News & Events
Cardwell Craft Fair
The Cardwell Craft Fair will be taking place on 22nd June and is free to attend. With 30 tables on display covering a multitude of crafts you will be sure to find something that interests you. We will also be holding several craft demonstrations on the day from Woodware Crafts Stix2 Stickits Cak...
Cardwell Nursery
Did you know that the vast majority of plants that we sell at the garden centre are grown at our on-site nursery? Whether it is bedding, trees, hanging baskets or shrubs our team of dedicated staff are working behind the scenes to ensure that only the best quality plants are available to buy at C...
British Heart Foundation Heartstart
We are proud to announce that we are one of the first garden centres in Scotland to receive British Heart Foundation Heartstart training. Whilst we hope to never use the Emergency Life Support skills that the course provides we also recognise that the need to possess these skills. The...
Greenfingers Challenge Final
The final of the Greenfingers Challenge was held at the Oak Mall shopping centre on Saturday 13th April. Well done to the finalists David, Ann, Joseph and Clare and to everyone else who entered. Ann McGavigan of Port Glasgow was judged to be the winner of the fantastic top prize ...
Vacancies at Cardwell
We are looking to recruit a reliable Security Officer - £6.50 p/h The ideal candidate should have experience of working in a retail environment. The officer recruited will need to have a visible presence on the shop floor and possess the skills to deter to detain shoplifters. Health & Safety ...
Charity cheque presentation
Cardwell Garden Centre director, Mr Drew Gallagher, has today presented four local charities with cheques totalling £2000 to show our commitment to local charities and causes. Present were Derek Hart of Ardgowan Hospice Calums Cabin Inverclyde Down Syndrome Support Group The Salvation Army. Drew...
Easter bunny hunt winner
We are happy to announce that the winner of our Easter Bunny hunt competition was drawn this week with Rebecca Montgomery of Inverkip being the lucky winner. Pictured below is our winner Rebecca and her dad Eddie being presented with her prize from Cardwell director Eric Gallagher. Congratu...
2014 Cardwell Calendar Competition
Enter our competition for our 2014 calendar. Our 1st Cardwell calendar was a great success and we had fantastic feedback on the images of Inverclyde. Now you can have a chance at having your own picture in our 2014 calendar! Your images can be of anything, landscapes, your own garden or you...
Weber BBQ Demonstration
This year we are pleased to announce that we will be having a special Weber 22nd of June These events are very popular and provide an excellent opportunity to spend some time relaxing with family and friends whilst enjoying our BBQ demonstrations and freshly prepared food. As well as food ...
Van graphics
Have you seen our new van graphics for Spring and Summer yet? Keep your eyes peeled and let us know what you think.
Easiyo
We are now stocking EasiYo fresh homemade yoghurt at our Kitchen Shop. It's so simple to make - just mix a sachet with cool water in the jar, fill the yoghurt maker with boiling water, pop in the jar and leave for 8 - 12 hours and you'll have thick creamy yoghurt packed with friendly bacteria and...
Planted Arrangements
Make someone's day with a gorgeous planted arrangement from Cardwell Garden Centre. We have an extensive range of planted arrangements and orchids available in-store and our friendly staff are on hand should you have any queries. Why not compliment your chosen arrangement with a box of chocolates...
Bees Knees Awards 2013
SEARCH IS ON FOR TOP INVERCLYDE BUSINESSES ...as Greenock Chamber launches Bee's Knees Awards 2013. The 10 th "Thanks go to all sponsor partners for supporting the awards initiative this year and helping us recognise business achievements throughout Inverclyde in what is a testing economic...
Summer bulbs in stock
Our fantastic selection of Spring potted bulbs and Summer bulb packs are now in stock. We have a massive range of Daffodils, Tulips, Crocus, Hyacinth and Dwarf Iris already potted and ready to plant in your garden as well as hundreds of bulb packs including Begonia, Dahlia, Gladiolus and Li...
Stay up to date with the latest news & offers from around the garden centre
Stay up to date with the latest news, offers and much more from around Cardwell on our Social Media channels. You can view both our Twitter and Facebook pages without having to register and you can even ask us a question online if you have a Facebook or Twitter account. It couldn't be easier. Vi...
Cardwell Rewards Card
We are pleased to announce that you can now sign up for the Cardwell Rewards Card online. To receive your Cardwell Rewards Card simply complete the online form As well as this we will email you a monthly newsletter and email you information about exclusive promotions and deals, before anyone els...
Cardwell Calendar offers
We have some special offers for the Cardwell calendar which features loads of monthly gardening tips and a beautiful local scene every month. If you spend over £25 you will receive a free calendar worth £5.99 We also have an amazing offer for Cardwell Rewards Card holders. Our Rewards Car...
Guide Dogs
On Monday 17th December Cardwell Garden Centre received a life size Guide Dogs collection box which is situated at our Patio restaurant. This will help raise monies for the training and the life time costs of future guide dogs. Guide dogs for the blind need to raise approx £50,000 for each g...
2012 Leek and Onion Show
Once again Cardwell Garden Centre is proud to have hosted the annual Strathclyde Leek and Onion Society's showcase of the finest vegetables in Scotland! From perfect tomatoes to massive leeks the best growers from all over Scotland and Northern England gathered at Cardwell Garden Centre for the j...
Bee’s Knees Lifetime Achievement Award
Cardwell Garden Centre director Eric Gallagher was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Bee's Knees awards ceremony held at Greenock Town Hall on Friday 1st June. This award recognises the most admired businessman or woman within the Inverclyde business community and the ...
Breahead Open Curling Championships
The Braehead Open sponsored by Cardwell Garden Centre was held 5th to 7th October. Part of the Scottish Goldline Tour, and due to the success of previous years, the competition drew 32 teams playing out a highly competitive weekends curling, all vying for one of the thirteen prizes on offer as we...
Cheque presentation to local charities
Cardwell Garden Centre owner, Eric Gallagher, presented cheques to five local charities.
Cardwell Garden Centre owner, Mr Eric Gallagher, has today presented five local charities with cheques totalling £2000 to show our commitment to local charities and causes. Present were Bridie Donnelly from Alzheimers Scotland Inverclyde Asthmatic Support Group Inverclyde Downs Syndrome Su...
Craft Shop wins national competition.
We are proud to announce that we have won the "Do Crafts" national window display competition with a staggering 46% of the total votes cast. We would like to thank our loyal customers for voting for us as such a high percentage is almost unheard of. Our prize for winning the competition is...
GardenFest Inverclyde 2012
BLOOMING good gardens and green-fingered enthusiasts have been honoured for helping to make Inverclyde a more colourful place to live. Greenock Town Hall recently welcomed many of the area's keenest gardeners to the annual Inverclyde Council Gardenfest prizegiving event. There was a f...
George Irvine's Blog
In the latest blog post, local gardening expert George Irvine provides valuable hints and tips about roses, tulips as well as advice about containers, hoses and lawn mowers. Stay tuned for more blog entries from George as the gardening season progresses. Click here
Gourock Horticultural Society Annual Show & Prizegiving
Last week saw the Gourock Horticultural Society hold their Annual Show & Prizegiving at Gamble Halls in Gourock. Cardwell Garden Centre director Drew Gallagher was honoured to present the prizes on the night and we would like to extend our thanks and congratulations to everyone involved...
Cardwell Pet Store
We are pleased to announce that our Pet Store is now open. We have hundreds of items available for birds, cats, dogs, fish and small mammals so whether you are looking for food, toys, bedding or anything else we have it covered.
Massey Ferguson tractor and Hillman Imp at Cardwell
Did you know that we have a Hillman Imp and Massey Ferguson TE20 tractor on show at Cardwell? The Hillman Imp was manufactured a short distance away at Linwood until the factory closed down in 1981. This example is testament to the build quality that existed at the Linwood manuf...
Contracts Division
Winter Maintenance and supply of Salt 2012/13
We've hardly had a Summer yet but we are now taking orders for the supply of bagged and bulk salt for delivery during winter 2012/13. We can supply both White Marine Salt and Brown Rock Salt in either 20/25KG Bags, 1 ton bags or 18 ton Bulk Loads. Pre-order early to ensure adequate supply. Cardwe...
Regular craft and hobby demonstrations
We are now the biggest craft and hobby centre in Inverclyde! Our craft experts are holding classes and demonstrations every week.
The Craft and Hobby centre at Cardwell Garden Centre now holds classes and demonstrations several times a week. Our suppliers Do Crafts will also be here every month for fantastic demonstrations of their great products. Craft Fair Saturday 22nd June There will be a Craft Fair ou...
Thank you - we've raised £500 at our recent MacMillan Coffee Morning
We are pleased to announce that our recent coffee day in support of Macmillan Cancer Support which took place on Friday 28th September at the garden centre raised a massive £500 We would like to thank everyone who generously donated on the day and we are already looking forward to trying t...
