Latest News at Stratford Garden Centre

Stratford Garden Centre have won a second place position in the national competition for ‘The Best Christmas Display’.

Visit the centre to see the wonderful display for yourself!

Please find below a copy of the press release that you should see in your local papers soon.

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A new shipment of oak furniture is on its way and will be with us on the 30th November. 

So if your looking for a new dining room table for Christmas for all those relatives coming to lunch or a new TV cabinet for your new TV, make sure you are quick to pop in.

Independent, family-run Stratford Garden Centre is delighted to have won the industry’s award for the best plant area in the Midlands.

The original Stratford Garden Centre, situated in Clifford Chambers just two miles from Stratford upon Avon town centre was named the region’s winner of the prestigious Ruxley Rose Competition by the Garden Centre Association (GCA).

Lauren Green, who heads up the plants team at the garden centre, explains why the award is so important.  “Plants are at the very core of our business and this competition is about the whole plant experience from the moment customers arrive on the car park, throughout the garden centre and in all of the outdoor plant displays.  The competition is tightly contested and we we’re judged against our peers by industry experts.  This is the first year that we’ve entered so to be named the Midlands winner is incredible.  It’s given the whole team a real buzz.”

Chosen for the best plant area in the Midlands in the up to £3m turnover category takes a lot of hard work, attention to detail and creativity.  Ian Boardman, GCA Competition Judge, explains what sets Stratford Garden Centre above the rest; “Stratford Garden Centre strives for high standards in all that they do.  The plant area is lovely; striking colours, fun displays, lots of ‘wow’ factor and healthy plants.  The staff are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and it’s a great place to buy your plants for the autumn and winter season.”

Autumn is a crucial part of the gardening calendar and it is often an opportunity lost by many garden centres.  There is lots of planting to be done in the autumn ready for the spring and it is important to inspire gardeners for the season ahead.  But that is easier said than done when some plants are starting to die back for the winter.

Lauren concludes: “At Stratford Garden Centre we understand that customers want ideas and that’s what we try to give them with our plant displays.  We’ve worked particularly hard in our outside Planteria using different themes such as ‘gourds’ and ‘grow your own’.  We’ve used props, colour contrasts and companion planting to create displays that are just that little bit different.  We cant’ wait to find out if we’ve been named the national winner in January.  Finger’s crossed!”

 Groovy Girls Launch

 Here at Childsplay we are proud to be launching, in time for Christmas, the Manhattan Toy Groovy Girl Range. Groovy Girls®, are an award winning, widely acclaimed family of soft fashion dolls which inspire girls to celebrate personal style, diversity, and the power of friendship.

Groovy Girl Dolls are sweet, funky and fun. Just like every little girl each doll is unique and can be customized with hip, changeable fashions and accessories. Groovy Girl dolls provide safe, appropriate ways for young girls to experience fun, fashion filled doll play while promoting attitudes that are aspirational and age appropriate.

 To celebrate the launch of our Groovy Girl range we are holding a colouring competition throughout October. There are three age groups 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the winners of each age group will win a Groovy Girl Goody bag, and a Groovy Girl Doll. We will also be giving away a free Mini Doll worth £4.99 with every Groovy Girl Doll purchase in October (while stocks last). So why not visit us in store and see for yourself the fantastic range of Groovy Girl Dolls and accessories we have to offer.

Come and join us at Stratford Garden Centre for breakfast or tea with Santa.

To book your place please call the cafe on 01789 205745 or talk to a member of the team.

Breakfast - Saturday and Sunday’s from 5th December

Tea - Monday to Friday from 14th December (excludes Thursdays)

Party table decorations, children’s breakfast or tea, meet and greet Santa and the Elf at the table, meet Santa in his Grotto and receive a Christmas present

Come and join us on Thursday 10th December for our Christmas Events Evening. The evening kicks off at 6pm with:

 Hog Roast

Late night shopping

Wreath & Garland making

Festive music

Visit Santa in his grotto

Tree decorating ideas

Christmas recipe ideas

Children’s Christmas craft activities

Bauble writing

So come along and get into the festive spirit with us at Stratford Garden Centre. The evening finishes at 9pm.

Crocus

These bulbs have a massive range of colour and flower from January to April. Crocus are at home almost anywhere; indoors or outdoors, in containers, borders, rockeries and even in drifts in the lawn for that natural look. Crocus are only beaten to flower by snow drops so are great to add colour in the dull days of winter.

Daffodil

The classic spring bulbs, flowers from as early as January right into the middle of May. Daffodils range from dwarf varieties 10cm (4″) to tall varieties 45cm (18″). They also come as multi headed specimens like ‘Chinita’, frangrant varieties such as ‘Yellow Cheerfulness’ and even indoor varieties like ‘Bridal Crown’ and ‘Paperwhite’.

Tulip

Famous for their vibrant colours and range of size these classic bulbs are as at home in the garden border as they are in bedding displays and containers. Give them a sunny spot in well drained soil and they always perform. From dwarf varieties like ‘Red Riding Hood’ to tall famoboyant showstoppers like ‘Zurel’ there will always be a variety to suit your taste.

A-Z Miscellaneous

Our pick of the best of the rest; Alliums, Anemone, Bluebells, Snowdrops and all of your favourites. If there is a bulb you want that you can’t find here just ask and we will do ourbest to order if for you. (Bulb orders are not available after 11.09.09)

Select Range

Our selection of the best new, rare and unusual bulbs. Use these to bring flare and individual style to your garden. All these quality bulbs are also great value.

£2.99 per pack

Blooming Value

Our selection of everyone’s favourite bulbs in big ‘blooming value’ packs, perfect for making a big impact or for using over a larger area.

£4.99 per pack

3 Hour Weedkiller - ready to use

One of the fastest ever all-purpose weedkillers; results can be seen within 3 hours! Can be used in the garden except on lawns.

Was £4.99 now £2.50

Glyphosate Ready to Use 1 litre

Tough systemic weedkiller for the control of difficult weeds.

Was £3.49 now £2.62

Path Weedkiller - ready to use

This advanced formulation systemic and residual weedkiller gives up to 4 months of control for gravel paths and drives.

Was £3.99 now £3.00

Path Weedkiller Concentrate

Season long control of weeds on gravel paths and drives in a soluble sachet formulation.

Was £14.99 now £11.25

Super Strength Glyphosate

Super concentrated systemic weedkiller to control difficult and deep rooted perennials.

Was £7.99 now £6.00

Weedol Max 1 Hour Weedkiller

One of the fastest ever all-purpose weedkillers; results can be seen within 1 hour.

Was £4.99 now £3.75

Resolva 24 Hour Weedkiller

The fastest ever systemic weedkiller, kills the weed right down to the roots in just 24 hours.

Was £4.99 now £3.75

Fancy painting your own pottery piece?  Well then why not come along to our new Childsplay Ceramic Studio? We provide everything you need to create a unique work of art.

Looking for a new and exciting venue to host your child’s birthday party? Childsplay Ceramic Studio can host parties for children aged 5 and over. Parties can be booked Monday - Saturday from 4.00pm to 5.30pm and we can host parties for 5 to 16 children.

Bronze Package - £10 per child

Including studio fee

Paint a mug or bowl from our bronze party collection

Party buffet

1 free studio sitting for accompanying adults - normally £5 each - you only pay for the cost of the piece 

Silver Package - £15 per child

Including studio fee

Paint a figure from our silver party collection

Party buffet

1 free studio sitting for accompanying adults - normally £5 each - you only pay for the cost of the piece 

Free birthday plate for child signed by all their friends (worth £15)

Gold Package - £20 per child

Including studio fee

Paint a figure from our gold party collection or any other the other collections

Picnic bag

2 free studio sitting for accompanying adults - normally £5 each - you only pay for the cost of the piece 

Free birthday plate for child signed by all their friends (worth £15)

Terms and conditions apply. For more information and to book please contact Sarah or Lucy at Childsplay Toyshop 01789 205745 or email sarah@stratfordgardencentre.co.uk