Johnsons helps bring colour back to hospice gardens
Johnsons Nurseries has donated 1,300 spring-flowering bulbs to Martin House Children's Hospice in Yorkshire, extending its support for the charity following an earlier contribution of £1,500 worth of plants to the hospice's £21.9 million redevelopment project.
The North Yorkshire grower said the bulbs, including daffodils and crocuses, will provide colour and seasonal interest across the hospice grounds in spring 2027. The planting is intended to enhance outdoor spaces used by children, young people and families receiving care and support from the hospice.
Located near Johnsons' headquarters, Martin House Children's Hospice supports babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions from across Yorkshire. During the redevelopment programme, parts of the hospice grounds were closed, creating an opportunity to redesign and restore outdoor areas as part of the wider transformation.
Graham Richardson said supporting organisations in the local community remained an important part of the family business's values and that it was rewarding to see the planting becoming established within the new gardens.
Martin House's Director of Income Generation, Robyn Mountain-Wade, said the gardens play an important role for families, providing spaces for recreation, reflection and remembrance. She thanked Johnsons for helping to restore the grounds following the redevelopment project, adding that families were already benefiting from spending time in the reopened gardens.
The latest donation forms part of Johnsons' wider community support programme, which has also included initiatives with organisations such as Henshaws and York Cares.
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Emily Wilkinson, Partnership Development Manager at Martin House Children’s Hospice, Eleanor Richardson, Marketing Manager at Johnsons, Matt Reid, Trade Cash & Carry Manager at Johnsons and Amy Walker, Head Gardener at Martin House Children’s Hospice.