Observer readers share their favourite nurseries and garden centres as they reopen

Read how reporter John Holden turns to tending plants for fight lock down lethargy: How I turned over a new leaf in lockdown and found comfort in the little thingsGarden centres reopened yesterday as lock down measures were eased and green-fingered residents across Chichester, Bognor Regis, Midhurst and Petworth have shared their favourite nurseries and garden centres.

Mary Gilchrist said: "Tawny Nurseries at Birdham and Hope Plants who have both been fantastic during lock down."

Trudi Harrison said: "Tawny and Bell Field have been great!"

Mike Gane said: "Longacres at Bagshot are superb for plants and garden materials.

Jo Jeffs said: "Tawny Nurseries."

While agreeing the centres reopening was 'good news' there were also some safety concerns about the decision.

Patricia Delosrios said: "Yes, gardening is therapeutic plus as long as people keep two meters apart it should work. It's up to the customers to be sensible."

Angela Davies said: "I think it's good news, particularly for the growers.

"What will spoil it is all the masses who feel they have to go as soon as they open instead of being sensible and waiting for a few days - it's not as if they will run out of plants is it?"

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