Our garden centre manager Hayden has been with us for over 16 years. Having always had a keen interest in gardening it is no surprise that he enjoys spending his time creating amazing garden displays around the centre as well as helping customers become inspired by plants. Outside of work Hayden enjoys spending time with his family, a few drinks watching the rugby and tending to his own garden.

Favourite plants: Japanese Acers

Specialising in: Shrubs and Perennials

Peter has worked for Jacksons Nurseries for almost 20 years and really values working with the rest of the Garden Centre Team. He has always had a keen interest in all things gardening he has developed a wealth of plant knowledge. When not working Peter enjoys gardening.

Favourite plants: Pete loves all plants equally

Specialising in: Everything

Keeley - Garden Centre Assistant

Keeley has been part of our team since mid-2023, she started at Jacksons working in our garden centre, but now manages the day to day running of the Farm shop.  Keeley loves her role as its varied and allows her to use her artistic flare in creating visual displays, her job also allows her to meet lots of lovely people from customers to sales reps. One of Keeley's favourite ranges in the shop is Dcuk (the duck company). Outside of work keeley enjoys spending times with her friends going out for food and drinks, but also enjoys spending her time at her gym taking part in high intensity circuit classes.

Favourite plants: Geranium plants

Specialising in: Farm shop products

Kevin has been a part of the team for over 3 years and takes great pleasure in organising the plant display areas, especially in summer when getting to work amongst all the flowering plants is an added perk of the job. He enjoys working with his colleagues and takes great satisfaction at the end of the day, from a job well done. Kevin initially developed a keen interest in gardening during his younger days as a means of relaxation away from the pitch during his time as a professional football player. Outside of work he enjoys playing and listening to music.

Favourite plants: Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

Specialising in: Conifers, Heathers and Rhododendrons

Maggie has worked here for over 2 years and loves working outside and help the customers find what they are looking for. She especially enjoys making up hanging baskets for the garden centre in the spring. When not working Maggie can be found out walking the dog and travelling around the country.

Favourite plants: Lavender

Specialising in: Bedding Plants

Phil has worked here for over 3 years, primarily as our local delivery driver. He takes great job satisfaction from helping out our customers once he arrives with their plants and loves seeing their happy faces! Horticulture has always been in Phil's family and his father was as nursery mananger. Outside of work, Phil's real passion is salmon fishing across the country.

Favourite plants: Japanese Acers or Azaleas

Specialising in: Trees

Louise co-ordinates and fulfils deliveries of various different types of plants, trees and garden furniture to our customers. Louise enjoys learning about different types of plants and helping out customers where she can. She loves working outdoors having always had an interest in the equestrian world and enjoys spending time with her family and grandson Ernie.

Favourite plants: Trachycarpus fortunei

Specialising in: Garden centre products and sundries

Christine has been with Jacksons since early 2023, working in the garden centre, farm shop and on the nursery. Outside of work, Christine enjoys gardening, growing plants and vegetables. She is also a keen football supporter.

Favourite plants: Camellia plants

Specialising in: Bedding Plants