Garden Centres North Pickenham
The Garden Centres of North Pickenham offer the ideal place to grow and purchase locally-produced products. The Taverham Garden Centre is 6 miles north-west of North Pickenham and is well-known for high-quality products as well as extensive stock lines, low prices, and excellent customer service. The garden center has been trading for over 30 years under the same ownership/management, and in that time has established an excellent reputation both at a local level and throughout East Anglia. The business was started by Roy Drane and Ken Dye in 1982. They supplied Christmas trees and strawberry plants to the commercial market. The business grew rapidly and expanded into selling plants, peat and compost. The expansion of the retail business encouraged it to expand and led to the development of a strong customer base, which is still the heart of the company today. Locals and tourists alike know the name Taverham Garden Centre and recommend it often by word-of mouth. The Notcutts Garden, another Garden Centre is a family-owned business. Notcutts have a rich history and participated in many show gardens. They won 50 Gold Medals at Chelsea Flower Show and a larger Gold Medal at Sandringham Flower Show 2016. These achievements are what Notcutts take pride in and bring to the garden centers to encourage people to make their own gardens. You can enjoy the Notcutts' garden year-round as a permanent exhibit garden.
What makes Garden Centres so important?
During the coronavirus pandemic, the government classified Garden Centres as essential retail. We wanted to share our feelings about why they made this decision. The scientific evidence is mounting to show that gardening and plants have a positive impact on our mental and physical well-being. This is what the BMJ, originally British Medical Journal, highlights in an article that seeks to create evidence-based logic models for health strategy decision-making about gardening and other social prescribing.
Mental and Physical benefits
Many academic studies show a strong link between gardening and mental health. For example, the University of Exeter found that those who enjoy spending time in the gardens are more likely to have better health and a higher level of physical activity than those who don't. Even those who don't have gardens may also be able to benefit. Numerous scientific studies show that plants can improve moods, stress levels and blood pressure. Gardening and plants can be a great activity to keep people at home, especially when they are feeling overwhelmed by months of frustration and anxiety. Since lockdown, 3 million people have become gardeners. People can visit the garden centre at their own pace, so they always have something to do. Gardening isn't just for people who have gardens; it also applies to those who have balconies and window boxes, as well as those who want plants for their homes.
Vital To the British Supply Chain
British growers play a vital role in the UK's garden center sector. UK garden centers account for 60% of UK-produced plant sales. This means that the British supply chain relies heavily on UK gardens centres. The sector is reliant on this time of the year to plant for the spring 2021 season. Uncertainty in the future will prevent growers from moving forward with their plant planting plans. The uncertainty in the future will impact the availability of certain plants later this year and will impact the ability of the UK's economy. Covid-19 created many uncertainties and unknowns for this season, along with other factors affecting the entire supply chain. This means that suppliers have to plan even more ahead. It is more crucial than ever to order ahead of the season and make a commitment early on to stocks.
Are Garden Centres essential during the Winter?
January is the time to plan and prepare for spring and there are many tasks you can do in January. People who are looking for activities can find them in gardens and allotments. These activities will improve their mental and physical health. Nearly 40% of adults who have access to an outdoor garden say that they grow their own vegetables and fruits. Chitting potatoes is a great time to start sowing seeds. This goes especially for tender crops like tomatoes and chillies that require a longer growing season. Janurary is also a good time to prepare for Hellebores and Skimmia and Camellia and Rhododendron plantings. You can also add greenery indoors. With more people working remotely, indoor plants offer many health and mental benefits. It has been shown that indoor plants can make you happier and calmer. This can reduce stress.
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