Mark Orchard, a Cornishman, founded Cedar Croft Nurseries in St Tudy in 1990. After studying Commercial Horticulture with brassica expert and lecturer Bill Herring at Cornwall College, Mark knew at 18 that he wanted to grow plants and Christmas trees, deriving immense satisfaction from seeing things grow. With the support of his family and his dog Jess, Mark started planting Christmas trees and holly on land adjacent to the B3266 glasshouses, along with a focus on vegetable and bedding plant cultivation, earning Cedar Croft a great reputation for quality plants and trees.

Cedar Croft Nurseries offers greenhouse rentals and can arrange specific storage containers. A pop-up Christmas Shop sells decorations, holly, mistletoe, and foliage, while logs and coal are sold throughout the year. The premises offer easy parking and accessibility, with investment made into wheelchair- and mobility scooter-friendly paths.

For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

We take pride in being Business Members of Cornwall Wildlife Trust, a leading local wildlife charity that carries out vital conservation and educational work throughout the county. Our support helps the Trust manage 57 nature reserves, providing a refuge for nationally rare and endangered species.

Cornwall Wildlife Trust undertakes various conservation projects across the county, both on land and in the sea. We are happy to assist in raising much-needed funds for the Trust, enabling it to continue its efforts in safeguarding Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places for the present and future generations.