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Busy Baskets Nursery is a one-stop-shop for all your garden needs. Hanging baskets, bedding, plug pl Hidden down a lane is every gardener’s paradise…

From hanging baskets, bedding or plug plants, to pots, ornaments’ and accessories; we are proud to have been providing it to Wallingford and the surrounding areas for 25 years! Stop by, or check out our Website for Hanging baskets, planting and refilling services, or just have a look around for all of your other planting needs!

31/10/2026

LAST WEEKEND OF THE SEASON!
We will be closing for winter this Sunday 1st November. Last chance to get any winter colour … at a bargain price as our end of season sale is on! This includes winter bedding, basket plants, and the last few hanging baskets. There are also some bargains on perennial plants.

We have had some much needed rain, now followed by a mild and sunny weather, just what we have been asking for!

Charity afternoon
As always from 1pm on Sunday ALL proceeds from Sale Items, go to one of our 3 charities, just pick the charity of your choice.
We look forward to seeing you, open usual hours 10am until 5pm.

17/10/2026

Some of us have just had the first frost of the season, so now is the time to be planting, giving plants time to root before the soil cools down.

We are now into our last 2 weeks of the season.
So, if you still have summer annuals in your borders and pots, they may be starting to look dreary following the frost and if you have gaps to fill, now is the time, as there are more frosts on the way. We have plenty of colourful winter bedding but if you have favourite colours, now is the time, as some colours are running low.
Planting for Pollinators.
Winter bedding planted now will provide a real boost for pollinators in winter and early spring.

Hanging Basket Refills
This is the last weekend to bring in containers for a winter refill. Return your empty baskets now to be planted with a colourful winter display lasting through to spring.

Our last Course of the season
Overwintering Plants & Pots
Including instruction on overwintering perennials, annuals, and patio pot plants.
This will include demonstrations on pruning, protection and caring for plants during winter.
Sunday 1st November 9.30am. Half Day course £40.00. Spaces are limited.
To book, please call 01491 833831.

End of season closing
We close for winter on Sunday 1st November. As always, on our last afternoon, all proceeds from sale items go to our three chosen charities. You can choose which gets your money.
We look forward to seeing you.

30/09/2026

We are now into October and who would have thought judging by the warm temperatures! However, this does mean the end of our Autumn season is looming just 32 days away.

Even though it is still so mild, if you still have summer annuals in your borders and pots, they may be starting to look dreary and now is the time to get replanted for the Winter and Spring while there is some warmth in the soil to get your plants rooting. Winter bedding planted now will also provide a real boost for pollinators in the dreary Winter and early Spring.

Hanging Basket Refills
Now is also the time to bring in your hanging baskets and containers for a refill for a colourful winter display lasting through to spring.
Courses
We are now running our last few courses of the season -
Propagation Course
Wednesday 7th October 9.30am (allow 3-4Hours)
£50.00 per person, gift and 25% off propagation items in the shop.
Places are limited, so must be booked.

Overwintering Plants & Pots
Including instruction on overwintering perennials, annuals, and patio pot plants.
This will include demonstrations on pruning, protection and caring for plants during winter.
Dates to be announced
These are half day courses and spaces are limited.
To book, please call 01491 833831 or drop us an email

12/09/2026

We are now open, for the Autumn season and, thankfully it has brought us some much-needed rain!

There is a wide range of winter bedding plants, hanging baskets, Speed Planters for instant planting, perennials, as well as a selection of shrubs and climbers. Our bulbs, for that burst of spring colour, are now in alongside the house plant range.

Our Autumn Courses start soon
Titled ‘Propagation and Saving plants for next year’ and ‘Putting your garden to bed for winter’ to help plants survive what ever the coming winter brings.
Please ask for details when you visit or call us, on 01491 833831.
We are now taking orders for Hanging Basket Refills, just bring in your empty basket or pot, which we can plant with your favourite colour combination.
Nursery Open Times
The nursery will be open 6 days a week, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am until 5pm, until Sunday 1st November 2026.
We look forward to seeing you!

07/07/2026

HOT WEATHER HOURS!
Due to the extreme heat forecast for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we will be closing at 2pm.
This is for the health of both our staff and customers.
On Saturday July 11th, we hope to be back to our normal hours - 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday.
We hope you understand and are not inconvenienced.
Water Stations
We have increased our wildlife water stations, on the nursery, not just for birds and other wildlife but also for the pollinators, which are quite busy. Something worth adding to your garden!
Keep cool and see you soon!

25/06/2026

HOT WEATHER HOURS!
As the weather warning has been extended, we will now be closing at 1pm, on Friday 26th June. 2pm.
This is for the health of both staff and customers.
We will resume our usual hours from Saturday 27th June, 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday.
We hope you understand and are not inconvenienced.

22/06/2026

HOT WEATHER HOURS!
Due to the extreme heat forecast for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we will be closing at 2pm.
This is for the health of both staff and customers.
From Friday 26th June onwards, we will be back to our normal hours 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday.
We hope you understand and are not inconvenienced.
See you at the beach.... We wish!

13/03/2026

2026 Season
Purely Plants will be opening on Saturday 14th March (tomorrow).

OPENING TIMES!
Don’t forget we are now closed on Mondays (Open Bank Holiday Mondays)
95% of plants are produced onsite, therefore increased production means we need to close for one day a week, to focus on all things production.

Mother’s Day
We have a wide range of plants from small pots to ready planted arrangements to choose from for those gardening Mums or we can do gift vouchers so they can choose their own later in the season

Our 2026 production is well underway, with our usual range of summer bedding, herbaceous perennials, expanded shrub range and vegetable plants for home growing. We will have our usual Hanging Basket Refill service (baskets must be EMPTY before returning them), as well as a wide range of pre-planted hanging baskets ready to buy.

Propagation Course
One of the most enjoyable and satisfying jobs on the nursery is plant propagation. This is dependent on good results; therefore, the course will help maximise your propagator while saving money and enhancing satisfaction.
NOW is the time to be propagating!
It’s not rocket science, but simple things can make a big difference. There will be some hands-on experience as well as a look at how to be successful without specialist conditions. A lot of the advice and tips apply to general plant care.
Dates so far.
Friday March 21st 9.30am (allow 3-4hours)
£50.00 per person, starter gift pack and 25% off propagation items in the shop.

Places are limited, so must be booked.

Please call for information and to register - 01491 833831

Other dates will be posted on our page and other courses will include;
Chemical and Peat free gardening
Container and Hanging Basket Planting.

15/11/2025

LAST WEEKEND OF THE SEASON!
We will be closing for winter this Sunday 17th November. Last chance to get any winter colour … at a bargain price as our end of season sale is on! This includes winter bedding, basket plants, and the last few hanging baskets. There are also some bargains on perennial plants.
Plant confusion.
This autumn appears to have thrown some plants into a state of confusion, already developing buds for next spring. Check any susceptible plants which may need some additional protection against any severe cold weather.
Charity afternoon
As always from 1pm on Sunday ALL proceeds from Sale Items, go to one of our 3 charities, just pick the charity of your choice.
We look forward to seeing you, open usual hours 10am until 5pm.

02/11/2025

We are now into our last 2 weeks of the season.
So, if you still have summer annuals in your borders and pots, they may be starting to look dreary following the frost and if you have gaps to fill, now is the time, as there are more frosts on the way.
Planting for Pollinators.
Winter bedding planted now will provide a real boost for pollinators in winter and early spring.

Hanging Basket Refills
This is the last week to bring in containers for a winter refill. Return your empty baskets now to be planted with a colourful winter display lasting through to spring.

Our last Course of the season
Overwintering Plants & Pots
Including instruction on overwintering perennials, annuals, and patio pot plants.
This will include demonstrations on pruning, protection and caring for plants during winter.
Sunday 9th November 9.30am. Half Day course £40.00. Spaces are limited.
To book, please call 01491 833831.

End of season closing
We close for winter on Sunday 16th November. As always, on our last afternoon, all proceeds from sale items go to our three chosen charities. You can choose which gets your money.
We look forward to seeing you.

Address

142a Wantage Road
Wallingford
OX100LU

Telephone

01491 833831

Website

http://www.busybaskets.co.uk/

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