A business which started as a garden sale and grew into an on-line success, is now blossoming in the “hot house” arcade in St Cuthbert’s Street.

The Secret Garden re-sells pre-loved quality designer and branded clothing for children and has been such a hit with parents far and wide who like to buy re-cycled wares, that it is setting down roots.

The St Cuthbert’s Arcade is a new project in Bedford where an old building has been stylishly re-developed to offer small units to start-ups or those who want a foothold in Bedford Town Centre.

Privately-owned, the project has attracted interest from more than a dozen local independent businesses who believe being under the same roof will pull in the crowds.

Natasha Trudgill who owns Secret Garden is no newcomer to business. A former business development manager for multi-million organisations like Champneys, MK Dons and the Bedford Swan Hotel, she is putting her negotiating skills to good use in buying in great products.

“The supply chain for this sort of business is critical but over a period of three years we have built up a wide range of contacts and a big following via our FB site.

“We are offering parents beautiful quality clothing at a fraction of the brand new price in a lovely setting, which makes perfect sense as we all know children grow out of things so quickly,” said Natasha who lives in the popular Castle Quarter area of Bedford.

The Secret Garden show case will be open from Saturday June 2nd (same day as the High Street showcase in Bedford) at the new St Cuthbert’s Arcade.

St Cuthbert’s is an up and coming social area with new bars, coffee shops and a good choice of restaurants (ideal for visiting The Quarry Theatre in adjoining St Peter’s Street)

Natasha with two tiny supporters outside the Arcade where The Secret Garden opens on Saturday June 2nd