How family's garden centre blossomed over 70 years
Summary
Aylett Nurseries in St Albans, Hertfordshire, a family-run garden center, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Horticulture student Roger Aylett, aided by his wife Hazel, started it in 1955 and it continues to be managed by their daughter and son-in-law.Key Facts
- Aylett Nurseries was started by Roger Aylett and his wife Hazel in 1955.
- Originally, the business focused on growing flowers for trade.
- Over time, the business shifted to selling plants in pots, which became popular among customers.
- The business is now managed by their daughter and son-in-law Julie and Adam Wigglesworth.
- The garden centre currently employs 150 staff members.
- The centre was the first in the country to use bar codes.
- The business also uses new technologies such as solar panels to power 30% of its operations.
- Tony Day, the nursery manager, has been with the company for 50 years.
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