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About
The Full Story
Welcome to our corner of the gardening world! We are two friends with a shared passion for all things green and growing. What started as a small idea to tackle the overwhelming experience of garden centres has blossomed into a mission to bridge the gap between designer garden aesthetics and garden centre prices.
With many years of customer service and garden centre management experience, we understand the frustration of wanting a beautifully designed garden but not knowing where to start. That's where we come in. Our carefully curated collections of cottage garden plants are designed to take the guesswork out of creating stunning garden borders. Whether you're a new homeowner looking to transform your outdoor space or someone seeking an instant cottage garden, we've got you covered.
We pride ourselves on sourcing the best plants from quality UK-grown nurseries, ensuring that you receive only the finest specimens for your garden. We're dedicated to providing you with all the information and support you need to create your dream outdoor space.
As we continue to grow, we look forward to offering even more to our customers. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we can't wait to help you bring your garden vision to life!
To be continued...
Meet the team
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Clare
A green-fingered powerhouse, she transforms gardens into vibrant havens, growing everything from cosmos to dahlias. Whether tending plants, scaling cliffs, or cycling the countryside, she’s happiest outdoors—always with her four lively border collies by her side.
Honest, strong, and fiercely loyal, she brings sharp wit and infectious laughter to everything she does. A savvy businesswoman with multiple successful ventures, she’s now turning her deep-rooted passion for gardening into a flourishing endeavor, embracing the simple joys of homegrown herbs and wildflowers.
Surrounded by her plants, dogs, and wonderful partner, she lives life with purpose, warmth, and an appreciation for nature’s beauty—growing blooms and businesses with heart and determination.
Abi
Abi is the heart of the Instant Garden Company—our ultimate plant guru and creative force. With many years experience as a garden centre manager and plant assistant, she brings a wealth of knowledge, artistic flair, and a touch of magic to everything we do.
From hand-painted signs to stunning garden designs, Abi has a natural talent for making things beautiful—not just in gardens, but in life. A proud partner to a fellow garden enthusiast and mum to a budding botanist, she’s passing on her love of plants to the next generation.
Surrounded by her family, creativity, and love of nature, she fills every project with purpose and warmth, whether that's creating our website, designing our gardens or sourcing the best plants from our UK nurseries.