It’s the hidden gem tucked away on a quiet residential street in south Manchester - but the future of Bud Garden Centre is uncertain.
A haven for plant lovers, this quirky little business has been a fixture at the bottom of Omer Drive, in Burnage, for the last 12 years.
Owner Brenda Smith is now trying to decide the next steps after she was given notice by the landlords. This story was first published in The Mancunian Way newsletter - sign up for news and analysis of the day's big stories News of its possible closure has been met with an outpouring of disappointment from customers, known as ‘Buddists’.
The team have applied to Manchester Council to have the garden centre listed as an Asset of Community Value, meaning they would have a right to bid on the land if it were to go up for sale.
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