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About Cottage Gardens

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Cottage Gardens Floral & Gift is open year-round for your shopping convenience.

Visit us in Norwich and find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list. We carry a huge selection of unique home decor, giftware, trendy personal accessories and tasty Gourmet du Village Food products.

Our gardening season runs from March to October and provides you with a wide variety of beautiful garden accessories, shrubs, trees, hostas, herbs, grasses, vines, water plants, perennials, annuals, and so much more.

Cottage Gardens Staff

Trudy de Blieck Store Manager
Our team leader Trudy, along with husband Henk, opened Cottage Gardens in 2001. Trudy looks after the day-to-day operations at Cottage Gardens. She enjoys assisting her customers with their design needs, outdoor landscaping, or indoor decorating.

Trudy is always ready to help you with anything you might need, and has great ideas and inspiration to share with you.

Henk de Blieck Nursery & Landscape Manager
Henk became part of the team in 2005. His knowledge of landscape design is reflected in his creative ideas for your outdoor gardens. He is the go-to person for plant care as he has a strong knowledge of trees, shrubs, and evergreens. Henk goes above and beyond to assist you in choosing the perfect trees and shrubs for your property. He is always available to answer any questions you have regarding pests or disease and has the ability to get to the root of the problem and help you find a solution.

Henk also skillfully maintains the outdoor appearance of the Garden Centre. He looks after all maintenance, repairs and alterations that need to be done.

 
Emily Vanden Beukel Emily Vanden Beukel Decorating & Design
Emily has been a part of the staff at Cottage Gardens since 2002. Designing and decorating are definitely her natural talent and her detailed work can be seen in the many displays around the store. Emily will assist you in choosing from our extensive line of home décor and accents, offering you different design options and answering any questions you may have. She has the ability to put together that perfect piece to complement your décor.
     
Jolene Slingerland  Fresh Florals
Jolene became part of the team in 2006. She heads up the fresh floral department and assists with purchasing a wide variety of quality fresh flowers. Jolene skillfully designs her flowers into stylish Europeon Hand-Tied Style Bouquets. Whether you are looking for a creative centerpiece, or vase arrangement, Jolene is happy to show you the different options and assist you with all your fresh floral needs.
Jolene also has creative and unique ideas for you outdoor garden designs. She is always available to assist customers and answer any questions regarding annuals and perennials.

 
     
 
Melanie Van Vliet  Gift Shop Associate
Melanie joined Cottage Gardens in 2012. Coming from a family of floral designers, she is creative and talented, and has great ideas to share with you. She has recently finished her schooling and is now a full-time employee at Cottage Gardens. Melanie will happily assist you in all areas of the Gift Shop and Garden Centre.
     
 
 
     
 
 
staff photos courtesy of countryclipart.com

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8:00-5:30
CLOSED SUNDAYS