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Commencement of Sunday opening for 2010 season.
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Farmers Markets at Hosfords Garden and Geranium Centre West Cork

For details of upcoming Farmers Markets at Hosfords in 2010, please click here

Check out our photo gallery from some of our previous markets - click here

Next Farmers Market

Sunday 4th April 12.00-5.30pm

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Bank & Church Holidays 9.00am - 6.00pm

Sunday opening for the 2010 season commences on January 10th at 12 noon 2010.

Garden Centre-Sundays - 12.00-5.30pm.
Blue Geranium Cafe - 11.00-5.00pm (Tue-Sat)
Blue Geranium Cafe - Sundays 12.00 - 5pm

Latest News

Hosfords Announce Major Vegetable Growing Week Details Here >>

New West Cork markets website is live - visit it here

Seed Potato List 2010 now available - download here

New range of books has now arrived at Hosfords...details here

Garden in Style in all Weathers & Seasons with a Vitavia glasshouse from Hosfords......read more

Hedging for 2009 - read more here

Amaryllis arrive at Hosfords!
Exotic,exuberant, affordable extravagance
Great value for Autumn 2009.....details

Hosfords Geranium&Garden Centre together with the Blue Geranium Café warmly welcome M.V.Julia to Cork, read more here

Keeping your own chickens?
Chicken coops flatpack or ready assembled now on sale for immediate collection at Hosfords Geranium&Garden Centre ltd.

Spring Bulb planting time - read all about it here >>

Spring Flowering Bulbs Arrive at Hosfords! The very first of the Spring flowering bulbs have arrived at Hosfords. Choose from a rainbow of colours and a panorama of varieties. Tulips, Crocus, Narcissi, Allium, Anemone, Snowdrops, Scilla, Iris, Cyclamen.

Ground Cover Flexibulk June 8th.2009
Very special prices, click here for details

Derrynane Hotel - Ring of Kerry - Garden Tours - download details

Hosfords Geranium&Garden Centre Ltd.on the main Bandon-Clonakilty N71 Road were recipients of a 3 star award in the Bord Bia Garden Centre Quality Awards for 2008/2009......read more

Polytunnels available at Hosfords >>

Energy saving light bulbs 4 way extension leads and electronic pest killers now on sale at Hosfords-call in to-day you will be surprised with the tremendous range and selection.

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Taste The Difference at Hosfords New “Blue Geranium Café”

Hosfords new Slow Food inspired café “the Blue Geranium” is now open for all green-fingered food lovers.

Sample our sumptuous seasonal fare, prepared fresh on the premises daily using the very best of local Irish artisan and organic ingredients from Slow Food and Fuschia producers.

For more information please click here

The Blue Geranium Café will open on Sunday s from 12.00-5.00pm commencing also on Sunday January 10th 2010 and continuing until the Sunday before Christmas, 2010.

Qualified,experienced carpenter with back-up team now taking bookings for work/contracts. 1st&2nd,fixing & roofing.
Fully insured.* C2 certified,up-to-date.
Highly recommended by the Directors of Hosfords Geranium&Garden Centre Ltd.

Apply - Sean O,Donovan
Lackenalooha , Clonakilty, West Cork.
Tel. 023-34164
Mobile: 087-2171013

Welcome to Hosfords Geraniums and Garden Centre

Major new facility at Hosfords Geranium and Garden Centre ltd.

After 18 months of meticulous planning and a building project that commenced on June 12th, 2006, Hosfords are about to open the door on this major state of the art facility. Designed by the leading garden centre consultants in the world, it brings high levels of comfort and a comfortable ambience where comfort and the very best facilities are a priority. The new facility encompasses an 84 seat coffee shop, all-weather safety surfaced playground.

A NEW SHOP area where a new check-out area, spacious garden shop where you can shop in comfort and choose from the very finest and highest of quality PRODUCTS for your garden. Hosfords stock one of the most extensive seed selections in Ireland.

THE new facility at H osfords is heated by sustainable, non-fossil fuels and is in line with a strong environmental and sustainable policy espoused by Hosfords Geranium and Garden Centre ltd.

A range of very high quality foods shall be stocked at the new shop at Hosfords with an emphasis on local and Irish origin. Do taste some of this delectable new range including fabulous selections of chocolates made in Schull, West Cork. West Cork grown strawberries shall be available throughout the summer as well as honey, jam and preserves.

Established in May 1980 Hosfords Geranium and Garden Centre is located on the main Bandon to Clonakilty (N71) road and is within a half hour drive of Cork City, Cork Airport & Ferryport.

Facilities

Garden Furniture, Parking for up to 95 cars, Advice & Information available. Buses and coaches are welcome. Toilet facilities, picnic area, wheelchair access, wheelchair available, gift vouchers available, local crafts on sale.

Door to Door - Courier Service

This service is operational in the greater Dublin area and also on locations on the main route between Cork and Dublin. Please enquire for rates. This service may also be used for delivery of bulkier items such as: large quantities of plants, garden furniture, ready - planted hanging baskets, ready - planted window boxes, patio containers. Postal and carriage rates should be checked prior to ordering as rates are subject to change.

Gift Tokens

For Hosfords are available at the Garden Centre, by mail order or via the Gift Voucher Shop at Post Offices nationwide.

Recent Awards 2004 - 2008

Bord Bia Garden Centre Quality Awards 2007-2008 3 star AWARD
Bord Bia Quality Award
Best Speciality Garden Centre Award
*** Award Bord Bia Garden Centre Quality
Award 2005 -2006

John Hosford joins Patricia Messenger on the first Wednesday of each month at 12.15pm to answer listeners gardening questions and offer seasonal and topical gardening advice.

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