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The Botanic Nursery

The nursery garden is a haven where the wildlife that shares our site abounds. Many rare specimen evergreen and deciduous trees can be seen, underplanted with hardy perennials. A lush green oasis, shady in the heat of the summer and pleasant to wander around any time of the year. Year-round seasonal interest from winter flowering shrubs into the colour of summer and foliage of autumn.

Owner Info

  • Terence & Mary Baker
The Botanic Nursery
The Botanic Nursery
The Botanic Nursery
The Botanic Nursery
The Botanic Nursery
The Botanic Nursery

About The Botanic Nursery

The nursery garden was planted from 1985 onwards, and the nursery site itself boasts a fine range of plants all growing on our limestone soil.

The nursery holds the National Collection of Digitalis (Foxgloves) for Plant Heritage and these can be seen in flower from late May through to July.

The Peony border along one boundary of the nursery features a huge range of Itoh intersectional peonies that look colourful in late May through June, after which the many sorts of Salvia provide colour into the autumn.

Shrubs feature in the nursery, many older sorts less commonly seen these days can be found including species of Hydrangea. Bringing interest from foliage shape and colour to the late summer garden and into autumn is one of our specialities.
Tours of the garden with the owner available on the hour.

Find us on Facebook facebook.com/botanicnursery
Instagram @thebotanicnurseryandgardens.

Peonies towards end of May early June, National Collection of Digitalis (Foxgloves) feature throughout June.

Website:

https://www.botanicnursery.co.uk

The Botanic Nursery features

  • Cashless
  • Dog friendly
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Picnics
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Botanic Nursery,
Melksham,
Wiltshire,
SN12 8NU

Directions to The Botanic Nursery
Pls drive slowly through the school grounds, following the one way road. Leave the school grounds through the 2 stone pillars and turn R. Entrance & car park is 50 metres down the road.

The Botanic Nursery openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & posh biscuits. Refreshments in aid of Julia's House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & posh biscuits. Refreshments in aid of Julia's House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & posh biscuits. Refreshments in aid of Julia's House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Some narrow pathways, however most wheelchairs can get round the grassy garden area, there is also a gravel area.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Botanic Nursery at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Botanic Nursery. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  The Botanic Nursery, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Botanic Nursery are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Botanic Nursery seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.