Tree Love

 

Give a Lime Cross tree to someone you love this Christmas…. 

It will prosper and grow, bringing them years of joy

 

Did you know…

·       We have over 200 varieties of trees all home-grown at Lime Cross Nursery

·       Our skilled nursery-men have over 40 years of experience producing conifers and trees

·       We’re super famous for growing conifers, we have one of the largest collections in Europe, with many rare specimens

·       Our ‘Petit’ Collection of trees and conifers are perfect for small gardens/ patios/ balconies

·       Our expert staff can help you choose the perfect tree

Our Bare Root Hedging is high-quality and produced in the UK- available from December

Beech, Hornbeam, Privet, Hawthorn & More…

Vicky joins the British Conifer Society Commitee

Vicky Tate (Co-owner of Lime Cross Nursery) has been elected to join the committee of the British Conifer Society 

 

Anyone who knows Vicky will know that she is a green-fingered earth child at heart and that she has a natural understanding and love of plants, as well as being incredible knowable. We are super proud to announce that Vicky has been elected to join the committee of the British Conifer Society (BCS) , this was formalised last Sunday at the society AGM held at RHS Wisley.

 

Jonathan Tate, Vicky's father was a founding member and former vice-chairman of the BCS, it has therefore remained important for the nursery and family to stay involved. Vicky, Diana and Helen Tate all traveled with the society to Ireland in September, where they toured the pinetums, arboretums and significant gardens of the south west. 

 

 The society is made up of over 100 members consisting of experts, enthusiasts and nursery men from all over the world.Chairman Derek Spicer is author of RHS Encyclopedia of Conifers: A comprehensive guide to cultivars and species 

Matthew Pottage (Garden Manager at RHS Wisley)  is another member of the committee, who is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about conifers. Matthew has recently created some truly remarkable plantings using conifers mixed with other plant groups at RHS Wisley, where he is in charge of over 150 acres and a team of over 100 people. 

 

One of the societies primary objectives this year is to focus on recruiting new members. The annual joining fee is £20 which covers the cost of the quarterly journal, as well as lectures in London and the opportunity to attend the annual tour, which this year takes place in California.

 

Please contact Vicky by e mail vicky.tate@limecross.co.uk or call 01323 833229 if you are interested in joining. The only requirement is a genuine love of nature and preferably conifers!  

Like the BSC on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/britishconifersociety for their regular updates and to contact them direct.

 The Pinetum at Lime Cross Nursery

Lime Cross Wine Cellar

 

We have a fabulous new range of hand-picked wines of the world. We painstakingly tasted our way through a large range, choosing a selection of local, organic, natural and biodynanmic wines from from £8.00 / btl upwards. 

Our range will be available for tasting at our Christmas Fair on the 29th of November. Come along and try before you buy, and enjoy wonderful wine this Christmas. 

Case rate discounts and some free local delivery available.

Call Helen on 07775350604 for more information. 

AUTUMN COLOUR - PLAN IT, PLANT IT!

Liquidambar

Autumn brings amazing colour to our gardens and Lime Cross Nursery has a vast selection of quality trees, roses, shrubs and seasonal plants for everyone, whether your garden is large or small.

Nyssa sylvatica

   

Lime Cross proudly offer the very best in quality home-grown conifers, offering the widest choice of the finest varieties in the South East.  Conifers are perfect for texture, structure and all year colour, or simply for specimen planting.  

Sample selection of dwarf homegrown conifers

Autumn & winter flowering heathers

Autumn and winter flowering heathers add vibrant splashes of colour to rockeries and borders

Skimmia varieties

 

Skimmia is a compact evergreen shrub and the flowers attract bees!


Choose from several varieties of crab apple including Golden Hornet, Butterball, Harry Baker and more

Golden Hornet crab apple

Harry Baker

Camellia

Lime Cross has a good selection of popular winter and spring-flowering Camellias - all in bud and about to bring vivid colour to your garden or patio!  Although they need acid soil, they are easy to grow in containers of ericaceous compost.
  

Visit Lime Cross today to discover what's available inside and out for your home and garden

Day of the Dead Mexican Halloween Cactus & Cocktails 1st November- SOLD OUT

Cactus, Cocktails, Mexican Menu, Tarot Card Reading, Music & More…

Celebrate Mexico, Mexican Culture and the loved and lost at Lime Cross Nurseries 

‘Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Halloween’, on the 1^st Nov at 5:30 pm.
£22.50 pp (excluding Tarot Reading)

The evening starts with a talk by Cactus experts Suzanne and Dr Tony Mace from the British Cactus Society beginning at 5:30 followed at 6:45 by late night shopping and discounts.

Enjoy cocktails, Mexican Craft Beers, and an Organic/ Biodynamic/ Natural wine list from the Americas. Accompanied by a Mexican feast created by our chef Rupert (who lived in Mexico for years, as well as being Cliff Richards tennis coach).

There will also be Mexican film and music and you can get your tarot cards read in the summer house by Ella Moonbridge. £10 for 30 mins. 

 Aperitif

Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime

Served with Sussex Style Nachos

To Start Both

Cured Mackerel Ceviche served with lime, chilly, garlic and white onions, and an avocado salsa, Served with crusty bread

&

Tostadas with Avocado con Queso

For Main

Chicken Mole Poblano

Served with Frijoles Negros, Rice & Green Salad

Or

Pumpkin Mole Poblano s

Served with Frijoles Negros & Rice & Green Salad

Or

Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Cod),

Served with Frijoles Negros & Rice & Green Salad

Dessert

Mexican Crème Caramel served with Viceroy Pineapple Cake

 Call 01323 833229 to make a reservation