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This independent review of Mount Folly Nurseries was written by David Marks and was last updated in November 2025. This is an in depth review by a real human as a result of visiting Mount Folly Nurseries, no Artificial Intelligence is involved!
Mount Folly Nurseries was started by Graham and Angela Cowles back in 1985 and originally concentrated on propagating and growing their own hardy plants. Two serious weather events in 1987 and 1990 caused such damage to the plants that they decided to change direction and concentrated on growing bedding plants.
They embarked on an ambitious expansion plan and built heated greenhouses which now extend to over 100,000sq ft. Just over 85% of the plants they sell are propagated on site from their own stock.
Mount Folly Nurseries are dog-friendly, provided dogs are kept on a lead and under control. They do advise however that you check with them (telephone 01329 832294) before visiting, as they sometimes sterilise the floors and this process can be harmful to paws.
Mud Island Garden Centre - less than half a mile away
Without a doubt the main reason to visit Mount Folly Nurseries is to view and buy their bedding and hanging baskets. They do a range of young fruit trees, perennials and shrubs but it's plants like fuchsias, geraniums, lobelia, petunias which dominate the sales area.
Because the vast majority of the plants are grown on site with no "middleman", they are definitely cheaper compared to your average garden centre. You also have the satisfaction of knowing that you are minimising the pollution effects of transporting the plants from the growers to a garden centre.
In April to June it's worth a visit just to see the massed display of colourful plants in their extensive greenhouses. after making one visit we guarantee you will visit again!
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From the start of March to the end of September the nurseries are open 7 days a week, 09.00 to 17.00. In late autumn to end of February they open Monday to Friday 09.00 to 16.30, Saturday 09.00 to to 13.00 and closed on Sunday.
They do have a Facebook page where you can check if they are open before you visit.
ADDRESS:
Mount Folly Nurseries
Southwick Road
North
Boarhunt
Hampshire
PO17 6JH
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Mount Folly Nurseries.
OWNER:
Graham and Angela Cowles
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
01329 832294
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