About me…

Hi!

George here…

Here is a little about me, my shop and how it came to be…

Having studied Sociology, psychology and Art and Design at A level… I was pretty sure I didn’t want to work that closely with people!

I have often joked that the care required for people and plants is very similar… plants simply have less complicated emotional issues.

So following a a bit of travelling to India and Nepal when I left school my fate was decided after a meal with friends.

We had been discussing future plans, some of us had taken a gap year, some had gone straight to University, others had got jobs…

I was still undecided until when I opened the complimentary fortune cookie following our Chinese meal we had just had.

The message read…. Nature herself makes the wise man rich.

so…

I applied to Otley college and studied Holistic horticulture . Over the last 20 years I have worked as a garden designer, landscaper and plantsman for for both local firms and a company in Chelsea. Upon returning to the region from London accepted the role as Head gardener at a stately home. During my time there we undertook some exciting projects including the laying out and planting of a yew tree hedge maze!

About 12 years ago I started growing plants as a hobby and then selling at car boot sales and farmers markets which I enjoyed enormously and folks always enjoyed and complimented me on how passionately I talked about firstly my plants but natural systems in general…

It was by chance I received an email from my current landlord who had just beautifully restored their Victorian greenhouse. I thought a chance like this would never land in my lap again… so I took it.

George’s Gorgeous Gardens The Plant Shop was born in February 2018 in the beautiful and historic grounds of Earsham Hall on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.

I took an unused space of the grounds, including the restored Victorian greenhouse, and turned it into a vibrant shop packed with special plants from across the world.

I focus on using the natural rhythm of moon cycles and subtle energies to care for and grow my plants . I am always happy to help customers in selecting the right plants that complement the biodiversity and ecosystem of your garden space.

At the shop I stock plants for all seasons and occasions, whether you need a new house plant to add interest to your living room , unusual shrubs or some late seasonal perennial colour to add an injection to your garden borders.

I have some fantastic and unusual plants beautifully displayed and helpful care advice on offer.

Come and visit the shop today or get in touch for more information.

Garden plants

We stock a variety of garden plants for all seasons, including alpines, annuals, citrus, climbers, ferns, grasses, perennials, shrubs, trees and much more.

We also sell a selection of glazed/terracotta pots and other accessories.

George and the team will be happy to advise you on the best plants for your garden.

House plants

Our tropical Victorian greenhouse is packed with hundreds of house plants including many varieties of aloe, bonsai, cacti, calathea, dieffenbachia, ferns, lily, monstera, philodendron, pothos and more.

For the collectors we import rare tropical houseplants such as variegated monstera, philodendron melanochrysum, philodendron white princess and more.

We also sell hanging plants, macrame, kokedama and other plant accessories such as moss poles.

Garden design

George is a dedicated designer who has many years experience of designing, planting and landscaping. He has worked at the top-end of the market for Chelsea shows and for local customers too, so has vast experience of creating the perfect garden for his clients.

If you would like to discuss your needs or receive a quote please contact us or pop along to the shop for a chat.