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Currently on the nursery we are in the process of constructing a new car park! For 82 years the nursery relied on roadside parking and now we are pulling the nursery into the 21st century. There is presently off road parking by means of a 6 space car park, but the new car park will be 21 spaces located at the front of the nursery, the car park will be sunken down to help screen it and prevent the car park being an eye saw, to do this we have had to excavate 3000tonnes of soil to sink the area down to an appropriate depth, and around the edge of the car park will be a series of walls creating raised herbaceous borders planted up with a range or perennials, shrubs and small trees which in time will create the feel of driving into a secret garden. After many months of struggling with getting planning permission we got it passed in October and are now well on the way to starting building the walls which will use 60 tonne of stone (not just a weeks work!). However before we got to this point we have been faced with terrible drainage problems after hitting a seam of water which has caused to whole project to be delayed but not to be stopped! The new car park will be completed for summer 2010 however I must emphasise that we now have off-road parking so do not feel you have to wait till our new car park is open as there is adequate parking at present. Below are a few pictures to give you an idea of what we are currently working on and you will have to use your imagination to come up with an image of the finished article! This year its not just the car park that we have been focussing on as the nursery is beginning to look more like a nursery now as appose to the previous jungle that it somewhat resembled! Paths have been re-gravelled and frames filled with exciting young plants so if your only memory of visiting the nursery was regretting that you hadn't packed your machete along with your walking boots then you will be pleasantly surprised when you come and see the difference! Anyway we can only hope for a good winter ahead and we take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their support over this last year and we look forward to meeting customers old and new at the nursery! Regards John Foley
Upcoming Event 15th April : Hardy plants for the spring garden Capture the excitement of Spring with help from nursery owner John Foley, whose illustrated talk on bulbs, perennials and shrubs will reveal how to achieve borders full of interest early in the season. The emphasis will be on choosing the right plant for the right place and on planning for long-lasting colour. Heucheras are great for spring with their masses of tiny white flowers but they also provide interesting foliage all year round. Similarly, evergreen Skimmia is a shrub that looks its best from September right through to April. Discover the merits of Pieris, dwarf conifers, Hosta, Narcissus, tulips, Erythronium and many others. The afternoon includes a tour of the propagation areas and growing beds, as well as an insight into latest developments at the nursery After the talk there will
be Full Refreshments, and
best of all 10% discount off plants bought on the day!
Tickets Cost £9.95
for non-RHS Members
£7.95 for Rhs Members Start time 1.00pm at Sawley Village Hall Please call us on 01200 447615 to enquire Colourful Perennial Plants for Summer Incorporating Crocosmia 10th June Perennials with a long flowering period can keep borders
looking vibrant right through summer. ‘Then mix in some more fleeting
flowers to give bursts of colour,’ suggests nursery owner John Foley.
Foliage also plays a role. Draw inspiration from his illustrated talk at
Sawley village hall, followed by a tour of the nursery to see many of the
plants discussed. After the talk there will
be Full Refreshments, and
best of all 10% discount off plants bought on the day!
Tickets Cost £9.95
for non-RHS Members
£7.95 for Rhs Members Start time 1.00pm at Sawley Village Hall Please call us on 01200 447615 to enquire Nursery specialties: Crocosmia, Herbaceous Perennials, Shrubs, Heathers and Dwarf Conifers, Ornamental Grasses, Hardy Ferns, Alpines & Rock Garden Plants, Climbing Plants and Ornamental Trees, . Crocosmia specialists Click here to go to www.crocosmia.net Please use the search boxes left and links above to find the right plant for your garden. We are willing to bring along orders of plants for collection at these events provided that we are given plenty of notice beforehand, 3 days with one day/weekend events, but at least 5 days with the flower shows. We pride ourselves on offering helpful advice and guidance with your choice of plants. Nursery opening times Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm March - October Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm All Year. Open all other times by appointment only.
Holden Clough Nursery Ltd.,
Holden, Bolton-by-Bowland, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4PF © Holden Clough Nursery Ltd. 2007 all pictures © Holden Clough Nursery Ltd. 2007 |
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