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History

Greenfingers was formed in 1980 and initially undertook Landscaping and Garden maintenance.

1981 - Shop premises were opened in Kenilworth which as well as retailing gave a base for the landscaping activities . The outdoor area was small but historic as it was part of the stable yard for the Kenilworth workhouse. By the end of 1981 we had also acquired about 1/3 acre of further land behind and could expand to offer the full range of goods and plants found at the time in garden centres plus a wide range of landscape materials.

1982 - The land here at Claverdon was purchased and is still our current base . On this site from humble beginnings we developed the wholesale nursery supplying garden centres throughout the UK . We specialised in growing Herbaceous perennials and alpines. This range has widened through the years.

End of 1980’s - By the end of the 1980’s we had divested our interests in the site at Kenilworth and also the landscaping and from this point became focussed on being a wholesale supplier.

1990’s - During the 1990’s the business grew dramatically increasing production and also stocking and distributing plants grown by other nurseries.

1996 - This year we forged an agreement with Gova BV in Holland to stock and distribute their Bay Trees throughout the UK . Their 55 acres of production of Bay Trees is truly impressive and we are pleased to still be working with them to this day.

1998 - During the 1990’s we exhibited at most of the trade shows including Glee, Four Oaks, SWRG , Grow Shows, Southern Growers etc. These events were a great opportunity to meet both existing and new customers and to show the plants we offered . Our stands always created an impression and in 1998 we received the trophy for the best stand at Glee.

1999 - In 1999 we entered and were a finalist in the Grower of the year awards.

2000 - March 2000 we started the Cash & Carry which has continued to grow every year since 2007 In August 2007 we stopped offering a traditional A-Z delivered service to garden centres and since then have focussed on developing the Cash & Carry trying to offer the best plants to our customers backed up by a great service . All our own production is for the Cash & Carry and this is supplemented by plants from nurseries from throughout the UK , Holland , Italy , France & Belgium and occasionally other countries.

2008 - September 2008 saw us hold our first Dutch Style Sample Fair . This proved a huge success and we now hold 3 per year in February , March and September. At the end of 2008 we purchased approx 10 acres of land nearby where we hope in the near future to relocate into a new purpose built Cash & Carry and nursery.

2010 - Well that is now. We plan to continue offering our customers the widest range of quality plants at competitive prices with a great service and innovative ways to overcome recessionary and economic pressures . We have 3 Sample Fairs planned for February , March and September . 2010 also marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of Greenfingers as a company and also it is 10 years since the start of the Cash & Carry .