A large town garden with a dry front garden, pots arranged on a large patio with bulbs followed by tropical style planting. Collections of hostas, succulents, carnivorous plants, alpines, hardy bromeliads and coleus are on display in appropriate seasons outdoors and in greenhouses. Planting of trees, perennials, grasses with spring bulbs in the lawn. Opens Sunday 18th June.
This is a beautiful, and interesting traditional country garden with wonderful views over the Essex countryside. A pergola with roses, clematis and wisteria leads into a woodland walk and pond surrounded by herbaceous borders and sculpture. A path through the wildlife meadow takes you into the orchard and a small holding with pigs and sheep, ending at the kitchen garden and cut flower beds. Opens Sunday 18th June.
Hidden behind an C18 cottage, a beautiful, tranquil cottage garden brimming with interesting plants and shrubs. Pergolas and arches are bedecked with roses, clematis and climbers inc a grapevine. The garden features a wildlife pond. The ivy-clad well displays one of the many garden sculptures to delight the visitor. Grasses and succulents capture the eye. Opens Sunday 18th June.
Pear Trees is a south facing garden nearly ½ acre with open views across farmland to Rowney Woods. Front garden has mixed fruit trees underplanted with spring bulbs. Rear garden features mature oak tree and many other trees. A garden allotment boasts a wide range of soft fruit and seasonal vegetables. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June.
A thatched cottage garden with many varieties of old and David Austin roses interplanted with a wide range of perennials. Several pathways through arches, weave through the garden taking you past a gazebo, a summerhouse and a bridged pond. Raised brick beds host a variety of common and unusual plants. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June.
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