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Happy 2021!

2021 has got off to a busy start at the nursery with demand for bare root trees and hedging running high

19th Jan 2021

We are still able to operate as normal.

Current government guidance for the Covid-19 restrictions have designated garden centres as providing essential goods and as such are allowed to carry on as normal.

5th Jan 2021

Christmas opening 2020

The nursery will be closed from Wednesday 23rd December, opening again on Monday 4th January

21st Dec 2020

National Tree Week 2020

With restrictions meaning that people aren't gathering to plant trees for National Tree Week this year, the Tree Council has lined up a series of tree-focused events online, instead.

29th Nov 2020

Bare root season has begun

Those planning a winter planting project will be pleased to hear that bare root trees and hedging are now available at Chew Valley Trees. Order online or call us to check availability.

29th Nov 2020

Pre-order your bare root trees and hedging

You can now pre-order bare roots for delivery or collection in November-December

9th Oct 2020

What happens to trees in winter

With their branches naked, creating a stark outline against the winter sky, deciduous trees turn into sort-of ghosts in winter. They're in the tree version of hibernation: dormancy.

5th Dec 2019

National Tree Week

Saturday 23 November sees the start of National Tree Week, an annual celebration coinciding with the start of the winter tree planting season

20th Nov 2019

Bare root trees and hedging available

Many types of bare root trees and hedging are now available for collection at the nursery. If you have ordered bare root items, get in touch and let us know when you would like to come in to get it.

14th Nov 2019

Autumn shades and human perception

What is it about the leaves turning on the trees that has such a dramatic effect on us?

23rd Oct 2019