Burston Garden Centre

13/10/2026

🔥 Get winter-ready! 🔥

Stock up on our winter fuel range and enjoy reliable warmth, great value and cosy comfort all season long.

Pop in and pick your favourite while stocks last — don’t leave it until the cold sets in!

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

NEW IN!

Our adorable children’s Christmas decorations featuring The Gruffalo, Stick Man and friends have arrived!

Bring their favourite storybook characters to the Christmas tree and make magical memories all season long.

Pop in to discover the collection and pick up your little one’s favourite whilst stocks last!

Who would your little one love to hang on the tree?

10/10/2026

MILLENNIALS, IT’S TIME TO SWAP THE SCROLL FOR SOMETHING THAT GROWS!

This World Mental Health Day – 10th October, we’re bringing a little more colour, calm and good vibes into your life.

And it seems we’re not the only ones thinking this way…

A recent BBC article highlights how Millennials are turning to gardening and other offline hobbies as a way to step away from the digital world, reconnect with nature and find a little more balance.

Because let’s be honest…
📱 Too much screen time? Yep.
💻 Work emails at 8pm? Unfortunately.
💸 Cost of living crisis? Don’t ask.
🪴 Buying plants to make yourself feel better? Now THAT we can get behind!

At Burston, we’ve got everything you need to bring a little more colour into your outdoor space:
🌺 Violas – colourful and cheerful
🌸 Pansies – pretty with serious personality
💜 Cyclamens – because your garden deserves a glow-up too!

All in handy 9cm pots, perfect for patios, containers and flower beds.

✨ Less doom-scrolling. More bloom-growing.
🌱 Grow something.
🌈 Add some colour.
💚 Create a space you love spending time in.

Because sometimes, stepping away from the screen, getting outside and watching something grow is exactly the change of pace we need.

👉 Read the BBC article and discover why Millennials are swapping the scroll for growing. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g4r4n3p02o

🪴 Get growing with Burston.

09/10/2026

Meet our House Plant of the Month!

Aloe Vera

Beautiful, versatile and wonderfully easy to care for, Aloe Vera is the perfect addition to any home.

Its striking, fleshy leaves bring a lovely touch of greenery to your space, and as a drought-tolerant succulent, it’s ideal for busy plant lovers.

A few simple care tips:
☀️ Bright, indirect light
🪴 Well-draining soil
💧 Let the soil dry out completely between waterings

With the right care, your Aloe Vera can thrive for years and may even reward you with cute little pups around its base!

The good news? We have some beautiful Aloe Vera plants in stock and ready to find their new homes!

Pop in and pick up your new leafy friend.

07/10/2026

WATER BUTTS NOW IN STOCK!

Get ready to collect and save rainwater with our range of water butts, now available from 100 litres up to 227 litres! 💦

Perfect for gardens, allotments and outdoor spaces. A simple way to make the most of rainfall while keeping your plants happy.

📦 100L – 227L available now
💧 Practical • Space-saving • Great for rainwater collection
🛒 In stock now — don’t miss out!

07/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday 21st October 6pm to 8pm for another relaxed and creative evening with Adrian Wildsmith, and this month, we’re putting our best foot forward!

Adrian will guide you through a fun, expressive drawing session inspired by cosy autumn boots and well-loved shoes full of character.

You’ll explore line, tone, texture and detail, learning how to capture the shape and personality of your chosen subject while creating your very own artwork through using crayons!

✨ No experience needed
🎨 All materials provided
🍷 A relaxed, sociable evening
👩‍🎨 Step-by-step guidance from Adrian
🔞 Adults only

Whether you’re a shoe lover, a keen sketcher, or simply fancy trying something new, come along, unwind and enjoy an autumn-inspired creative adventure.

Spaces are limited, book your place and put your best foot forward!

Go to our website: www.burston.co.uk/events to book your place.

06/10/2026

It's time to plant your daffodil bulbs!

Cooler soil helps bulbs establish strong roots before winter, setting the stage for a vibrant, golden bloom come spring.

Plant them now, thank yourself later!

04/10/2026

Give your garden plenty of winter interest with:

🌸 Viburnum tinus
🌿 Mahonia
❤️ Skimmia ‘Rubella’

Evergreen foliage, seasonal flowers and beautiful colour — perfect for borders, beds and containers.

Why wait for spring?

Plant now and enjoy a garden that looks inviting throughout the winter months.

Pop in and choose your favourites while stocks last!

03/10/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKY OCTOBER HALF TERM AT BURSTON! 👻🎃

Get ready for four days of Halloween fun! 🕷️🧙‍♀️🦉

🎨 28th October: Make and decorate your very own Spooky Windchime.
🧙‍♀️ 29th October: Can You Hunt the Witches? Find the witches hiding around the garden centre and win a prize!
🦉 30th October: Halloween Owl Adventure. Meet the magnificent owls & raptors up close!
🕷️ 31st October: Children's Spooky Bug Handling Experience!

Come and join the Halloween fun! 🎃

Go to our website for more information to book the Windchime and Bug Handling Events. www.burston.co.uk/events