In under two weeks spring will officially be upon us, signalling an end to short days, poor weather and a general feeling of misery.
Sure, it’s unreasonable to expect that we’ll be blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine and 8pm sunsets on March 1, but the start of meteorological spring at least provides encouragement that we’re heading in the right direction.
Anyone green-fingered will tell you that early spring is a vital month for gardening tasks, from soil feeding to hedge pruning.
As a predominantly rural county, Nottinghamshire boasts well over a dozen garden centres that sell everything you’ll need for a productive spring.
Many local garden centres also have on-site cafes, where customers can relax with a drink and a bite to eat after shopping.
Here are 8 of the top-rated Nottinghamshire garden centres with cafes that are well worth a visit during spring 2026:
9. Reg Taylor's Garden Centre - 4.5/5 Google rating
4 Corkhill Ln, Normanton, Southwell NG25 0PR | Nick Gent Photo: Nick Gent