We're delighted to share a brand-new collection of promotional videos that showcase the heart and soul of the Crabbie's Family of Garden Centres. From our dedicated teams and loyal customers to the beautiful centres we've built and continue to develop, these videos tell the story of who we are, what we stand for, and the passion that drives us every day. Whether you're a regular visitor or discovering us for the first time, we hope these films give you a glimpse behind the scenes and help you get to know the people and values that make our family of garden centres so special.
This is Crabbie’s Garden Centres
For generations, we've been passionate about helping our customers create beautiful gardens, inspiring homes, and memorable days out. Across our family of garden centres, we're proud to combine quality, expertise, and a warm welcome in everything we do. Our new Crabbie's Garden Centres video celebrates the people behind the business, from the dedicated teams who bring our centres to life each day to the loyal customers who have supported us throughout the years. As we continue to grow and build for the future, we'd like to thank everyone who chooses to shop local and support our independent, family-owned business. We're incredibly proud of our story and are delighted to share a little of it with you.
This is Berwick Garden Centre
More than a garden centre, Berwick Garden Centre is a family business built on a passion for plants, quality, and creating a destination our customers love to visit. This new video offers a glimpse into what makes Berwick Garden Centre so special, including behind-the-scenes footage of the people, hard work, and dedication that go into everything we do. From our knowledgeable team members to the welcoming atmosphere our customers enjoy, the film captures the essence of what makes Berwick such a valued part of the local community. We're incredibly proud of what we've built over the years and excited about what lies ahead. This year has already been one of our most memorable yet, and none of our success would be possible without our outstanding team and loyal customers. Thank you to everyone who continues to support local and choose an independent, family-owned garden centre.
This is Dunbar Garden Centre
At Dunbar Garden Centre, we're passionate about providing quality plants, expert advice, and an enjoyable destination for visitors of all ages. Our new promotional video takes you behind the scenes to showcase the hard work, commitment, and expertise that help make Dunbar Garden Centre such a special place. It highlights the people who make everything possible and celebrates the community that continues to support us year after year. We're incredibly proud of our journey so far and of the exciting future ahead. Every achievement is made possible by our dedicated team and the wonderful customers who choose to shop with us season after season. We hope you enjoy learning more about our story and seeing what makes Dunbar Garden Centre a valued part of the Crabbie's family.
This is Plantsplus Garden Centre
Plantsplus Garden Centre has always been about more than just plants. As a family-run business, we're passionate about quality, outstanding customer service, and creating a destination people love to visit.
Our new video offers a behind-the-scenes look at Plantsplus, showcasing the people, dedication, and teamwork that help make the centre what it is today. It celebrates the commitment of our staff and the continued support of our customers, both of which are at the heart of everything we do.
We're proud of everything we've achieved and excited about the future as we continue to invest in and grow the business. This year has already been a memorable one, and we'd like to thank every customer who has chosen to support an independent, family-owned garden centre.
We hope you enjoy watching our story as much as we've enjoyed creating it.
At Plantsplus Garden Centre, gardening has always been at the heart of what we do. Long before the garden centre we know today existed, Plantsplus began life in the 1960s as a small nursery growing tomatoes, fruit, and cut flowers for the local community. Over the decades, the business has evolved while staying true to its roots. A significant chapter in our history came in 2016 when Plantsplus joined the Crabbies Family of Garden Centres. This marked the beginning of an exciting transformation, expanding into the multi-department garden centre and restaurant that customers enjoy today. Alongside this growth, our onsite nursery has flourished. What started as a small-scale operation has developed into a thriving production nursery that grows thousands of plants every year. From seasonal bedding packs and basket plants to hardy perennials, our nursery team works tirelessly to ensure customers have access to high-quality, locally grown plants throughout the seasons. One of the highlights of a visit to Plantsplus is our impressive bedding plant area. What many customers may not realise is that every plant within this space has been grown right here on site. With decades of combined horticultural knowledge, our experienced nursery team takes great pride in producing healthy, vibrant plants. Under the leadership of Production Supervisor Mark, the team maintains the highest standards of quality while ensuring excellent value for our customers. The work begins long before the plants reach the sales benches. Our nursery team grows plants from seedlings, carefully nurturing them through every stage of development. While we have invested in state-of-the-art machinery to improve efficiency and support production, many tasks still require a skilled human touch. From potting and spacing to watering and quality checks, a great deal of the work is carried out by hand, reflecting the dedication and expertise behind every plant we sell. Summer is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular times of year in the nursery. The space comes alive with colour as our famous hanging baskets fill much of the growing area. Overflowing with vibrant blooms, they are a stunning sight and a true showcase of our team's hard work and attention to detail. For many visitors, seeing thousands of flourishing plants growing onsite is an experience in itself. However, nursery life does not slow down when summer ends. Growing is a year-round commitment. As the seasons change, the team turns its attention to autumn and winter bedding plants, ensuring gardens continue to thrive throughout the colder months. During the festive season, creativity takes centre stage as our nursery team handcrafts beautiful Christmas wreaths, each made with the same care and attention that goes into every plant we grow. Our onsite nursery is more than just a production area. It is a living part of Plantsplus' heritage, connecting our history as a family-run nursery business with the vibrant garden centre we are today. Every seedling, basket, perennial, and wreath reflects generations of horticultural knowledge and a passion for growing. So, the next time you visit Plantsplus, take a moment to appreciate the plants around you. Chances are they have been lovingly grown just a few metres away by a team dedicated to bringing the very best plants to your garden.
Our teams were once again tasked with the difficult decision of choosing one charity per centre to support in 2026. With so many amazing charities in our local areas, it’s always a big decision to make.
We’ve found that by choosing one charity per garden centre to focus on, it allows us to pour all of our time, effort and resources into making a real impact. In 2025, we organised numerous raffles, charity Christmas trees and even a beetle drive.
Each of these charities plays a vital role within our communities, and we’re incredibly proud to support them throughout 2026.
Our chosen charities for the year are:
Berwick Garden Centre have chosen to support HospiceCare North Northumberland this year.
They delivery high-quality end-of-life palliative care in the comfort of the person’s own home. They also offer dementia and bereavement support.
Their mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to high-quality palliative care, close to home.
Dunbar Garden Centre will be supporting Dunbar Harbour Trust this year.
The decision to support Dunbar Harbour Trust was an easy one following the devastating fire at McArthur’s Store — Scotland’s oldest fishermen’s store — late last year. It’s a cause close to many locals’ hearts, and they need their community to rally together and help rebuild.
Plantsplus feels so strongly about its chosen cause that it has decided to continue supporting its 2025 Charity of the Year, Great North Air Ambulance.
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAA) is an invaluable service to our region. They deliver pioneering pre-hospital care at the scene and rescue hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year.
They receive no government funding and rely entirely on the generosity of the public.
Earlier this month Tina and Sophie from our Berwick branch and Sarah from our Plantsplus branch headed to off to visit our charity of the year, the Great North Air Ambulance Service, at their Stockton-on-Tees base.
During their visit the ladies had a tour of the base, got some great fundraising tips and even had a shot sitting in one of the helicopters!
The GNAAS are an invaluable charity for our area, rescuing hundreds of critically ill and injured patients throughout the year. In 2024, their annual cost of the service was £9.3 million. Yet, they receive no government funding and rely solely on the generosity of the public and local businesses.
This is the second year that the staff at Plantsplus Garden Centre have chosen the GNAAS to be their charity of the year. Last year, they raised a fantastic £2,267.94. And we have so much more planned already this coming year.
Keep an eye on our events and how you can support an amazing local charity. Let’s all work together to raise some invaluable funds for a fantastic cause.
If you would like to donate directly to the Great North Air Ambulance Service, please head to their website – https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/