Yates was founded by Arthur Yates, an Englishman who migrated to New Zealand in 1879 to escape the damp weather of his native Manchester. The seed business that Arthur opened in Auckland in 1883 was the beginning of what was to become one of the most recognised names in Australian and New Zealand gardening.
In 1886 Arthur visited Sydney, where he saw an opportunity to establish a similar enterprise. So in 1887 he left his brother, Ernest, to manage the New Zealand seed business and opened a branch in Sussex St, Sydney. In 1906 the two brothers came to an amicable agreement to separate the two companies and run them independently either side of the Tasman.
In 1886 Arthur visited Sydney, where he saw an opportunity to establish a similar enterprise. So in 1887 he left his brother, Ernest, to manage the New Zealand seed business and opened a branch in Sussex St, Sydney. In 1906 the two brothers came to an amicable agreement to separate the two companies and run them independently either side of the Tasman.
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If you are unable to find what you are looking for please give us a call on 01484 713435 to discuss your requirements and our staff will be happy to assist you. We offer two online shopping options. As you go through checkout you fill in your details, and based on the postcode you enter you will be offered home delivery, or click and collect.
As well as National Gardening Gift Vouchers, other popular gift ideas for gardeners include gardening tools, bird tables, two seater garden furniture sets and houseplants. We also sell a great range of giftware items, including garden games, ceramic gifts, notebooks and decorative vintage tins and trays.
We have generations of experience as growers and as producers of vegetable seeds, our Garden Centre was once the seed store and offices for Elsoms Vegetable Seeds. We have everything you could possibly need to create the perfect productive fruit and vegetable garden. We are also Grow Your Own enthusiasts and are always happy to give advice and help, or just to chat about our favourite varieties.
We are often asked if it is really necessary to spend money buying seed potatoes, in particular by people who have not grown them before. After all there are probably some potatoes in the bottom of the vegetable basket that have just started sprouting. At first sight there is no difference between supermarket potatoes and.
We all remember our first greenhouse, whether it was bought to overwinter tender plants, grow Chrysanths or Tomatoes, or just to potter and while away those damp days when we can't be out in the garden, a greenhouse is the ultimate garden accessory. If you are considering a new greenhouse, then please give us a ring now to discuss your requirements with Liz our greenhouse expert on 01484 713435.
