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Contact Agent
Phone: 02 9589 0999
Homepage: http://www.gillsnurseries.com.au
Info: Established in 1920 by the Gill brothers and Mr Searle, the nursery originally started as a seed and seedling growing business. Orders for their seed and seedlings came from all over Victoria. It was not long before the nursery began to propagate plants and shrubs for their thriving business. Gill and Searles Nursery remained under the care of the original owners until the mid-50’s when sadly, Mr Gill passed away.
Mr Gill’s wife Ethel continued to manage the nursery with the help of long time employees Vic and Vin Lambeth, who started working at the nursery at ages 12 and 14.
The Lambeths purchased the nursery in 1961, and continued to diversify and improve the nursery. Vic was the first to purchase seedlings from Dick Wall (Floriana) - he purchased a tray of Brown onions!
The last change of ownership happened in 1980. Lance Roach, a regular client of Gill & Searles, purchased the business from Vic and Vin Lambeth. Lance’s enthusiasm and energy for the nursery business was evident from the very start. Lance began the task of modernizing and expanding the nursery, adding the Conservatory to the side of the old house in 1983.
In 1993 Lance realized the opportunity to expand further into the Bayside suburbs with the purchase of Dean’s nursery in Beaumaris. Lance purchased the nursery from long time owner Albert Dean, whom many would remember fondly for his exotic propagated plants and his barnyard animal friends! The current shop dwelling and car park were added in 1997, making the nursery even more customer friendly.
An opportunity to move further around the bay came in 2000, with Lance purchasing the old Court House in Port Melbourne. Gills Port Melbourne, with its beautiful heritage building, soon became a favourite haunt of locals and tourists. The nursery specialises in courtyard and patio gardens in line with the ever-increasing apartment development in this area.
Whilst much has changed over the past 86 years, our motto still stands…..
Gills Nurseries - a tradition of quality and service.
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Contact Agent
Phone: 02 9651 1833
Homepage: http://www.hargravesnurseryland.com.au
Info: Our nursery is one of Sydney’s leading nurseries, having being established 34 years we have the experience and knowledge, as well as we believe the best plants, pots and garden products at the best prices.
We think our motto ‘you know it’ll grow’ sums up our and your expectations as it is backed by a guarantee – that if a plant fails for any reason, bring it back and we will replace it!
Our range and quantity of plants is huge and changing, and if we haven’t got it, we’ll try and get it for you. We have bulk quantities of all your hedging requirements; murraya, box, photinia, gardenia at everyday low prices.
Some of our customers have been with us for 34 years others are new to the gardening game, we value them all and the multiple benefits of our free Gardening Club keeps them coming back again and again. We hope you, if you’re not already, will become one of our regulars and enjoy visiting the nursery and sharing your gardening joys with us.
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