Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Dereham, Norfolk
Toftwood Garden Centre was established in 2011 by Allan Read, continuing a family legacy that began in 1910 with his great grandfather Francis Charles Read. Originally a nursery specialising in melons, the business transitioned to ornamental plants and vegetables, evolving into a full-service garden centre. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality plants and gardening products sourced locally and beyond, alongside expert advice from our dedicated team.Our commitment to tradition and innovation ensures customers receive a wide range of plants, from seasonal bedding to hardy perennials, complemented by composts, tools, and pest control solutions. With a history spanning over a century, we remain dedicated to providing exceptional value and service to gardening enthusiasts in Norfolk and beyond.
Services
Outdoor Plants
Grow Your Own
Seasonal Plants
Pest Control
Local Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with over 100 years of horticultural expertise.
- Extensive range of locally sourced and seasonal plants available year-round.
- Expert team providing tailored gardening advice and solutions.
- Comprehensive selection of composts, tools, and pest control products.
- Free local delivery on orders over 35 for added convenience.
What people say
Great plants
Great prices
Great staff
Wonderful value
Decent supply
Services
Outdoor Plants
We offer a diverse selection of outdoor plants, including potted trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, roses, and climbers. Our inventory changes seasonally to ensure year-round availability of hardy and decorative species. Customers benefit from expert guidance on plant selection and care tailored to their garden's specific needs.
Grow Your Own
Our 'Grow Your Own' range includes vegetable seeds, seedlings, and fruit bushes ideal for home gardeners. Products like tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs are available alongside growing guides. This service empowers customers to cultivate fresh produce sustainably at home with expert support.
Seasonal Plants
We stock spring and summer bedding plants, autumn displays, and winter-hardy varieties. Featured species include geraniums, fuchsias, cyclamen, and heathers. This rotating collection ensures customers can enhance their gardens with appropriate plants for each season's climate and aesthetic requirements.
Pest Control
Our pest and disease solutions include eco-friendly sprays and treatments for common garden threats. Products target aphids, mildew, and weeds while preserving beneficial insects. Expert staff provide advice on application methods and integrated pest management strategies to maintain garden health safely.
Local Delivery
We offer delivery services for purchases over 35, with free local delivery in Dereham. Larger items like trees and heavy compost bags are transported efficiently. This service ensures customers receive their purchases in optimal condition without transportation hassles, supporting both residential and commercial clients.
People
Allan Read
Owner
Fourth-generation horticulturist who opened Toftwood Garden Centre in 2011, continuing the family's 1910 nursery legacy. Specialises in ornamental plants and sustainable gardening practices.
Vicky Read
Co-Owner
Supports business operations and customer relations, bringing organisational expertise to the family-run enterprise while maintaining commitment to quality service.
Thomas Read
Fifth-Generation Team Member
Active in daily operations, representing the fifth generation to work in the family business while assisting with modernisation and customer engagement initiatives.
Questions
What services does Toftwood Garden Centre offer?
We provide outdoor plants, seasonal flora, grow-your-own supplies, pest control products, and local delivery. Our team offers expert gardening advice and plant care guidance.
Do you deliver plants and gardening products?
Yes, we offer local delivery for purchases over £35. Delivery charges apply for areas beyond Dereham – contact us for specific details.
What makes your garden centre unique?
As a family-run business since 1910, we combine heritage with modern horticultural expertise, offering high-quality plants sourced locally and expert advice tailored to regional growing conditions.
Are organic gardening products available?
We stock peat-free composts, organic plant foods, and eco-friendly pest control solutions to support sustainable gardening practices for environmentally conscious customers.
What are your opening hours?
Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm (March-December), 9am-4pm (January-February), and Sundays 10am-4pm year-round for customer convenience.
Reviews (4)
Ian Macree
Dec 31, 2021
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Nice little garden centre with friendly staff and a reasonable selection of plants.. good sized car park, albeit a bit pot holed, but certainly worth a visit.
Jennie Smith JasieS
Nov 28, 2021
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Very impressed with selection of Christmas Trees and wreaths. Also a good supply of shrubs, hedging and some beautiful cyclone to give some indoor colour.
John C.
Sep 04, 2021
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Everything we bought from Toftwood Garden Centre has been of great quality, I would highly recommend Toftwood to anybody, prices are very reasonable as well.
Leda Hayton
Jun 13, 2021
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Such good quality plants at a reasonable price. As well as old favourites, there are more unusual plants which makes it interesting for experienced gardeners. It is our first stop plant nursery.
