50 Years and Still Growing...

As well as being the year that the very first Mini rolled off the production line, 1959 was also a very noteworthy year for gardening and horticulture. It saw the foundation of the watering specialist company Hozelock, the inauguration of the very first Spalding Tulip Parade and the formation of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS).

Most auspicially for us here at Woodcote Green Garden Centre and Nurseries however, it was in 1959 that Lawrence Newton planted the first crops on his newly acquired land at Woodmansterne Lane and Woodcote Green opened it’s doors for the first time.

At the time, Percy Thrower was rapidly becoming a household name. The post war housing boom led to householders investing time and money in their gardens and both TV and radio programmes reflected this by devoting more airtime to gardening programmes. Growing food for the family became more commonplace and a growing awareness of environmental issues in turn drove an increasing demand for nursery stock.

And by a remarkable coincidence, it was also the year that our Managing Director Chris Milan
was born.

It’s a very special 50th birthday celebration this year and we’d like you to help us celebrate.
There will be a lot going on throughout the year so be sure to keep an eye on our website for upcoming events.

Perhaps the best way to keep informed of our special anniversary events is to become a member of our Privilege Customer Club, if you’ve not done so already.

As well as our colourful and exciting seasonal online newsletter ‘Passionate About Plants’, you will receive special offers, invitations and be kept up to date with all our anniversary events.

Simply click here to join. You’ll receive an email with a link and password to the online version of ‘Passionate About Plants’ and an individual voucher which can be exchanged in-store on your next visit for a Free Woodcote Green Plant Mister as a thank you.