We have five acres of gardens separated into different themes. There are three large ponds; the first is purely for wildlife; the second is the tropical area, moss and fernery; the third is a large ornate pond. There is a sunken garden with the most beautiful azaleas in the spring, a vegetable area and bordered back garden, a large grass labyrinth which looks out over the Cambrian Mountains. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4th July to 20th July.
1000ft high, three acre, constantly evolving wildlife and water garden. An adventure garden for children. There are a number of themed gardens, inc Mediterranean, cottage garden, woodland, oriental, memorial and jungle. Plenty of seating. Unique garden sculptures and buildings, inc a cave, temple, gazebo, jungle hut, treehouse and willow den. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year.
Unique fern garden with the Plant Heritage National Collection of hart’s-tongue (Asplenium scolopendrium) cultivars. The rock garden is situated on a hillside in Cwm Brefi and the ferns are growing in individual stone circles. There are over a hundred different fern cultivars to see. Access to the collection is via steep steps and rocky paths in a stunning location overlooking Llanddewi Brefi. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of up to 10.
A two acre garden that has been in the making for over 15 years, Ffynnonlas is a beautiful area that delivers on many different aspects of gardening. There are large lawns, several beds of mature shrubs and flowers. A small lake and two smaller ponds that are separated by a Monet style bridge with lilies. There is a wildflower meadow, a work in progress that has spectacular wild orchids in spring. Opens for By Arrangement visits for June and July.
Large early C19 garden on site of medieval nunnery, renovated and replanted since 1989. Large pool, bog garden, formal water garden, rose and shrub borders, gravel gardens, rose arbour, allegorical labyrinth and mount, all exhibiting fine plantsmanship. Year-round appeal, interesting and unusual plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 29th September.
The garden at Marlais is the smallest NGS garden in Ceredigion and was designed for easy access, no-dig and low maintenance to suit more mature gardeners with some disability. To the front we have a mini-orchard with 20 varieties of top-fruit on dwarfing rootstocks underplanted with bulbs, primroses and cowslips. The rear garden has a paved patio area with raised beds planted with an exceptional variety of unusual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of up to 20.
A bee farm dedicated to wildlife with permaculture and forest garden ethos. Fruit, vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs and bee friendly plants within our wildlife zones. Beehives are situated in dedicated areas and can be observed from a distance. Ornamental and wildflower areas in a cottage garden theme. Formal and wildlife ponds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 4th August for groups of between 5 and 10.
7½ acre landscape garden 900ft up with view of Irish Sea between long bare hill and treed hill. Stone and slate house is in the centre. Land reaches out in a star shape around, all sloping down to marshland, now holding a large lake with boathouse. Springs are collected into hillside pools that run to the lake. Woodland, wildlife, especially birds. Walks, bridges, dry stone walls and castles, seats. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 5.
Carefully designed hillside country garden next to the Ystwyth Forest overlooking the valley. An acre of interest with continuity of colour and textures from spring bulbs and bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas through May, roses from June and a Mediterranean summer feel with swathes of lavender, grapevines and lots of different hydrangeas in bright blues, whites and pinks. On the Ystwyth Trail. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11th May to 1th September.
Wildlife garden, rich in biodiversity, set in a five acre smallholding with large pool. The garden inc a small woodland area and beds of shrubs and herbaceous planting containing more unusual plants. Vegetables, polytunnel and poultry enclosures with chickens and ducks. Wander along to meet the friendly donkeys and ponies who share a buttercup filled field in late spring and early summer. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 20.
Savour one of the many quiet spaces to sit and reflect amongst the informal gardens of relaxed perennial planting, inc a wildlife pond, shaded areas, bog and gravel gardens. Be inspired by the large productive vegetable plots, three polytunnels and greenhouse. Wander along grass paths through the maturing, mostly native woodland. Enjoy home-made teas incorporating homegrown fruit and vegetables. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 11th February to 29th September for groups of up to 30.
One acre hillside garden, with five natural ponds which are a magnet for wildlife. Areas of wildflower meadow, rockery, bog, dry and woodland gardens. Established laburnum walk. Rare trees, large herbaceous beds with ornamental grasses. Azalea and acer collection in shade bed, bounded by a mountain stream, with two natural cascades and magnificent views of the Cambrian Mountains. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.
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