Crafty ways you can still buy plants

GARDEN centres and nurseries may have closed their doors and cut back on deliveries due to high demand. But many offer click-andcollect. Here are a few from around the country doing just that…

AIGBURTH HALL NURSERIES

A family-run nursery in Liverpool that will take orders for collection over the phone. It doesn’t have a product list on its website but does post selected plants and garden ornaments on its Facebook page. 0151 427 3120 aigburthhallnurseries.co.uk

CARNON DOWNS GARDEN CENTRE

‘We are well stocked at present,’ says this Cornish garden centre’s website. Close to Truro, it has lists of items in stock. Once you know what you want, email your order and someone will contact you. carnondowns-garden-centre.co.uk

FORDE ABBEY PLANT NURSERY

This Dorset nursery offers seeds and a cracking range of perennials. A long list of items can be browsed online and orders placed via email. Collections are arranged so only one customer is on site at a time. fordeabbey.co.uk

GATES GARDEN CENTRE

Compost, tools and a great selection of plants can be found at this nursery in the Leicestershire village of Cold Overton. Browse stock online, make a list and phone to place an order for collection. 01644 454309 gatesgardencentre.co.uk

JACKSON’S NURSERIES

A stone’s- throw from Stoke- onTrent, this nursery has a big range of shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses and bamboos. Local customers can elect to collect their order when they check out online. jacksonsnurseries.co.uk

PLANTSPLUS GARDEN CENTRE

Nine miles north of Newcastle, this garden centre stocks bedding plants, shrubs, perennials and pots. When an order is placed, the centre will contact you to let you know when it can be picked up. plantsplusgardencentre.co.uk