Argyranthemum frutescens 'LaRita' Rose

Meet the team



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Jon Grainge

Director Jon is the 3rd generation of the Grainge family to oversee Whitegates and has developed the Nursery hugely since returning from university with a business degree. Working 7 days a week Jon is constantly looking to improve and develop Whitegates and has seen it grow from a humble market garden into what it is today!

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Claire Grainge

Claire is our Catering Manager/Director. She established our popular Cafe in 2018 and continues to run it efficiently today. Claire has a university degree in Hospitality and has worked as a manager in several hotels and ran the catering side of the business at the Duke of Wellington pub in Welbury for many years.

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Shop Team

Our shop team are always ready to greats visitors with a warm welcome and are on hand to help customers find everything they need from garden tools to gifts.

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Kitchen Team

The hugely experienced and talented kitchen team take great pride in producing quality homemade food, using ingredients sourced from local suppliers. They are up at the crack of dawn baking and preparing freshly made treats that keep our patrons coming back again and again!

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Plants Team

The plant team are here to support and supply you with top quality plants and a depth of knowledge. You can find them around the nursery tending to thousands of plant varieties all year round. Whether you are new to gardening or more experienced they will be happy to help with any queries you may have.

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Counter Team

The counter team are busy day to day welcoming visitors to the café, taking orders, serving food and giving everyone the best experience. This hardworking team make it look easy but go above and beyond to make sure our customers leave topped up with coffee, cake and a smile on their face!

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Production Team

The production team oversee the planting, watering, and day to day care of thousands of plants across the nursery. You can find them watering, weeding and dead heading onsite all year round, keeping our top quality plants at their best for our customers to enjoy.

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Playground

Playground

Baby changing room

Baby changing room

Cafe

Cafe

Homegrown plants

Homegrown plants

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