areas but not all.

Should you require any internet based services to assist you, you can log onto our free WIFI whilst you visit. Just ask a member of staff for the access code when you arrive.

We have six ‘St Johns Ambulance’ trained first aid operatives within our staff. They are fully qualified in the ‘First Aid At Work’ training module. There are a number of first aid kits at their disposal around our site including an AED device.

Site Plan

Finding your way around our site.

Over recent years we have put a lot of effort into making our nursery as easilly accessible as possible. The entire sales area & car park have hard sufaces made from either concrete or tarmac. Outside pathways are wide and our sales beds are sturdy brickwork allowing customers to sit & take a rest if one of our benches is too far away or already occupied.

We feel that you will be able to navigate our nursery with ease, whether you are here for a leisurely browse or a calculated ‘in & out’ quick shop. Free copies of the nursery map (shown to the right) are available from our customer services desk, they also have a shop layout map on the back of them. Don’t forget, a member of staff will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.

We hope that you enjoy your visit.

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Discounts

We offer discounts on purchases which are open to everyone.

Discounts do not apply to promotion items, special offer items, gift vouchers, bedding plants, delivery costs or compost.

You Spend Payment
£350-£649 5% discount
£650-£949 7% discount
£950+ 10% discount
Gift Vouchers

The perfect gift for green fingered family and friends

If you have absolutely no idea what to buy for as a gardening gift but you do know that the recipient is a Clockhouse Nursery customer, we can offer you a Clockhouse Nursery specific gift card. Available in four designs & similar to many highstreet gift cards in size. Simply request one at the tills, choose your design & it can then be pre loaded with an amount of your choice. Once loaded the amount on the card can be used as part payment or in its entirety. Please don’t forget to mention to your family & friends that they can become part of the Clockhouse “Garden Gang” by signing up for our loyalty card too!

We also stock & accept “National Garden Gift Voucher Cards” which are accepted at over 2,000 leading UK garden centres, shops and nurseries. With National Garden Vouchers you have the choice of over 90,000 garden products from saplings to pagodas all gardeners will find something they’d like. A National Garden Gift Voucher is great for any special occasion, and whether the lucky recipient is an experienced gardener, or just starting out, they’ll be able to buy everything they need with the thoughtful gift. (Please note that we no longer sell the paper form of these vouchers however, we do continue to accept them as long as they are in date & validated by the retailer).

Plant guarantee & refund policy

We are committed to ensuring that we sell excellent quality plants at what we deem to be reasonable prices. Many of our plants are grown here on site which enables us to maintain quality control to a very high level. Other plants are supplied by trusted companies, many of which have been in business for decades. We are always available to advise customers on the correct care for plants pre-purchase.

Because of this confidence in our product we do not offer a plant guarantee. However should you experience a problem with your plant within six months of purchase we will consider either replacement, refund or we will advise you on a course of action to take to resolve the issue. The plant will usually need to be returned & it must be accompanied with valid proof of purchase in the form of our itemised till receipt. We do NOT accept responsibility for plants damaged by weather conditions ( i.e. frost or extreme heat), or poor aftercare. A plant is a perishable good reliant on correct level of aftercare for survival. As such, after six months we relinquish responsibility for its nurturing & hand that duty 100% to the purchaser.

Refunds and exchanges

Should you change your mind about a ‘non plant’ product after purchase you may return it to us providing that the packaging has not been opened, the product has not been used, the product is still in saleable condition, with a valid receipt, within 28 days of purchase. Also, should the product be found to be faulty, it should be returned to us inside of 28 days with valid proof of purchase. Return or refund outside of 28 days may also be considered if the product meets the previous requirements stated. Plant returns should be within 5 working days. The plant will need to be in exactly the same condition as it was at the time of purchase and accompanied with a valid receipt. You will be offered cost equivalent exchange, or refund to the original method of payment.This will be at the discretion of management.

If a product had been delivered by us its return is soley the responsibility of the purchaser. We will not offer a pick up service unless extreme circustances dictate that there is no other option. In such a case the purchaser may be liable for the cost of pick up. This will be at the discretion of management.

All refunds will be credited in the same fashion as initially received, i.e. if you paid by card, the refund will need to be issued to the same card.

PLEASE NOTE We are now inside the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone. We do not accept responsibility for the the payment of ULEZ fines issued to customers when visiting our establishment nor do we accept responsibility for ULEZ fines issued to customers returning faulty or unsuitable goods.

We do not offer refunds or guarantees on any sale or stock clearance items.

Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. (A bank statement is not sufficient to prove the purchase of individual items).

This does not affect your statutory rights.

We are now inside the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (blue area on the map).

The closest that you can get to us without a ULEZ compliant vehicle is the west section of Bullsmoor Lane as far as the mini roundabout.

Thank you in advance to customers whom wish to stick with us despite not having a compliant vehicle.

We hope that the savings you make shopping with us can compensate for the £12.50 fine.

PLEASE NOTE We do not accept responsibility for the the payment of fines issued to customers when visiting our establishment nor do we accept responsibility for fines issued to customers returning faulty or unsuitable goods.

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Perennial G.R.B.S

Our number one chosen charity is Perennial.

We are a Perennial Platinum Partner which means that we make an annual donation to this organisation. Sometimes we may add links to our social media posts which will enable our followers to donate directly to this charity.

This is a charity which specifically helps people within horticulture, & their families, with a wide range of requirements.

Current president is Alan Titchmarsh. Perennial Chief Executive, Jamie Gault, offered his congratulations: “Alan stands as a cornerstone of Perennial’s legacy and his contribution has been significant not only shaping the trajectory of Perennial but also inspiring a profound sense of purpose and solidarity within the horticulture community, making a lasting impact that resonates far and wide.”

If you would like to find oout more about Perennial & their work or maybe see if they could help you, here is a link to their website https://perennial.org.uk/

We are not seeking any other direct associations with charities as Perennial is a perfect fit for us at this time.

Dog Friendly

We are a dog friendly establishment.

This means that well behaved dogs, on leads, are welcome in all parts of our nursery.

We would only ask dog owners to be respectful of our customers that may not like our canine friends & that they clean up after their pooches.

You can search for other Dog Friendly places to shop, stay, walk etc here https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk/

Get in Touch

Please feel free to send us a message or ask a question directly via this e-mail form.