Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, one of the UK's leading commercial horticultural suppliers, has continued its support for Martin House Children's Hospice with a further donation of 1,300 bulbs, following its previous contribution of £1,500 worth of plants to the hospice's transformational 'THE BUILD' redevelopment project.
Located just 12 miles from Johnsons' North Yorkshire headquarters, Martin House Children's Hospice provides vital care and support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions across Yorkshire. The hospice offers planned stays, symptom management, end-of-life care and bereavement support, helping families navigate some of the most challenging moments in their lives with expert, compassionate care.
As a long-established business in Yorkshire, Johnsons Nurseries is passionate about supporting local causes. The donated plants have been used to create calming, therapeutic outdoor spaces at Martin House, giving families a peaceful environment to relax and reflect.
Building on this support, Johnsons has recently donated a further 1,300 bulbs to bring additional seasonal colour and interest to the hospice grounds. Bulb varieties such as Daffodils and Crocuses will help brighten the gardens in spring 2027, providing an uplifting environment for families, visitors and staff.
Graham Richardson, Group Managing Director at Johnsons Nurseries Ltd, said:“As a Yorkshire family business, supporting organisations within our local community is incredibly important to us. Martin House provides an invaluable service to children and families across the region, so we were delighted to contribute plants to the redevelopment.
"It is particularly rewarding to see the planting becoming established and know that these outdoor spaces will continue to be enjoyed by families for many years to come."
Martin House's £21.9 million redevelopment transformed its facilities to ensure the hospice can continue meeting the changing needs of children, young people and their families.
The redevelopment included a new children's wing with adaptable spaces for specialist care, a dedicated teenagers' wing and a wellbeing centre providing therapy, counselling and wider family support.
Robyn Mountain-Wade, Director of Income Generation at Martin House, expressed her appreciation: “The gardens at Martin House have long been a haven for families, as a place to play, a place to relax and the setting for times of both celebration and remembrance.
"During the build project, we had to close a lot of our grounds, so we’re extremely grateful to Johnsons Nurseries for helping us restore them with such a generous donation of plants.
“We’ve already seen how much families are benefiting from spending time in our gardens since we reopened them, and the difference it makes to stays at the hospice.”
Alongside Martin House, the family-run business has supported organisations including Henshaws and York Cares through plant donations and other initiatives.
The latest donation reflects Johnsons Nurseries' ongoing commitment to supporting local organisations and using its horticultural expertise to make a positive difference within the community.
