Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery for Scottish Hardy Plants in Edinburgh
Established in 2005 by Sue Gray, Damhead Nursery specialises in hardy plants suited to Scottish gardens. Our nursery, located six miles from Edinburgh city centre, offers a wide range of plants grown using locally made compost to ensure climate resilience. With expertise in landscape architecture and horticulture, we cater to both retail and trade customers, providing expert advice and competitive pricing.Our services include online ordering with click-and-collect, in-house garden design consultations, and seasonal workshops focused on plant-based wellness. We pride ourselves on promoting native plant varieties and supporting sustainable gardening practices through educational initiatives and community engagement.
Services
Hardy Plants
Garden Design
Online Ordering
Workshops
Horticultural Advice
Native Species
Compost Supplies
Tree Sales
Shrub Selection
Seasonal Offers
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of landscape architecture expertise from our founder
- Our plants are grown in locally made compost for climate resilience
- We offer expert garden design consultations and horticultural advice
- Our online store provides convenient click-and-collect ordering options
- We run educational workshops promoting plant-based wellness initiatives
Services
Hardy Plants
We specialise in hardy plants specifically suited to Scotland's climate. Our nursery grows plants using locally made compost to ensure they thrive in regional conditions. Customers can choose from a wide selection of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees that have been tested for climate resilience.
Garden Design
Our in-house garden design service offers expert planning for residential and commercial spaces. With Sue Gray's landscape architecture background, we provide tailored solutions that incorporate native plants and sustainable practices. The service includes site assessment, planting schemes, and maintenance guidance for long-term success.
Online Ordering
Our online catalogue allows customers to browse and order plants for collection at the nursery. The system features detailed plant descriptions, pricing, and availability information. This service provides convenient access to our full inventory while maintaining the option for in-person assistance when collecting orders.
Workshops
We host seasonal workshops focused on plant-based wellness and horticultural skills. These sessions include cut flower arranging, native plant care, and gardening for mental wellbeing. The workshops cater to diverse groups, including those with assisted support needs, promoting accessibility in gardening education.
Horticultural Advice
Our dedicated sales team provides expert horticultural advice for all customers. Services include plant selection guidance, growing tips, and problem-solving for garden challenges. With staff having decades of combined experience in landscape design and plant cultivation, we offer practical solutions tailored to Scottish growing conditions.
People
Sue Gray
Owner/Director
A trained Landscape Architect with 20 years' experience in Edinburgh, Sue founded Damhead Nursery in 2005. Her passion for Scottish native plants led to the nursery's expansion in 2024 and the creation of Edinburgh Cut Flowers in 2023. She champions plant-based wellness through educational workshops.
Michelle Stewart
Administration/Plant Nursery Assistant
Supports nursery operations with administrative and plant care responsibilities. Brings organisational expertise to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the nursery while assisting customers with plant selection and care advice.
Amanda Baron
Plant Nursery Assistant
A gardener with 20+ years' experience, specialising in cut flowers and shade-loving plants. Combines artistic background from Edinburgh College of Art with horticultural knowledge to create botanical art and lead seasonal floral workshops that connect art with gardening.
Jet Haddow
Plant Nursery Assistant
Currently studying HNC Horticulture at SRUC Edinburgh, bringing fresh perspective to the team. With childhood gardening experience and previous work in park maintenance and hospitality, she combines practical knowledge with formal education to support nursery operations.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, Saturdays 9am-4:30pm, and Sundays 10am-4:30pm from April 2025.
Do you offer online ordering?
Yes, our online catalogue allows plant selection with convenient click-and-collect options available at the nursery.
What special services do you provide?
We offer garden design consultations, horticultural advice, seasonal workshops, and Edinburgh Cut Flowers service established in 2023.
How do you support sustainable gardening?
We use locally made compost, promote native plant varieties, and run educational workshops on sustainable gardening practices.
