NGS Garden Awarded Dorset Wildlife Plaque 10/05/2013 The Dorset Wildlife Trust have presented 'Q' a small town garden in Dorchester owned by Heather Robinson, a plaque for being a wildlife friendly garden. This award-winning garden opens for the NGS on Sunday 19th May
Garden Cancellation 07/05/2013 The Manor House, Beaminster - Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Manor House, Beaminster is unable to open for the NGS on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May, Saturday 29th June, and Sunday 14th July, as advertised in the 2013 Yellow Book. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Extra Garden Opening! 03/05/2013 Dorset - The Secret Garden will be open to visitors on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May (2–5pm). These dates are in addition to the ‘by appointment’ openings publicised in the 2013 Yellow Book.
Dorset Garden Offers Mothering Sunday Gifts 06/03/2013 Heather Robinson, owner of ‘Q’, on the Bridport Road in Dorchester, will be celebrating Mothering Sunday by presenting each mother with a small gift. This pretty town garden is bursting with different varieties of snowdrops and will be open from 2-5pm this Sunday, 10th March 2013.
Braddocks, Oxbridge, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3TZ 3 acres of plant-packed sloping gardens, conceived, planted and looked after by owner. 'A feast of a garden at all times of the year'. Wild flower ...
Anderson Manor, Anderson, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 9HD Approx 3 acres of mature topiary, old roses and herbaceous borders surrounding Elizabethan/Jacobean manor house (Grade 1 listed, not open). Formal ...
The Old Rectory, Netherbury, nr Beaminster, Dorset, DT6 5NB 5-acre garden surrounding C16 house. Formal areas with topiary near house, natural planting elsewhere. Extensive bog garden with pond and stream pl...
Snape Cottage Plantsman's Garden, Chaffeymoor, Bourton, Nr Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5BZ Mature country garden containing exceptional collection of hardy plants and bulbs, artistically arranged in informal cottage garden style, organica...
Corfe Barn, Corfe Lodge Road, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9NQ 2/3 acre on three levels on site of C19 lavender farm. Informal country garden with much to interest both gardeners and flower arrangers. Parts of ...
Lawsbrook, Brodham Way, Shillingstone, Dorset, Dorset, DT11 0TE 6 acres. Over 200 trees incl the mature and unusual. Formal borders, wildflower and wildlife areas, vegetable garden. Relaxed and friendly, lovely ...
The Ferns, East Burton, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6HE Profusely planted with varied herbaceous borders and shrubs. Interesting use of hard landscaping. Fruit and vegetable garden leads to small woodlan...
The Glade, Woodland Walk, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9LP The name captures the setting. Award-winning 1¾-acre spring garden. Terraced lawns for lingering over tea. Woodland walks through blossom trees, wi...
Wolverhollow, Elsdons Lane, Monkton Wyld, Dorset, DT6 6DA Over 1 acre of informal gardens. Paths lead you past the summerhouse, along borders filled with colour and special plants to rockeries and shady va...
Butts Cottage, Plush, Dorset, DT2 7RJ Tranquil village garden of ¾ acre sheltered by mature beech trees around C18 cottage in fold of N Dorset Downs. Stream, pond, wild flowers and mars...
Coombe Cottage, Shillingstone, Dorset, DT11 0SF 0.4-acre profusely-planted mixed garden with broad borders edged by walls, hedges, fences and arbours. Cottage favourites jostle with more unusual ...
55 Lonnen Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7AT Perfectionist's garden on 3 levels, with colour co-ordinated planting using wide range of plants, with borrowed view over adjacent fields. Circular...
Chine View, 15a Cassel Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH13 6JD Unique Chine garden adjacent to public footpath leading to beach. Features incl extensive terraced rockery incorporating 330 tons of Purbeck stone,...
24a Western Avenue, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7AN 'This secluded and magical 1-acre garden captures the spirit of warmer climes and begs for repeated visits' (Gardening Which?) Rose, wall, courtyar...
22 Holt Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset, BH12 1JQ 3/4 acre walled garden for all seasons. Garden seating throughout the diverse planting areas, comprising Mediterranean courtyard garden, wisteria p...
Herons Mead, East Burton Road, East Burton, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6HF ½-acre plantlover's garden full of interest from spring (bulbs, 200 hellebores, pulmonaria, fritillaries) through abundant summer perennials, old r...
Mayfield, 4 Walford Close, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1PH Town garden of approx ¼ acre. Front: formal hard landscaping planted with drought-resistant shrubs and perennials. Shady area has wide variety of h...
Frith House, Stalbridge, Dorset, DT10 2SD Approached down long drive with fine views. 4 acres of garden around Edwardian house and self-contained hamlet. Range of mature trees, lakes and fl...
The Secret Garden, The Friary, Hilfield, Dorset, DT2 7BE Ongoing reclamation of neglected woodland garden. Vegetables and courtyard garden. New plantings from modern day plant hunters. Mature trees, bambo...
Q, 113 Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2NH A town garden for all seasons where every inch counts. Themed rooms transport you from the hustle and bustle of town life. Garden reflects the owne...
Horn Park, Tunnel Rd, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3HB Large, plantsman’s garden with magnificent view to sea. Many rare and mature plants and shrubs in terraced, herbaceous, rock and water gardens. Woo...
Weston House, Buckhorn Weston, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5HG Delightful colourful, scented garden of spring flowers, summer borders, old-fashioned roses and interesting trees. 1½ acres of beauty and peace wit...
Slape Manor, Netherbury, Dorset, DT6 5LH River valley garden with spacious lawns and primula fringed streams down to lake. Magnificent hostas and gunneras, horizontal cryptomeria Japonica ...
Broomhill, Rampisham, Dorset, DT2 0PU Once a farmyard now a delightful, tranquil garden set in 1½ acres. Island beds and borders are planted with shrubs, roses, perennials and choice an...
Windy Willums, 38 Island View Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4DS A peaceful haven close to the sea. 1/3-acre garden divided into 3 rooms, each with its own colour theme and naturalistic planting. Large collection...
Cottage Row, School Lane, Tarrant Gunville, nr Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JJ Young (2005), ½-acre, hidden, partly-walled garden. Pergola, arbour, brick paths, Yorkstone terrace, tree house, well, kitchen garden. White wister...
Pen Mill Farm, Pen Selwood, Wincanton, Dorset, BA9 8NF Romantic garden with acid-loving mature trees and shrubs in secluded valley on Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire border where tributary of R Stour cas...
25 Field Barn Drive, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0ED Previous owners of NGS garden at Lanehouse Rocks Rd, we have created a brand new garden at our new address. Featuring towering echiums and huge-lea...
Domineys, Buckland Newton, nr Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BS Garden started 1961, surrounds attractive cottages. Small arboretum dates from 1996. Starting ignorant, with growing learning curve, we have a gard...
Annalal's Gallery, 25 Millhams Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1DN Enchanting 100 yr-old cottage, home of two Royal Academy artists. 32ft x 12½ft garden on 3 patio levels. Pencil gate leads to colourful scented Vic...
The Old Rectory, Pulham, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7EA 4 acres formal and informal gardens surround C18 rectory with splendid views. Yew hedges enclose circular herbaceous borders with late summer colou...
Upton Country Park, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7BJ Over 100 acres of award-winning parkland incl formal gardens, walled garden, woodland and shoreline. Maritime micro-climate offers a wonderful coll...
Old Smithy, Ibberton, Dorset, DT11 0EN Worth driving twisty narrow lanes to reach rural 2½-acre streamside garden framing thatched cottage. Back of beyond setting which inspired internat...
357 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9AE Plantaholics' prize-winning His and Hers garden. Hers is in cottage style with Clematis, Phlox, Lilies, Roses, Monarda, encouraging butterflies and...
The Old Rectory, Manston, Manston, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 1EX Beautifully restored 5-acre garden. S-facing wall with 120ft herbaceous border edged by old brick path. Enclosed yew hedge flower garden. Wildflowe...
The Mill House, Crook Hill, Netherbury, Dorset, DT6 5LX 6½ acres of garden around R Brit, mill stream and mill pond. Formal walled, terraced and vegetable gardens. Bog garden. Emphasis on Spring bulbs, s...
Grange Cottage, Golden Hill, Stourton Caundle, Dorset, DT10 2JP Come and discover the peace and tranquillity of a real cottage garden. Follow the meandering paths and find many flower borders, box and yew hedgin...
Ivy House Garden, Piddletrenthide, Dorset, DT2 7QF Unusual and challenging ½-acre garden set on steep hillside, with fine views. A wildlife-friendly garden with mixed borders, ponds, propagating are...
25 Richmond Park Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9DL 65 ft sq beautifully designed town garden. Pergola leading to raised decking, with ivy canopy, over wildlife pond with waterfall. Herbaceous border...
Deans Court, Deans Court Lane, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1EE 13 acres of peaceful, partly wild gardens in ancient setting with mature specimen trees, Saxon fish pond, herb garden and apiary beside R Allen clo...
The Secret Garden and Serles House, 47 Victoria Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1EN Alan Titchmarsh described this amusingly creative garden as ‘one of the best 10 private gardens in Britain’. The ingenious use of unusual plants co...
Langebride House, Long Bredy, Dorset, DT2 9HU These old rectory gardens have carpets of anemones spreading out under the huge mature trees on the lawn. Sheets of crocus are interspersed with sn...
Pilsdon View, Junction Butts Lane & Pitman's Lane, Ryall, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6EH Started over 25 yrs ago, the hard landscaping provides different levels with breathtaking views over the Marshwood Vale towards Pilson Pen. A matur...
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