Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in St Albans
The Hertfordshire Garden Centre is a family-run business established in 2009, offering a comprehensive range of gardening products and services. Originally founded as Godlys Roses, the centre has expanded significantly under the leadership of Graham Armstrong, providing high-quality plants, landscaping materials, and bespoke outdoor solutions. Our team of horticultural experts delivers personalized advice and support, ensuring customers receive tailored guidance for their gardening needs. The centre also features The Rose Garden Caf, serving freshly prepared meals and specialty beverages, alongside a gift shop offering locally sourced artisanal products. With a commitment to sustainability, we source plants from UK suppliers and provide a plant passport guarantee for imported stock.Our delivery service operates Monday-Friday using our own fleet, ensuring timely and reliable product distribution. The centre prides itself on maintaining a pet-friendly environment, welcoming well-behaved dogs throughout the premises. Our dedication to quality extends to our partnerships with reputable suppliers like Albany Sheds and Halls Greenhouses, ensuring durable outdoor structures. The business has grown to become a trusted local resource, combining traditional values with modern gardening solutions. Our continuous investment in staff training and product diversity ensures we remain at the forefront of the horticultural industry.
Services
Garden Centre
The Rose Garden Caf
Delivery Service
Outdoor Buildings
Houseplants
Gift Shop
Landscaping Products
Bulk Soil
Plant Guarantee
Pet-Friendly
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer a wide range of plants and gardening supplies sourced from reputable UK suppliers.
- Our family-run business provides personalized service with expert horticultural advice.
- We provide next-day delivery using our own fleet for convenience.
- Our on-site caf serves freshly made food with local ingredients, including gluten-free options.
- We are pet-friendly, welcoming well-behaved dogs throughout the premises.
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Wide plant selection
Excellent caf
Delicious food
Helpful team
Services
Garden Centre
Our garden centre provides an extensive selection of plants, including bedding plants, perennials, roses, and shrubs. We source stock from reputable UK suppliers like Bryant's and Rushmere Nurseries, ensuring seasonal availability. Knowledgeable staff offer expert advice on plant care and soil requirements.
The Rose Garden Caf
The Rose Garden Caf serves freshly prepared meals, specialty coffees, and homemade cakes daily. Our menu changes seasonally, with gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Afternoon tea is served in rustic huts, prepared by our pastry chef Sophie.
Delivery Service
We offer next-day delivery Monday-Friday using our own fleet of vehicles. Bulk bags of soil, fertilizers, and aggregates can be ordered online for home delivery. Our team ensures timely and reliable distribution across our service areas.
Outdoor Buildings
We supply high-quality outdoor buildings including greenhouses from Halls Greenhouses and sheds from Albany Sheds. Our team provides design assistance and expert guidance to help customers select the perfect garden structure for their needs.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop offers unique items including Potters Crouch candles, Berkhamstead Bees honey, and hand-painted glassware. We stock greetings cards and indoor plants, providing thoughtful gift options for all occasions.
People
Graham Armstrong
Owner
Graham Armstrong has owned The Hertfordshire Garden Centre since 2009, transforming it from a small rose nursery into a thriving family business. He actively engages with customers, ensuring the centre maintains its personal touch and commitment to quality.
Sophie
Pastry Chef
Sophie is the talented pastry chef responsible for creating the caf's daily baked goods and afternoon tea menus. Her expertise ensures all desserts meet the highest standards of taste and presentation, contributing to the caf's popularity.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
The garden centre is open Monday-Friday 7am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm. The café operates slightly different hours.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide next-day delivery Monday-Friday using our own fleet for bulk soil, fertilizers, and garden products.
Is the café pet-friendly?
Yes, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in designated areas of the café and throughout the garden centre.
What gardening products do you sell?
We offer plants, pots, landscaping materials, outdoor living items, and gardening tools. Our range includes seasonal plants and durable outdoor structures.
Do you have afternoon tea options?
Yes, The Rose Garden Café offers afternoon tea served in rustic huts Friday-Sunday, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
