A day out at Petersham Nurseries

ByRasa Pelham
A view of a charming outdoor café setup at Petersham Nurseries, with chairs and tables surrounded by greenery. A staff member is preparing the area.

Me, my mum (who was visiting), and Vicki ended up spending the day at Petersham Nurseries. I had heard about it before, but somehow never made it there. It really is such a beautiful place, though not in a polished, showroom way. More in a slightly wild, tangled, overgrown greenhouse kind of way. The kind of place where you lose track of time.

A beautiful outdoor seating area with long tables and colorful chairs surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers at Petersham Nurseries.
Outdoor view of Petersham Nurseries Café surrounded by lush plants and flowers in wooden planters.
A rustic chalkboard sign displaying the entrance to a teahouse, with information about opening hours and a description of homemade cakes available.

We sat among the vines and mismatched tables and had cake. The lavender, rose water and almond one was my favourite. Subtle and fragrant, not overly sweet. The sort of cake you remember long after you’ve finished it.

A woman pouring tea from a metal teapot at a wooden table in a greenhouse, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A woman dining at a table in a greenhouse, with a lush plant in the background and a plate of cakes in front of her.
Close-up of a red rose hip hanging from a branch, surrounded by green leaves in a glasshouse setting.
View of a rustic greenhouse with wooden window frame, featuring reflections, tables, and plants visible through the glass.
A rustic wooden table displays several metal containers filled with forks, spoons, and knives, alongside a wire basket of napkins, set in a garden environment.
A display of glassware and tableware arranged on wooden trays in a bright, well-lit space with a window view of a garden outside.

There is also a little shop tucked inside with vintage country pieces and gardening bits. I picked up some colourful gardening twine with vague plans of knitting something out of it. Not entirely sure what yet.

It’s in Richmond, if you’re wondering. Not that I’m trying to convince you to go. I just liked it. It felt calm. Unrushed. A little dreamy.

And now a busy weekend ahead. A dear friend’s wedding tomorrow. What are you up to?

Rasa xox

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