Welcome to Pottertons Nursery

MAIL ORDER - Alpines, Dwarf Bulbs, Snowdrops & Woodland plants

GREETINGS. The nursery has been awarded 7 Chelsea Flower show GOLD medals and is open to visitors on MONDAY to FRIDAY 10am to 3pm, March to October, at other times of the year by prior appointment. Our extensive sales area is restocked weekly, offering a huge range of plants. We have a lovely selection of display areas featuring many of the plants we offer, in raised beds, troughs, crevice and woodland beds.

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We are a traditional family run specialist nursery which grows and supplies an extensive selection by MAIL ORDER and at the many shows we attend throughout the UK or directly from our nursery.

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The nursery was opened in 1971 and since then we have conducted our mail order business through our printed catalogue in paper format, although the relatively recent boom in internet use has resulted in an increasing proportion of orders been taken through this web site.

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Our current catalogues are included on this site and orders may be made using the secure on-line ordering systems. If you require advice or assistance contact the nursery by e-mail and you will receive a prompt reply. We can supply our full range by mail order to customers throughout the UK excluding Channel Isles and Northern Ireland.

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We are extensively a mail order business but also open to visitors March to October. Pre-booked, confirmed orders may be collected on a visit and friendly advice or assistance is available, if required. Thinking of growing alpines for the first time??? Come along and get advice from Rob, Jackie or Hannah.

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MOORTOWN ROAD, NETTLETON, CAISTOR, LINCOLN LN7 6HX TELEPHONE: 07507 770 728

Visit the Nursery

The nursery is usually open Monday til Friday 10am til 3pm, March til October.

Learn more about visiting us

Talks Available

Rob Potterton is now taking bookings for talks at garden clubs, chronicling his experiences of being a nurseryman over the last 40 years.

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Open Days

Our Special Open Days at the nursery in 2025 including by invitation The Gobbett Nursery:

Saturday 31st May
10am to 3pm
May OPEN DAY & MacMillan coffee morning
Refreshments available

Saturday 13th September
10am to 3pm
Autumn Bulb Day & MacMillan coffee morning
Refreshments available

Come along to buy from an extensive selection of Alpines, Bulbs, Dwarf Conifers and Woodland Plants.

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Upcoming Shows & Events

  • Saturday 26 April
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY East Lancs, The Ashcroft, Whitworth Civic Hall, 661 Market Street, Whitworth, Lancashire OL12 8DP
  • Sunday 27 April
    Plant Hunters Fair, Cholmondeley, Malpas SY14 8ET
  • Friday to Sunday 2 to 4 May
    BBC GARDENERS WORLD Spring Plant Fair. Beaulieu, Hampshire
  • Sunday 4 May
    Plant Hunters Fair, 1620s House & Garden, Donigton le Heath LE67 2FW
  • Monday 5 May
    Plant Hunters Fair, Chasewater, Brownhills WS8 7NL
  • Saturday 10 May
    ALPINE GARDEN SOCIETY East Anglia, Connaught Hall, Station Road, Attleborough NR17 2AS
  • Sunday 11 May
    Plant Hunters Fair, Capesthorne, Macclesfield SK11 9JY
  • Friday 16 May
    The Generous Gardener - Plant Fair, Charlton Farm, Pink Lane, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9DS
  • Sunday 18 May
    Rare Plant Fair, The American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
  • Sunday 18 May
    Plant Hunters Fair, Southwell Minster NG25 0HD
  • Saturday 24 May
    Plant Hunters Fair, Carsington Waters, Ashbourne DE6 1ST
  • Sunday 25 May
    Rare Plant Fair, Kingston Bagpuize House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5AX
  • Monday 26 May
    Plant Hunters Fair, Arley Arboretum, Worcs DY12 1SQ
  • Saturday 31 May
    NURSERY OPEN DAY & MacMillan coffee morning
  • Sunday 1 June
    Plant Hunters Fair, Norton Priory, Runcorn WA7 1SX
  • Sunday 1 June 10am till 3pm
    FELLEY PRIORY GARDEN Plant Fair, Felley Priory, Underwood Nottingham NG16 5FJ

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