Can 'buddists' help to keep the much-loved garden centre at its current home?
It’s the hidden gem tucked away on a quiet residential street in south Manchester - but the future of Bud Garden Centre is uncertain.
This story was first published in The Mancunian Way newsletter - sign up for news and analysis of the day's big stories “We're really sad at the prospect of leaving the neighbourhood which has supported us over the past 12 years,” she says. Nestled behind a solicitors’ office, just a stone’s throw from Kingsway, it can be easy to miss this tiny garden centre. “Lots of people are surprised when they find us, and it is really lovely listening to what people say when they walk through the gate,” Brenda says.
“Our schtick has been to help people garden with the environment at the forefront of their minds. Peat is a non-renewable resource – it is basically drained peat bog in a plastic bag. Peat bogs are home to lots of different flora and fauna, and they hold vast amounts of carbon and water. “I got into gardening by doing and reading – knowledge is power. Sow some seeds, and read about how to do it. Gardening is good for your mental health.
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