Our Heritage
Ransoms Garden Centre was founded in 1966 by David and Janet Ransom and has remained an independent garden centre since then. David Ransom is a graduate of Kew Gardens like his father Donald was before him.
Katherine and Rebecca Ransom the second generation now run the garden centre. Rebecca also trained and graduated from Kew Gardens. Katherine is the long-time mastermind behind the gift buying and the garden centre has become far more than a plant shop, it now has a pet shop, clothes shop, barbeques and gifts and a massive Christmas shop.
Sarah Ransom started the Restaurant with Janet Ransom and when they could not decide if it should be a Tearoom or Restaurant they decided to make it both, and so The Gardeners, now Ransoms Tearoom & Restaurant came into being – a family restaurant with table service and a big menu.
Through the years
1950
Alice Sales, Janet Ransom's mother, in her pet shop in Abbingdon Road, Kensington, London
1957
David Ransom graduated from Kew
1959
Janet & David married in New York, on Christmas Day
1965
Alice & Fred Sales move from London to Jersey.
1966
Ransoms Garden Centre opened on site that is now the Tearooms
1976
Alice Sales with her blue & gold macaw Bobbin
1988
Rebecca graduated from Kew
1989
The Garden Centre opening in its current location
1992
The tearooms opened
1993
Rebecca Ransom co-hosts The Garden Club on Channel 4
1998
David & Janet retire
2002
The girls take over the businesses
2013
The Potting Shed gift shop, opposite the Tearooms, opens
2016
50th Anniversary Celebration
Sep 13
Spa day with Stitch! 🫧🛀 Stay in this stormy Sunday and get a cosy pamper session in with the adorable new Disney Stitch bath products from @madbeauty 🧼 You`ll find these in our bath, body & home fragrances department. ...
Sep 12
While the sun is shining, come pick up some beautiful fresh plants! ☀️🌼 Mums in all colours, pretty Pansies, and gorgeous Heather. Our plant team is here for you Monday to Saturday 9am - 6pm. ...
Sep 11
We know how important it is to keep your pet at a healthy weight 🐶👀 which is why we have free dog weighing scales available for you to use in our pet department.
The scales are available anytime we`re open, so feel free to pop in and check your dog`s weight during your next visit. While it`s always best to check with your vet about your dog`s ideal weight, you can use our scales to help you monitor their progress over time.
If you need a hand with the scales, just ask one of our pet department team members. We`re always happy to help!
...
Sep 9
🪻 Come by the Bulb Bar. 🪻 Pick your perfect pre-cooled hyacinth bulb, choose your favourite style of hyacinth glass, and get them in water for beautiful and fragrant hyacinths come Christmas time!
Here’s how to grow them at home:
Fill the glass with room-temperature water so it`s just below the bulb`s base—the bulb should not be touching the water.
That’s it! Watch as your bulb grows roots, and eventually your homegrown hyacinth will fill your home with a sweet scent and a touch of spring in wintertime.
...
Sep 8
Have you signed up for Ransoms Rewards yet? 🌱 Join now and enjoy these perks when you visit us next:
✨ Points with every purchase! £1 = 3 points.
✨ Members who make a purchase are automatically entered into that month`s prize draw.
✨ Receive exclusive offers, promotions, and vouchers directly to your email.
✨ As a special welcome present, we will give you 100 FREE points simply for signing up!
Here’s how it works:
🌿 Sign up through the link below and add the Ransoms Rewards card to your wallet app.
🌿 For every £1 you spend, you`ll earn 3 points. Simply scan your wallet pass when you make a purchase.
🌿 You can then redeem your points for money off future purchases, with rewards starting from 250 points = £2.50 off. The more points you save, the more valuable the reward.
Ready to start saving? 👉 Click on the link https://ransoms.je/ransoms-rewards/ to sign up!
...
Sep 7
Carmen`s gift tip of the week: A Ransoms Gift Card! 🎁 These gift cards can be used on absolutely anything in our store—from vibrant bedding plants to tools, furniture, clothing, gifts, and more! But let`s be honest, Carmen has a slight preference for what you use it on... 🪴 "Go on," she says, "treat yourself to a new leafy friend!". We think she might be onto something! 😉
Order a Ransoms gift card online (link in bio) and have it delivered to anyone in Jersey or purchase them at our tills.
...