About Milford House Farm
This country garden has a lawn with autumn ‘hot’ borders, cooler summer borders and a white/ green area. The shady drive has native aquilegia, foliage plants and hardy geraniums, bamboos and spring planting of bulbs and hellebores.
The walled garden was built in 2005/6 and developed gradually to include fishpond and bathtub water feature with lilies. Planting includes a vine, fig , magnolia grandiflora, roses , sweet-peas, dahlias and wisteria. An area of potted tender perennials and annuals, succulents, cacti and a banana enjoying the shelter and protection of the walls.
The orchard has apple, pear, quince, mulberry, medlar and plum trees, alongside native and ornamental trees. It includes a large wildlife pond planted with ornamental and native wetland and water plants, including lilies and irises.
The orchard has a long, firm, pathway extending for its length. This is suitable for some wheelchair access.
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