Four years ago Tom talked to us about the trials and tribulations of rescuing Halecat's plant nursery from the ravages of time. Now, four years on, the business continues to thrive with judicious plant husbandry, expansion of design services and continuing support from committed volunteers. Do check out their new website, which includes a small video of the nursery from drone footage.
ww.abiandtom.co.uk
“Abi
and Tom's Garden Plants was founded in the Spring of 2011...
…
The nursery today is a fusion of traditional nursery
values, with modern approaches
to the display, growing, use and
experiment of the plant material.”
Whilst Halecat's commercial plants are grown in pots, the planted show gardens have to thrive in soil that is often only six to eight inches in depth. Success is achieved by use of enriching composts and other nutrient supplements. The limestone geology of the site allows for effective drainage which is useful in Cumbria's rainy climate; however watering is essential through dry periods.
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| Design Service |
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| Some hardy perennials |
