Tips and News
We love nothing more at Groves than to help our community out with tips and tricks to get your gardening flourishing. We hope you find some helpful information here, check back for new expert guidance each month.
Groves 160 year School Giveaway
Groves celebrate 160 years by giving local schools £160 Groves Vouchers
We are 160 Years old!
CW Groves & Son, one of Dorset’s best-loved independent garden centres and nurseries, is celebrating an extraordinary milestone in 2026: 160 years in business.
Spring Festival 2026
Jaz Miles
Spring is nearly here, and what better way to welcome the season than by joining us for our Spring Festival.
Tool Sharpening at Groves
Charlie Groves
Tools in need of a bit of TLC? Bring them down for Dave from Top Edge Sharpening to look after.
Light up a Life with Weldmar
Hannah Newman
Weldmar Hospicecare’s Light up a Life service returns to Bridport.
Groves Late Night Christmas Market
Jaz Miles
Join us on Thursday 20th of November for an evening of festive fun and say hello to Pookajack our friendly Christmas polar bear
Groves Tree Festival
Jaz Miles
Now that Autumn is upon us we are embracing this magical season with our Tree Festival from Saturday 4th October until Sunday 12th October.
Autumn Festival
Jaz Miles
Join us on Saturday 11th October for Autumn Festival - a day full of fun for everyone.
Wake up and smell the roses at our special festival
Hannah Newman
Starting Saturday 14th June for 9 days, our celebration of England's national flower - the beautiful rose
Fathers Day at Ivy House
Take Dad out for a treat at Ivy House Kitchen on Sunday 15th June
Treat your mum for Mother's Day
Wondering how to treat your mum for Mother's Day? Read on for fantastic ideas for Mother's Day 2025