The Mains of Drum

The Mains of Drum is a family run garden centre situated in Aberdeen. We're passionate about all things gardening, gifts, food and leisure.

[The RHS @The_RHS]

What's the best gardening tip you've ever given or received? 🌱

[Hawk Conservancy Trust @HawkConservancy]

Follow our UK Conservation Biologist Dr Matt Stevens in our documentary: Stories from the field! #NNBW #NationalNestBoxWeek

For each box, he will count and weigh chicks and fit British Trust for Ornithology metal leg rings.

Watch the full documentary: https://t.co/LhIfIAIzyZ

[Juliana Group Ltd Greenhouses @JulianaGroupLtd]

Plants that will thrive in our colder homes | James Wong https://t.co/wAy3H3a8jn

[National Robin Day @NationalRobin]

📻🐦Our CEO, Sue will be on @BBCNorfolk around 9am talking with @BobRutler As a Norfolk based charity, it’s great to be able to celebrate #NationalRobinDay with listeners and share our festive and thrifty tips to help garden birds this winter https://t.co/EEEKUSLotq #NRD #Robin

[Granite City Chorus @granitecitychor]

We had a great time entertaining shoppers and diners at @TheMainsofDrum yesterday. Thanks to Fraser and Team for the warm welcome....and much appreciated fine piece between sets 😉

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

The importance of gardening 🌱
Today we are sharing a wonderful article on Moira Cameron and Shonagh McFadyen's development at Clan House over the years ✨
https://t.co/RUZQc15AIZ

[Leif Bersweden @LeifBersweden]

Okay, I am *obsessed* with the shapes and colours of oak leaves at the moment 😮‍💨🤌 How are they SO eye-pleasing?! 😍

[Burgon & Ball @burgonandball]

Ideal for keeping beds and borders clear of fallen leaves and debris, our @the_RHS-endorsed shrub rake is available in three handle lengths: hand, mid-handled, and long-handled. However you #garden, it's an invaluable tool at this time of year. https://t.co/1oWijtM3ke
#gardening

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

Introducing our plant of the month: Heuchera! 🤩 You might know it by its common name: Coral bells, Alum root. We chose this beautiful plant to showcase this month because of its stunning autumnal colours! 🍂

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

Who is hiding from the cold in Pachamama's sheep hat and hand warmers at our information desk? ❄️🌬

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕️ Nothing like a piping hot coffee on a cold autumn day 🍂 How do you like your coffee? #ınternationalcoffeeday

[Burgon & Ball @burgonandball]

Now's a good time to lightly scarify your lawn to remove moss and thatch. Our @The_RHS-endorsed scarifying rake has sharp adjustable tines to cut and remove dead matter, helping to avoid winter waterlogging. From #garden centres & https://t.co/ekQ8TYeZ55.

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

Calling all Gardening Club Members! Want to get the most free coffees and teas possible? Be sure to come in and use any remaining vouchers that may be on your card before the next batch replace them ☕️

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

🎵 Help! ~
🎵 I need somebody ~
🎵 (Help) not just anybody ~
🎵 (Help) you know I need a plant team member ~
Our throwback Thursday this week features our wonderful Kerry! Can you guess the band that originally featured this cover? A clue is you can find them in your garden.!

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

We will be having a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on the 30th of September! ☕️
ALL cupcake sales during the day AND 50% of our Scone Sales from 9am-11am will be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support PLUS our restaurant staff will be donating 100% of their tips!

[Little Green Space 🦋 @LGSpace]

Tidying the garden? Please don't cut back the ivy. Around now in the UK, it will be providing a vital late season pitstop for pollinating insects like bees, butterflies, hoverflies, moths. Then in winter, this native plant will offer berries for the birds.

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

We have an exciting sale coming up! 🥳
Visit us Saturday 24th September - Sunday 2nd October for 50% OFF Display Garden Furniture Sets ���

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

We just had an exciting delivery of trees! 😍 Paula and Kerry show us their favourites of the bunch! 🌳🌿 Come and choose your favourite!

🌱 Paula's Favourites:
- Cercis Eternal Flame
- Salix exigua
- Acer Kelly's Gold

🌱 Kerry's Favourite:
- Sorbus comminxta Olymic Flame

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

As a mark of respect to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we will be closed Monday the 19th of September

[The Mains of Drum @TheMainsofDrum]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. We reflect with gratitude and admiration on an extraordinary lifetime of service.