Children’s Summer Activities

  🌞 August 2025 Lineup!  Get ready for a summer to remember at Gordale Garden Centre with our Children’s Summer Activities! This August, we’re hosting an incredible line-up of events – packed with creativity, discovery, and unforgettable experiences for kids of all ages. Whether your child loves animals, magic, crafting, or science, there’s something magical…

British Tomato Fortnight

  Grow Your Own Delicious Tomatoes – A Bumper Season Starts Here! It’s nearly British Tomato Fortnight (2nd-15th June) – the perfect time to celebrate the taste of homegrown tomatoes and start growing your own! Whether you’ve got a sunny windowsill, a patio, or a greenhouse, now is the ideal moment to plant up and enjoy…

Conifer display

The Benefits of Conifers and Pines

The Benefits of Conifers and Pines If you want to introduce year-round interest, structure, and texture to your garden, conifers and pines are an outstanding option. These hardy evergreens come in a range of shapes, sizes, and colours, making them perfect for everything from compact gardens to sprawling landscapes. Whether you’re looking to create an…

Clematis in Full Glory

A Spectacular Spring Display at Gordale There’s something magical about this time of year at Gordale Garden Centre—the moment when clematis take centre stage. With their trailing vines and breathtaking blooms in every shade imaginable, these elegant climbers are now putting on an unforgettable show across our displays. From soft whites and pastels to bold…

Ready-made hanging baskets

How To Plant A Hanging Basket

How to plant a hanging basket Hanging baskets are a great way to add a splash of colour to walls and buildings. If you would like to create your own, here is a simple step-by-step guide of how to plant a hanging basket.   Choose a basket: Start with a good-quality hanging basket.  We have…

Goch & Co jams and chutneys

Introducing Goch & Co…

We’re proud to announce that Goch & Co has arrived at our Food Hall with a range of products that’s as rich in flavour as it is in heritage. A name you may recognise from our Farmers’ Food Market. Born from a passion for bold flavours, family traditions, and the joy of bringing people together…

peat-free compost at Gordale

Peat-Free Compost: Making the Switch

At Gordale, we believe in helping gardeners create beautiful, thriving spaces while also caring for the planet. One of the easiest and most impactful ways to make your gardening practices more sustainable is by switching to peat-free compost. Peat has long been a staple in gardening, but it comes with significant environmental concerns. As gardeners,…

Rocket Gro Compost Shot

Celebrating Compost Week

As we celebrate Compost Week here at Gordale Garden and Home Centre, it’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on the incredible strides we’ve made in the world of composting, and to shine a spotlight on one of our favourite sustainable gardening solutions – Rocket Gro Compost. The journey of composting: A step toward sustainability Composting…

Calathea in a Deep Purple Plant Pot

The Winery Collection Plant Pot Range

We all have a responsibility to protect the environment and at Gordale, this is central to our business. We buy from suppliers with a similar ethos and in this blog, we’re putting the spotlight on elho – the creators of sustainable plant pots and accessories, both for inside the home and for outdoor spaces. For…