See which fairs each trader is attending:
A Love Blossoms Garden accessories, stakes, planters, garden wall decorations etc.
Alchemy Ferns Fern specialist. RHS Medallists inc. Chelsea Gold
Alison Hayhurst Willow : basketry
Amorosa Enterprises Up-cycled and recylced garden ornaments and stakes
Bridge Farm Plants Interesting and unusual herbaceous perennials
Brocton Leys Organic Garden Organic apple trees and apple juice
Canalside Garden Centre Perennial plants, with a special interest in salvias, ferns and cut flowers
Carbon Earth Ltd Soil Improver Compost
ChickenStreet Grasses and herbaceous perennials for naturalistic plantings
Chris Cooke Rare and unusual hardy and half-hardy plants. RHS Medallist
Conquest Plants Nursery Variegated and coloured foliage hardy plants
Cottage Memories Roses (plus peonies and iris in season)
Dibleys The Houseplant Specialists: over 150 RHS Gold medals including 33 Chelsea Golds
Eastoft Echeveria National Collection of Echeveria plus Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedum , Delosperma & alpine plants
Ebb Hand made ceramics - pots for plants and vases - with embossed prints from nature NEW
Fayrefield Plant Nursery Willow Weaving and cottage plants
Freckles & Flora Unusual hardy herbaceous perennials and choice annuals
Garth Cottage Herbs Culinary herbs, rhubarbs, chillies and garlics NEW
Green End Farm Nursery Perennials, including trilliums, epimediums, polygonatum, disporum, hosta
Green's Leaves Choice shrubs, perennials, grasses, foliage plants.
Green's Leaves Choice shrubs, perennials, grasses, foliage plants.
GTS Gardening Services Geraniums and other perennials NEW
Guest Home And Garden Garden décor and accessories
Gwaun Valley Nursery Common and rare bulbs and other choice alpines.
Heartsease Plants Herbaceous perennials and bulbs, especially shade tolerant plants
Hillside Exotic Gardening Hardy and half hardy exotic look plants, palm trees, tree ferns NEW
Hillview Hardy Plants Perennials and auriculas. National Collection Holders, RHS Gold Medallists
Hooksgreen Herbs Flowering and foliage herbs. RHS Medallists
Hoyland Plant Centre National Collection of Agapanthus plus, Amarines, Nerines, Tulbaghia, Dierama , Arisaema & Scadoxus. RHS Medallists
John Cullen Gardens Herbs, plants for pollinators, National Collection of Achillea, RHS Medallists
Jurassicplants Nurseries Rare trees, shrubs, exotic fruits and living fossils. RHS Gold Medallists
Just Love It Handmade sustainable handmade garden ornaments, garden art and alfresco dinning NEW
Kura Ilera Natural botanical soaps including a gardener’s soap and hand cream
Lask Edge Farm Decorative Willow Twist Topiary
Lincolnshire Pond Plants Ltd Aquatic Plants
Lovegroves Shrubs and Trees, mainly rare and unusual, also ferns and climbers
Lyneal Mill Nursery Cottage garden specialising in Geum, Aquilegia and Primulas
Malcolm Allison Plants Hardy perennials
Malvern Salvia Collection Salvias
Mayfields Plants Wide range of bee and butterfly-friendly cottage garden perennials.
Meadow Days Nursery Bedding, hanging baskets and cottage garden perennials
Meadowmakers Wildflower and native tree plants and plugs
Middlemoor Perennials, annuals, planters
Mintopia National Collection of Mints. RHS Medallist
Morton Nurseries Unusual and hard to find shrubs and perennials
Mr D’Arcy’s Heritage Fruit Trees Heritage Fruit Trees
National Sweet Pea Society Sweet Pea plants and seeds
North Staffordshire Hostas National Collection of Hosta
Oak Apple Plants Houseplants, pots and other accessories. Herbs in the spring/summer
Orchard Furniture High quality teak garden furniture
Ox Eye Daisy Country style plants and quirky garden gifts
Penmere Plants Hardy, half-hardy and species Fuchsia.
Peter King Sculptor Outdoor garden sculpture and plant supports from my workshop in Herefordshire
Peter the Bee and Friends Insect friendly, native wildflowers
Piecemeal Plants Hardy, half-hardy and tender herbaceous perennials, bulbs
Pinfold Pottery Handmade ceramic garden planters and other outdoors pots
Plant Heritage Cheshire Plants grown by members
Plant Lovers Garden Clematis, perennials and shrubs
Pottertons Nursery Hardy alpines & bulbs for rockery, scree, raised beds, trough, crevice bed, pots or cold frame. Chelsea GOLD medal winner
Primrose Bank Wide range of perennial plants. RHS Gold Medallists
Priorswood Clematis Clematis. RHS Medallists
Prized Perennials Wide range of perennials
Quite Interesting Plants (Q I Plants) Rare and unusual plants NEW
Roseland House Nursery Climbing plants, National Collection of Clematis viticella
Rosemeade Nurseries Range of specialist trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants
Rotherview Nursery Alpines, ferns and perennials
Seagate Nurseries Peat-free perennials.
Shadyplants.com Ferns, Roscoeas, and a wide range of shade-loving perennials.
Sjhosta Hostas
Skeggox Forge Fabricated and traditionally forged plant supports and frames, hanging basket brackets, obelisks and bird feeders
Spirit Studio Handmade fused and leaded glass garden ornaments
Stannard Plants Wide range of perennials and shrubs
Stonyford Cottage Nursery Moist and shade loving plants, some Exotics and Alpines including Sempervivums\.
Sycamore Smithy Handmade iron work art
The Edible Garden Nursery Edible plants
The Gatherer Florist + Flower Farm British farm grown seasonal cutting garden flowers and plants plus soaps, candles & diffusers
The Gobbett Nursery Shrubs, perennials inc Iris, Cornus, Syringa in season. RHS Medallists
The Vintage Garden Store Vintage Garden Tools and Features NEW
Thomasson Farms Biobloom Soil Improver
Tinker and Fix Garden Tools
Tissington Nursery Quality and choice perennials. RHS Gold Medallists
Tynings Plants Wide range of hardy and tender climbers. RHS Gold Medallists NEW
Under Capricorn Goat camel sheep and donkey milk soap with premium quality essential oils and botanicals
Wack's Wicked Plants Carnivorous plants - Mainly hardy varieties: Sarracenia, Drosera, Dionaea muscipula, Darlingtonia. RHS Gold Medallists NEW
Wild West Cacti and Succulents Home grown Cacti and succulents in various sizes NEW
Wildegoose Nursery Herbaceous perennials and ornamental grasses. Violas in spring only.
Young Green Shoot Co House and Terrarium plants. Hand made wooden propagation stations, terrariums and DIY gift sets and pots.
Si Poole's Mintopia exists as a National Plant Collection of Mentha. The sales of the mints solely support the collection's existence, it's ideals and aims, one of which is to give access to rare and unusual mints that are hard or impossible to source through the usual commercial channels. This is Si's story:
Mintopia: Nurturing nature, Nourishing minds
I found myself entranced by the vast tapestry of botanical intricacies of Mentha, including the labyrinthine Latin names that adorned each species. Mintopia, the fruit of this fascination, emerged as a sanctuary for mint enthusiasts, boasting an impressive array of 195 distinct varieties—a testament to the enduring allure of this humble herb.
As the collection burgeoned, so did my awareness of the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices. Recognizing the fragility of ecosystems and the vital role that plants play in maintaining ecological balance, I embraced a commitment to fostering biodiversity within Mintopia. Each plant propagated and sold not only sustains the collection but also contributes to the preservation of genetic diversity, safeguarding against the loss of invaluable botanical heritage.
Moreover, Mintopia transcends mere botanical enthusiasm, embodying a holistic ethos of "growing for wellbeing." Rooted in the belief that nature holds the key to human flourishing, this ethos permeates every facet of Mintopia's operations. By cultivating a deeper connection to the natural world, Mintopia endeavors to promote holistic wellbeing, both for individuals and the broader community. This commitment is exemplified through collaborations with schools in Cheshire, where Mintopia serves as a living classroom for eco-pedagogical initiatives.
Through hands-on learning experiences, students are not only introduced to the wonders of plant life but also gain invaluable insights into sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and the interconnectedness of all living things. By nurturing an appreciation for nature's intrinsic value, Mintopia aims to sow the seeds of environmental stewardship in future generations, empowering them to become custodians of our planet's precious resources.
In essence, Mintopia is more than just a collection of mint varieties; it is a living testament to the transformative power of curiosity, sustainability, and eco-pedagogy. As the collection continues to flourish and the seeds of knowledge take root in young minds, Mintopia stands as a beacon of hope for a greener, healthier, and more harmonious future.
2026 Event List:
Sun 26 April Cholmondeley Castle Gardens Malpas SY14 8ET
Sun 10 May Capesthorne Hall Macclesfield SK11 9JY
Sat - Sun 6 - 7 June Hodnet Hall Gardens Market Drayton TF9 3NN
Contact Si at mintopia.bigcartel.com/
