Outdoor Plants
1,200+ varieties
Perennials, shrubs and trees — raised in our own glasshouses, ready for the British weather.
Greens&Stems
01962 405 220Hampshire · Family-owned since 1986
Plants raised, not shipped.
By people who garden.
Five acres of glasshouse and outdoor nursery just outside Winchester. Three generations of the same family, and a kettle on from the moment we open.
Est. 1986
third-generation family
5 acres
glasshouse + outdoor
HTA
member nursery
1,200+
plant varieties on-site
What we sell
Everything for the garden, nothing you don't need.
Stock changes with the seasons. We grow most of our perennials and shrubs here on-site — pop in and have a wander.
Seeds & Bulbs
Sown for the season
Hardy annuals, vegetables, sweet peas and a wall of spring bulbs every autumn.
Composts & Tools
Stocked deep
Peat-free composts, decent secateurs, watering cans, the lot. No filler.
Garden Furniture
Showroom open
Teak benches, cast iron tables, a few hammocks. Built to leave outside.
Plant of the Month · June
Salvia 'Amistad'
Velvety purple flowers from May right through to the first frost. Loved by bees, ignored by slugs. We grew this batch from cuttings in March — three sizes available.
from £8.50
1L · 3L · 5L pots
The Potting Shed Cafe
A proper coffee, a slice of cake, and a view of the roses.
Open every day we are. Breakfasts till 11, sandwiches and salads through lunch, and homemade cake all afternoon. Dogs welcome on the terrace. Strollers welcome inside.
- · Locally-roasted coffee from Pharmacie, Winchester
- · Sourdough toasties — ham & cheddar, mushroom, halloumi
- · Cream teas with our own jam (Sat & Sun)
- · Kids' menu — beans on toast, pasta, fruit pots
Workshops & events
Come and learn something useful.
Most workshops are free if you bring something to pot. Book a place by ringing the office — they fill up fast in spring.
Sat 27 Jun
Hanging Basket Planting
Bring a basket or use ours. Compost and plants included.
Sun 5 Jul
Pruning Roses
A walk round the rose beds with Tom — proper technique, no waffle.
Sat 18 Jul
Composting at Home
What goes in, what stays out, and how to fix a smelly heap.
Sat 1 Aug
Kids' Sunflower Race
Free for under-12s. Plant one, take it home, biggest in October wins.
What people say
"Been coming here for fifteen years. The plants are always healthier than the supermarkets, the staff actually know what they're talking about, and you can have a proper chat. My garden owes them quite a lot."
Find us
Just off the A31, four miles from Winchester.
Plenty of free parking. Wheelchair-friendly paths through the whole nursery. Bring a trolley — we have plenty if you forget yours.
Greens & Stems Garden Centre
Chilcomb Lane
Chilcomb, near Winchester
Hampshire SO21 1HX
Opening hours
Mon9am – 5pm
Tue9am – 5pm
Wed9am – 5pm
Thu9am – 6pm
Fri9am – 6pm
Sat9am – 6pm
Sun10am – 4pm
This weekend
Hanging Basket Planting · 11am
Free with basket purchase. Tea on the house.