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
Easter treats for everyone! 🍫🥚 Whether you`re looking for unique Easter eggs, dreaming of decadent Belgian chocolate, fun kids` treats, or delicious vegan options, our amazing Easter selection has something for everyone. We pride ourselves on having a truly special (and incredibly moorish!) Easter treats selection.
Hop on over here and find your favourite! 🥕🐇
Our opening hours around the Easter weekend:
🐣 Wednesday 16th April: Open 9am - 6pm
🌸 Thursday 17th April: Open 9am - 6pm
🌷 Good Friday 18th April: Open 10am - 4pm
🐰 Easter Bunny Hunt starts: 10am ends: 3pm on Good Friday.
🪻 Saturday 19th April: Open 9am - 6pm
🌼 Easter Sunday 20th April: Closed
💐 Easter Monday 21st April: Open 9am - 6pm
🐇🐣 These are the Garden Centre opening hours around the Easter Bank Holidays. The Tearoom and The Potting Shed gift shop are open 7 days a week 9am – 6pm. 🐰 Please note that the Bunny Hunt is on Friday 18th this year! 🐰
🌷 Good Friday 18th April – Open 10am – 4pm
🐰 Easter Bunny Hunt starts 10am – ends 3pm on Good Friday.
🪻 Saturday 19th April – Open 9am – 6pm
🌼 Easter Sunday 20th April – Closed
💐 Easter Monday 21st April – Open 9am – 6pm
Planning a picnic or big pre-summer party? ☀️🌴 Our patioware is perfect for BBQs and summer drinks! 🍹
Vibrant colours and fun styles: choose from elegant real glass options or virtually unbreakable melamine – lightweight, practical, and perfect when kids are around.
Come shop our stylish and stress-free patioware—we`re open Monday to Saturday, 9am - 6pm.
Looking for the PERFECT garden furniture for Jersey? ☀ The Antigue corner set is the answer! ✨ This beautiful outdoor corner set is made for island life:
🌊 Seaside Style: Gorgeous light weave brings that perfect Jersey coastal vibe to your patio.
🥂 Host in Comfort: Gather your favourite people! Seats 8-9 easily with generous, soft, high-backed cushions. Ideal for get-togethers.
↕️ Effortless Versatility: The clever height-adjustable table switches from morning coffee to full alfresco dining with the simple pneumatic handle.
☁️ Jersey weather ready! This is the key bit; The beautiful weave and frame are UV and weather-resistant, designed to withstand the Jersey climate and stay outside all year round. Just pop the comfy cushions indoors when it rains or over winter. And the tabletop is scratch-resistant too!
❤️ Years of enjoyment: For £2,499, the set will bring you countless happy summer memories.
See the set online https://ransoms.je/product/antigua-corner-set/ and come try it out in store!
We offer free island-wide delivery to your home. 🚛
We`re open Monday to Saturday from 9am - 6pm.
Ready to cultivate your career? 🌱 We`re looking for an enthusiastic full time Assistant Buyer to join our office team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic retail environment. You`ll learn directly from our experienced buyers, helping select and manage product ranges for our Pet, Gardening Accessory, and Outdoor Living departments.
⭐️ Are you the perfect fit? We`re looking for someone who is:
- Comfortable with Excel.
- Highly numerate with a great eye for detail.
- Proactive, results-driven, and able to work under pressure.
- An excellent communicator.
- Ideally, has experience in a retail setting with similar products.
⭐️ What`s in it for you?
- Attractive Salary: £33,150 per annum.
- Inclusion in our Revenue Share Bonus Scheme.
- Some flexibility in working hours available.
- Free Health Care Plan membership.
- 20 days holiday, increasing to 25 with service.
- Generous staff discounts in our Garden Centre, Tearooms & The Potting Shed!
- Free on-site parking.
- Be part of a supportive, family-run business.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://ransoms.je/careers/assistant-buyer/
We look forward to hearing from you!
As we approach the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, we encourage islanders to adorn their homes and streets in celebration.
This year, special commemorative bunting is available, featuring the Jersey flag, the Union Jack, and a dedicated 80th Liberation Day flag design 🇯🇪 🇬🇧 🎉
As well as all-Jersey bunting in two lengths, a large jersey flag, and Union Jack waving flags.
Let`s remember and celebrate this significant anniversary for Jersey and the Channel Islands. 🇯🇪
