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
🍋 This Saturday, we`re hosting Sarah Gaudion from Sea Level Distillery for a limoncello tasting! 🍋 Come enjoy her handcrafted classic Limoncello, made with 100% Jersey lemons, from 9am to 3pm in the Garden Centre, and pick up a bottle—it`s the perfect Mother`s Day gift! 🍋
@sealeveldistillery
Now 30% off all Salt+Steam and Crystal Wellbeing products. These make fantastic Mother`s Day gifts for some ultimate R&R that all mums deserve. 💕
💐🎁 Mother`s Day is fast approaching; order a Ransoms gift card for Mum so she can choose from hundreds of wonderful gifts, plants, clothing, food, and more.
Easily order Ransoms gift cards on our website (link in bio) and have it delivered anywhere in Jersey.
Snack Alert! 🍪🍬 These new biscuits, liquorice, and sweets are as delicious as they are pretty. Come try them for yourself, or create an irresistible treats basket for Mum as a sweet Mother`s Day gift 😍
Today is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD)! To raise awareness @lesamisjsy called on Islanders to wear odd or funky socks today. Of course our team were happy to participate, donning our most colourful and odd pairs to show our support!
Why wear odd socks on WDSD? According to Les Amis:
Wearing odd socks is a fun and powerful symbol of embracing our differences, challenging societal norms, and sparking meaningful conversations about diversity and inclusion. When someone asks about your socks, it`s the perfect opportunity to discuss the significance of WDSD and help break down barriers.
Did you wear your odd socks today? 🧦 If you would like to support Les Amis in other ways, donations can be made through their website https://www.lesamis.org.je/donate
Time to go potty with plants! 🤪🪴 Sune`s out, and so are our NEW plant pots! ☀️
Too heavy or big for your car? We can deliver these to your home! Come get some beautiful pots for your outdoor space with peace of mind.
