Blue Diamond Garden Centres

Blue Diamond Garden Centres (legally incorporated as Blue Diamond UK Limited, and commonly known as Blue Diamond) is a British chain of garden centres based in Eastleigh, Hampshire.
As of 2024, it is the largest garden centre group in the UK and the Channel Islands.
History
Blue Diamond Garden Centres began as the Fruit Export Company in 1904, based in Guernsey, with John W. Dorey appointed as manager, and his son Percy as the company's secretary. Percy would later be a part of the States Controlling Committee, a group charged with running Guernsey in conjunction with German forces, during the German occupation of the Channel Islands. The partnership aims to offer nature-friendly alternatives that reduce the usage of chemical-based products, through the promotion and focus on natural alternatives across different areas of the garden. Examples of the partnership include plant feed, seeds, and bug houses, all approved by The Soil Association. This collaboration also involves designing a show garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2024, alongside Ann-Marie Powell Gardens.
In November 2022, Blue Diamond acquired the Van Hage group of garden centres. The three centres are the flagship store at Great Amwell, the Van Hage centre in Peterborough, and Chenies located between Amersham and Rickmansworth. Some of the locations include a range of restaurants and cafes.

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