Ashbrook Nursery, Garden Centre and Café, a well-established family run business on the outskirts of Arbroath, is celebrating it’s 25th year in business.
Anne and Joe Webster first started a market garden in 1987 growing mostly bedding plants and cut flowers for wholesale to local businesses. Joe’s brother, Francis Webster, joined the business in 2000 as it moved to its current location – opposite RM Condor – at which point Ashbrook Nursery was born.
From just 2 employees in 2000 Ashbrook has gradually evolved into a substantial enterprise with a well-stocked garden centre, a popular café and now almost 40 staff including the next generation of the Webster family. While Ashbrook has continued to grow as a business Anne and Joe have stuck to their roots with most of the plants in the garden centre grown on site. This commitment extends to the café with virtually all the cooking and baking homemade too.
Anne Webster said:
“25 years has flown by, but it is satisfying to look back at what has been achieved in that time. We have been lucky to have had such enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly staff who have helped shape Ashbrook. We must thank our customers and the local community whose support and encouragement has helped drive the business forward. These connections with our customer base are what makes Ashbrook a special place to work. It is incredibly rewarding to see them enjoying their visits and to share our enthusiasm for plants (or cake!) with them.”
“Our 25th anniversary celebration is an opportunity to mark the occasion and welcome the public along to Ashbrook for something a bit different!”
To mark their 25th Anniversary, Ashbrook are holding a celebratory family friendly event – ‘Live on the Lawn’ – on Friday 1st August in collaboration with Arbroath deli Smithies and local band Funk & Disorderly. Further details including booking information can be found on their website.
For more information about Ashbrook Nursery, Garden Centre & Café, please visit www.ashbrooknursery.co.uk or contact enquiries@ashbrooknursery.co.uk | 01241 873 408.
