First and foremost The Secret Garden is a garden centre and a specialist nursery propagating unusual plants. This independent family-run business works closely with local suppliers and business, offering everything you'll ever need to make your own garden truly stunning.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff are always on hand to offer their expert advice and help you find exactly what you're looking for.

Owner Rob Williams also writes an article for the South Wales Argus, called Top Tips from the Garden Guru, so if you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to ask the friendly and helpful staff members.

The custom-built glasshouse provides more than 1000 sq ft of covered area where you can find a range of tropical and exotic plants for the conservatory or the house.

There’s so much to choose from including bulbs and seeds, fruit and vegetables, trees and shrubs, soils and fertilizers, garden furniture and tools, paving and lighting, and so much more.

Come and visit the new houseplant heated glasshouse, which offers a wide range of plants from big foliage plants to small delicate flowering ones and to the beautifully scented.

If you fancy a break while shopping around the vast garden centre you can always take time out at its on-site cafe and restaurant.

Sally's Tea Rooms provides a delightful setting for meals and drinks with a view of the Gwent countryside. Opened in 2005 and situated in a purpose-built light and airy timber-framed building within the garden centre, Sally's Tea Rooms offers a delightful place for eating and drinking.

The menu offers a wide selection of hot and cold drinks, hot and cold snacks, as well as full meals including delicious Sunday lunches and cream teas.

These are all freshly prepared for you using ingredients from local suppliers in our open kitchen. Sally's Tea Rooms also sells a range of jams, chutneys and pickles including Secret Garden Honey made from their own bees.

For all your gardening needs, pay a visit to the Secret Garden, at Pentwyn Farm, Mamhilad, Pontypool NP4 0JE.

Opening times are 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays. For more information and general enquiries call 01495 785237, or alternatively visit www.thesecretgardenwales.co.uk

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