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Celebrating 35 years in business, British Garden Centres is dominating the UK market
Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025, British Garden Centres is the UK’ s largest garden center group by number of sites, with a network of 73 garden centers across the country. From plants, pots, and garden equipment to outdoor furniture and lifestyle ranges, the garden centers in the network have something for everyone, making them an ideal destination for shoppers of all ages.
While the company operates 73 centers today, its heritage is rooted in family values and young entrepreneurship. Founders Charles and Robert Stubbs started off by growing and selling plant cuttings,
before opening garden centers in the Lincolnshire area. The acquisition of several stores under the Wyevale Garden Centres brand in 2019 catapulted the business to new heights, and the acquisition activity continued after the pandemic.
British Garden Centres has remained a family business, with wife Phillippa sitting in a director role and youngest daughter Libby joining the business in the marketing team. Amy Stubbs is the eldest daughter of Charles, and is currently serving as Managing Director. We sit down with Amy to learn more about the business and how it has evolved over its 35-year history.
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