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Piecemeal

Tucked behind early C19 cottages, a very small, walled garden featuring a wide range of unusual shrubs, many flowering and most displayed in around 400 terracotta pots bordering narrow paths. Also climbers, perennials and even a few trees! Focus is on distinctive form, foliage shape and colour combination. Collection of ferns around well. Half-hardy and tender plants fill the conservatory.

Owner Info

  • Mary Thomas
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About Piecemeal

Come and see which plants can be successfully grown in pots in a small space!

This very large plant collection has been assembled over many years and the garden has evolved rather than been designed, following acquisition of very small parcels of additional land, although now the whole is only a mere 10 square metres! Many shrubs are from SE Asia and the southern hemisphere, particularly Australasia and South America, some borderline hardy yet they seem to thrive in such a sheltered environment. As well as roses and clematis, the current list includes desfontainea, scheffleras, pittosporums, colquhounia, abutilons, lomatias, olearias, fuchsias, cestrums, a number of pseudopanax and many more. An up-to-date list is available by email on request.

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On request, Piecemeal garden plant list available by email.

Piecemeal features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Piecemeal,
Loughborough,
Nottinghamshire,
LE12 5PE

Directions to Piecemeal
From A6 Kegworth, past University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington campus. From Loughborough, A6 then A6006. From Nottingham, A60 then A6006.

Piecemeal openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Forge Cottage and 118 Main Street. Refreshments in aid of Sutton Bonington Churches of St Michael & St Anne & NGS.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Forge Cottage and 118 Main Street. Refreshments in aid of Sutton Bonington Churches of St Michael & St Anne & NGS.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Piecemeal at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Piecemeal. 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  Piecemeal, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Piecemeal does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Piecemeal 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.