Somerset is well known for cider making so it's not surprising that fruit trees grow well in this area.

The climate is warmer and drier compared to much of the UK. The soil is variable; limestone to north, clay in the middle and sandstone to the south.

Garden centres and nurseries are well represented in Somerset.

Chard Garden Centre

"The Chard Garden Centre is in a beautiful part of Somerset (weather permitting!) and well worth a visit if you appreciate a traditional nursery which grows the majority of its own plants  .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: Chard Garden Centre, Cuttiford's Door, Chard, Somerset TA20 3AA

 

Dobbies, Shepton Mallet

"A modern Dobbies garden centre which is slightly smaller than many other modern Dobbies. We visited them to review the plants, the indoor  .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: Dobbies Garden Centre, Mendip Avenue, Shepton Mallet
Somerset BA4 4PE 
 

Monkton Elm Garden Centre, Taunton, Somerset

"Monkton elm Garden Centre is one of the largest in the area and it rightly attracts lots of visitors. It could be described as a large Dobbies type garden centre but with lots more  .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: Monkton Elm Garden Centre, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton,
Somerset TA2 8QN
 

Sanders Garden World

"Front entrance to the Sanders Garden World garden centre, Burnham on Sea. Conveniently near Junction 22 of the M5 for a snack and a walk.  .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: Sanders Garden World Ltd, Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, Nr. Highbridge,
Somerset TA9 4HJ 
 

Taunton Garden Centre (Wyevale)

"Sometimes garden centre entrances can be misleading. In this case though the entrance was appropriate to the garden centre. Unimposing, a bit tatty and   .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: Taunton Garden Centre, Pen Elm Hill, Norton Fitzwarren,
Somerset TA2 6PE
 

West Somerset Garden Centre

"This garden centre specialises in plants but it also offers most other accessories which your average gardener might need. The business has been running for 30 years.  .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: West Somerset Garden Centre, Mart Road, Minehead,
Somerset TA24 5BJ
 

Willowbrook Nursery and Garden Centre

" Willowbrook is a medium sized garden centre which stock a good range of plants. The majority of these are grown in their own nurseries so you know exactly where .......". Click here for our independent review.
Address: Willowbrook Nursery and Garden Centre, West Buckland,
Wellington, Somerset TA21 9HX

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