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When the company was founded in 1937 our main activities were nursery growing and seed shops. Our founder then diversified into seed growing with particular emphasis on primroses. At its height the nursery was harvesting something in the region of 50 kilos of primrose seed under contract from companies in France, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and Holland. Our Essex based nursery does in fact still grow primroses for seed multiplication but the scale has decreased as people become ever more interested in gardening and we have reacted to the need by producing our own quality bedding plants.
Our aim is to provide the local communities in which we operate with superb quality plants and garden products as well as attractive ranges of garden furniture, BBQs and gifts. Our customers are the most important influence upon our business and we strive to make every dealing with the company a memorable experience. Please click on the thumbnails below for more classic images of our past. |
David Fenwick, the present Directors’ father, founded ByPass Nurseries over 70 years ago. The original Nursery was on the Colchester bypass and other sites were acquired as the company’s business expanded. At one time there were Garden Shops in Colchester, Ipswich, Bury St. Edmunds and London. Our three garden centres and one growing nursery have now replaced these.
A further aspect of the work, which is carried out by the growing division of our company is the production of plant trials for the USA. For American companies to be able to market their own seed varieties in the United Kingdom they need to be able to assess the adaptability of them to our climate. Obviously by being in the forefront at this development/trial stage we are able to gain advance knowledge of improvements to be able to supply our customers with plants, which will thrive in our conditions. 
