Behind red brick walls a ¾ acre garden on four different levels, each with unique planting and atmosphere. Lower lawn with white wisteria arbour and pond, upper lawn with rose pergola and woodland, pool area with grasses, Victorian kitchen garden and wild meadow. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to June for groups of between 6 and 16.
Garden designer’s garden with Japanese influence and large collection of Japanese maples. The enclosed front garden is Japanese in style. Back garden is divided into three areas; patio area recently redesigned in the Japanese style, densely planted area with many acers and roses, also a corner which inc a productive greenhouse and interesting planting. There are over 70 acers in the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 20th October for groups of up to 20.
2 acre plantsman’s garden built up over the last 36 yrs with a wide range of flowering and foliage plants in a variety of habitats providing a show all yr. Bulbs, perennials, shrubs, roses and grasses provide continuous interest. Trees planted for their flowers, foliage, ornamental bark and autumn display. Two attractive meadows combine long flowering season in a wildlife friendly environment. Opens By Arrangement all year.
A plant filled garden designed by Barbara Hunt. A harmonious arrangement of arcs and circles introduces a rhythm that leads through the garden. Sweeping box curves, gravel beds, brick edging and lush planting. A restrained use of purples and reds dazzle against a grey and green background. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 28th March to 26th September for groups of up to 35.
A plantsman’s garden in the Chiltern Hills with a great variety of trees, shrubs and plants. A sloping lawn leads to a natural swimming pond with wild flowers inc native orchids. A lodge greenhouse and a good collection of half-hardy plants in pots. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17th February to 9th September for groups of between 10 and 30.
3 acre beautiful garden with primroses, daffodils and hellebores in early spring. Interesting for most of the yr with lovely herbaceous borders, rill with small ornamental canal, walled garden, old orchard with wildlife pond, and handsome trees some of which are topiary. It is a peaceful oasis. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to August.
A large cottage garden with an exuberance of colourful planting and winding gravel paths, amongst lawns and herbaceous borders on two levels. Ponds, a wishing well, vegetable beds, a knot garden, a small walled garden and an old tractor feature. Everything combines to make a beautiful garden full of surprises. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 6 and 10.
Historical landscaped garden laid out between 1680-1730 for the poet Edmund Waller and his descendants. Features 300 yr old cloud formation yew hedges, formal lake and vistas ending with classical buildings and statues. Wooded walks around the grove offer respite from the heat on sunny days. One of the original NGS garden openings of 1927. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th February to 16th October.
Stunning and exceptional 6 acre garden, ever evolving! Main lawn is enclosed by softly curving, colour themed herbaceous borders with gazebo, topiary, clipped yews, pleached hornbeams leading to ha-ha and countryside beyond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to July for groups of 6+.
½ acre garden with mature trees inc large magnolia. Cacti, fernery, stream, water wheel, two ponds, greenhouses, aviary, 10,000 snowdrops, hellebores, bluebells and over 60 varieties of hosta. Small Japanese style area. Child friendly. Constantly being changed and updated. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th February to 14th July for groups of up to 25.
A peaceful large woodland garden planted by the owner with rare and unusual flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and loads of bulbs. Shade loving herbaceous plants, kitchen garden and meadow with apiary. Gate leads to old brickyard, now 3 acre mixed deciduous wood: level paths, large fernery planted in a clay pit, acers and an avenue of thousands of daffodils. Lots of seats to enjoy the quiet. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to July for groups of up to 35.
A garden of almost 3 acres made from a rough field over 25 yrs ago. A series of terraces cut into the sloping site create the formal garden with long and cross vistas, lawns and deep borders. The aim is to provide interest throughout the yr with naturalistic planting and views borrowed from the surrounding countryside. Beyond this is a wildlife pond, stream, meadow and woodland gardens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th June to 8th July for groups of between 10 and 40.
5 acre garden inc two large ponds with wild flowers around the perimeter and a small wood area with orchids in late spring. Profusion of spring bulbs and a winding boardwalk through a bog garden. Raised beds featuring tulips and picking garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th April to 12th May.
Artistic chalk garden on two levels. Collection of C17/C18 plants inc auriculas, hellebores, bulbs, pulmonarias, peonies, geraniums, herbs and succulents. Many antique species and rambling roses. Potager and lily pond. Blue and white ribbon border. Cottage was once C17 fever house for Missenden Abbey. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 15 and 20.
This Chiltern hillside garden of 1½ acres is planted for year-round interest and has superb views. Lovingly and beautifully maintained, there are several different areas to relax in, each with their own character. Wildflower orchard, mixed borders, pond, vegetables, woodland area and a lovely hidden garden. Many climbers used in the garden which changes significantly through the seasons. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 13th September for groups of 20+.
Relaxed designer’s garden at the start of The Chilterns. Informal cottage garden/prairie style with a variety of trees, woodland edge plants, shade borders, shrubs, perennials and grass borders blending into pastureland, now restored to beautiful long grass meadow. Mature cherry orchard, chickens, vegetable garden. Planting constantly evolving to better suit our changing climate and benefit wildlife. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 27th May to 15th September for groups of between 15 and 30.
The Shades drive is approached through mature trees, areas of shade loving plants, beds of shrubs, 60 various roses and herbaceous plants. The rear garden with natural well surrounded by plants, shrubs and acers. A green slate water feature and scree garden with alpine plants completes the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24thFebruary to 14th July for groups of up to 25.
A Japanese garden, shielded from the upper garden level by Shoji screens. A winding path leads you over a traditional Japanese bridge by a pond and waterfall, inviting you through a moon gate to reveal a purpose built tea house, all surrounded by traditional Japanese planting inc maples, cherry blossom trees, azaleas and rhododendrons. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 13th September for groups of up to 20.
A 2 acre garden containing drifts of common snowdrops as well as a few unusual ones. Strong structure provided by terracing, walls and topiarised yew hedging. Your visit will start with a short illustrated talk about snowdrop varieties before you explore the snowdrops lining a shrubbery path, woodland path and rockery. Naturalised snowdrops also line the lawn on either side of the driveway. The visit will end with tea and cakes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6th February to 5th March for groups of between 10 and 25.
3 acre wildlife friendly, year-round garden, comprising informal woodland and wild gardens, separated by streams lined by iris, primulas and astilbe. Over 350 shrubs and trees, many variegated or uncommon, marginal and bog plantings inc 80 hostas and a bed of stripy roses. Stunning was the word most often used by visitors. ‘Best private garden I have visited in 20 yrs of NGS visits’ said another. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to September for groups of 10+.
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