There are 47 plots in total on two sites just a few yards from each other. The allotments are situated in a lovely setting alongside River Rheidol close to Aberystwyth. Wide variety of produce grown, vegetables, soft fruit, top fruit, flowers, herbs and a newly created wildlife pond.
Managing our land for wildlife is at the heart of all we do. As a result of conservation work and tree planting, habitat has been restored to such, that numbers and diversity of wildflowers and wildlife have increased. Explore along mown paths through traditional wildflower-rich hay meadows. Small orchard containing Welsh heritage apples and pears. Wildflower seeds are available for sale.
Landscaped hillside 1½ acre garden, fine views of Cambrian Mountains. Embraces its natural features with different levels, ponds, mixed borders merging into carefully managed informal areas. Banks of rhododendrons, azaleas, bluebells in spring. Full of unusual shade and damp-loving plants, flowering shrubs, mature trees, clematis and climbing roses scrambling up the walls of the old stone buildings.
A Welsh garden with a Dutch history, Cae Hir is a true family garden of unassuming beauty, made tenable by its innovative mix of ordinary garden plants and wildflowers growing in swathes of perceived abandonment. At Cae Hir the natural meets the formal and riotous planting meets structure and form. A garden not just for plant lovers, but also for design enthusiasts.
The 2½ acre garden inc a courtyard cottage garden, Mediterranean and gravel gardens, vegetable plots, lawns, beds and borders, all at various stages of development. There are a number of yews, ancient oaks, beech and Wellingtonia.
Nestled in ancient woodlands with Cambrian Mountain views, this mature garden offers tranquillity with two ponds linked by a meandering stream flanked by varied plants. Enjoy terraced flower beds, a woodland walk, and a vibrant cut flower garden with dahlias and other blooms. Raised beds feature numerous hydrangeas and perennials. Seating areas let you take in the garden from many perspectives.
Explore this acre of productive country garden with a variety of elements inc large lawned area, vegetables, flower borders, fruit trees, polytunnel and greenhouses. There is a wildlife pond with water lilies leading to a woodland walk and gentle flowing stream. Poultry pen and a variety of wild birds.
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.
A large, serene woodland garden with extensive plantings to complement the existing natural trees and shrubs. Numerous paths lead to, a small lake with many ducks in residence, the ‘hobbit house’ and adjoining large stumpery, and the acer grove. Hydrangeas and hellebores are widespread with masses of spring bulbs. Great care has been taken to give year-round interest.
Large early C19 garden on site of medieval nunnery, renovated and replanted since 1989. Discover the large pool and bog garden as well as a formal water garden. There are also rose and shrub borders, gravel gardens, and a beautiful rose arbour. Wander through the allegorical labyrinth and mount, all exhibiting fine plantsmanship. Year-round appeal, interesting and unusual plants.
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.
A two acre garden recently recovered and replanted, benefitting from established large trees. Comprising of interesting herbaceous and shrub plantings in island beds, in addition to impressive borders beside a long, south facing stone garden wall. Highly productive vegetable garden, polytunnel and small orchard. Two small ponds add to the charm and tranquillity of an inspirational garden.
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.
A ¾ acre garden creatively utilising local materials. Secret pathways meander through sun and shade, dry and damp. A variety of perennials and shrubs are inter-planted to create interest at every turn and throughout the year. A productive vegetable and fruit garden with semi-formal structure contrasts the looser planting through the rest of the garden.
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.
Interesting garden on a farm. Planting areas wherever space allows! Spring bulbs, bog garden, auricula theatre, foxglove and tree lupin walk, mixed perennial beds and many containers nestling in original farmyard. We have a herd of rare Ancient Cattle of Wales plus an important Iron Age Fort (Cadw) on our land, with amazing views over three counties, Cardigan Bay, Preseli Mountains and Welsh countryside.
A two acre garden set within a 14 acre wooded landscape with historic industrial features, inc a former corn mill and pond. Caradog Falls 100ft waterfall can be seen from the garden. The garden inc masses of rhododendron, azalea, camellia and magnolia with many other unusual trees and shrubs. There are woodland walks through a fragment of temperate rainforest to the waterfall.