Friday 18 December 2009

Santa's Grotto Video

EDIT:> Due to very great demand our Santa is now sold out this year.

This year has been a very busy year for Santa with more people than ever before coming to visit so we thought we would share with you a short video of what to expect if you come and see Santa at our Christchurch branch this year.

Santa and his real reindeer are here every day until Christmas Eve but places are running out fast so booking is very much recommended.






Seed Potatoes Now In Stock

We now have a wide range of seed potatoes in stock and available to purchase.

Now is the time to get chitting if you want an early crop!



Great Christmas Gifts in our Outdoor Plant Department

Take a look at our new range of |hyacinth planters and christmas planted baskets now in stock !!!

These baskets and containers will be available right through to Christmas, so if you're stuck for a present come down and have a look !!!




Wednesday 2 December 2009

Now On Display in Store a New Range Of Oak Furniture

We have a fantastic New Range of Oak Furniture - Now on display in our Gardenlands centre.

We have purchased this furniture through a Company by the name of The Shropshire Collection.

Catalogues will be available very soon and our container will be arriving week commencing the 4th January 2010.

The furniture is made from an American White Oak with a hard wearing glazed finish.

We only have a limited stock so please come and view this fantastic range - we can take deposits on orders prior to Christmas.


Any more questions or enquiries please speak to Karl Read our Furniture Manager or any members of the Furniture Team who will be happy to help you.

A New Product Now Available in our Garden Shop Department

Stewarts are now pleased to announce the arrival of a new product in our Garden Shop Department.

Let's Grow .... Crop Cage - Available in 4 different sizes.

These products have been regularly asked for in our Garden Centre by our customers and offer the following:

Protect your crops from birds and other animals
Ideal for vegetable patches, raised beds or soft fruit
Easy to construct
Complete with netting and netting ties.

Please speak to a member of staff in our Garden Shop Department who will be happy to help with any other questions regarding this product.

Friday 27 November 2009

Stewarts Christmas Gift Voucher Offer 2009

Gift Vouchers are a great Christmas Present.

Why not take advantage of our great offer - starting on Saturday 28th November and running until Saturday 26th December you can purchase £10-00 worth of Stewarts Vouchers for £8-00.

You can purchase as many of these vouchers as you wish in either £1-00 £5-00 or £10-00 denominations.


These vouchers are not redeemable until Sunday 27th December - Offer applies to Stewarts Vouchers only.

Thursday 26 November 2009

South Thames Christmas and Houseplant Competition 2009 Results

Stewarts are delighted to announce that our Houseplant Department won 1st place in the South Thames Christmas & Houseplant Competition 2009.

We now await the results for the Finals - Fingers crossed - We will keep you posted !!!



Congratulations to the Houseplant team and well done for all their hard work and wishing you all the very best of luck for the Finals !!

Wednesday 25 November 2009

Now On Sale: Cut, Needle Retentive Christmas Trees

We now currently have on sale in our centre Cut Needle Retentive Chrsitmas Trees in five different varities - all in a range of sizes.

Netted Free of charge.

Free local delivery if spending over £100 otherwise a charge of £7-50 will apply.



Monday 23 November 2009

Santa Has Arrived at Stewarts






Due to exceptional demand this year Santa has now sold out completely and cannot take any more bookings.


Christmas at Stewarts is a unique experience that the whole family will enjoy and children will remember for years to come.


This year not only can you see Santa's real reindeer, but  Snow Business has dressed our Grotto, featuring live, snow covered trees, quaint old buildings and some of the very best animatronic woodland creatures.


We highly recommend booking tickets in advance as demand is very high this year!


There is also the opportunity  to purchase a picture of your family with Santa everyday at GardenLands and weekends at The Country Gardencentre.



Below are a few pictures of the Grotto at our Gardenlands, Chrstchurch branch:







Thursday 19 November 2009

Santa's Arrival Saturday 21st November

SantaCome and see the Dorset Youth Marching Band march in with Father Christmas!


You will also be able to visit one of Santa's very special own real reindeer!


11.00am at The Country Garden Centre, Broomhill, near Wimborne.


2.30pm at Stewarts GardenLands, Christchurch.

Best Plant Retailer In The South Of England

Stewarts Garden Centres are celebrating a double whammy!

GardenLands, Christchurch, have won for the third year running the Ruxley Rose Plantaria 2009/2010 Award for Best Plant Retailer in the South of England in the category of large garden centres.

The Country Garden Centre, Broomhill, was thrilled to win for the first time the South Coast heat in the category of small garden centres.

The competition is tightly contested, with 24 entries this year in the South Thames area, and gets its name from the sponsorship by Ruxley Manor Garden Centre when it started in 1984. The Ruxley Rose competition is about encouraging GCA members to look at the whole plant experience around their garden centres - from the car park, through all the plant displays with attention to all the little details using plants to create the "wow" factor all the way.
The national round of judging of plant area at Garden Centre Association Garden Centres has now been completed and the staff at Stewarts eagerly await the GCA Conference on 25th January 2010, when the national winners in the two category bands will be announced.

Ian Boardman, National Judge commented, "It was a fascinating project to carry out and there are some shining examples of the best plant areas in the country in their full autumn colour to show the audience at the GCA Conference".




Christmas Departments are Now Open

Stewarts has proudly opened the Christmas departments at both garden centres.

Come and see our fabulous displays full of wonderful gift ideas.

Here are a couple of pictures to whet your appetite.

Gardenlands, Christchurch:






Country Garden Centre, Broomhill:







Tuesday 31 March 2009

Best Plant Retailer in the U.K.

Stewarts are delighted to have been voted the 'Best Retailer of Indoor and Outdoor Plants' in the Country by the Garden Centre Association. The Award, presented at the Association's Conference in January, is regarded as the most prestigous award of them all. Stewarts, who have won the South of England region for the past two years are thrilled to have at last made the top spot. 'It's a credit to the most amazing team of dedicated people who make it happen' says Bob Sawyer, Stewarts Retail Director.