Skip to content
Menu

The Perennial

An independent, nursery, café and farm shop with a formal garden at the centre featuring plants from the nursery. Polytunnels for salad crops, veg and cut flowers; developing small woodland; compost and propagating areas; coastal/countryside views. Focus on sustainability, “no dig” and recycling principles; peat and pesticide free; member of Pollinators Assurance Scheme.

Owner Info

The Perennial
The Perennial
The Perennial
The Perennial
The Perennial
The Perennial

About The Perennial

At the heart of the Perennial Garden is the determination for it to be in harmony with its surroundings, to grow (and cook) good food and be a garden to take time out in and enjoy a visual feast from one of the seating areas.

The Perennial Gardens were the result of a long standing dream of the two founding partners, Gill Lewis and Pippa Allen. They took on a neglected nursery and set about creating a productive and tranquil space.

Gill has retired now but can still be seen at the Perennial occasionally. Pippa and the team are taking the dream forward. Pippa has a first degree in Botany but was not able to get a job in this field and was diverted into business, then academia and the economics of healthcare and whilst still working part time as an academic at two Welsh Universities she is very glad to be back at square one working with plants.

The team are passionate about organic growing methods for all the plants, ornamental or edible, that are produced at Perennial. The soil is fertile, and we use no-dig cultivation to produce a wonderful array of salads, oriental leaves and herbs throughout the year. Some are grown in polytunnels, some outdoors amongst the flowers, but all are untainted by pesticides which is good for you, good for the bees and wildlife in our garden.

There is a beautiful array of Lettuces through summer and autumn, and some in winter too: red, green or freckled, crunchy or soft, wavy edged, oak-leafed, or plain, shiny or crinkly: the variety of textures and tastes of Lettuces is a revelation. We grow Parsley, Spring Onions, Coriander, Rocket and edible flowers and Pea-shoots as well. We also grow colourful and spicy Mustards and other Oriental leaves through winter and spring, with flavours ranging from mild to hot, and shapes from feathery to flat. They are great as additions to salads, or cooked briefly in the last stages of a stir-fry, or whizzed up into a punchy pesto. You will not look at a supermarket bag of salad in the same way again!

Overall the mission for the Perennial is to inspire and enthuse visitors to garden and grow in their own spaces however small (or large). The Perennial also hopes to put something back into the local community through employing local staff, adding to the St David’s visitor experience and supporting the best of local food producers.

The Perennial is supported by a very able team of knowledgeable friendly staff who are here to make your visit enjoyable.
.

Website:

https://www.perennialstdavids.co.uk

The Perennial features

Location details

The Perennial,
St David's,
Pembrokeshire,
SA62 6DB

Directions to The Perennial
Between St David's & Fishguard.

The Perennial openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Car park and paths with limestone chips and some grass which can make access bumpy but garden is level with no steps.
  • Share this garden

Other Gardens of Potential Interest

Grove of Narberth image
Grove of Narberth

The garden is framed by ancient oaks and towering beeches, and from our hillside glade you can enjoy views across the rolling Pembrokeshire...

Read more
Cae Bach image
Cae Bach

A 1½ acre newly established garden designed to attract wildlife, particularly bees and butterflies. Inc herbaceous borders, ponds, grasses, Japanese...

Read more
Shoals Hook Farm image
Shoals Hook Farm

Approx six acre garden on our smallholding. Designed and made by ourselves over 26 years. Inc flower borders, veg garden, fruit trees, woodland walk,...

Read more
Cold Comfort Farm image
Cold Comfort Farm

Two acres of developing wildflower meadow alongside wrap around farm garden and small plant nursery. Perennial beds, showcasing nursery stock,...

Read more
Pont Trecynny image
Pont Trecynny

A diverse garden of 3½ acres. Meander through the meadow planted with native trees, pass the pond and over a bridge which takes you along a path,...

Read more
The Old Rectory image
The Old Rectory

Behind a formal front garden the woodland garden is a green hollow of historic charm; wildlife welcoming, with ancient and newly planted trees and...

Read more
Stable Cottage image
Stable Cottage

Garden extends to approx ⅓ of an acre. It is divided into several smaller garden types, with a seaside garden, small orchard and wildlife area,...

Read more
Norchard image
Norchard

Historic gardens at medieval hall house nestled in tranquil location sheltered by ancient oak woodland. Strong structure with formal and informal...

Read more

Don’t miss out

Sign up to our weekly newsletter to hear more about the gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme, events and activities throughout the year

Sign up to our newsletter

FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Perennial. 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 Perennial, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. The Perennial 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.