Ventnor Botanic Garden

14/08/2026

The Rare Plant Sale starts tomorrow!

10/08/2026

We’re absolutely delighted to have been nominated for a Chamber of Commerce Business Award 💚
We’re proud to be an internationally recognised Botanic Garden and love welcoming local, UK and international visitors.
This year, we’ve been particularly excited to develop our education programme for visiting schools. We want every child to leave inspired by plants, nature and the incredible world around them. We’ve introduced our Golden Family Ticket, giving every visiting schoolchild a free return visit for their family — because we believe the joy of discovery should be shared. 🌱
Alongside our education work, we continue to care for and share our remarkable plant collections, including three National Plant Collections, and to champion the importance and beauty of plants from around the world.
We’re delighted to be shortlisted alongside two wonderful Island businesses and we wish them both the very best. 💚

01/08/2026

Rare and Exotic Seeds.
Take a little piece of Ventnor Botanic Garden home with you!
Our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers carefully gather, clean and hand-package seeds from plants growing throughout the Garden, creating our unique collection of rare and exotic seeds.
Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply love trying something different, our seed collection offers the chance to grow something truly special.
Available in the Garden Shop and online – perfect for treating yourself or finding a unique gift for a fellow plant lover.
Every packet you purchase helps support the work of Ventnor Botanic Garden while sharing the beauty and diversity of our plant collection.
Visit the shop and start your next growing adventure!

25/07/2026

Have you visited the VBG shop since the building work has been completed?

25/07/2026

Discover one of the South Coast’s most exciting, rare plant events, bringing together some of Britain’s leading specialist nurseries for a unique weekend of exceptional plants.
Whether you’re an experienced collector or simply looking for something extraordinary for your garden, this is a rare opportunity to buy plants that are seldom available to the public.
Meet the growers
Polcrebo Nursery (Cornwall)
A specialist wholesale nursery renowned for coastal and half-hardy plants. Normally supplying only the trade from the far south-west of Cornwall, this is a rare opportunity to purchase directly from their exceptional collection.
Exclusive Plants – Paul Bonavia
One of Britain’s best-known plant hunters and collectors, Paul Bonavia is a legendary figure in the world of rare plants. Expect an outstanding selection of unusual and highly sought-after specimens.
PlantBase – Graham Blunt
An innovative nursery offering an extensive collection of rare and unusual plants, including many exciting introductions that are still new to cultivation.
Silverdale Nursery
Specialists in rare and exotic plants, with an exceptional range for adventurous gardeners looking to create something truly distinctive.
Pan-Global Plants – Nick Macer
Internationally respected plantsman and plant hunter Nick Macer has introduced and reintroduced many extraordinary plants to cultivation. His stand is always a highlight for serious plant enthusiasts.
Ventnor Botanic Garden Nursery
Our own nursery will be releasing a selection of very limited-edition plants, many from our private collections and available in small numbers.
Join us for a weekend celebrating extraordinary plants, expert growers and the chance to find something truly special for your garden.

25/07/2026

Our Curator Chris, has replenished the plants sales area with gorgeous stock from the nurseries - come and visit us this weekend and see for yourself! 🌱🌳

24/07/2026

19/07/2026