See which fairs each trader is attending:
A Love Blossoms Garden accessories, stakes, planters, garden wall decorations etc.
Alchemy Ferns Fern specialist. RHS medalists inc. Chelsea Gold NEW
Alison Hayhurst Willow Willow basketry
Amorosa Enterprises Up-cycled and recylced garden ornaments and stakes
Bridge Farm Plants Interesting and unusual herbaceous perennials
Brocton Leys Organic Garden Organic apple trees and apple juice
Carbon Earth Ltd Soil Improver Compost
Cheshire Lavender and Herb Nursery NEW
ChickenStreet Grasses and herbaceous perennials for naturalistic plantings
Chris Cooke Rare and unusual hardy and half-hardy plants. RHS Medalist
Cliff Bank Nursery Grass, woodland plants, hardy annuals and other unusual plants
Conquest Plants Nursery Variegated and coloured foliage hardy plants
Cotswold Garden Flowers Unusual hardy and tender perennials
Cottage Memories Roses
Dibleys The Houseplant Specialists: over 150 RHS Gold medals including 33 Chelsea Golds
Eastoft Echeveria Tender Echeveria, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedums & Interspecific hybrids Hardy Sedum, Delosperma and various alpine plants NEW
Fayrefield Plant Nursery Willow Weaving and cottage plants
Freckles and Flora Unusual hardy herbaceous perennials and choice annuals
Freddie's Flowers Fresh Flowers Delivered As A One-Off Gift Or Regular Subscription NEW
Green End Farm Nursery Perennials, including trilliums, epimediums, polygonatum, disporum, hosta
Green's Leaves Choice shrubs, perennials, grasses, foliage plants.
Guest Home And Garden Garden décor and accessories
Heartsease Plants Herbaceous perennials and bulbs, especially shade tolerant plants
Hillview Hardy Plants Perennials and auriculas. National Collection Holders, RHS Gold Medalists
Hooksgreen Herbs Flowering and foliage herbs. RHS Medalists
Hoyland Plant Centre Agapanthus, Amarines, Nerines, Tulbaghia, Dierama , Arisaema and Scadoxus. National Collection Holders,RHS Medalists NEW
Ian and Teresa Moss Rare and unusual salvias from a collection of over 100 varieties
John Cullen Gardens Herbs, plants for pollinators, National Collection of Achillea, RHS Medalists
Jurassicplants Nurseries Rare trees, shrubs, exotic fruits and living fossils. RHS Gold Medalists
Kilned Earth Premium quality Cretan terracotta pots containing herbs and rare plants NEW
Kura Ilera Natural botanical soaps including a gardener’s soap and hand cream
Lovegroves Shrubs and Trees, mainly rare and unusual, also ferns and climbers
Lyneal Mill Nursery Cottage garden specialising in Geum, Aquilegia and Primulas
Malcolm Allison Plants Hardy perennials
Malvern Salvia Collection Salvias
Maverick Garden Art Handmade sculptures made from recycled metal
Mayfields Plants Wide range of bee and butterfly-friendly cottage garden perennials.
Meadow Days Nursery Bedding, hanging baskets and cottage garden perennials
Meadowmakers Wildflower and native tree plants and plugs
Middlemoor Perennials, annuals, planters
Mintopia National Collection of Mints
Morton Nurseries Unusual and hard to find shrubs and perennials
Mr D’Arcy’s Heritage Fruit Trees Heritage Fruit Trees
National Sweet Pea Society Sweet Pea plants and seeds
North Staffordshire Hostas National Collection of Hosta
Orchard Furniture High quality teak garden furniture
Ox Eye Daisy Country style plants and quirky garden gifts
Penmere Plants Hardy, half-hardy and species Fuchsia.
Peter the Bee and Friends Insect friendly, native wildflowers
Piecemeal Plants Hardy, half-hardy and tender herbaceous perennials, bulbs
Pinfold Pottery Hand made ceramic garden planters and other outdoors pots NEW
Plant Heritage Cheshire Plants grown by members
Plant Lovers Garden Clematis, perennials and shrubs
Pottertons Nursery Alpines, Dwarf Bulbs and Woodland Plants RHS Gold Medalists
Primrose Bank Wide range of perennial plants. RHS Gold Medalists
Priorswood Clematis Clematis. RHS Medalists
Prized Perennials Wide range of perennials
Roseland House Nursery Climbing plants, National Collection of Clematis viticella
Seagate Nurseries Iris specialists
Shadyplants.com Ferns, Roscoeas, and a wide range of shade-loving perennials.
Sjhosta Hostas NEW
Stannard Plants Wide range of perennials and shrubs
Stonyford Cottage Nursery Moist and shade loving plants, some Exotics and Alpines including Sempervivums.
Sycamore Smithy Hand made iron work art NEW
The Gobbett Nursery Shrubs, perennials inc Iris, Cornus, Syringa in season. RHS Medalists
Tinker and Fix Garden Tools
Tissington Nursery Quality and choice perennials. RHS Gold Medalists
Under Capricorn Goat camel sheep and donkey milk soap with premium quality essential oils and botanicals
Wall to Wall Plants Perennials including Hemerocallis, Hedychium, Eucomis NEW
Wildegoose Nursery Herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses. Violas in spring only NEW
Si Poole's Mintopia exists as a National Plant Collection of Mentha. The sales of the mints solely support the collection's existence, it's ideals and aims, one of which is to give access to rare and unusual mints that are hard or impossible to source through the usual commercial channels. This is Si's story:
Mintopia: Nurturing nature, Nourishing minds
I found myself entranced by the vast tapestry of botanical intricacies of Mentha, including the labyrinthine Latin names that adorned each species. Mintopia, the fruit of this fascination, emerged as a sanctuary for mint enthusiasts, boasting an impressive array of 195 distinct varieties—a testament to the enduring allure of this humble herb.
As the collection burgeoned, so did my awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices. Recognizing the fragility of ecosystems and the vital role that plants play in maintaining ecological balance, I embraced a commitment to fostering biodiversity within Mintopia. Each plant propagated and sold not only sustains the collection but also contributes to the preservation of genetic diversity, safeguarding against the loss of invaluable botanical heritage.
Moreover, Mintopia transcends mere botanical enthusiasm, embodying a holistic ethos of "growing for wellbeing." Rooted in the belief that nature holds the key to human flourishing, this ethos permeates every facet of Mintopia's operations. By cultivating a deeper connection to the natural world, Mintopia endeavors to promote holistic wellbeing, both for individuals and the broader community. This commitment is exemplified through collaborations with schools in Cheshire, where Mintopia serves as a living classroom for eco-pedagogical initiatives.
Through hands-on learning experiences, students are not only introduced to the wonders of plant life but also gain invaluable insights into sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and the interconnectedness of all living things. By nurturing an appreciation for nature's intrinsic value, Mintopia aims to sow the seeds of environmental stewardship in future generations, empowering them to become custodians of our planet's precious resources.
In essence, Mintopia is more than just a collection of mint varieties; it is a living testament to the transformative power of curiosity, sustainability, and eco-pedagogy. As the collection continues to flourish and the seeds of knowledge take root in young minds, Mintopia stands as a beacon of hope for a greener, healthier, and more harmonious future.
2025 event list:
Sun 27 April Cholmondeley Castle Gardens Malpas SY14 8ET
Mon 26 May Arley Arboretum Upper Arley Worcs DY12 1SQ
Sun 29 June Whittington Castle Oswestry SY11 4DF
Contact Si at mintopia.bigcartel.com/