Longacres Blog

Join us in store at our Bagshot branch for our summer fun workshops for our Little Longacres friends. On every Tuesday throughout August, we'll be offering a variety of activities for you to create in store & take home with you!

Due to the huge demand we’ve had for our BBQ courses certified by Weber, we are pleased to announce we have added an additional date on Sunday 29th July!

Fancy winning yourself a £100 Longacres voucher to use in stores? To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is take a photo of your garden looking stunning this summer and upload it to a Longacres Facebook page or on Instagram or Twitter using the #SummerAtLongacres

What an amazing summer we’ve had so far this year – who needs to go away on holiday when you can stay-cation at home? Enjoy all the delights of your garden and get further inspiration at our garden centres which are full of wonderful plants (and everything else besides!) to give colour and interest for the rest of the summer.

We are pleased to announce that at the Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018, Longacres Bybrook Barn was lucky enough to pick up the award for ‘Best business refurbishment, refit or extension.’

Make more of your food waste with the NEW Hozelock Pure Bokashi Indoor Kitchen Composter which quickly and efficiently recycles and reduces kitchen waste.

Find a range of fresh, hand made gelato. Situated at the front of Longacres Garden Centre, is our impressive ice cream parlour, Amore Gelato! Find out more about Amore Delato at Longacres Bagshot online.

During a heatwave it’s best to conserve water (and your energy!) and concentrate on the plants that really do need watering on a regular basis. Our Longacres team have put together their 10 top tips for best practice in your garden.

Back by popular demand is our extensive craft department here at Longacres Bybrook Barn! To help you make the most of the craft products on offer, we have set up a selection of events & demonstrations in store, covering a large array of the products on sale.

Plants are fascinating things and there is loads to learn about them. Here is a list of 20 fun facts that we thought you might enjoy!

After such a late spring this year, we’ve had some lovely weather and everything in the garden is growing to it’s maximum potential. Come to Longacres for plants to inspire you to add colour, shape and form to your garden. Our range of plants changes each week so when you see it – buy it, so you don’t miss out!

On Thursday 31st May 2018, it will be your last chance to get 10% off during our Late Night Opening at Longacres Bybrook Barn & Longacres Shepperton! Pop in store any time between 17.30 & 20.00 and receive 10%* off your purchases; it really is as simple as that!