New Forest Plants began growing herbs in 1985 and later expanded to accommodate ranges of alpines and perennials that are supplied to retailers varying in size from independent garden centres to large multiples.

In 2006, the company moved to a 30 acre green-field site located near Beaulieu, allowing production in excess of two million pots annually. Our site consists of a range of both covered and uncovered growing areas to accommodate our diverse range of products. In addition to our core products, we also grow a range of seasonal products which includes wildflowers and cottage garden annuals.

We work closely with leading breeders to be the first to access new and exciting varieties and deliver continual innovation to our product ranges.

The business is committed to quality and continuous improvement and to this end we have commenced working towards the ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation.



Both New Forest Plants and Roundstone Nurseries are responsible producers and suppliers of horticultural products and are thus committed to continual improvement in terms of our environmental care and practices, including the prevention of pollution, as part of our pledge to health and welfare in the community.

Our commitment is demonstrated by an ongoing review of our environmental performance and the use of sustainable natural resources wherever possible.

It is the company policy to:

Obtain and maintain a management system according to international standard ISO 14001 and
BS8555 for all our nursery sites
Comply with all environmental legislation and regulations which cover our activities and products Measure and keep records of the environmental impact of our operations
Strive for continual improvement in performance, highlighting objectives and progress through
internal and external communication
Ensure staff are trained and understand their role in minimising the environmental impact of
their activities
Continuously work with suppliers and customers to reduce the environmental impacts within the
supply chain, particularly with regard to polystyrene, peat and recyclable packaging
Meet or exceed environmental best practice guidelines for the horticultural sector



Collecting and recycling all our waste cardboard and paper
Collecting all our waste compost and plants for recycling into soil conditioner and potting
compost, for use mostly by amateur gardeners
Cleaning for re-use or recycling all the plastic or polystyrene trays used for growing our plants
Continuing to offer an increasing range of bio-degradable pots and trays and continually
assessing alternatives to plastic
Working with DEFRA and our customers on the reduction of peat as a growing medium and
assessing suitable alternatives Ensuring our greenhouses continue to be equipped with the latest
technology which optimise the growing conditions whilst minimising the impact on the
environment
Continually reviewing options for renewable energy and to further reduce our energy
consumption