Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Local Garden Centre in Herne Bay
Vincent Nurseries is a family-run business established in 1947 by Philip and David Maunder. Originally focused on vegetable production and livestock, the business transitioned to retail horticulture while maintaining plants as its core offering. Our 5-acre site produces basket plants, geraniums, fuchsias, bedding plants, and shrubs, all of which are sold at competitive prices. Our qualified and knowledgeable staff provide expert advice on plant selection and garden pest management. We offer a local delivery service and stock a comprehensive range of gardening supplies, including compost, tools, and decorative features.As members of the Horticultural Trades Association, we accept National Garden Gift Tokens and maintain high standards of service. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a trusted name in Herne Bay. The nursery also features resident cats, adding a unique charm to the visitor experience. We operate seven days a week with extended seasonal hours for Christmas tree sales. Our long-standing reputation reflects decades of dedication to horticultural excellence.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Supplies
Local Delivery
Expert Advice
Christmas Trees
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with over 75 years of horticultural experience
- Qualified staff providing expert plant selection advice
- Plants grown on-site at our 5-acre nursery facility
- Competitive pricing on all horticultural products
- Local delivery service for customer convenience
Associations and certifications
- Horticultural Trades Association
Services
Plant Sales
We offer a comprehensive range of trees, shrubs, roses, and seasonal plants grown on our 5-acre site. Our inventory includes bedding plants, geraniums, fuchsias, and specialist varieties. All plants are maintained to high quality standards and priced competitively for both amateur and professional gardeners.
Gardening Supplies
Our centre stocks essential gardening materials including compost, aggregates, and decorative rocks. We provide professional-grade tools, plant care chemicals, and garden sundries. Customers can also purchase terracotta pots, stoneware, and wooden garden structures like arbours and swing seats.
Expert Advice
Our qualified staff offer professional guidance on plant selection and garden maintenance. We provide solutions for pest control and disease management in domestic gardens. This service is available to all customers during our regular trading hours.
Local Delivery
We provide local delivery service for purchased plants and gardening materials. This service caters to customers who require assistance transporting larger items. Availability extends to surrounding areas of Herne Bay.
Christmas Trees
From late November, we stock a wide selection of quality Christmas trees. This seasonal offering forms part of our annual product range. Trees are available for collection during our extended pre-Christmas trading hours.
People
Philip Maunder
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Vincent Nurseries, Philip Maunder established the business in 1947 with a focus on horticultural excellence and customer service.
David Maunder
Co-Founder
David Maunder co-founded the nursery in 1947, contributing to its transition from agricultural production to specialist plant retailing over seven decades.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm. Extended hours apply during the Christmas tree season.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide local delivery for plants and gardening supplies within the Herne Bay area.
What plant varieties do you stock?
We grow and sell trees, shrubs, roses, bedding plants, geraniums, fuchsias, and seasonal varieties on our 5-acre nursery site.
Are payment methods available?
We accept major payment methods for purchases, though specific options should be confirmed directly with our sales team.
Do you sell gardening tools?
Yes, we stock a comprehensive range of gardening tools and sundry items alongside our plant offerings.
What are your cats' names?
Our resident cats are Ralph, a senior cat with a gruff exterior, and Penny, a once-feral cat who has become a friendly presence in our shop.
Reviews (3)
Kira Sequenza
Jul 20, 2018
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Ordered a bouquet of flowers yesterday evening for delivery today, they have turned up and are massive and beautiful! Thankyou so much
Cydni De-Buriatte
Jun 16, 2017
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Always amazing! They always go out of their way to help you as much as they can. Everyone that works there are happy and friendly. Thank you so much for being so helpful!
Jessica Daisy Brazer
Dec 01, 2015
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I purchased a potted Christmas tree today which not only was reasonably priced the gentleman that served me was extremely helpful, not only did he answer all 1000 of my questions he also carried it to my car and offered a delivery service. I was very impressed. Thank you for a great experience.
