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An independent plant nursery and garden centre where our passion for plants lies at the heart of everything we do

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Ashwood John's garden

An eight acre private garden

John's Garden

Regarded as one of the finest private gardens in the UK,  there are magnificent collections of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and conifers adding to the interest all year round with an abundance of rare plants as well as familiar favourites.

OPEN EVERY SATURDAY (except January) and other selected dates throughout the year.

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  • Gillian H Verified Buyer
    Absolutely delighted with my roses that I purchased this year - and the camellia and hydrangea. All of which came via on-line ordering. Seamless transactions, excellently packed, and delivered with care. Outstanding plants and service.
  • Colin B Verified Buyer
    As with previous order, my latest one was executed faultlessly Service exceptional and the packaging would put many other suppliers to shame All in all just brilliant
  • Aleksandra P Verified Buyer
    Very easy process! Choose-buy-delivered! All plants in excellent condition and shape. Definitely buy again.
  • Matthew C Verified Buyer
    Opened the box to find lovely plants / shrubs. In great condition, healthy and ready to plant. After care info included which was great. Will be ordering again and will recommend to others.
  • Maeve T Verified Buyer
    Absolutely top notch. Thank you
  • Daniel R Verified Buyer
    The plants were sent within a couple of days of ordering and arrived in excellent condition, well packed and protected. All plants were healthy and obviously well cared for at the nursery.
  • Anonymous Verified Buyer
    Top class plants brilliantly packaged 😊
  • Anonymous Verified Buyer
    Lovely plants,as always, which arrived very promptly. Just perfect.
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  2. Ashwood Specialist Autumn Plant Fair
    John's Garden

    Ashwood Specialist Autumn Plant Fair

    Ashwood Nurseries
    Autumn Plant Fair: Ashwood Nurseries is proud to announce the return of our successful Specialist Plant Fair Ashwood Specialist Plant Fair | Ashwood Nurseries
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  • The Ashwood Charitable Trust

    Nurturing others

    The Ashwood Charitable Trust

    The aims of this non-profit-making trust are twofold: to encourage and improve the science, art, and practice of horticulture and to support our Charity of the Year and the Adam Greathead Award.

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  • Charity of the Year

    Beth's Sunflowers

    Charity of the Year

    Our Charity of the Year for 2026 is the local charity Beth’s Sunflowers, which supports blood cancer research and works to improve the lives of patients.
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  • Adam Greathead Award

    A unique opportunity

    Adam Greathead Award

    The Adam Greathead Award is a unique opportunity for an aspiring horticulturist to spend twelve months working and learning in John’s Garden and Great Dixter.

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