About Us

The Secret Garden 1986

The Secret Garden 2016

The Secret Garden centre started life in 1986 by Roger. Originally a bare patch of land which was used as a building site for the supermarket and surrounding Westow heights shopping area.

About us: Some 35+ years on from first opening our door, we are still going strong resulting in us being one of the best garden centres in London. Roger and the team have spent many years planting the centre with trees, shrubs, roses and climbers consequently making it an inspirational visit for customers. The garden centre has been transformed from bare earth to an oasis of green. Around the garden centre you will see many mature trees, roses and climbers, water features and interesting planting. Our staff have all been at the Secret garden for many years and all have knowledge and practical experience. We are always on hand to give good and honest gardening advice.

Priding ourselves on stocking plants of great quality and using the best of British-grown plants where ever possible. We are trying to reduce our use of pesticides, weedkillers and peat products in order to be more sustainable.

What do our customers say about us?

‘Lovely secret garden experience, been there many times and with such helpful staff and so much variety of plants and shrubs I’ll be coming back again.’ Betty Marbaix

‘A treasure spot in Crystal Palace, I love coming here and supporting this business where the staff are great. Yes it’s a real robin in the photo who frequented the shop daily!’ A.Baker

‘Best local garden centre ever. We go all the time and the staff are super friendly and helpful’ Tim Ellis.

How to find us – https://www.thesecretgardencentre.co.uk/contact-us/

Gargoyle by Nikki Base

Blue slate water feature

Wisteria

Hawes Watering can water feature

Hanging tyre

Cyril

Find us on facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheSecretGardenCentreSE19/

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The Secret Garden

4.6

Based on 265 reviews

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Elle

16:13 23 Dec 20

Such an amazing place, with great quality plants including some unusual varieties... and the staff are so helpful and kind!

Margaret Dormer

13:29 07 Nov 20

A local gem. Good variety of plants. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. We always enjoy a walk around.

rachel parker

10:57 10 Oct 20

Wow what a little treasure this place is. Great selection of unusual plants, beautiful setting and super friendly staff. Will definitely go again

Sue L.

17:40 26 Sep 20

Fantastic little garden centre. Packed full of seasonal bedding and all other plants, shrubs, bulbs and a lovely well stocked shop. Staff were very helpful. We called in after shopping at Sainsbury's next door. This place is a little gem. Having just moved to the area my son will definitely be back. So will I on my next visit.

Tim Heilbronn

08:32 09 Sep 20

Down from Scotland to help my son and his girlfriend get set up in their new flat in Brixton, and went on the hunt for a nearby Garden Centre to get some plants, primarily for their balcony. A Tuesday ... and first two centres were closed (only open Wed or Thurs to Sunday, respectively). Googling next nearest to them we came across The Secret Garden by chance, and just so glad we did. An absolute gem of a place with such lovely staff, who were just so patient with us. A special shout-out to Peter (“the one with no hair!”), who was obviously busy but did not hesitate to take time out from what he was doing to give some invaluable advice and recommendations. Really the nicest Garden Centre I have been to in many years!

Philip George Parsons

17:06 24 May 20

Always has been a great little garden centre staff helpful and know good hints for everyone. Novice or Regular you'll learn something new. And normally always a great selection of plants.

Michele Golden

10:00 12 May 20

I rang on Sunday, got through first time and spoke with the lovely Peter (the one with no hair, his description!). He checked they had everything I wanted in stock, took payment over the phone and when I went to collect my planysput everything I'd ordered into my car. As ever, a brilliant service, reasonable prices for great quality.

Tansy Garrod

14:41 03 May 20

Excellent service and well stocked even in this current climate. I had to try the phone a couple of times before I got through (lines are busy) but it's well worth the wait as my plants were ready to pick up promptly the same day. They have an 'in stock' list of available plants to choose from. All the plants were in perfect condition. They have adapted well to make their service compliant with the government guidelines.

Kia Benjamin

16:49 02 May 20

Able to order compost over the phone during the lockdown and collect at their gate. Swift to contact and pick up immediately. Very helpful staff!

Ainhoa Gomez

14:54 02 May 20

Keep trying on the phones, we got through on the third time. Obviously they are very busy with the current situation. Good service on the phone and easy pick up at the gate. Nice plants too!

Angus Hewlett

08:43 01 May 20

Great little garden centre. Huge range of stock for the space, fairly priced, friendly knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Sakoor Kazaam

11:55 25 Apr 20

Supposedly open for collection only but they dont answer the phone and dont return calls. They also don't respond to emails. Appreciate that they will be busy at this time which is completely understandable but what is the point in advertising that they are open when they cannot deliver on that promise? They should update their website if they cannot handle any more volume and then update again when they can take more orders

Rebecca B

21:55 11 Apr 20

Open for collection only due to lockdown so gave them a call to place an order. Spoke to a really friendly and helpful lady who got everything sorted for me, and was then really easy to collect (and a safe system in place). Excellent quality and very reasonable prices. Will definitely be back!

Charles Mitchell

13:44 09 Apr 20

Great customer service, we are in lock down and my wife called them, placed a large order for flowers and compost and I was able to pick it up 30 mins later. Lovely plants, lovely people.

Libby Overton

20:20 13 Mar 20

I just like that these guys have everything you want, they're all really passionate and knowledgable and there aren't loads of stupid hipsters knocking about buying macrame- but they do sell it :)

Debbie Williams

20:15 22 Feb 20

They know a lot about plants and will guide you on how to take care of any plants you purchase. Good selection.

JDS

20:48 02 Jan 20

Great garden centre. Well stocked, great selection of healthy plants. The owners and staff are all super knowledgeable and helpful. If you live near the triangle it's close enough to walk your purchases home. Sainsbury's car park is right next door. A gem and an asset to the area.

Mags Conroy

17:06 29 Dec 19

Many thanks to Sandra and Co for organising a gift voucher for me. I live overseas and hv family in Crystal Palace.

Caitlin Eddleston-McGrath

17:12 04 Dec 19

Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely layout of plants. Good tool selection

kirsten chamings

18:02 08 Nov 19

Lovely garden centre, good selection and always great for a wander round.

tom

12:37 15 Oct 19

Good Christmas tree, handy location, free parking next door.

Nico Ponzo

08:48 22 Sep 19

Proper garden centre. A nice choice of plants and gardening solutions. People working there are helpful and is nice to have a chat with them about your little projects. Very enjoyable just to wander around the centre. It's nice and well kept.

N7 Tigger

19:12 26 Aug 19

This place used to be good. Over the past 6-12 months prices have skyrocketed and the range and quality of plants has gone way down.The last straw for me was when I asked them to drop the price on a ratty looking plant with a lot of damaged leaves because I thought I could salvage some cuttings off of it and the guy said "That's the price." and literally turned his back on me and walked off. I will not be going back.

Ellie Bradshaw

21:51 12 Aug 19

If you like plants, this is the place for you. Big or small they're all there. Staff are helpful and polite.

Gill Bare

18:02 31 Jul 19

It's small and quirky and got some lovely stock. If you didn't know where it is you would miss it...it's REALLY A SECRET GARDEN 😊

Jean Luc Ubanski

00:02 23 Jul 19

Great nurseries! Loved it. Very large choice of anything green for the garden or the house. Staff is knowledgeable. Can't wait to go back! Parking at the bottom of the road or on the street.

Bob Benton

12:39 15 Jul 19

It's the best one for miles friendly and helpful stuff

David Tallett

05:57 27 Jun 19

Great plant selection. Unusual. Next to Sainsburys

Kirsten Buchanan

12:32 21 Jun 19

Such a gorgeous garden center, they have a really cute section for ferns and prehistoric looking plants with some toy dinosaurs - very helpful for keeping kids entertained. Great houseplants, my Pilea is ding really well (photo attached). Also have really nice cards - I often pop in there rather than a card shop for birthday and special occasions because they are so nice.

Paulette Barker

09:32 20 Jun 19

A gardener's sweetie shop, so many plants to choose from. Exceeded my expectations

bianca botanica

15:46 18 Jun 19

Looooovelyy, layout . Nice sections of plants, easy to choose from. Nice prices and quality of the plants.

07:42 06 Jun 19

Fantastic experience, great customer service, lots of plants available for the amateur and the more experienced gardeners.

10:32 21 Apr 19

Lovely local business. Always very helpful

RAD YOUNG THINGS

07:39 10 Apr 19

Well stocked healthy plants provided with an extremely helpful and friendly service. Always leave with what I want and more for a great price. Basically, I wish all shopping experiences were like this!

Lee Collins

18:34 27 Mar 19

Well stocked garden centre and a good source for quality wild bird food.

Noel Hunwick

01:23 04 Feb 19

Really cute little garden centre, with a good array of indoor and outdoor plants, nicely separated into different sections such as suitable for shaded or non shaded environments. Also offer free pallets if you looking to pick some of those up to create your own garden furniture as we are.

Naomi Loomes

17:20 01 Dec 18

A sanctuary for gardeners in south east London. I love this place! Not only huge variety of plants, shrubs, trees, veg etc but they are also willing to get things in for you where possible. The staff are absolutely fantastic. Always a joy to visit

Sian Lunt

11:17 18 Apr 17

Great selection of plants and seeds and very knowledgeable and helpful staff

Najlaa Benghanou

14:11 04 Apr 17

The secret garden is the most beautiful place you can go to for plant. Very friendly staff there who are ready to help and advise. My kids love to go to visit it and to buy their favourite plants. I highly recommend the place

lee bishop

06:43 30 Mar 17

Lovely little garden centre, i am new to the area and they were very friendly and helpfull

Paul Mitchell

06:52 25 Mar 17

Great local garden centre. Long may you run.

06:25 31 Aug 16

I have been using this garden centre, amongst others, for over 20 years. I think this is my favourite, apart perhaps from Wisley, but this is much more personal and easy to negotiate! The staff are all friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The plants are in good condition and, for its size, there is a good selection to choose from.

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