Rare opportunity to access nurseryman’s private garden packed with unusual examples of herbaceous perennials and grasses. Informally planted 1 acre garden subdivided by strong structural shaped hedging and surrounding an old cottage (not open). Multiple densely planted borders with new plantings each yr. Pelham Plants nursery forms part of the 2 acre woodland edge site. Opens Thursday 1st and Saturday 3rd August.
Large garden with spectacular outcrop of rocks, 140 million yrs old. Lake, C18 temple and woods. Daffodils, bluebells, azaleas, magnolia and tulips. Old walled garden with herbaceous borders, roses and shrubs. Stone sculptures by Richard Strachey. Part C18 house (not open) once owned by William Penn of Pennsylvania. Opens Sunday 4th August.
1 acre country house garden set amongst traditional farm buildings with stunning views over the Sussex countryside. Series of borders around the house and Oast House (not open). Lawns and mixed herbaceous borders inc roses and delphiniums. A ha-ha separates the garden from the fields and sheep. The garden adjoins a working farm. Opens Tuesday 6th and Saturday 10th August.
A lush setting of huge bananas jostling alongside gunnera and arid beds of agave, yucca and cacti. A diverse tropical look garden with a wildlife pond and stream inc bog beds of carnivorous plants. Palms, tree ferns, tetrapanax and many unusual plants and quirky touches all set in an acre of woodland. Opens Saturday 10th, Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th August.
C18 walled garden with cut flowers, vegetables, salads and fruit. Separate orchard and rose garden. Herbaceous borders, a hot border and extensive lawns. A hazel walk is being developed and a short woodland walk. An old ditch has been made into a flowing stream with gunnera, ferns, tree ferns, hostas and a few flowers going into a pond. Opens Sunday 11th August.
An acre of English garden providing views and cameos of plants and trees round every corner with many different areas giving constant interest. A fish pond and a wildlife pond beside a grassy area with many shrubs and flower beds. Among the trees and winding paths there is a cottage garden which is a profusion of colour and peace. Opens Saturday 17th August.
Lovely rural setting for 1 acre garden surrounding C16 farmhouse with views of South Downs. Pretty in spring with daffodils, hellebores and primroses. Come and see our meadow in June and perhaps spot an orchid or two. Quite a fun quirky garden with surprises round every corner inc a rainbow border, small pond, Cornish inspired beach corners, a poison garden and secret jungle garden. Opens Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August.
A new 7 acre garden on sloping hillside. Four large ponds, a stream, waterfalls, terraced beds, interesting planting, some tropical, large rhododendrons, wildlife; alpacas, pigs, chickens, ducks, fish. The garden has a great variety of trees, two greenhouses, shepherds hut, summerhouse, paths, kitchen garden, many decks and wildflower terracing to the rear. Very peaceful setting with great views. Opens Sunday 25th August.
5 Nightingale Close occupies a corner plot. Beautifully landscaped on two levels with wonderful and colourful planting around a naturalistic Koi pond, productive fruit and vegetable area, rose and herbaceous beds, and topiary trees. 7 Nightingale Avenue, contains a fabulous display of roses and gorgeous romantic planting leading down to a stream. The garden also inc a potager and collection of bonsai. 35 Blount Avenue, where contemporary design meets colourful and exuberant planting in this south facing town garden. Colour themed large borders, tropical planting and areas of colour are on show. Dahlias, roses and a variety of interesting perennials feature in the front garden packed with colour. Imberhorne Allotments consist of 80 plots with a diverse range of planting inc grapevines, assorted vegetables, fruit, flowers and a community orchard, well worth a visit with produce on sale. Opens Sunday 1st September.
Rural 5 acre garden with stunning views to South Downs. Garden divided into separate rooms; box parterre and borders with glass sculpture, herbaceous and shrub borders, mixed border for seasonal colour and kitchen garden. Orchard with newly planted wild flowers leading to partitioned areas with grass walks, snail mound, birch maze and willow tunnel. Wildlife farm pond with planted surround. Opens Sunday 1st September.
Mature landscaped garden set in 5 acres of tranquil countryside surrounding Georgian house (not open). Several garden rooms, spectacular herbaceous borders planted in contemporary style. Lots of late season colour with grasses and some magnificent specimen trees; also partly walled garden. Opens Wednesday 4th and Saturday 7th September.
Two gardens in Langney, 16 Hardy Drive and 36 Jellicoe Close. The gardens at 36 Jellicoe Close and 16 Hardy Drive are both developed on land reclaimed from the sea. 36 Jellicoe Close has a front and rear garden created over the past 5 yrs on shingle/beach reclaimed land, and is a Mediterranean, cottage style garden with wildlife, ecology and sustainability at its heart, and a potters studio. 16 Hardy Drive is a small urban back garden packed with plants dominated by a large palm tree and full borders. Opens Sunday 8th September.
4 acre romantic garden for all seasons. An ongoing family project since 1987 with new areas completed in 2020. From the eclectic shop, nursery and tearoom, stroll past wildlife pond through orchard with bulbs, meadow, rose walk and fruit according to the season. Historic house (not open) has broad lawn, fountain, herbaceous border, pond and ha-ha. Opens Saturday 14th September.
The garden was designed in the 1930s when the house was owned by Charles Stewart Taylor, MP for Eastbourne. It has not changed in basic layout since then. The planting aims to reflect the age of the C17 property (not open) and original garden design. The house and garden are mentioned in Virginia Woolf’s diaries of 1929, depicting a particular charm and peace that still exists today. Opens Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September.
A restored stunning garden in East Sussex. The formal gardens extend over 9 acres and surround the Victorian Gothic mansion (not open). Features semitropical woodland avenues, a huge contemporary walled garden with amphitheatre and two 110 metre perennial borders above and below ha-ha with far-reaching views across Rye Bay. Opens Thursday 19th September.
This plantswoman’s tranquil garden provides interest through the seasons. Woodland garden created around a majestic oak tree. Colour themed middle garden. Courtyard gardens with seasonal container displays. Front garden a spring and autumn joy with narcissi, primroses, violets then coloured stems and leaves of cornus and salix. Wildlife pond and wildflower meadow. Gardened for nature and wildlife. Opens Sunday 29th September, pre-booking essential.
25 acres of enchanting, landscaped woodland and water gardens with spring daffodils, bluebells and azalea walks, many rare and beautiful plants, an ancient wildflower meadow and glorious autumn colours. Picnic area. National Collection of Stewartias. Opens Sunday 29th September.
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