Encouraged by his Grandmother, my nephew Sean Dunn, the Managing Partner at the Boma, grew up gardening from a very young age in our hometown of Port Elizabeth South Africa. His gardening passion stayed with him through school and his hobby turned in to a weekend and holiday job at the local garden centre.
Assisted by his parents he built a small nursery in their back garden and sold plants to the garden centre. A young and dynamic businessman was in the making. Determined to continue with a career in horticulture after school, my husband and I decided to sponsor Sean through horticultural college in the UK, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma in Garden Centre Management at Pershore and Writtle colleges.
Assisted by his parents he built a small nursery in their back garden and sold plants to the garden centre. A young and dynamic businessman was in the making. Determined to continue with a career in horticulture after school, my husband and I decided to sponsor Sean through horticultural college in the UK, where he achieved a Higher National Diploma in Garden Centre Management at Pershore and Writtle colleges.
Services
The Boma Garden Centre is a tranquil oasis and a welcome break from the buzz of the city. Run by a friendly team of trained horticulturalists, the Boma boasts an extensive range of quality plants and garden products in a unique setting. Drop in any day of the week and have a stroll around. We stock a rich variety of high quality outdoor plants to suit everyone's particular gardening style and conditions.
Browse our range of Whitewash and Aged Terracotta Pots, Glazed Terracotta and Fibreglass Pots available to buy at The Boma. The pots are all handmade so please use the measurements as a guideline. Please visit or phone our store for current stock availability. Other selections available in-store include Standard Terracotta, Polyterra, Antique Stone, Recycled Plastic and more.
The Boma offers a reliable delivery service for any purchases made at the garden centre or online. At the moment deliveries are contact-free and to the front door & ground floor only. Once you have finished shopping, please leave us instructions if you would like the delivery to be left in a certain area.
Your valuable outdoor space is maintained clean and tidy, including patios, pathways and decked areas which can also be power-washed when needed. Your plants will grow and flourish. Ongoing planting takes place throughout the year to give your garden structure and colour in all seasons. Your lawn is treated in the autumn and spring to give it the optimal opportunity for looking its best throughout the summer.
Reviews (6)
Paul Austin
Sep 04, 2021
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Simply the best staff and selection. I could quite happily move in because it is almost impossible to choose from their brilliant selection of plants. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful, relaxed and clearly love their jobs. The ceramics are also of a high quality and just as good a selection as the plants which I guess means I'll be back many times in the future. It is also convenient to park up or equally not far from Kentish Town so it is easy to get your selection home safely. Thank you !
Rami Abukalam
Jul 23, 2021
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What a peaceful place. So many indoor and outdoor plants to choose from, with helpful staff who are happy to guide with plant care and conditions. Went four times in a single week when I moved into my house and found it an excellent place to get my plants, in how lovely the plants are, how helpful the staff are, and how relaxing it was to just walk around.
A. G.
Jul 18, 2021
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Bianca Vieira
Apr 04, 2021
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This is plant heaven! A huge selection of indoor and outdoor plants, for every budget. Lots of gardening accessories and products like pots, soil, sand and grit. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The only struggle was choosing what NOT to buy because I truly wanted everything! Looking forward to my next visit.
Rafael Jan
Mar 27, 2021
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Aaron Ghastkill
Feb 17, 2021
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My favourite garden centre in London! The atmosphere is wonderful, there are often four legged friends around, the staff have almost always been warm and welcoming and the amount they have is great!
Prices are fair and in my experience the same as far larger stores so it’s great to support this place.
I’m not super local but always happy to go out of my way to come here when in need, even just to have a little wonder around to find inspiration.
Unfortunately the pond in the back has gone and I wonder what happened to the fish.
Otherwise great!
Prices are fair and in my experience the same as far larger stores so it’s great to support this place.
I’m not super local but always happy to go out of my way to come here when in need, even just to have a little wonder around to find inspiration.
Unfortunately the pond in the back has gone and I wonder what happened to the fish.
Otherwise great!
