• Shows & Awards

    24 Gold Medals at RHS Chelsea, two Tudor Rose Awards at RHS Hampton Court, Platinum at BBC Gardeners' World, Best Summer Flowering Plant Display and RHS Master Grower status at Hampton Court 2021.

  • Publications & Radio

    Rosy Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants author of 25 Years at Chelsea, featured in Garden Illustrated and The Garden, with appearances on BBC Radio Berkshire, Radio Solent, and BBC Radio Oxford.

  • Methods & Sustainability

    For over 17 years we've been growing peat-free and outdoors on our Hampshire based nursery. The majority of our plants are propagated here. Our team brings real knowledge and a genuine passion for helping you grow.

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Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

From Car Boot to Chelsea: A British Growing Legacy

What began at a humble car boot sale in 1988 has blossomed into one of Britain's most celebrated nurseries. Over thirty years of growing, showing, and sharing plants — this is Hardy's story.

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We're open every day throughout summer. Visit our Nursery Shop — a dedicated space where you can browse plants that are ready to go, with our team on hand to help you choose.

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What our customers say

Just wanted to say thank you for such a swift delivery of my order. Having seen your stall at Chiswick flower market when I was visiting friends at the weekend, I placed my order on Monday and was pleased to take delivery this morning ! More importantly to me the plants were securely packed and in pristine condition, something which is not often the case when ordering plants online. I'm looking forward to being able to plant them out as soon as the weather improves and will definitely look to order from you again in the future. Thank you once again

Karen P.

Mail order customer

Received your order yesterday and it’s BEAUTIFUL! All packed so carefully, no soil or plant disturbance! Compostable plastic bags, all good for the environment! Plants ‘tip top’ Many thanks, will continue to use your mail order service.

Ruth T.

Mail order customer

Just to let you know that the plants have just arrived & look happy and healthy. Your packing method is an art form!

Susan M

Mail order customer

I would be most grateful if you could pass on my sincere thanks to Rosy for her talk last evening. I think her reputation was highlighted by the number of people attending; approximately 70, the most we have ever had in the hall for an evening talk! I must say it did became rather warm! Everyone has agreed it was a very informative and enjoyable evening; many were delighted to be leaving having purchased a new plant for their garden. Thank you also for your help and assistance in making this such a successful evening.

From Meon Valley Gardening Club

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