Though this is a Mitre 10 franchise, it feels more like independent operation. The garden centre is staffed by qualified horticulturalists, who can help you navigate the neatly arranged rows of seedlings, shrubs, trees and bulbs, and even design your entire home garden. There’s a surprisingly personal touch here, as evidenced by the smattering of one-off iron sculptures by local artist Rod Manning (yes, they’re for sale too).