Massive scree with many varieties. Plantsman’s garden; rockeries; water garden and nursery; extensive collection (over 3000 varieties) of alpines; conifers; over 800 sempervivums, 500 saxifrages and 350 primulas. Many new varieties not seen anywhere else in the UK. Opens Sunday 18th June.
Discover our 1½ acre garden. You will find the conventional and unusual – some might say eccentric! Formal garden, kitchen garden, gravel garden, boules court, ‘Disused Railway’, canal lock water feature, riverside walk and more. New for 2023, teas in ‘The Pavilion’. Family friendly with activities for kids, dogs on leads welcome – beware of the free ranging poultry. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June.
A 17 acre historic garden with an abundance of rare trees and shrubs. Woodland and waterside planting with extensive herbaceous borders. Meconopsis, candelabra primulas, various Styrax and Cornus kousa. Other garden features inc Bakewells wrought iron arbour, a yew tunnel and fine C18 statuary and water features. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June.
A deceptive country-style garden in Swadlincote, a real gem. The garden is on two levels of approx ½ acre. Packed herbaceous borders designed for colour. Shrubs, baskets and tubs. Lots of roses. Greenhouses, raised-bed vegetable area, fruit trees and two ponds. Free range chicken area. Plenty of seating to relax and take in the wonderful planting from two passionate gardeners. Open Sunday 18th June.
A rectangular plot devoted totally to growing flowers and foliage for cutting. Sweet pea, rose, larkspur, cornflower, nigella, ammi. All the florist’s favourites can be found here. Opens Saturday 17th June.
Plants women’s ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 30 years. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, bulbs and annuals to provide year-round interest. Several seats to view different aspects of the garden. Opens Sunday 18th June.
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