Nestled in the Pinewoods, just a short walk from the beautiful Valley Gardens, North Yorkshire Council’s Horticultural Nursery is a thriving local treasure that’s been helping Harrogate bloom for over 50 years.
This working nursery is the heartbeat behind the town’s award-winning floral displays, growing hundreds of thousands of plants each year – carefully selected to suit Yorkshire’s seasons. But it’s not just for public spaces, the nursery is open to everyone, and now is the perfect time to visit.
From mid-September, Autumn bedding plants will be ready and waiting, offering rich seasonal colour to refresh your borders, pots, and planters. Looking ahead, the nursery is also preparing for a magical festive season. From Poinsettias, vibrant Cyclamen and handmade wreaths to real Christmas trees, everything you need to bring festive cheer to your home and garden will be available.
And for those who love a hands-on experience, don’t miss the wreath-making workshops – a chance to get creative, learn from the experts, and take home a beautiful, personalised decoration.
The on-site shop is packed with seasonal bedding plants and perennials as well as compost, plant pots, containers, and gift vouchers too. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, the friendly team is always happy to offer advice and inspiration.
Sustainability is at the core of the nursery’s ethos – using recycled materials where possible, only selling peat-free compost and promoting pollinator-friendly planting, it’s a place where environmental care and horticultural excellence go hand in hand.
Open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm, the nursery is located on Nursery Lane East, off Harlow Moor Road, Harrogate, HG2 0FH. There’s on-site parking available, and the site is fully wheelchair accessible. You can also connect with Harrogate Horticultural Nursery on Facebook or by emailing ParksandGroundsCommercial@northyorks.gov.uk.
Visit in person or explore online at www.horticulturalnursery.com – discover why this local gem has been helping Harrogate bloom for generations and you too can bring a little of Harrogate’s floral magic into your own garden.
