WE ARE A HOTEL AND GOLF CLUB, WITH A BAR & RESTAURANT, WEDDING & FUNCTION VENUE, CONFERENCE FACILITY AND LITTLE FARM. YES, WE ESSENTIALY DO IT ALL.
We’re a fun and friendly team, who will go out of our way to make your reason for visiting special. We all agree it’s an enjoyable place to be, where you can relax, unwind and enjoy amazing views across the picturesque Devon countryside that we’re based in. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY IT TOO!
Fingle Glen Golf Hotel T: 01647 61817 E: mail@fingleglen.co.uk W: www.fingleglen.co.uk Tedburn St Mary Exeter, Devon EX6 6AF
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WELCOME TO ST BRIDGET NURSERIES
Established in 1925, St. Bridget Nurseries is still a family business now in its fourth generation. With two Exeter Garden Centres and an onsite nursery that grows over 85%
of the plants we sell. We grow over 2000 different varieties
of plants including shrubs, roses, herbaceous perennials, conifers, seasonal crops, ornamental & fruit trees!
As we grow such a large proportion of what we sell, our garden centre planterias really are the best place for local
and fresh plants. Our garden centres have something for everyone whether you are a novice gardener or an expert.
Our staff are at hand to assist you and with a restaurant at each centre, your family can enjoy a full day out.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HELPING YOU TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN
© Emma Solley
HANGING BASKETS
Hanging Baskets are a failsafe way to bring a burst of
colour to an otherwise dull wall. Bringing flowers and greenery into the vertical.
But baskets don’t have to planted with flowers. Many
vegetables and fruits grow brilliantly in baskets, why not try tumbling tomatoes or strawberries for example. Our
hanging
baskets
are
hand planted and established in our nursery greenhouses.
They are then available to buy from both our garden centres in summer and autumn. We
can also re-plant your old baskets for you. If you are
interested, just ask one of our team!
PLANTS WE GROW We grow over 85% of the plants we sell. We don’t just “grow on” we actually hand propagate using traditional horticultural techniques and that makes us fairly unique. All our plants are grown in the Old Rydon Lane nursery where it all began back in 1925. Here’s a brief overview of how our plants are grown:
SHRUBS: We grow over 800 varieties of shrubs from cuttings taken by hand. There are a few varieties that are protected by plant breeder’s rights (essentially a copyright). This means that we are unable to propagate them and in these instances we pay a royalty fee or grow on from plug plants bought in.
HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS: These are plants that die back in winter but re-emerge in spring, often termed cottage garden plants as they are used in borders around cottages to create that whimsical chocolate box image. We grow over 230 varieties from a range of techniques including seed, division and cuttings.
TREES: We hand graft over 130 varieties of ornamental trees and over 60 varieties of fruit trees in our nursery open ground ďŹ elds. To become a trained (shaped) tree takes over 35 months! Before buying a fruit tree consider two things: 1. How big do you want the tree to grow (this determines what rootstock you need) 2. Do you have similar fruit nearby to cross pollinate your tree (no fruit tree is truly self pollinating and even those that say they are fruit better when cross pollinated). You therefore need more than one fruit tree that flowers at the same time in your home area ask our team about pollination groups and further advice.
PLANTS WE GROW
ROSES: We hand bud over 210 different varieties of roses that includes David Austin varieties (English flower types with strong perfume), Shrub roses, Hybrid Teas (long stems with one flower per stem), Floribunda Types (clusters of flowers on each stem), Climbing & Rambling roses as well as Patio and Miniature roses perfect for containers. We have every colour possible including popular new varieties. Roses are available as open ground specimens from November to March each year.
WHAT ELSE?
WHAT ELSE? Of course we grow some climbers, ferns, grasses, bamboos and seasonal plants too and the rest we source from trusted local suppliers. To check availability and price of any plant, please email our nursery team at gardening@stbridgetnurseries.co.uk or call the nursery on 01392 873672.
CAFE
Relax & enjoy
With so much to look at in our garden centres, you’ll bound to want to stop and have some refreshments while you make those important decisions. Both our Exeter cafes serve delicious food and drinks throughout the day. From full English breakfasts and morning coffees and cake to main meal lunches and afternoon teas our lovely cafes will ensure you are fed and watered during your visit.
SO WHETHER IT’S A QUICK COFFEE AND CAKE WITH A FRIEND OR A FAMILY MEAL; WE’RE THE PERFECT STOP FOR YOUR TUMMIES
THE 1925 KITCHEN AT CLYST ST MARY to book please call: 01392 531277 Open 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday – Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sundays.
PLANTSMANS CAFÉ AT OLD RYDON LANE
to book please call: 01392 879234 Open 9.30am to 4.30pm 1st April- 31st July (9.30am to 4pm for the rest of the year) and 11am to 4pm on Sundays.
CAFE Relax & enjoy
We guarantee all our plants to be healthy and true to name and type. If any of our hardy plants or trees should fail within 12 months of purchase, provided they have been properly planted and cared for, we will be pleased to offer a free replacement under our 1 year hardy plant guarantee. WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PLANT SHOULD FAIL If your plant does fail within 12 months, we kindly ask that you return the plant for inspection along with your original receipt and plant label. Our expert staff will examine the plant and try to determine the cause of the problem to prevent it happening again. To help you achieve the best possible results from your plant purchases, we have produced many care leaflets that are available from our garden centres. If you are in doubt about any aspect of planting your new purchase then please seek advice from one of our expert staff who will be happy to help.
PLANT GUARANTEE
MEET THE TEAM
PASSIONATE ABOUT GARDENING
St Bridget Nurseries, 94 YEARS AND STILL GROWING! MEET THE TEAM We didn’t get to 94 years old without the help and support of a wonderful team. Many of our team have been with us for over 20 years, a handful have even clocked up over 30 years. Everyone at St Bridget’s is passionate about gardening and want to help nongardeners and gardeners achieve the garden of their dreams. Everyone plays an important role and so we present to you some faces you may have seen before and some unsung heroes from behind the scenes!
WE RECENTLY WON NATIONAL HOMES & GARDENS FAMILY BUSINESS of the Year 2019 and were runners up in the South & South West regional category. This is amazing recognition for our fourth generation family business.
Create a
splash water!
add a fourth dimension to your home or garden
with
OUR DEDICATED AQUATICS DEPARTMENT CAN BE FOUND IN OUR CLYST ST MARY GARDEN CENTRE.
PONDS We stock a variety of ponds for your garden along with all the extras you may need like underlay, pumps and filters. Once your pond is established come back to us for your livestock. Our team will be pleased to advise you on what fish and how many fish you should put in your pond. WATER FEATURES Want to hear the relaxing sound of water in your garden? Why not add a self contained water feature? These are so simple to set up and maintain and look fantastic. We have a fantastic range in stock to suit all tastes.
AQUARIUMS We are one of the largest stockists in the area for indoor aquariums and have a wide variety of sizes, colours and shapes to suit every home. As well as aquariums we also stock everything you need to keep your aquarium and its inhabitants in tip top condition. LIVESTOCK From the humble goldfish to the impressive Betta fish, we house an impressive collection of Freshwater Tropical & Coldwater fish, which all undergo a strict quarantining and conditioning period prior to sale. This ensures we can consistently only offer high quality livestock. WATER PLANTS If you are looking to plant up your pond, bog garden or aquarium, we stock a comprehensive selection of seasonal water plants. QUALITY ASSURED You can be assured that when you visit our aquatics department, we are leaders in our field. Not only are we members of OATA but we have a 5 star rating on our pet sales licence, valid until the end of 2021. Our team are expertly trained and passionate about pond and aquarium care.
OLD RYDON LANE
Old Rydon Lane Garden Centre This is where it all began for St Bridget Nurseries in 1925. Situated next door to our production nursery. This site also includes our garden furniture showroom and The Plantsmans Cafe. Access to our garden centre is from the A379/Rydon Lane end only.
The above layout-plan changes regularly but illustrates the range of products and size of our centre.
Head Office, Nursery and Garden Centre St. Bridget Nurseries Old Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7JY Telephone: 01392 873672 Fax: 01392 877540 Plantsmans Cafe: Telephone: 01392 879234 Email General enquiries: gardening@stbridgetnurseries.co.uk Email Plant and order enquiries: sales@stbridgetnurseries.co.uk
GARDEN CENTRE OPENING TIMES Monday – Saturday 9am – 5.00pm st st (1 April - 31 July - 5:30pm) Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30pm Closed:
Easter Sunday
Christmas / New Year Opening Times 24th Dec 9am-4pm Closed 25th-26th Dec & 1st Jan
W W W. ST B R I D G E T N U R S E R I E S .CO.U K
CLYST ST. MARY
Clyst St. Mary Garden Centre Only a stone’s throw away from junction 30 of the M5. This site also includes our Aquatic Centre (for all your water gardening needs), The 1925 Kitchen Cafe and our franchise Country Garden Patio Centre.
The above layout-plan changes regularly but illustrates the range of products and size of our centre.
St Bridget Nurseries Sidmouth Road, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AE Telephone: 01392 876281 Fax: 01392 876539 The 1925 Kitchen: Telephone: 01392 531277 Country Garden Patios: Telephone: 01392 877734 Email General enquiries: gardening@stbridgetnurseries.co.uk Email Plant and order enquiries: sales@stbridgetnurseries.co.uk
GARDEN CENTRE OPENING TIMES Monday – Saturday 9am – 5.00pm st st (1 April - 31 July - 5:30pm) Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30pm Closed:
Easter Sunday
Christmas / New Year Opening Times 24th Dec 9am-4pm Closed 25th-26th Dec & 1st Jan
W W W. ST B R I D G E T N U R S E R I E S .CO.U K
WWW.DRAKESFARM.NET
GET MUDDY PARTY Have a party where kids can be active, exploring out and about!
MEET THE ANIMALS PARTY Handling, feeding and getting to know our friendly farm animals
FACILITIES HIRE Sole use of cafe room and outside space
DRAKES FARM & CAFE Set within the Dartmoor National Park Drakes Farm & Cafe serves delicious breakfasts, lunches, cakes, ice cream & freshly ground coffee. We also offer a family friendly location where you can relax. Sit back and look out over the scenic views, have a play or explore ‘Drakes Paddock’. Follow the willow tunnel into the enclosed paddock area. Meet lots of adorable animals from pigs & goats to chickens and even lambs. To get even closer, you can feed some of our animals. Walk around and learn more about the different farm animals at Drakes Farm. PLEASE SEE OUR DAILY TIMETABLE OF ANIMAL ACTIVITIES OR BOOK ONTO OUR ‘LITTLE FARMER COURSES’. Throughout the year the activities and learning will change from week to week, season to season. So whether you are a regular visitor or just popping in there are always things to see and do.
Contact us for further information on:
T: 01647 281111 E: info@drakesfarm.net Higher Fingle Farm, Crockernwell, EX6 6NP
WE ALSO SHARE OUR SITE WITH OINKERS AT DRAKES FARM SHOP AND GROUND UP COOKERY SCHOOL. SO WHY NOT VISIT OUR FARM SHOP & ATTEND A FANTASTIC COOKERY COURSE TOO!
DEVON’S PREMIER WATER GARDEN SERVICE
• POND CLEANING SERVICES • POND MAINTENANCE SERVICE • POND SERVICE CONTRACTS • FULL POND RENOVATION • POND EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES • CONSULTANCY • AQUATIC PLANTING SCHEME • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • LAKES • NATURAL SWIMMING POOLS
Andrew Rawlins NCH T: 07966 222602 E: contactpondman@gmail.com W: www.pond-man.co.uk Furze Park St Marychurch Road Newton Abbot South Devon TQ12 4SE
Our skilled landscapers are experienced in a broad range of landscaping services including: • Natural Indian stone patio design • Intricate stonework • Fencing services • Garden design Nick Pegler mulberrylandscapingexeter@gmail.com www.johnmulberrylandscaping.com 07769 338 125
Welcome to Fairmile Cat Hotel A LUXURY BOARDING CATTERY IN BEAUTIFUL RURAL EAST DEVON
• Clean • Comfy • Relaxing • Stress free • Garden views DAILY GROOMING AND PLAY SESSIONS WITH ADDITIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. You are welcome to visit before you book, either during opening hours or by prior arrangement.
Highfield, Fairmile, Ottery St. Mary, Devon EX 11 1LR just off the A30 between Exeter and Honiton Ottery St Mary W: www.fairmilecattery.co.uk E: fairmilecattery@aol.com T: 01404 812233 @fairmilecattery
30
OVER YEARS EXPERIENCE Tel:
01395 266513
Mobile: 07749 717014 SERVING ALL OF EAST DEVON AND EXETER
COMPLETE ALTERATIONS / EXTENSIONS FROM DESIGN TO COMPLETION KITCHENS / BATHROOMS ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING DESIGN / BUILD / MAINTAIN
WE STRIVE FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ALL WORKS UNDERTAKEN ARE INSURED AND GUARANTEED
30
OVER YEARS EXPERIENCE Family run business established in 2002
Tel:
01395 266513
Mobile: 07749 717014 SERVING ALL OF EAST DEVON AND EXETER
• PVCU WINDOWS/ DOORS • CONSERVATORIES •SOFFITS, FASCIAS, GUTTERING • DOUBLE GLAZING REPAIRS • BI-FOLD DOORS • ORANGERIES • PORCH INSTALLATIONS
WE STRIVE FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INSURANCE BACK GUARANTEE
T: 01395 279 853 At Lounge Lizard we can recover your faded upholstery and replace soft cushions with more supportive new ones. We have an extensive range of upholstery fabrics. We have been established for over 20 years and offer free collection and delivery within 10 miles. W: www.loungelizard-exmouth.co.uk A: Unit D 5 Parade Exmouth EX8 1RS
E: jgholman66@hotmail.com Find us at
Amanda Winsor - British Master Florist MDPF, B.F.A Iopf Academic Fellow RHS Chelsea & Hampton Court Palace Medal Winner
Fabulous Floral Designs for all of lives events
Winsor Flower Studio of Exminster Phone: 01392 824745 • Mobile: 07784 211943 • Email: amanda@winsorflowerstudio.co.uk Web: www.winsorflowerstudio.co.uk • Adres: 19 Glebelands, Exminster, Devon, EX6 8AR
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY RUN PUB
WELCOME TO THE BLACK HORSE, A GREAT FAMILY PUB SERVING WADWORTH ALES & FANTASTIC HOME COOKED FOOD Hope to see you soon Carol, Marc and the kids!
T: 01392 363366 E: blackhorse@wadworth.co.uk W: www.blackhorsesowton.co.uk A: Old Honiton Rd Blackhorse Exeter EX5 2FT
30
OVER YEARS EXPERIENCE Tel:
01395 266513
Mobile: 07749 717014 SERVING ALL OF EAST DEVON AND EXETER
COMPLETE ALTERATIONS / EXTENSIONS FROM DESIGN TO COMPLETION KITCHENS / BATHROOMS ELECTRICAL / PLUMBING DESIGN / BUILD / MAINTAIN
WE STRIVE FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ALL WORKS UNDERTAKEN ARE INSURED AND GUARANTEED
