Garden centres

Garthowen Garden Centre

Shrubs, perennials, ornamental trees, roses fruit trees heathers, conifers bedding plants alpine plants, tubs and pots. Garden sundries, tools and compost. Open 7 days a week.
Alton Lane
Four Marks
Tel: 01962 773225
www.garthowengardencentre.co.uk

Farmer's markets

Hampshire Farmers' Markets
Held regularly in Hampshire towns and villages. The largest in the country takes place in Winchester on the last Sunday of each month. Look out for such delights as smoked trout, watercress mousse and watercress crepes made by local caters Cresson Creative.
01962 845135
www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.uk

Vineyards

Wickham Vineyard
Sells a selection of wines made from its own grapes, including the ward-winning Special Release Fumé served at the House of Commons. Tours of the Vineyard are available, restaurant
Botley Road
Shedfield
01329 834042

Meon Valley Vineyard
Has a shop selling home-produced wines and a selection of antiques
Hillpound
Swanmore
01489 877435

Speciality shops

West Lea Farm Shop
Sells a range of local produce including fresh and smoked trout, local sausages, sheep’s cheese, homemade cakes and soup and watercress from its own cress beds.
Itchen Stoke
Tel: 01962 732476

Itchen Valley Brewery
Produces a range of unique traditional real ales from finest quality ingredients, creating a distinctive taste. Brewery tours are available.
New Farm Road
New Alresford
Tel: 01962 735111

The Good Life Farm Shop and Plant Centre
Sells a range of local produce including watercress, trout, ice cream, cheeses and seasonal organic vegetables
Springvale Road
Kings Worthy
Tel: 01962 889000

Hampshire Delicatessen
Stocks a range of locally produced foods such as cheeses, chocolates, jams, chutneys, beer, wine and apple juice
The Square
Wickham
Tel: 01329 834555

The Sheep and Ostrich Company
Family run farm specialises in rearing milking sheep and ostriches. Sheep’s milk, cheese and yoghurt can be bought from the shop on site, along with ostrich meat, eggs, shells for decoration and other related items. Regular open days throughout the summer
Tapnage Farm
Titchfield Lane
Wickham
Tel: 01329 832649

The Rod Box
Worth a visit for those planning to fish in the area
Kings Worthy
01962 883600