SIGNAL BOX PLANTS & GARDENS
WELCOME TO SIGNAL BOX PLANTS & GARDENS
ABOUT
Will, with the assistance of his son Louis, look after a small number of private gardens in Stamford and the surrounding areas.
January 2026 update
So here we are at the start of another year and it hasn`t started well for some gardens, especially those in Cornwall, where storm Goretti has claimed many fine specimens in some of the most beautiful gardens that the UK has to offer. There will be long clear up operations and much sadness for the loss of examples of species that through their presence left an indelible mark on our consciousness. Then thoughts will turn to what to do with the changed habitat caused by the loss of mature trees and shrubs. Nature and human planning will work together and renewal will occur surprisingly quickly. This is what gardens and gardening are all about observing and participating in the never ending cycle of life.
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GARDEN DEVELOPMENT
One of the benefits of working in an environment through the seasons is that you acquire an understanding of the spirit of the garden. The more time spent carrying out important basic tasks allows you to experience the rhythms and idiosyncrasies that combine to create unique conditions in every space. Observing the natural elements and how they affect the growing conditions over a prolonged period enables us to make assessments and recommendations for developments to improve; individual or group positional planting, quality and variety of plant stock, planting plans and border design set within the context of the overall aesthetic.
Our customers trust us to innovate using our creativity and knowledge to realise the agreed vision for their garden.
PLANT SALES
One of life`s great pleasures is gathering seed and taking cuttings then nurturing that new growth into a flourishing plant. We aim to propagate and offer a small number of interesting perennials in a wide selection of varieties. Locally grown and initially offered exclusively to our customers before beginning sales to the public in Spring 2025.Proceeds will go towards renovation costs for the Stamford Signal Box.
"A visionary gardener"
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Nicolas Rudd-Jones (Owner of Stamford Living Magazine)
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CAREERS
A career in horticulture
The business is committed to supporting the next generation of horticulturists. 2021 saw the first trainee join the company receiving both supervised on the job training as well as being sponsored to study the industry standard RHS Diploma in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture Level 2 course.
In 2022 the intention is to expand the training program with opportunities for new candidates to join the team. Initial informal applications are being welcomed for the rest of this year.
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