On 2014-10-14 17:16:10 +0000, Chris Hogg said:

On Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:43:11 +0100, sacha wrote:

We've heard from three sources that it's closing down.

Would that be the Duchy Nursery just outside Lostwithiel? If so, I
hope you're wrong! I was there only three weeks ago and it seemed to
be going strong. Restaurant was quite busy. They had an excellent
range of plants, all in first class condition, and not expensive IMO;
very good value for money compared to some of the national chain
garden centres. Must be one of the best nurseries in Cornwall. It's
only disadvantage is that it's a bit out of the way.

I gather the Café is always packed but I'm afraid it is indeed that
Nursery. Quite a number of years ago now the Prince fought tooth and
nail to keep it going when the Duchy money-men wanted to close it. It
seems probably that it just hasn't been doing well enough. Last time we
were there we were very disappointed to see that all the more
interesting plants were being sold off and a typical 'garden centre
range' was being brought in. The fact that it's value for money may
well be the problem if it's not getting the turnover!
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
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