Initially only fruit and honey were produced but vegetables were introduced by the turn of the century followed by cut flowers and small plants. In 1929 the new Howden by-pass to the recently constructed Boothferry Bridge cut the nursery in two and fruit, flowers and vegetables were sold to passing motorists.

This trade increased and greenhouses were built to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, melons and other produce. At the same time other nurseries were being established in the Howden area with a considerable increase in production during the 2nd World War. One such nursery was Howden Nurseries adjacent to California Gardens.

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Linda Taplin

Jan 05, 2022

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Heard good recommendations about this garden centre so gave it a go and it didn't disappoint 👍😀

Paul A.

Dec 25, 2021

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Always was the most expensive garden centre in the area and after visiting today it seems that it still is. Good quality stock but you can get it much cheaper elsewhere.

Sandra Fitzpatrick

Dec 18, 2021

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Had lunch today with the girl's 8 of us I had brie and bacon salad which was lovely, although I can't help thinking it would of been easier to eat had the bacon been chopped up, back bacon is a bit tough when it's going cold, it was lovely and I would order it again.
Love the extended café, staff were very helpful and the service great 👍

Lisa Harrison

Dec 13, 2021

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Hi, I just wanted to say how fantastic the santa is this year. I brought my two daughters to see him yesterday and it was just lovely. A lot of time and effort was taken to make it special for them. My daughters absolutely loved it and couldn't stop talking about it all afternoon.

Sharron Cooper

Nov 22, 2021

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Purchased a lovely tree & decs for Oakhill Hotel, Cromford, Derbyshire 🤍 Staff extremely friendly & helpful

John Anderson

Nov 06, 2021

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Popped in on impulse and ended up having a nice snack in a lovely clean cafe with really friendly and helpful staff.
The garden centre itself is wonderful with lots of goods and plants on display. Prices were reasonable so my wife bought numerous items. I highly recommend this garden centre.

Lynn Wright

Oct 07, 2021

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Visited today for lunch appox 12.30pm and sorry to say I was very disappointed, they had already run out of paninis, my friend is vegetarian so very limited alternative for her. Ordered quiche which came with a few crisps and side salad, not available with chips. Brought wrong dessert to table. There was a dog (hygiene questionable) barking in the restaurant (not a guide dog) so difficult to have a conversation. Food very average and not value for money. Sadly will not use restaurant again.

Jayne Cave

Aug 01, 2021

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Shocking service in restaurant!!! Such a shame. Won’t be returning.

Sherie Ulliott

Jul 26, 2021

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Lovely garden centre, great choice of plants. Decided to go for a breakfast. Lovely staff & great service but disappointed with meal, sausages not very nice & bacon was dry and hard! For the price we expected better ☹️

Jun 04, 2020

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Sadly its for sale ust to was my favourite garden centre friendly staff best roses flowers got lods trees from there in a past, but Covid19 this year destroyed everything not a lot choice for flowers, but still got best flower basket for this year :)