Welcome to Madley Plants, thanks for visiting. We’re an independent, family-run nursery, growing and selling top quality British plants in Madley, 7 miles west of Hereford.
We don't specialise in any particular type of plants at the nursery, we try to have as broad a range on offer as we can, all sourced as locally to Hereford as possible. Our focus is to be our area’s top independent nursery that sells seasonal plants and is able to provide constructive help and advice. If you're not sure what you're looking for, grab us for a chat and we can suggest different options that might work well in your garden, we're more than happy to help. We’re open 7 days a week, from 10am until 4pm.
On the plant side of things we have a wide range of shrubs and perennials all year round that are topped up regularly so it’s always worth coming over for a nosey around 👀. If we don’t have what you want, then we’d be more than happy to see if we can source it for you.
What’s going on at the nursery then? (updated 21st February)
Well we've certainly enjoyed the recent warmer temperature and are now starting to think about which seeds we want to grow for ourselves. Coincidentally we've just stocked up on some great new propagation products from Fothergill's. This range of plantable pots and pellets also includes mini greenhouse kits and fibre pots that can work perfectly along with the seaweed enriched, peat free, seed compost we stock. As we've mentioned before, we also have their new range of veg and flower seeds so we have everything you need to get propagating! As a result of this, all our previous stock of peat free fibre pots are now half marked price as we're running out of space in the shop! So if you want to make a start on your seeds, on a sunny window sill or greenhouse, maybe we’ll see you soon?
The days might be grey and cold but it's still possible to have plants delivering interest right now with colour, scent and flowers! Check out the bright colour of this witch hazel 'Arnold Promise', winter flowering jasmine, the sweet bells on Clematis 'Winter Beauty', magnolia buds and the emerging catkins on our salix pendula - why not come and take a look?
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In other news…
While you’re here, we’ve recently had the second polytunnel recovered so it's now looking as good as the first one that was done towards the end of last year.
If you’re in need of refreshment while you’re here, we do have a fridge full of chilled drinks and a freezer full of fabulous ice cream from the lovely team at Rowlestone Farmhouse Ice Cream. There’s plenty of outside seating too, so if you’d like to take break, just grab one of us and we’ll sort it for you!
In need of some garden related ‘things’?
Also in our shop, we stock all the things you'd expect to find at your local nursery. There’s a wide range of garden essentials such as tree ties, plant labels, wire and vine ties right through to watering cans and great gifts for gardeners. We also have some gorgeous garden twines, pruners, loppers, plant food, child and pet safe garden care products, spades, forks as well as hosepipes and associated accessories. If you like your fires inside or out then we stock Certainly Wood's logs, flamers and kindling and as an alternative to logs for cooking on, we have Birchwood Forestry's pure hardwood charcoal in stock in either 3 or 6kg bags. Oh, and we stock a variety of composts too; peat reduced multi-purpose, ericaceous, Melcourt 'RHS Endorsed' peat-free multi-purpose and grow bags.
Gift vouchers?
We also sell gift vouchers that can be spent here and can be bought either in person at the nursery or online here.
Opening hours
When we’re open, we’re here 7 days a week, from 10am until 4pm.
This year we’ll be closed on Easter Day, Sunday 20th April, and will also close for a Summer break at 4pm on Sunday 3rd August and will open again at 10am on Saturday 30th August. For our winter break, we will close at 4pm on Sunday 21st December and open again at 10am on Saturday 31st January.
You can call us on 01981 784 011, email us or contact us via Facebook or Instagram.
Testimonials
“Great plants. So friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful to have a local meeting place with good tea and cake. Thanks very much.”
“Our winter pansies outside our home and business are still blooming, colourful and healthy. Thanks Madley Plants.... will be back for Spring/Summer colour before too long.... put the kettle on!!”
“Visited for the first time today. Lovely reception from Michele who was very happy to help. Lovely cafe, served wonderful tea, cold drinks and super cakes! Came away with a boot full of amazing plants that are all in their pots in the garden now. Highly recommend and shall be back for more. Thanks so much.”
“Warm friendly service, lovely plants & a homely garden cafe. We will be returning again & again.”
As well as our plants we also create beautiful potted displays. These can be made to order in pots either bought at the nursery or provided by you. We also do single flower or mixed flower hanging baskets heading into both Spring and Winter and are happy to take orders if you have any specific plant or colour themes in mind.
A brief history
The original nursery launched on this site in 1997 and was in the hands of the same owners until July 2015. It was then taken over by Michele and Simon who moved to Madley with their three boys, Harry, George & Jim. They re-named the nursery Madley Plants and opened the cafe in March 2016.