I have been gardening professionally since February 2017, initially working for one client three days a week, establishing a new rose garden, creating patios and garden steps, and carrying out year-round maintenance — everything from clearing autumn leaves to pruning over 50 fruit trees in a heritage orchard. For five years I was a member of The Gardeners Guild, a professional body for qualified gardeners, which supported me as I built my business and client base.
In July 2017 I completed my diploma and formally established Angharad Pike Gardener and Plants. Since then, I’ve been lucky to turn my lifelong passion for plants into a business: offering garden maintenance locally, propagating plants for my clients, and sharing my homegrown plants at nursery sales and open garden events.
In October 2024, I was excited to start a new chapter with my sister Bethan, setting up Harbourside Flowers, our small flower farm in Northney growing beautiful seasonal British flowers. You can find out more at www.harboursideflowers.co.uk.
With the growing demands of the flower farm, I have had to reduce my gardening client list and am no longer able to take on new clients. However, you can still find me selling plants at:
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The Plant Sale at The Homestead Open Garden — always the first weekend in August
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The Plant Heritage Plant Sale at Staunton Country Park — at the end of August
Every single plant I sell has been grown by me, here on Hayling Island, using peat-free compost. I take great care to grow plants that offer something a little different — varieties you might not find in most garden centres — whether it’s an unusual perennial, a rare species, or a long-forgotten favourite. Because I’ve raised them myself, I’m always happy to share advice on how to help them thrive in your own garden.
I am a keen plantswoman, always seeking out lesser-known varieties and species that deserve a place in our gardens. I am a proud member of Plant Heritage, whose mission is to encourage the conservation of cultivated plants. I continue to deepen my interest in roses as a member of the Historic Roses Group, which promotes the conservation and enjoyment of heritage roses (those introduced before 1951). Over the years, I’ve enjoyed wonderful trips to France and Italy to visit some of the beautiful historic gardens and rose collections. My own garden currently includes ten roses, seven of which are historic varieties. I’ve also have a passion for Salvias, particularly the beautiful Californian species. With the kind support of Lynsey and John Pink, who hold the National Collection of Salvia species, I’ve started building my own small collection. I currently have Salvia apiana, S. leucophylla and S. mellifera growing in the garden, with many others thriving in pots.