Rutland Garden Village Magazine

WELCOME

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Garden Centre Magazine for Rutland Village Garden Centre,

Inside this edition you can find a plentiful amount of information on what you can find instore, as well as a handy double page spread with monthly garden tips. With knowledgeable and friendly staff on hand in store to help with advice or inspiration, complimented by the huge variety of stock available, you will be sure to find what you need for your upcoming garden and/or home projects. This edition also includes many different informative editorials and alongside you will find local businesses whose services may just be what you are looking for.

We have also launched a digital copy of the magazine, available to view on your smart phone instantly. Please scan the QR code, featured at the bottom of this page, and this will bring up the publication for you to view. You can also access the digital magazine at touchpoints in the garden centre. One of the most exciting features of our digital publication is that you can interact with the garden centre's social media or connect with local business websites with just a quick tap on your device.

As always, we welcome feedback on our magazine, if you have any comments you'd like to add, we would love to hear them. Please email: info@yhgmedia.co.uk

Kind regards and happy reading!

Johnathan Beveridge Magazine Editor

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There has been a garden centre on this site near Ashwell, 3 miles north of Oakham in Rutland, since 1979. Rutland is England’s smallest county, a hidden gem surprisingly well-connected to the Midlands’ heartland cities of Northampton, Peterborough, Leicester and Nottingham.

Known as “The County of Good Taste”, Rutland is famed for its picture-perfect villages and rolling countryside as well as Rutland Water with water sports, cycling, sailing, and fishing; a Nature Reserve, (including seasonally nesting Ospreys); the market towns of Oakham and Uppingham, both of which house boarding schools dating back to 1584 and are still thriving today.

This proud county houses many an enthusiastic gardener and Rutland Garden Centre prides itself on being a “Gardener’s Garden Centre” where you can find quality, well-sourced or home-grown plants; advice from our Horticultural experts and friendly team of staff; plus, everything a novice or expert gardener could need - from compost to conifers, bedding plants to fruit trees, gardening gloves to quality tools and landscaping materials.

As a garden centre, outdoor plants, shrubs, and trees are our speciality. Our range of plants suit all gardens, budgets and tastes and we are renown for our more unusual horticultural finds and statement specimen plants. Our stock changes with the seasons and there is always something new to discover as we expand our ranges and seek out the interesting and coveted ‘plantes du jour’.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand 7 days a week, happy to assist with any horticultural problems and questions, and to help you choose the perfect plants for your garden. You can even call them up and they’d be happy to offer advice over the telephone (01572 723583).

In 2014 a retail village was built alongside the Garden Centre forming a handsome quadrangle around a children’s adventure playground, seating, picnic tables and landscaped centre.

2019 - Barefoot Sunday, a beautifully curated lifestyle and homeware store opens

2020 – The Garden Village Store opens, housing an extended range of houseplants, pots, gifts, and books.

2021 - The Cakery becomes part of the Rutland Garden Village! Here you can treat yourself to a slice of something sweet & a hot beverage. We serve a range of delicious cakes, treats, fresh barista coffee & cater to your dietary needs by offering gluten free, dairy free & vegan options!”

2022 - Radish opened its doors for you to enjoy a hot meal, including gorgeous breakfast/brunch platter boards, delicious selection of curries and much more! Perfect to celebrate any occasion with a glass of something special or just grab a quick bite to eat before browsing our beautiful garden centre and specialist shops here in Rutland Garden Village, near Ashwell.

We have a number of retailers on site including Rutland Country Outlet who offer discounted Le Chameux wellingtons and Schöffer country clothing and ski wear, we are the only site in Europe with access to these discounts!

We love dogs, so feel free to bring along your furry companions to the garden centre, welcome across the site including in the Cakery and the annexe in Radish!

Landscaping

Whether you want to build a rockery, create a pergola, or a new patio, we have a great range of products to transform the look of your garden, including fence panels, trellises, and decorative metal archways.

Seeds and Propagating

If you like to grow your own plants from seeds or cuttings, we stock a full range of pots, seed trays, grow houses and propagation kits including the “Grow it” range. Our range of seeds include Kings Seeds; Sarah Raven; the Franchi Biodiversity range of Heritage, Endangered & Ethical Seeds. We also stock Suffolk Herb seeds and “Green Manure” seeds such as Alfalfa, Clover and Buckwheat – fast growers that benefit the soil.

Fertilisers & Compost

We carry an extensive choice of fertilisers and pest control and, uniquely we have our own refill station for liquid fertilisers - Tomato Feed; Blood, Fish & Bone; Lawn Feed; Hanging Basket/ Houseplant Concentrate; Buy a filled glass litre bottle for £3.99 and then refill for only £3.

We carry every compost you could require including Dalefoot Organic Peat-Free Compost. Made in the Lake District, potash-rich bracken forms the basis for all Dalefoot Composts. Herdwick Sheep’s wool in blended into all the wool composts for improved water retention and slow-release nitrogen.

Buy your compost from us and we will help load it into your car or deliver it to your home. Check out our multi-buy offers – always available!

Pots and Planters

Quality pots and planters can add character and beauty to your garden displays and allow regulated growth and the versatility to move your favourite shrubs, plants, and flowers throughout the year. Our extensive range (from the best names in outdoor pots) include the Errington Reay range of outstanding Handmade British pottery.

Garden Furniture

One of the most important things to remember about your garden is to enjoy it, take the time to sit back, relax – socialise, wine and dine, admire and appreciate after all your hard work.

We offer a wide selection of garden furniture, barbeques, firepits, solar lighting, ornaments, and water features.

Bird Food and Wild Animal Care

We have everything you need to encourage birds, hedgehogs and natural pollinators to your garden throughout the seasons. Bird and hedgehog houses, bee and butterfly homes, bird feeders and accessories including Henry Bell Bird Food.

Fuel

From Calor Gas to coal, charcoal, logs, and kindling, we have everything you need for all your year-round heating needs. We are also the area’s only stockists of Lekto Hardwood Heat Logs (usable anywhere you would use traditional logs).

Events

We will be holding a wide variety of activities and events on site over the coming months. We have a Art, Craft and Vintage market coming up on the 1st October and again on the 5th & 6th November and don’t forget the Christmas Market on the 3rd & 4th December. The Book Nook sessions will continue as always as they are very popular amongst our customers and families - keep an eye out for the new date announcements.

Following on from the success of our Craft Fair and events - we will be holding more fairs in the coming months. If you are interested in having a stall or if you have any questions on any event happening on site, please contact Rosie events@rutlandgardenvillage.co.uk.

Keep your eyes peeled as we will be launching our Late Night Supper Club and we will be hosting Wine Tasting events. Dates for these will be confirmed. We also take bookings for Afternoon Tea and any upcoming Christmas parties - we offer event hire in both our restaurant, Radish and The Cakery Cafe.

The Garden Village Store

Our Garden Village Store is the airy and spacious home to our houseplants. From Succulent to Orchid, and Ficus to Calathea, we have a plant to suit every room, every space, every person. Of course, all plants need a pot, and we have a super selection to choose from. Houseplants and pots –or even a terrarium - make perfect gifts.

In the Village Store you will also find a carefully curated selection of gifts, cards, gift wrap ang gift boxes.

Looking for a gift and not sure what to buy? We sell Gift Vouchers that can be used throughout the Garden Centre and Village Store.

We are also the region’s only stockist of Annie Sloane Chalk Paint & Wall Paint – available to buy in store or online.

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We have fantastic, experienced chefs who help to keep our menu looking fresh & exciting! We serve brunch platters at the weekend, which are certainly proving to be a firm favourite of our visitors.

Radish is the perfect place to celebrate an occasion with a glass of something special or just grab a quick bite to eat before browsing our beautiful garden centre. The space is available for hire during the evening for events or occasions.

Radish at Rutland Garden Village is open 7 days a week for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, coffee and homemade cakes. We pride ourselves on using the best local produce for our menu. With every changing special board and freshly baked cakes. We cater to GF, V and VE dietary requirements, so you can guarantee there will also be something new and delicious to try.

Come and join us at our exceptional Cakery, situated in the Garden Village store. Our Bakers are constantly creating impressive, delicious goodies for you to enjoy in a comfortable environment. All of our staff are barista trained so we guarantee a lovely cup of coffee.

There’s so much to discover at Rutland Garden Village... it’s well worth a visit!

There’s the garden centre itself… all for your gardening and outdoor living needs.

The Garden Village store for houseplants, gifts and more.

Barefoot Sunday bring effortless style to your home… … and The Hidden Collective’s your designed florist.

For your country clothing & wellington boots needs, there is Rutland Country Outlet… … and a huge selection of evening wear in Ball Gown Heaven.

Open the door to Albany Shed Co… …and find everything you need at Pets Corner.

Rutland Garden Village… for home, garden and Rutland.