A growing passion
An independent plant nursery and garden centre where our passion for plants lies at the heart of everything we do
An extensive range
Shop the finest selection of plants
The finest collection
Shop garden-must haves
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.
Quality you can trust
What our customers say
Unleash your green fingers
Explore our programme of events
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John's GardenJohn’s Garden: Open for Charity Every Saturday
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Christmas EventsChristmas at Ashwood Nurseries
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Christmas EventsChristmas Wreath Making Workshops
–Ashwood NurseriesWreath Making at Ashwood Nurseries. Make your own festive wreath in an informal and friendly ‘behind the scenes’ workshop. -
John's GardenHamamelis Lecture and Garden Tour
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John's GardenSnowdrop Lecture by Helen Picton and Ross Barbour
Ashwood NurseriesSnowdrop lecture and garden tour 2027
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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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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. -
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.