GARDENING

GROW YOUR OWN

Adding a unique touch to your garden.

Grow your own
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Grow your own

Grow your own

You don’t need acres of land or a large garden to grow your own plants and vegetables. Many gardeners like to get back to basics and grow varieties of blooms and produce in containers on patios, balconies or even on windowsills. We also have a wide selection of products available for protecting salad and other vegetable crops from harsh weather and insects, take a look at our range of grow houses, perfect for protecting your young plants. Our friendly staff are always available to offer expert advice, whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out on your gardening journey. Take a look at our gardening tips page for more helpful tips and seasonal advice.

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Explore grow your own products at Poplar

Gardeners can reap the rewards of their labours from growing their own plants from seed. Nurturing them in grow houses can give you a head start for spring and prolong the length of your growing season.

Seeds and propagators

Seeds and propagators

Enjoy the pleasures of growing your own plants from seed with our propagators.

Grow your own

Grow your own

Nothing beats the satisfaction of growing veg from scratch. See our wide range of seeds.

Seed potatoes

Seed potatoes

Plant out our seed potatoes in spring and look forward to harvesting your delicious produce.

Bulbs

Bulbs

The first of spring colour from our carefully chosen bulbs will make your garden come alive.

Grow houses

Grow houses

Nurture seedlings or bulbs in our grow houses ready to plant out.

Planters

Planters

Choose your planters made from terracotta, wood or stone to plant out your annuals, whatever the season.

Poplar Gardening Club

New membership spaces available.

How to grow your own

There’s nothing tastier than home grown vegetables or herbs and now you can enjoy the good life in the smallest of outdoor spaces. Using grow houses and raised beds you can enjoy your produce just as easily as if you had your own vegetable patch. Poplar Nurseries is also a great place to find a wide selection of products available for protecting salad and other vegetable crops from harsh weather and insects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to our most common questions. Have a different query? Get in touch – we’re happy to help!

Our seed potatoes come into store late December/early January.  They’re perfect for planting in March for harvesting May/June. Depending on variety, this will vary.

There are a multitude of factors which affect which vegetable plants are right for you, however as a general rule the easiest vegetables to grow are courgettes, green beans and lettuce. These require lower levels of attention. Why not speak to a member of our team instore for help with your Grow Your Own journey.

Our spring flowering bulbs such as tulips and daffodils are available from mid August. For more specific dates, why not give us a call?

Our summer flowering bulbs, such as dahlias and lillies are available from early January. For more specific dates, why not give us a call?

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