All about Avondale Nursery
Our Display & Show Gardens
The Avondale Nursery display garden is a hidden jewel in the county of Warwickshire. Laid out in a formal style for ease of access, the garden is bursting and brimming with perennials and ornamental grasses, which reach a crescendo of late summer colour and height.
Early summer sees a fine selection of geums, astrantias and geraniums. Be enthralled midsummer by Shasta daisies, euphorbias and poppies. Late summer boasts a firework display of heleniums, crocosmia, asters, sanguisorba and ornamental grasses.
Late September is particularly popular with visitors, as the collection of Aster nova-angliae is a sight to behold.
All plants are labelled in the garden, as it acts as our library, and most are available in the nursery. This is definitely a garden to visit more than once!
As well as being popular with garden societies, the gardens would be ideal for art classes.
Behind the display garden are four show gardens planted on the themes: shade, gravel, prairie & cottage, revealing the versatility of perennials.
On the same site is Russell’s quarry garden, which must surely rate amongst the most spectacular gardens in the country. A series of ponds, streams, and waterfalls combine with mature planting, to provide a stunning year-round display.
Group Bookings
The admission fee per person for either Avondale gardens or Russells quarry 
garden is £2.50. If you are visiting both gardens the combined admission is £4.00.
For further details contact John on 07799311438 or john@avondalenursery.co.uk
Garden Talks
Brian is well known on the garden talks circuit with subjects including: 'A Riot of Colour', 'Plants for Places', 'Designing, Planning & Planting a Border', 'Ornamental Grasses & Bamboos' and 'Roots & Shoots' – a propagation demonstration.
Brian can also customise a talk to the requirements of a garden club or society. Warning – his enthusiasm is contagious. To arrange a garden talk please contact Brian.
Garden Vouchers
Looking for the perfect present? Look no further. In 2009 we will be introducing our own garden vouchers that can be exchanged for plants in the nursery.
Opening Times
We are now open all day Saturday to Monday. We still take a lunch break on other days during the week!
Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Monday 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 10am – 12.30pm / 2pm – 5pm
Wednesday 10am – 12.30pm / 2pm – 5pm
Thursday 10am – 12.30pm / 2pm – 5pm
Friday 10am – 12.30pm / 2pm – 5pm
Our open season is March to September, but you can contact us by telephone or email if you wish to visit us during the closed season, as we are often working at the nursery.
Contact Details
Nursery Address
Avondale Nursery, at Russell's Nursery
Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry, England CV8 3AG
Home Address
Brian Ellis
3 Avondale Road, Coventry, England. CV5 6DZ
Telephone / Fax
+44 (0)24 7667 3662
Daytime Mobile
+44 (0)797 909 3096
E-mail Address
enquiries@avondalenursery.co.uk
Web Site Address
www.avondalenursery.co.uk
Mail Order
Unfortunately we don’t offer mail order, but we can take orders to plant fairs if they are closer to you than the nursery. Check the list of venues in the Events section of the website.
Plant Availability
If you’re visiting the nursery for a particular plant, it’s advisable to phone or email beforehand to avoid disappointment, especially later in the season.
Advice
You can be sure of friendly help and advice at the nursery, and Brian also offers a design consultancy service if required.
The Potting Shed Café
The Potting Shed café is based at Russell’s Nursery, and is the perfect respite, providing home made cakes, light lunches including freshly prepared salads, sandwiches and home made soup, you can always be sure of a warm welcome.
For group visits to the gardens, set lunch menus are available. For further details contact John on 07799311438 or john@avondalenursery.co.uk
Where to Find Us
We are well connected and easily accessible from all the major midlands motorways, 3 miles south of Coventry.
Useful Links
Click HERE for our links page. Includes interesting organisations and local places to visit.