About 10 Paget Rise
Having had a previous garden featured in Gardeners’ World Magazine and opened for the NGS, this garden has a strong Japanese influence with Pagoda and other Japanese ornaments. Rhododendrons, many evergreens and a wide range of flowering shrubs. A particular feature is the many bonsai-style Acer trees (currently numbering 30), being grown in shallow bowls occupying a substantial central gravel area with stepping stones. The patio has a red dragon-style pergola with clematis plants. Wide steps decked with colourful plants in pots gives access to an upper block-paved pathway, lined with mature shrubs in pots and leading to the rear of the garden, which has a woodland feel with a fairy dell under the pine tree. There is a new waterfall feature that adds another dimension to the ambiance and seating is available to enjoy refreshments. This is not a large garden, but visitors have described it as an unexpectedly surprising gem of a garden. Arthur hopes visitors will be inspired to take away dreams and ideas to use in their own garden!