Hertfordshire Alternatives To Chelsea 16/05/2013 Whether you missed out on Chelsea Flower Show tickets or you just can't face the crowds around the show gardens, we invite you to stay close to home and visit some wonderful gardens in Hertfordshire this month. From 'new to the NGS' to old favourites, discover some May delights with us around the county.
Two Contrasting Gardens Open In Shropshire 14/05/2013 Two very different gardens will be open in the coming week for the NGS. Ancoirean, one of the county’s most beautiful private gardens, and Brownhill House, a delight of richly planted borders and formal terraces all running down to the banks of the River Perry.
Discover The Picturesque Paulownia Trees In North Essex 13/05/2013 A lovely 6 acre mature country house garden throws open its gates this weekend deep in the Essex countyside. A very friendly welcome, and lots to see - flower meadows, streams, ponds, and picturesque Paulownia trees hidden deep within enchanting woodland.
Northamptonshire Openings In May 07/05/2013 The late spring gardens have been tremendous, and some may even carry on into the May. Lots of gardens open throughout the month - why not visit for some gardening inspiration!
Meadowsweet, 5 Great Park Cottages, off Betty-Haunt Lane, Carisbrooke, Isle of Wight, PO30 4HR From windswept barren 2-acre cattle field to developing tranquil country garden. Natural, mainly native, planting and wild flowers. Cottagey front ...
Northcourt Garden, Main Road, Shorwell, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JG 15-acre garden surrounding large C17 Manor House (not open), incl walled kitchen garden, chalk stream, terraces, magnolias and camellias. Subtropic...
Crab Cottage, Mill Road, Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, PO30 4NE 1¼ acres on gravelly soil. Part glorious views across croquet lawn over Newtown Creek and Solent leading to wild flower meadow, woodland walk and h...
Salterns Cottage, Salterns Road, Seaview, Isle of Wight, PO34 5AH A glasshouse, a potager, exotic borders & fruit trees are some of the many attractions in this 33ft x 131ft garden behind Salterns Cottage built in...
The Old Rectory, Kingston Road, Kingston, Isle of Wight, PO38 2JZ Constantly evolving romantic country garden. Areas of interest include the walled kitchen garden, orchard, formal and wildlife ponds and a wonderfu...
Highwood (part of Cranmore Avenue Gardens group), Cranmore Avenue, Cranmore, Isle of Wight, PO41 0XS A garden for all seasons. In spring, snowdrops, hepaticas and hellebores. In summer, perennials, grasses, ferns, wild flowers, orchids particularly...
Wayside, Carpenters Road, St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1YG Well-established informal cottage garden with a mixture of trees, shrubs, climbing roses and clematis and densely planted with many unusual plants ...
Blenheim House, Spencer Road (use Market St entrance), Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NY A garden developed over 9yrs, exploring the decorative qualities and long term effects of pattern making, colour and texture, This terraced 116ft x...
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