Humble Roots
Olivers Plants is proudly owned and run by Oliver Wass, who started his journey of growing and selling plants at a young age. What began as a small vegetable patch at home has since blossomed into a well-known business in the local community. Today, Olivers Plants includes a fully stocked Retail Plant Centre and a dedicated Production Nursery, earning a reputation for high-quality plants and competitive prices.
Production Nursery
Spanning five acres, our Production Nursery is where the magic begins. With both glasshouses and outdoor growing beds, our skilled team propagates and nurtures a wide variety of plants. These plants are available for purchase both at our Retail Plant Centre and on our Webshop.
Plant Centre
Conveniently located near Colchester, Olivers Plants is easily accessible from Braintree, Witham, Halstead, and across North Essex, making it the perfect destination for plant lovers throughout the region.
Our Retail Plant Centre features an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor plants, from seasonal blooms to hardy shrubs and statement houseplants. We pride ourselves on offering expert advice on plant care, selection, and gardening, ensuring you leave with exactly what you need. With covered sales areas and a dedicated houseplant room, there’s plenty to explore. Plus, with ample on-site parking and our welcoming café serving freshly ground coffee, homemade cakes, and daily lunch specials, we provide a relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience for all plant enthusiasts.
Olivers Farm
In October 2021, we introduced the Kitchen Garden with a dual purpose: to supply fresh, seasonal produce to our Black Horse Café and to trial plant varieties best suited to our local conditions. This ensures that our customers at the Plant Centre receive only top-quality, reliable plants.
But our farm is about more than just plants – we also proudly offer Olivers Pasture-fed Beef. Our herd of Sussex cattle graze on natural, species-rich pastures, where they enjoy a diet of herbs, legumes, and grass.
Not only can you enjoy the produce in our Café, but you can also purchase surplus fruit and vegetables directly from the Plant Centre — or better yet, take inspiration to grow your own at home! Additionally, you can order our Olivers Pasture-fed Beef through the year, straight from the farm, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the same high-quality, field-to-fork experience we cherish at our café.
