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Plant Nurseries
Breezy Knees Nursery
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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The plant nurseries listed around York are scattered in a ring round the city rather than in the centre. There are nurseries to the north around Haxby and Strensall, to the west near Poppleton, to the east towards Stamford Bridge and Warthill, and to the south-west near Bishopthorpe. Oaklea Nurseries Ltd and Greenside Up Plant Nursery are a little further out in the YO43 area towards Market Weighton. Breezy Knees Nursery is east of the city in YO19, and Summerfield Nursery is on the western side in YO26.
That spread means most York gardeners have a nursery within a short drive whichever side of the city they live on. Smaller growers often specialise, so it can be worth visiting two or three to compare ranges, especially for perennials, vegetables and young plants. Many nurseries change opening times through the seasons, so check before you go.
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Brunswick Organic Nursery and Craft Worshop
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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Greenside Up Plant Nursery
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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Oaklea Nurseries Ltd
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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Primrose Bank Nursery
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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Summerfield Nursery
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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Vertigrow Nursery
York, Yorkshire and The Humber
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Gardening in York
York sits in the flat Vale of York, where soils vary from light, sandy ground in some areas to heavier clay in others, so it is worth checking what you have before planting. The low, open land can be a frost pocket, with cold air settling on still nights and late frosts into May, so hold back tender plants until the weather settles. Rainfall is moderate and lower than in the Pennines to the west. Gardens near the Ouse and Foss can flood or stay wet in winter, which suits moisture lovers but not plants that need sharp drainage.
How to choose a plant nursery in York
When choosing a nursery near York, ask whether plants are grown on site or bought in. Home-grown plants raised in the Vale of York are already used to the cold nights and are often sold in a more natural state, without forced flowers. Look for healthy roots, firm growth and clear labels, and ask for advice on what suits sandy or clay soil. Specialist and organic growers are worth seeking out if you want unusual perennials or plants raised without peat or chemicals. Buying young plugs in spring can be good value for vegetable and bedding plots.
Plant Nurseries in York: your questions answered
How many plant nurseries are listed in York?
Garden UK lists 7 plant nurseries in York. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
When is it safe to plant tender plants in York?
Late May is usually the safest time to plant out tender plants in York. The flat Vale of York can hold late frosts, so keep dahlias, courgettes and bedding indoors or under fleece until the nights warm up.
What grows well in York gardens?
Hardy perennials, roses, shrubs and fruit trees do well in York gardens, along with vegetables on lighter soil. Choose late-flowering fruit varieties where frosts are common, as blossom can be damaged by cold spring nights.
Can I buy peat-free plants from York nurseries?
Yes, some nurseries around York grow in peat-free compost, and organic growers often do. Ask the nursery directly about the compost they use, as practices vary and many growers are changing over.
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