PENTLAND PLANTS BLOG
The latest news, events and tips from our team
Join us for our very special Christmas shopping event this November and enjoy a fantastic 20% off Christmas and gifts*!
We'll be serving our homemade complimentary non-alcoholic mulled wine on the night, PLUS we'll be opening Cafe Panola late for the occasion with a special BYOB evening menu!
Only £15.00 for two courses. Booking required. Meal served at 6pm.
*Excludes gift cards.
Shopping Event Menu:
Main options
Baked haddock fillet with salmon mousse with dill and lemon sauce ( can be made gluten free if requested)
Roast sirloin of beef with port and baby onion sauce (gluten free/dairy free)
Creamy wild mushroom and chestnut wellington
All served with baby roast potatoes and winter vegetables.
Dessert options
Cranberry + white chocolate cheesecake with creme anglaise sauce
Orange marmalade pudding with a Glayva custard (gluten free/dairy free)
Scottish cheese and biscuits selection with spiced fruit chutney (can be made gluten free if requested)
**Meal served at 6pm** Table reservations can be made via our website https://www.pentlandplantsgardencentre.co.uk/events?fbclid=IwAR0QwBAU3LkTaeaJnmB4EzxDoF7mZHyz2DNxUYKE6hPOiBiVPpuLktn8WWg
TODAY we are launching a very special campaign in partnership with Scottish Secondary Breast Cancer charity Make 2nds Count.
£1 from EVERY sale of our beautiful home grown Poinsettia Princettias will be donated to this fantastic cause!
Make 2nds Count is dedicated to making women and men living with Secondary Breast Cancer count. They fund medical research that will contribute to advancing an increased quality of life for patients. Also known as metastatic breast cancer their community programme supports patients and families affected by this incurable disease.
We grow over 50k Poinsettias every Christmas in our nursery. Our stunning Poinsettia Princettia varieties are available now at the garden centre and come in various shades of pink and white.
“We are delighted to be supporting Make 2nds Count with our Pink Poinsettia Princettia campaign. We first heard about the charity through a long standing supplier’s daughter who has Breast Cancer. After hearing her story we wanted to help raise awareness of the charity and much needed funds for research for Secondary Breast Cancer. The gorgeous Pink Poinsettia Princettia seemed like a great link!”
Carolyn Spray.
Please help us support this brilliant charity!
Are you planning on arriving straight from work to our fashion event on the 26th September? You can pre-order food for when you arrive for just £4.50 extra. Our chefs will be preparing stovies, and freshly made sandwiches served with crisps, including the following fillings:
- Coronation chicken
- Tune sweetcorn & mayo
- Cheese & Chutney
We can also accommodate for vegan, gluten free and any specific dietary requirements too. Please see our booking page:
https://www.pentlandplantsgardencentre.co.uk/events
September has crept up on us already. Years ago it marked the end of the gardening season, but with warmer temperatures there is still time to enjoy your outdoor space. Next week at Pentland Plant we will have a big delivery of fantastic new stock, so keep an eye on the benches for lots of exciting new varieties. In the meantime, here are are our top recomended gardening jobs to help you get the most from your garden this month.
- Keep deadheading your plants - including roses too!
- Keep on top of general cutting back and tidying throughout the garden
- Now is a good time to apply an autumn lawn feed to keep your grass healthy throughout the year ahead
- Clip your hedges
- Plant your spring flowering bulbs
- Move tender plants under cover to protect them during the colder days
- Replace your summer bedding as it comes to an end with plants for winter. Don't forget to keep these plants watered though!
If you need a little help and inspiration with your garden please just ask one of our knowledgeable members of staff. It's sometimes hard to know what will grow well in exposed, bright or shady areas. How to plant a container with bulbs for a professional looking display in the spring. How to repair a lawn that has been well used by family and pets over the summer. Whatever questions you have - our team can offer some great tips and inspiration!
Experienced Barista - Position 1:
Pentland plants - Loanhead EH20
£8.21 - £8.50 an hour
We have a very busy cafe within our garden centre Pentland Plants in Loanhead Midlothian.
we are looking for an experienced Barista to make speciality coffees, hot chocolates and teas. The job also includes taking orders, serving customers and using the tills.
We require somebody Monday 10-5, Friday and Saturday 11-5.45, Sunday 10-4 and more than likely some other days to cover holidays etc
Start date 21st August but some training days before would be necessary
Drinks and snacks are included
We are just along the road from Ikea
Job Type: approx 26 hours but probably more with extra holiday cover etc
Salary: £8.21 to £9.00 /hour
Job Type: Permanent
Experience:
Barista: 1 year (Required)
Hospitality: 1 year (Required)
Please send a covering letter and CV to: c.spray@pentlandplants.co.uk
Experienced Barista - Position 2:
Pentland plants - Loanhead EH20
£8.21 - £8.50 an hour
We are looking for an experienced Barista to make speciality coffees, hot chocolates and teas. The job also includes taking orders, serving customers and using the tills.
We require somebody to work: Sundays - Wednesdays, 11am - 5.45pm.
Start date: Monday 2nd September
Training to take place 27th or 28th August
Drinks and snacks are included
We are just along the road from Ikea
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £8.21 to £8.50 /hour
Please send a covering letter and CV to: c.spray@pentlandplants.co.uk
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