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9 Main Street

⅓ acre hilltop garden with lovely farmland views. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour effect. Features inc large wildlife pond with water lilies, bog garden and small formal pool. Emphasis on carefully selected herbaceous perennials mixed with shrubs and old fashioned roses. Gravel garden for sun loving plants and scree garden, both developed from former drive.

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9 Main Street
9 Main Street
9 Main Street
9 Main Street
9 Main Street
9 Main Street
9 Main Street
9 Main Street
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About 9 Main Street

Designed by an artist to emphasise the changing seasons, the garden is a palette of colours which echoes the progression of the rural setting against which it is juxtaposed. The garden evolves seductively from cool shades and pastels, when the mauves and pinks of early summer are set against the pale green of new growth, before exploding into fiery warmth when the deep jewel colours contrast with the darker greens of lush high summer. The abundance of rich colour at the height of summer makes this garden an exciting and visually sensuous experience during a period when many other gardens have passed their peak. Early August was therefore chosen for the ‘Open Gardens’ public viewing date. Private visitors are not disappointed either earlier or indeed later in the season. The garden exhibits the classic English abundance of scent and flower in early summer and remains lush in September when dahlias, sedums and hardy cyclamen are displayed against the backdrop of Autumnal colour. In homage to Beth Chatto, work has taken place to adapt parts of the drive and former parking space into dry, sunny, growing areas. Planting includes early species bulbs, alpines, grasses, eremurus, succulents, eryngiums and other types of drought tolerant subjects. The aim is to echo the memory of a Mediterranean hillside. A visitor from a group of Hardy Plant Society members wrote- `The way you have created a pond on the slope and incorporated the view beyond is masterly. The plants- both individually and how they have been put together- are a delight. It is the sort of garden dear to a Hardy Planter`s heart. The gardener is happy to arrange for parties to visit at times other than the open day. Wide collection of home- grown plants for sale.

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Location details

9 Main Street,
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire,
DE7 6AU

Directions to 9 Main Street
Turn off A608 Derby to Heanor Rd at Smalley, towards Belper, (A609). Garden on A609, 1m from Smalley turning.

9 Main Street openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Cream teas. Refreshments in aid of The Derbyshire Childrens Holiday Centre.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 June to 14 September for groups of 12+.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • All parts of the garden accessible to wheelchairs. Wheelchair adapted WC.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 9 Main Street. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 9 Main Street. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 9 Main Street, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 9 Main Street are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 9 Main Street seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.