Matthew Smith, owner of Brighter Blooms in Walton-le-Dale. Pic: Blog Preston A flower nursery based in Walton-le-Dale won a Gold Medal Award at the Southpor
Brighter Blooms on Gillibrand Street is run by Matthew Smith, 43, who lives in Preston. He set up the business in 2010 and runs it on his own, with the occasional help from his wife.
Though based in Preston, Matthew grew up in Southport and got into gardening because of his mother he used to visit the show as a child, with his mum taking part in exhibitions ‘now and then’. Not only does Matthew sell award-winning plants and put on colourful displays, but he also holds fundraisers for two charities ‘close to his heart’.At his events, which include a bulb sale day, the ‘Preston Potato Day’ and tulip open weekend, hot drinks and cakes are available to purchase, with all the money raised going straight to the charities –
His next bulb sale day will take place from 27th to 29th September. A large range of spring flowering bulbs including Tulips, Daffodils, Crocus and many more will be available.Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.
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