But how many of these retro garden centre scenes do you remember from Sunderland and County Durham?
Some are from places which are still going strong while others were taken at venues which are consigned to the past.
See how many faces you can recognise as we reflect on times gone by.
1. A big donation in 2006
Valley Road School pupils at Clays Garden Centre where they received a donation of plants 16 years ago. Remember this? Photo: TC
2. A scene at Strikes
It's 2003 and Janetta Scurfield was working with volunteers on a new pond for a wildlife garden at Strikes Garden Centre in Bournmoor. Photo: TC
3. Brewing in 2014
Elm Tree Garden Centre and Tea Room hosted a coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Support 8 years ago. Photo: Picture by David Allan
4. Back in time to 2005
Staff at Horns Garden Centre in Shotton in 2005. Recognise anyone? Photo: se