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  • Spring Craft Show

    The Spring Craft Show runs over 3 days from Friday 14th March – Sunday 16th March, open 10am – 4pm daily.

    Come along to the Keep It Local Craft Show at Coolings Rushmore Hill where you will find a plethora of wonderful craft stalls that rotate across the 3-day show.

    The team are committed to providing a shopping experience with attractive, high-quality merchandise available for purchase. Exquisite gifts and treats are all hand-made in South East England. Come along to the lovely light and extensive glasshouse at Coolings, Rushmore Hill site and enjoy a shopping experience full of creative stalls.

    Free Entry and Free Parking on site. Refreshments available at Arthurs Restaurant.

    Event open on craft show days 10am – 4pm. Wheelchair accessible.

    Upon arrival our friendly reception staff will point you in the direction of the event, there will also be the Keep It Local red signs throughout the site to guide you.

    The event is available at our Rushmore Hill site only and we look forward to welcoming you over the next 3 days.

    Please note this event is non-bookable, feel free to show up at anytime during show hours. 

    (Please note: Craft stalls below are examples of the stall holders that have exhibited with us.)

  • NEW Fabulous ‘Plant Me Now’ Monthly Specials

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    We have kicked-off the new ‘Plant Me Now’ monthly specials campaign with March’s selections, featuring various varieties of the versatile and attractive Pittosporum and varieties of the fantastic herbaceous perennial, Euphorbia. 

    Keep an eye on our YouTube Channel where we will introduce each month’s selections and talk about their individual qualities, where to plant and any maintenance required. March’s Plant Me Now can be viewed here.

    Shop March’s Plant Me Now through our online shop here or come into one of our three plant centres to browse and buy.

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    MARCH Herbaceous – Euphorbia

    These unfussy architectural perennials look good with colour and interest throughout the year but particularly come into their own in spring. With attractive coloured leaves and stunning displays of interesting flower spikes they are perfect when planted amongst bulbs. They thrive in a variety of conditions and require very little maintenance. Attractive to pollinators, including bees and butterflies, especially in spring when nectar sources are scarce.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”30923″ img_size=”400×250″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]

    MARCH Shrub – Pittosporum

    These glistening evergreens are a must-have for any sheltered garden. Soft, colourful foliage makes great structure and interest throughout the whole year, but especially in spring before the deciduous leaves of other plants return. They grow quickly and densely making them ideal for privacy hedges or windbreaks. Feature highly fragrant flowers in spring and early summer. Very drought tolerant and require minimal care.

     

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    APRIL Herbaceous – Dicentra

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    APRIL  Shrub – Ceanothus

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    MAY Herbaceous – Erigeron

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    MAY Shrub – Spirea

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    JUNE Herbaceous – Salvia

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    JUNE Shrub – Roses

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    JULY Herbaceous – Leucanthemum

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    JULY Shrub – Lavender

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    AUGUST Herbaceous – Penstemon

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    AUGUST Shrub – Cistus

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    SEPTEMBER Herbaceous – Rudbeckia

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    SEPTEMBER Shrub – Phormium

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    OCTOBER Herbaceous – Heuchera

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    OCTOBER Shrub – Acer

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    NOVEMBER Herbaceous – Grasses

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    NOVEMBER Shrub – Viburnum

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    DECEMBER Herbaceous – Helleborus

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    DECEMBER Shrub – Skimmia

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  • Bold Bulbs for a Sensational Summer of Colour!

    Plant summer flowering bulbs over the coming weeks, for a summer-sational garden bursting with colour! With a little bit of planning, you will be rewarded with blooms from late spring right through to autumn.

  • Early Bird Sale 2025 Top Picks Preview

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    Our biggest bumper sale event is back! Starting on 6th January, the 2025 Early Bird Sale will soon be here, with some of our best prices that you will find all year, available both in-store and online until the end of February.

    Early Bird offers are exclusive to our Coolings Family Members and they are the perfect helping hand for tackling all your gardening tasks in the new year, and an opportunity to get a head start and prepare for the growing season ahead.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Our Horticultural Manager and Plant Expert, Jon Reburn (pictured above left), and Retail Director, Andy Daly (pictured above right), give you a little preview of their favourite offers from this year’s Early Bird Sale.

    Here are Jon’s favourite offers…

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    Buy 3 for £10 Pick & Mix offer on all 1 Litre Herbaceous Perennials.

    His top plant picks from this great offer include Knautia macedonica (210008); Centaurea montana (157710) and Bergenia cordifolia ‘Red Beauty’  (235277). There are plenty more varieties online and in-store to choose from. This extensive range, are all normally priced £6.99 each. To see more plants within the offer click on the link above.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]

    Super Saver Shrubs Selected 2-3 Litre Shrubs Now £6.99.

    Tough and reliable shrubs for any garden are included within this super offer. All normally priced at £18.99 each, these super saver shrubs are a steal!

    The offer also features many shrubs that are Homegrown by us in our own nursery. Jon’s top 3 are…

    Viburnum tinus ‘Gwenllian’ 3L (185999); Hypericum ‘Hidcote’ 3L (186018) and  Euonymus japonicas ‘Ovatus Aureus’ 2L (184560)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”30542,30543,30544″ img_size=”full” speed=”4000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11501″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]

    All 3L Camellias Now £12.99.

    Normally priced at £32.99, an amazing saving of £20 each. These plants are elegant, with rose-like flowers and glossy, evergreen foliage, camellias are prized as ornamental plants in gardens and as houseplants.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””]

    Andy has picked 4 of his favourite shop offers from our Early Bird Sale 2025, but you will find a much wider choice in-store and online.

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    Miracle Gro All Purpose Peat Free Compost 40 Litres – Early Bird Offer – 3 for £10 in-store or buy Online 3 for £13

    I’m sure you won’t find this premium compost cheaper anywhere else. A fantastic opportunity to stock up and save ready for the growing season ahead.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”27778″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]

    Miracle-Gro All Purpose Continuous Release Plant Feed 900g – Multi-buy Offer of Buy 2 for £12 (Normally £8.49 each) save £4.98.

    There is no limit to this offer, buy as many as you like! Using a continuous release feed at the start of spring will feed your plants for the whole season, removing the need for regular feeding. Suitable for indoor or outdoor plants.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”27779″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]

    Patio Magic 5 Litres A great price at just £14.99 (Normally £24.99)

    A hard surface treatment that works in days, and lasts for months, with no scrubbing or pressure washing needed.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30317″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]

    Honeyfield’s Energy Balls 50 Box Excellent value, now £6.99 (Normally £9.99)

    Amazing value high energy fat balls, to feed the birds particularly over the colder months. Comes in plastic free packaging to help the planet and garden birds.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”30316″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_single_image image=”18395″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=””]If you’re a Coolings Family member you would have received your Cuttings Early Bird 2025 Sale magazine in the post. This issue is packed with exclusive offers that you can take advantage of as a member (don’t forget to present your Coolings Family card at the till!). You will find many more fantastic offers in-store.

    Not a Coolings Family member? Doesn’t mean you have to miss out, simply join in-store and take advantage of our Early Bird Sale straight away.

    Pick up your copy of Cuttings Early Bird in-store or click here to view online now.

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  • What to do with your Christmas Tree

    Thank you for buying your Christmas Tree from Coolings, we hope you enjoyed it over the festive season. Now that all the festivities have passed, and the New Year is underway, it’s time to take down your tree – here’s what to do with it…

    Keep Your Potted Christmas Tree

    If you have bought a potted Christmas tree, then once the tinsel has been taken off, and the baubles boxed, you can keep it and put your tree out in the garden for the year. Whether you intend to bring it in again next year, or let it grow free, we have some top tips for keeping your tree in tip top condition…

    • Christmas trees are relatively low-maintenance trees requiring little attention throughout the year, however, after a few weeks living inside, your tree will require a good watering so whatever you intend to do with the tree, make sure you give it a good soak before anything else.

    • If you intend to bring your tree in again next year then it is best to keep it in a pot. You can replant your tree in a larger pot giving it room to grow if you are looking for a bigger tree next year. To keep your tree looking good, we’d recommend using a soil-based media such as John Innes No. 2.

    • If you don’t intend to bring your tree in again next year, you can plant it in the ground and watch it grow. Remember that Christmas trees are part of the conifer family so have the potential to grow quite large! Keep your tree in a traditional conical shape by removing any side shoots which are growing in the wrong direction.

     

    Recycle your cut or potted Christmas Tree

    We invite you to bring it back to us at Coolings before the end of January where we will recycle it to make sure that it has minimal impact on the environment. Our friends at Tree Craft https://treecraft.co.uk/kindly take the trees and turn them into woodchips so they can be re-used.

    To return your tree, visit any one of our four centres and leave your tree at the Recycling Point (look out for the signs) in the car parks, at any time before the 31st January 2025. Please ask a member of staff if you require any assistance.

    When you do that, why not pop in and take advantage of our Early Bird Sale which starts on 6th January and runs throughout January/February, or look at our fantastic array of houseplants? Treat yourself to a larger plant to fill the space left by your tree, or if space is limited opt for something smaller, either way, houseplants make a great addition to any room and bring life back into your home.

    Wishing you a Happy New Year, we look forward to seeing you soon.

  • Green Gifts Guide 2024 Top 5 Festive Outdoor Plant Ideas

    Green Gifts from Coolings make thoughtful presents and keep on giving throughout the year!

  • ‘Fall into Autumn’ Feel Good Garden & Seasonal Displays

    Autumn has arrived at Coolings! Our ‘Fall into Autumn’ Feel Good Garden and seasonal displays are all about celebrating the transition between summer and winter.

  • In Bloom 2024 Winners Announced!

    As devoted supporters of local community projects, including ‘In Bloom’, since the 1970s, Coolings are excited to be engaging local residents with the joy of gardening and supporting the essence of the competition, which is to help transform areas into better places to live and work, and to make residents, businesses and communities proud of their town.

    Thank you to everyone that entered, and a heartfelt congratulations to all the winners. It is always a joy seeing your lovely hard work.

  • Bedding down for Autumn!

    Autumn may be upon us, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of colour in your garden. Our bedding plants will brighten the shorter days and keep your pots and borders looking cheery. And we have some fantastic savings for Coolings Family Members.

  • Come Back Colour for Autumn

    There are plenty of late-flowering or foliage interest perennial plants to bridge the colour gap between summer and autumn and see you through September, October and beyond, brightening our shorter days. Try our beautiful planting combinations that will return each year.