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OPEN 9am-4pm (Nov' 1st - Feb'1st) Excluding Christmas Closure (Dec' 13th - Jan' 2nd).

Garden Jobs This Month & Social Updates near Cuffley

Garden Jobs This Month - DECEMBER.

FLOWERS

  1. Protect terracotta pots from cracking in freezing weather by bringing them indoors or wrapping in bubble polythene
  2. Rake up accumulated fallen leaves in borders that could be harbouring slugs and other pests
  3. Plant bare-root roses and other deciduous shrubs, plus ornamental trees
  4. Hang bird feeders near roses to attract hungry birds that will also pick off any overwintering pests
  5. Cut stems of berried winter shrubs, seasonal flowers and evergreen leaves for festive decorations
  6. Move plants in pots to a sheltered spot if conditions turn very cold, as their roots are more exposed to the elements
  7. Pile straw or bracken around the base of tender shrubs and climbers to protect them from falling temperatures
  8. Plant fragrant winter shrubs in pots on the doorsteps, including chimonanthus, sarcococca and Daphne odora
  9. Prune climbing roses between now and February
  10. Hard prune overgrown shrubs and hedges while they’re dormant
  11. Check stored bulbs and corms regularly for any signs of rot

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

  1. Place straw around the base of parsnips to prevent the soil freezing, which can make harvesting difficult
  2. Plant thornless blackberries, such as ‘Merton Thornless’, for easy pickings of large, sweet, juicy fruits
  3. Winter prune large fruit trees to control their shape and size, and to increase their productivity
  4. Plant fruit trees trained as cordons, fans or espaliers to make good use of limited space
  5. Start to plan next year’s crops and order seeds
  6. Tidy up raspberry and blackberry beds – weed and mulch with compost, then tie new stems to support wires
  7. Lift and divide large clumps of rhubarb, replanting the outer sections into soil enriched with well-rotted manure
  8. Keep kale, winter cabbages and other brassicas covered with netting to protect them from hungry pigeons
  9. Finish clearing old crops and debris from the veg plot, but only compost healthy material
  10. Remove yellowed leaves on brassicas, so fungal diseases such as grey mould and downy mildew don’t take hold
  11. Make sure Brussels sprouts don’t topple over in strong winds - tie to a cane for support and earth up the stems
  12. Prune grapevines, cutting back side-branches to one or two buds from the main stem

IN THE GREENHOUSE

  1. Pot up a clump of rhubarb and place under a large bin to force an early crop of sweet stems
  2. Pick faded leaves and dead flowers regularly from plants overwintering in the greenhouse, such as pelargoniums
  3. Pinch out the tips of autumn-sown sweet peas to encourage bushier growth
  4. Deadhead indoor azaleas, water regularly and provide cool conditions, away from radiators, to prolong flowering
  5. Monitor greenhouse temperatures with a max-min thermometer to ensure heaters are working efficiently
  6. Bring hyacinths growing in the greenhouse into your home to flower, placing in a cool, bright spot
  7. Water plants sparingly to keep the greenhouse as dry as possible, which should reduce outbreaks of disease
  8. Prune greenhouse grapevines while dormant
  9. Move houseplants onto a sunny windowsill over the winter, to get as much light as possible during the shorter days
  10. Water florists’ cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) from below, and deadhead regularly to encourage more blooms
  11. Check overwintering plants in the greenhouse for red spider mite and other pests, and treat if necessary
  12. Sow cacti seeds into moist, loam-based compost and place in a propagator or on a warm windowsill
  13. Plant hippeastrum (amaryllis) bulbs for spectacular flowers in about eight weeks

AROUND THE GARDEN

  1. Put out fresh water for birds every day during frosty weather
  2. Bring all watering equipment indoors, including hoses and sprinklers, so they don’t freeze and split
  3. Scoop fallen leaves and debris from ponds, leave on the side so pondlife can escape, then add to the compost bin
  4. Stand your Christmas tree in a bucket of water in a sheltered spot outdoors until it’s time to bring it indoors
  5. Clear out your shed, and organise and clean your tools
  6. Work off Christmas excesses by digging over bare areas of ground, incorporating garden compost
  7. Check tree ties and stakes are firm enough to stand up to winter storms
  8. Prune blackcurrants once dormant, removing about a quarter of the old stems
  9. Order well-rotted manure or mushroom compost to dig in over winter or spread over bare soil for worms to take down
  10. Order summer-flowering bulbs such as lilies and gladioli

All above information from http://www.gardenersworld.com/what-to-do-now/ & are in no way based on our current stock.

This Weeks Social Media Update.

WEEK 50: Last Few Days.

Good morning gardeners. Yet another storm has blown through. Here’s hoping that storm Darragh will be the last for a while & that he didn’t cause you any serious issues. A few fence panels down here so we got off lightly.

So this is indeed the last few days available for you to shop, with us, for sensible gardening related gifts in a hassle free, decoration-less environment. We will be closed by approx’ 12:30 on Friday 13th. It’s quite a long break for us this year so if you are avid wild bird feeders, please make sure that you stock up with bird care supplies for your Christmas bird buffets.

This is the last weekly update until the new year but there will be a few more posts this week plus the automated ones scheduled over the following week. Please remember to like & share these auto posts but do not expect answers to questions or comments as socials will be largely unmonitored from 13th Dec to Jan 2nd. Phone calls & emails will also be unavailable during this time too.

On the nursery this week we are busy with general maintenance & repairs. We are labelling stock for next year plus making number 1 greenhouse ready for the arrival of seed potatoes in January. We are also taking delivery of several thousand pots & pot trays ready for our early potting sessions in February. It is all about preparing for the next Spring-Summer season from now on.

In update terms, it is a firm farewell from us for now. Stay warm & Happy Gardening Everyone.

09/12/24

PS… Scroll to the bottom of any page on the website to see our Instagram feed.

Shopping At Clockhouse

Garden retail like it used to be.

Here at Clockhouse Nursery we pride ourselves in providing reasonably priced plants & the products you need to grow them effectively.

That is all.

So, no need to wade through the tide of unnecessary paraphernalia that you will find in most modern garden centres.

No need to worry about parking either as we have over 150 spaces available.

Please Note !

We are a CASHLESS establishment. Accepted payment metohds: credit / debit cards (contactless or otherwise), Gift vouchers & voucher cards, Apple or Android Pay.

This IS perfectly legal: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/what-is-legal-tender

Accessibility

The vast majority of our sales areas are accessible to all. Pathways are either tarmac or concrete both outside & inside greenhouses. We have done our best to make sure that most areas can be reached by wheelchair users although in few areas this has not been 100% possible to achieve. It is an ongoing aim of ours to improve on this situation further.

You will find three designated wheelchair friendly parking zones adjacent to the shop entrance plus several other parking spaces around the car park which provide ample space for easy access to a vehicle once parked. We provide Male, Female & Accessible toilet facilities. Should you need to borrow a wheelchair, we have two, free to use, ‘push along’ style chairs on site. These are available on a ‘first come first served’ basis & you cannot book or reserve their use in advance of your visit. We advise that wheelchair users are accompanied during their visit as there are some slopes that may prove tricky for inexperienced users. Our site is on a natural gradient & we have managed to mitigate this in some areas but not all.

Should you require any internet based services to assist you, you can log onto our free WIFI whilst you visit. Just ask a member of staff for the access code when you arrive.

We have six ‘St Johns Ambulance’ trained first aid operatives within our staff. They are fully qualified in the ‘First Aid At Work’ training module. There are a number of first aid kits at their disposal around our site including an AED device.

Site Plan

Finding your way around our site.

Over recent years we have put a lot of effort into making our nursery as easilly accessible as possible. The entire sales area & car park have hard sufaces made from either concrete or tarmac. Outside pathways are wide and our sales beds are sturdy brickwork allowing customers to sit & take a rest if one of our benches is too far away or already occupied.

We feel that you will be able to navigate our nursery with ease, whether you are here for a leisurely browse or a calculated ‘in & out’ quick shop. Free copies of the nursery map (shown to the right) are available from our customer services desk, they also have a shop layout map on the back of them. Don’t forget, a member of staff will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.

We hope that you enjoy your visit.

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Discounts

We offer discounts on purchases which are open to everyone.

Discounts do not apply to promotion items, special offer items, gift vouchers, bedding plants, delivery costs or compost.

You Spend Payment
£350-£649 5% discount
£650-£949 7% discount
£950+ 10% discount
Gift Vouchers

The perfect gift for green fingered family and friends

If you have absolutely no idea what to buy for as a gardening gift but you do know that the recipient is a Clockhouse Nursery customer, we can offer you a Clockhouse Nursery specific gift card. Available in four designs & similar to many highstreet gift cards in size. Simply request one at the tills, choose your design & it can then be pre loaded with an amount of your choice. Once loaded the amount on the card can be used as part payment or in its entirety. Please don’t forget to mention to your family & friends that they can become part of the Clockhouse “Garden Gang” by signing up for our loyalty card too!

We also stock & accept “National Garden Gift Voucher Cards” which are accepted at over 2,000 leading UK garden centres, shops and nurseries. With National Garden Vouchers you have the choice of over 90,000 garden products from saplings to pagodas all gardeners will find something they’d like. A National Garden Gift Voucher is great for any special occasion, and whether the lucky recipient is an experienced gardener, or just starting out, they’ll be able to buy everything they need with the thoughtful gift. (Please note that we no longer sell the paper form of these vouchers however, we do continue to accept them as long as they are in date & validated by the retailer).

Plant guarantee & refund policy

We are committed to ensuring that we sell excellent quality plants at what we deem to be reasonable prices. Many of our plants are grown here on site which enables us to maintain quality control to a very high level. Other plants are supplied by trusted companies, many of which have been in business for decades. We are always available to advise customers on the correct care for plants pre-purchase.

Because of this confidence in our product we do not offer a plant guarantee. However should you experience a problem with your plant within six months of purchase we will consider either replacement, refund or we will advise you on a course of action to take to resolve the issue. The plant will usually need to be returned & it must be accompanied with valid proof of purchase in the form of our itemised till receipt. We do NOT accept responsibility for plants damaged by weather conditions ( i.e. frost or extreme heat), or poor aftercare. A plant is a perishable good reliant on correct level of aftercare for survival. As such, after six months we relinquish responsibility for its nurturing & hand that duty 100% to the purchaser.

Refunds and exchanges

Should you change your mind about a ‘non plant’ product after purchase you may return it to us providing that the packaging has not been opened, the product has not been used, the product is still in saleable condition, with a valid receipt, within 28 days of purchase. Also, should the product be found to be faulty, it should be returned to us inside of 28 days with valid proof of purchase. Return or refund outside of 28 days may also be considered if the product meets the previous requirements stated. Plant returns should be within 5 working days. The plant will need to be in exactly the same condition as it was at the time of purchase and accompanied with a valid receipt. You will be offered cost equivalent exchange, or refund to the original method of payment.This will be at the discretion of management.

If a product had been delivered by us its return is soley the responsibility of the purchaser. We will not offer a pick up service unless extreme circustances dictate that there is no other option. In such a case the purchaser may be liable for the cost of pick up. This will be at the discretion of management.

All refunds will be credited in the same fashion as initially received, i.e. if you paid by card, the refund will need to be issued to the same card.

PLEASE NOTE We are now inside the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone. We do not accept responsibility for the the payment of ULEZ fines issued to customers when visiting our establishment nor do we accept responsibility for ULEZ fines issued to customers returning faulty or unsuitable goods.

We do not offer refunds or guarantees on any sale or stock clearance items.

Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. (A bank statement is not sufficient to prove the purchase of individual items).

This does not affect your statutory rights.

We are now inside the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (blue area on the map).

The closest that you can get to us without a ULEZ compliant vehicle is the west section of Bullsmoor Lane as far as the mini roundabout.

Thank you in advance to customers whom wish to stick with us despite not having a compliant vehicle.

We hope that the savings you make shopping with us can compensate for the £12.50 fine.

PLEASE NOTE We do not accept responsibility for the the payment of fines issued to customers when visiting our establishment nor do we accept responsibility for fines issued to customers returning faulty or unsuitable goods.

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Visit Us

In the Spring and Summer we’re open 9am - 5pm, 7 Days a week, including Bank Holidays!

We are a CASHLESS retailer. Accepted payment metohds: credit / debit cards (contactless or otherwise), Gift vouchers & voucher cards, Apple or Android Pay (Free WIFI available).

In the UK it is not illegal for businesses to refuse cash as payment and, in the same breath, it’s not illegal for them to refuse card payments, either. See what The Bank of Engand say here: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/explainers/what-is-legal-tender

Our Autumn and Winter times are 9am - 4pm, 7 days a week.
(Nov 1st - Jan 31st) Excluding Christmas closures.

Here is a calender showing roughly what times of year different plants are available.

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Established in 1928

Not many Garden Centres can boast over ninety years of history, and yes, we have seen many changes over that period. Indeed change will continue as we strive always to supply the best in plants and facilities. One thing, however, will never change:

The core philosophy first introduced by Archibald John Mills way back in 1928 remains - the philosophy that built the company’s reputation, sustains it now, and will guide it in the future:

The best way to keep gardeners happy is to offer them plants of the highest quality, sold at reasonable prices.

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Horticultural Trades Association.

We are proud members of the HTA, the Horticultural Trades Association, which is ‘the’ UK’s garden trades association. The HTA has, for over 100 years, promoted the interests of its members and the industry at large.

Being a member offers us various benefits and for you, the customer, the membership should provide you with some reassurance that we are an establishment of quality that takes its responsibilities to its customers seriously.

It also enables us to offer you access to HTA backed schemes such as the national gift vouchers which are redeemable at other HTA partner businesses across the country.

Perennial GRBS

We are also proud to say that our chosen charity is Perennial GRBS (Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society). We are a Perennial Partner which means that we make an annual contribution to this worthy cause whose sole aim is to help people in many branches of horticulture including arboriculture, farming, professional gardening etc during their hours of need. Occasionally we will attach a donate button to our Facebook posts which will enable you to donate directly to this charity should you feel so inclined. Our industry is eternally thankful to those who are able to donate even the smallest amount. To find out more about their work please feel free to visit their website https://perennial.org.uk/

Dog Friendly.

We are a dog friendly establishment. We are listed with www.dogfriendly.co.uk who’s aim is to provide a directory of dog welcoming businesses accross the UK. All that we ask of you as a dog owner is that your four legged friend is kept on a lead at all times whilst wandering around the Nursery and that you clean up after them should the enivitable ‘accident’ occur.

You may access all areas of the Nursery with your pet but we ask that on busy days, you avoid queing at the tills with them especially if they are not very good around strangers. This area can feel a little confined & we feel that for anxious dogs it is best avoided. Most of the time however, you are welcome to queue & pooch may even get a dog treat if they are allowed.

One thing that we frown upon severly is the leaving of dogs in cars whilst owners are shopping. There is no excuse for this here & we have been known to release pets from boiling hot vehicles by all means at our disposal.

Get in Touch

Please feel free to send us a message or ask a question directly via this e-mail form.