We have added another new range at our Newbourne nursery! Get the wildflower look and help local wildlife with our new selection of native plants. On the whole, they prefer unimproved soils, so if you have any spots where other plants struggle to thrive, such as close to buildings and paving, verges and edges of the garden, these could be ideal! Welcome in the bees, birds, butterflies and much more besides. Priced at £2.59 each in a 9cm pot. To maximise the benefits to visiting pollinators they should be planted in clusters, which is why we are offering the discount price of £6 when you buy 3 of the same variety - sorry, no mixing and matching to get this offer!
The Wildlife Trust has a comprehensive guide detailing best growing conditions and which wildlife can benefit from particular wildflowers. Click here to search it
Perennials are plants that come back year after year. Most are best in flower borders, although some are suitable for pots and planters too. The selection we are offering have a range of flowering times, from spring to autumn, and almost all are bee-friendly.
We are launching our Spring Clean Your Shed event and we want your unwanted garden tools!
All items will be available to buy by cash donation from next weekend (23rd March) through to the May Bank Holiday.
If you know of any good causes that would benefit from low-cost tools please get them to contact us at outreach@katiesgarden.co.uk
The Bee Cafes are the brainchild of retired engineer Paul Martin, founder of the Gt Bealings Climate Emergency Rapid Response Squad.
Each planter is about a cubic metre in size and packed with pollen- and nectar-bearing plants, grown by us at our Newbourne nursery, for the benefit of hungry bees waking up for their spring forage. Woodbridge Town Council has funded the installation of 10 of these urban pollinator feeding station across the town and they will be officially opened by the mayor, Eamonn O’Nolan, at 11am on Friday 1st March, on Market Hill (Shire Hall if wet).
Click on the images of seeds to enlarge and see varieties available!
We have plenty of plants for the pollinators too. On milder days you might well see bees out and about at this time of year so make sure they can find the pollen and nectar they need in your garden.
We have a great selection of Hellebores, alongside heathers, Crocus, Snowdrops, winter flowering shrubs and a growing choice of Primroses and Violas. **25th January update: Applications are now CLOSED** We are open for 2024 and have job vacancies to fill at our Suffolk nursery! Please send applications to susie@katiesgarden.co.uk and make sure you include a covering letter. GARDEN CENTRE / PLANT NURSERY PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR You will be responsible for managing the production of bedding plants, hardy perennials and shrubs, and supervising the production team to maintain high standards. At Katie's Garden we grow a wide and varied range of garden plants for sale in our on-site retail plant centre and at our local outlets throughout East Suffolk. We now need a keen plantsperson to take on the role of Grower / Supervisor as the business continues to expand. This is a hands-on role offering an interesting range of duties and responsibilities, and the opportunity to work with a happy and committed team within a locally-focused business. You will also liaise with the retail and dispatch staff, and in time will be involved in planning future production. All potting is carried out by hand, as is the majority of watering. A full job description is available on application. We are looking for someone who can offer MOST of the following:
It is ESSENTIAL that you are:
Please apply by email with CV and COVERING LETTER. Applications without a covering letter will not receive a response. Thank you Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: £11.50-£13.00 per hour Expected hours: 28 – 40 per week GARDEN PLANT SALES MERCHANDISER – OUTLETS Keen plantsperson to take responsibility for plant displays at our smaller outlets across east Suffolk.
You will be part of a team selecting plants from our extensive nursery range and preparing them for sale. You will make deliveries using our own vans and be responsible for utilising display space effectively and maintaining the quality of stock on sale. We work with community and charity shops to provide quality plants for sale on a commission basis. This is a core strand of our business with a commitment to support local charities and communities, and we are looking to offer an enhanced service in 2024. You will liaise with staff at the outlets, many of whom are volunteers, but you will not need to ‘sell’ and there is minimal paperwork. Additional time will be spent on the nursery on plant production tasks and helping in our retail plant centre. You'll be part of the friendly nursery team in a relaxed and social workplace. There will also be the opportunity to be involved in our outreach events such as the Great Garden Trail and the Suffolk Show. This is an interesting and varied role for the right person who enjoys plants and is keen to expand their knowledge. ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Please apply by email with CV and COVERING LETTER. Applications without a covering letter are unlikely to receive a reply. Thank you. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week We have now sold out of cut Nordmann Fir Christmas trees for this year. We have limited numbers of Norway Spruce at 5 - 7ft as well as pot-grown Firs and Spruces in a variety of sizes.
Outside we have a lovely selection of evergreen shrubs including Skimmias, Rhododendrons, Camelias, Daphnes and more. Inside, Cyclamen and Christmas Hyacinths in gift tins are perfect presents for the plant lovers in your life. Our own gift vouchers are available to buy at the nursery and through our online shop if you think they would like to choose for themselves! Last delivery date is 18th December 2023. We close for the season 4pm on Wednesday 20th December. |
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