St Bridget Nurseries Blog

Fri 1 Aug 2025

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ENGLISH GARDEN IN AUGUST

August is a vibrant and rewarding month in the English garden calendar. As summer reaches its peak, borders brim with colour, vegetable patches are at their most generous, and warm evenings beckon us to spend more time outside. Yet, with heatwaves, holiday absences and the gradual shift toward autumn; August also demands smart maintenance and […]

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Thu 10 Jul 2025

We Have a Winner! Gardena Prize Draw Success

Back in June, we hosted our Gardena Holiday Watering Event, where visitors learned all about keeping their gardens happy and hydrated during the summer months, even while away on holiday. Throughout the day, customers enjoyed expert talks and one-to-one advice from Calum White of Gardena, with plenty of live demonstrations and smart watering tips using […]

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Thu 3 Jul 2025

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ENGLISH GARDEN IN JULY

July is a glorious month in the garden. With long daylight hours, warm temperatures and a riot of colour, this is when outdoor spaces truly come into their own. But to keep everything looking its best — and to make the most of time outside — it’s worth knowing what to prioritise, what to plant, […]

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Thu 5 Jun 2025

Why We’re Going Peat-Free: A Free Talk by Neil Gray of Melcourt Industries

Join us on Tuesday 24th June for a free compost talk at St Bridget –  at 11am and 2pm What’s It All About? We’re delighted to host a free talk about peat-free compost and how to get the best results when using it in your garden. This informative session will explain why the horticultural industry […]

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Wed 4 Jun 2025

Holiday Watering Made Easy – Join Us for a Gardena Event on Monday 9th June

Heading away this summer? Worried about coming home to thirsty, wilted plants? Join us at St Bridget Nurseries on Monday 9th June for a day of expert advice from Calum White of Gardena, who will be sharing his tips on keeping your garden watered while you’re away. Discover the Gardena Micro-Drip System Calum will introduce […]

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Tue 3 Jun 2025

Scoop into Summer – Our Ice Cream Shed Is Now Open!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Ice Cream Shed is now open for the summer season, just in time for those sunny days! You’ll find the Ice Cream Shed right outside our Car Park Café, serving up ten delicious flavours in cones, including a vegan option, as well as a selection of chilled soft drinks. […]

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Sun 1 Jun 2025

WHAT TO DO IN YOUR ENGLISH GARDEN IN JUNE

June marks the beginning of summer in the UK, a time when gardens burst into life with colour, fragrance and activity. With longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect month for gardeners to make the most of their outdoor spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned green-fingered expert or a weekend hobbyist, there’s plenty to […]

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Fri 23 May 2025

Bank Holiday Rhododendron Offer – This Weekend Only!

Looking to brighten your garden this Bank Holiday weekend? At St Bridget, we’ve got a blooming lovely offer to help you do just that. From Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May, we’re offering £5 off the marked price of any Rhododendron in a 7.5 or 10 litre pot. That means you can take home […]

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Fri 23 May 2025

Celebrating National Children's Gardening Week at St Bridget!

National Children’s Gardening Week (25 May – 2 June) is here — and we’re joining in the fun at St Bridget! Designed to bring the joy of gardening to children of all ages, this week is all about getting little hands muddy, imaginations growing, and budding gardeners inspired. Whether your child is new to gardening […]

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Tue 13 May 2025

Celebrating 100 Years of Growing at St Bridget Nurseries

This year marks a very special milestone for us at St Bridget Nurseries: our centenary. Since 1925, we’ve been proudly growing beautiful plants right here in Devon, and this year we’re taking time to reflect, celebrate and thank the loyal customers and dedicated team who have made it all possible. Rooted in Family Since 1925 […]

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