Chandlers Nursery
Plant nursery, stocking quality trees, shrubs, seedlings and indoor plants. Knowledgeable staff. Great range of giftware and hardware. Dog friendly nursery
In 1855 William Charles Chandler immigrated to Van Dieman's Land from Middlesex, England. After working at a nursery in Enfield north of London, he commenced work as a gardener at Mona Vale in Tasmania's Midlands. He eventually moved to what was then called Hobart Town and gained employment as a gardener at Government House. He eventually became head gardener. His eldest son William Chandler II ga
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Chandlers Nursery Plant nursery, stocking quality trees, shrubs, seedlings and indoor plants. Knowledgeable staff. Gre
01/09/2024
To all the incredible fathers and father figures, we want wish you a happy Father's Day.
May your day be filled with joy, relaxation and moments that make you feel truly appreciated 💚
21/08/2024
One of our lovely customers who has been shopping with us since 1970 dropped this down to us yesterday- one of our catalogues from 30 years ago!
Thank you Patrick 🥰
16/08/2024
Dicksonia Antarctica aka Tree Fern or Man Fern 🌿
Fresh stock has just arrived! 😍
16/07/2024
Tucked up warm and dry. Smart boy Moo! 💙
04/07/2024
Whether you have a small courtyard, or a large suburban block, we have fruit trees to suit every space no matter the size of the garden. We have apricots, apples, pears plums, cherries, nectarines plus much more. The possibilities are endless 🍒
01/07/2024
Bare root season is now in full swing, we have a HUGE range of roses, fruit trees and ornamental trees now in stock. Click the link below to view our full range...
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28/06/2024
Ted Chandler outside our old shop in the late eighties ❤
20/06/2024
A S P A R A G U S 💚
Crowns are now in stock and ready to be planted 🌱
12/05/2024
Celebrating the incredible love, strength, and wisdom of all mothers.
Happy Mother's Day, enjoy your special day 🩷
15/04/2024
Moo has been quiet the social butterfly today and has fulfilled his daily role as concierge! Off to bed now for him 😂😍🐈⬛
20/03/2024
Transform your garden into a springtime wonderland this spring with our exclusive collection of flowering bulbs. Now in stock and ready to plant 💛
07/03/2024
Tasmanian Purple Garlic has now arrived, and is ready to be planted now!💜
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12/02/2024
Our very old seed packaging machine!🌱
10/02/2024
Also known as ‘Snake Plant’, Sansevieria is a striking and resilient houseplant loved for its architectural form and low-maintenance nature. This variety features dark green foliage with lighter green distinctive horizontal bands. With its ability to tolerate low light conditions, and it’s air purifying qualities, Sansevieria superba makes an excellent choice for any room of the home 💚
08/02/2024
Chilean Guava (Ugni molinae) grows to about 1 metre, and makes a great evergreen hedge with edible fruit. Tasting like strawberry with hints of cinnamon and clove, the berries can be eaten fresh or used in cooking. Now in stock 💚
31/01/2024
Moo's own version of 'downward facing dog', 'sideways stretching cat'! 😂
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Our Story
In 1855 William Chandler (1835-1915) immigrated to Van Dieman's Land from Middlesex, England. He had been working at a nursery in Enfield north of London so it was natural for him to follow this tradition when he arrived. At first he worked as a gardener at Mona Vale in Tasmania's Midlands and following a move to what was then Hobart Town he gained employment as a gardener at Government House, and eventually became head gardener.
His eldest son William Charles Chandler II (1863-1944) gained an apprenticeship at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and at the age of 25 years in 1888 he established Chandlers Nursery in Park Street, New Town. Several years later he leased a neglected orchard in Queen Street, Sandy Bay and moved the nursery to it's present site.
William had three sons all whom joined the nursery when they left school. William Charles III (1895-1978), who was known as Bill, managed the business from 1924, Harold Cecil (1900-1991) who left the business and in 1937 became the first superintendent of the Forestry Commission Nursery in Perth (Tas) and Albert Percival, (Percy), (1902-1990) who managed the propagating side of the business. Bill was very proud to receive the Australian Nurseryman's Award of Merit in 1977.
Between 1899 and 1953 the nursery maintained a city shop in Liverpool Street, Hobart, selling plants, seeds and cut flowers. During the 1930's depression adjoining land was purchased to increase the size of the Queen Street nursery and in 1935 land was also purchased at Kingston, south of Hobart where the soil was perfect for field growing of Rhododendrons, Camellias, Hydrangeas, Boronia and Erica.
When Percy's son, William Charles Chandler IV (1923-1944), left school he too commenced work at the nursery while also studying botany part time at the Tasmanian University. Following the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the RAAF in 1942 and was eventually posted to England and sadly did not return from a bombing raid over Europe in May 1944.
Bill's son Edward Charles Chandler (Ted), (1927-2011) commenced work at the nursery in 1945. His desire was to become a draughtsman however with work being scarce following the war, he started to work at the nursery. There he stayed for the next 65 years and still visited the nursery daily following his retirement.
Ted's son Gregg William Chandler now runs the business along with two of his children, Lauren Janette Chandler and William Charles Chandler V (fifth generation) and today Chandlers Nursery in one of Australia's oldest nurseries and still in original family ownership.
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