Posts by Emma Emmerson
Spring Bulbs and Winter Bedding Plants
The autumn season is now in full swing and we have had more spring bulbs delivered to add to our existing range of alliums, daffodils, crocus, iris reticulata and tulips. These are all suitable for planting now for gorgeous flowers next year. New arrivals this week include: Leucojum Gravetye Giant – Summer Snowflakes. These are giant…
Read MoreAutumn Trees in Stock
We have nearly 200 autumn trees in stock following the large delivery that arrived last week. If you have already placed an order with us then you should expect a phone call soon to say your trees have arrived. If you haven’t already pre-ordered then don’t worry – there are plenty to go around! Highlights…
Read MoreAutumn Tree Planting
With darker evenings and farmers busy harvesting, our thoughts are turning to autumn tree planting. Autumn is fast approaching, it is my favourite time of year and a busy one for gardeners. The late summer and autumn are the perfect seasons for getting trees established. Here at Woodside we bring on some of our own…
Read MoreSelf Contained Water Features in Stock
New this week (w/c 8th August) are some lovely self-contained water features. We’ve had quite a few requests for self contained water features this summer after launching our new aquatics department. We are delighted to be able to bring you a range of water features that are easy to set up, with no mess and…
Read MoreGardening In August
Whilst most of you have been enjoying your garden in the sunshine over the last week or so, we have been planning our stock for the rest of the year. In the gardening business we always seem to looking at least three months ahead, which is why I am busy placing Christmas orders. (Sorry!) Many…
Read MoreForaging Experiences at Woodside
We were delighted that guest forager, Jonathan of HartyCulture, led foraging experiences as part July’s mini garden festival. We are hoping he will be joining us again in September, so I thought you might like to read his summary of the day’s sessions. Foraging Experiences in July “We had great fun on our voyages of…
Read MoreBedding Plant Bonanza
We have a bedding plant bonanza for you this week with lots of colourful bedding plants to brighten up your gardens, patios, window boxes and containers. Here’s what we have to offer you: Argyranthemums (Crazy Daisies) in a choice of colours £4.99 each Callibrachoas in both single and double flowered forms in a good choice…
Read MoreMini Garden Festival – 9th June
Our next “Mini Garden Festival” is this coming Wednesday, 9th June. We will be welcoming back Helen from Tinnisburn Plants , a small family run nursery from Dumfries and Galloway. Half a Hedgerow from Kelso will also be exhibiting their garden obelisks and ornaments once more. We are also hoping that we will be able…
Read MoreHardy Geraniums and Rosemary
We have a lot of new plants in stock for the weekend including hardy geraniums and rosemary, which many of you have been requesting. Even though the weather is disappointing we are very busy in the plant centre with new arrivals of soft fruit, hydrangeas, bamboos and our biggest range yet of bedding plants. Hardy…
Read MoreJob Opportunities at Woodside
We are currently recruiting for these two job opportunities: Kitchen Assistant Working a shift pattern of 3 days on and 3 days off (with flexibility to do extra shifts when required). Duties include preparing light lunches, making sandwiches, icing cakes, baking scones, making soups and quiches, clearing tables, washing dishes and cleaning. Plant Centre Assistant…
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