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
Aug 24
Ready for a burst of spring cheer? Paulo definitely is! 🌷🪻 Spring flowering bulbs have just arrived!
Get ready to plant some spring happiness with Tulips, Allium, Narcissus, and more. Plant them now and you`ll be rewarded with a spectacular show of colour next year.
It`s super easy to get started—each packet of bulbs come with easy to follow instructions regarding planting depth, spread, and timing. Happy planting! 💚
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Aug 23
Our garden bird and wildlife products have relocated! 🐦🦔🐿 Everything you need to keep garden birds, hedgehogs, squirrels, and other Jersey wildlife happy is now available in our Pet department, located at the end of the department. Bird baths are now located outside, just through the doors from the wildlife area.
With the warmer weather, it`s critical to ensure birds have access to fresh drinking and bathing water. Our shallow bird baths provide a safe way for birds and pollinators to take a sip and dip 💦
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Aug 22
Fresh late summer delights are filling our plant area 🌿✨ Come find beautiful hydrangeas, premium topiary, and so much more to give your outdoor space a lovely boost. Andy and his team are here for you, even on the Bank Holiday Monday from 9am to 6pm! 💚 ...
Aug 21
These are only a few of many reasons why Ransoms is the perfect day out for the whole family. ✨🌿 Come visit us this Bank Holiday Monday, we`re open from 9am to 6pm. ...
Aug 20
Now is the best time to invest in an Elite Greenhouse and be prepared for autumn and winter! 🍂🌧 These state-of-the-art greenhouses will allow you to extend your growing season, protect delicate plants from frost and pests, and even turn your outdoor space into an extension of your living space.
We`re proud to offer custom-built greenhouses from Elite, a family-run business that has been manufacturing high-quality aluminium greenhouses from their factory in Bolton, Lancashire, for over 60 years.
You`re in complete control of the design of your dream greenhouse, with options for:
🌱 Colour: Choose from a wide range of standard powder coating colours or choose your favourite RAL colour.
🌱 Building type: From free-standing, lean-to options, pent roofs, and heavy-duty greenhouses, as well as unique, custom-made bespoke options.
🌱 Glazing: Pick from glazing options, including toughened safety glass.
🌱 Doors & Vents: Customise your greenhouse with different door types and automatic vents.
🌱 Endless accessories and possibilities.
Visit us in-store to discuss your perfect greenhouse, and let us arrange a custom order just for you.
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Aug 19
💕✂ Our wonderful assistant buyer, Carlie, is cutting her hair to be donated to The Little Princess Trust, and is raising funds for them as well as for local cause Love Beth. ✂💕
This is the third time she`s donating her hair to @officiallittleprincesstrust, a wonderful charity that provides real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair.
This year Carlie`s haircut will be happening on Wednesday 27th August at @cocorosehair`s Big Chop event.
Carlie was inspired to also support @love_beth_x in memory of Beth Phelps, a local girl who passed away from Ewing sarcoma bone cancer and whose father volunteered at the RNLI alongside Carlie`s husband, Jason.
Please read about Carlie`s motivation and the charities she`s chosen, and consider a donation to one or both of these brilliant causes through this website: https://carlieshaircut.my.canva.site/ or link in bio. 🌸✂
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