New Farm Store Opened 6th Oct 2007

Stanley Gate Nursery has opened it's new farmers store. With a vast range of freshly grown vegetables from local farms in and around the Ormskirk area.We are also supplying fresh fruit.

Pickup you fresh fruit and vegetables in store today or why not have a go at growing your own.

Planting Bulbs in Late Spring

GLADIOLI
Plant: April-June
Height: 31/2ft.-5ft,
Flowering: August-October

Best grown in a sunny well-drained position. Vivid Colours, either with markings or plain. Protect against frost and excessive water.

DWARF GLADIOLI
Plant: April-June
Height: 18ins-31/2ft.
Flowering: July-September

Best grown in a sunny well-drained position. Bright Colours, often with spots and stripes. Do not grow in waterlogged soil.

BEGONIA
Plant: May
Height: 6ins.-18ins.
Flowering: July-October

Best grown in slight shade. Available in a wide range of colours and brilliant hues. Protect against frost.

DAHLIA
Plant: May
Height: 10ins.-41/2ft.
Flowering: July-October

Best grown in an open sunny position in a rich well-drained soil. Available in a large range of varieties and colours. Protect against frost.

FREESIA/ TIGRIDIA/ CROCOSMIA
Plant: April-June
Height: 14ins-24ins.
Flowering: July-September

Best grown in light sandy soil in a sunny sheltered position.Available in a wide variety of exquisite colours.
Protect against frost.

CANNA
Plant: Mar-May indoors;
June out doors.
Height: 2ft.-4ft.
Flowering: August-October

Best grown in rich peaty soil in sunny sheltered position. Flowers brilliant orange or yellow. Protect against frost.

SHOPPING LIST
Bone Meal, Peat, Bulbs of your choice, Bulb planter, Labels.