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Squirrels

Plantsman's small town environmental garden, landscaped with small ponds and 7ft waterfall. Interlinked through abutilons to Japanese, Italianate, Spanish, tropical areas. Specialising in fruit inc peaches, figs, kiwi. Tender plants inc bananas, tree fern, brugmansia, lantanas, oleanders. Collection of fuchsia, dahlias, abutilons, bougainvillea. Environmental and Superclass Gold Medal Winners.

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About Squirrels

New Moroccan Area. Colourful pergolas, many clematis. Perennial borders. Many nesting boxes, Ducks on slug patrol. Water features and small bog garden. 27 cleverly hidden rainwater storage containers, one 4x2x1mtr. Environmentally friendly water features and waterfall. Large, disguised compost heaps. Home-made solar hot-water panels. Large solar electric p.v. system. Advice on fruit pruning. Level garden with lots of seating. Featured on BBC Gardener’s World & Radio 4, Gardener’s Question time, BBC Radio Devon, in local newspaper and Devon life Magazine. Torbay in Bloom Environmentally Friendly Garden and Superclass Gold Medal Winners.

27 hidden rainwater storage containers. Advice on free electric from solar panels and solar hot water heating and fruit pruning. Three sculptures. Many topiary birds and balls. Huge 20ft Torbay palm. 9ft geranium. 15ft abutilons. New Moroccan and Spanish courtyard with tender succulents etc.

Squirrels features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Dahlias
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Town Garden
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Squirrels,
Torquay,
Devon,
TQ2 7NS

Directions to Squirrels
From Newton Abbot take A380 to Torquay. After ASDA store on L, turn L at T-lights up Old Woods Hill. 1st L into Barton Rd. Bungalow 200yds on L. Also could turn by B&Q. Parking nearby.

Squirrels 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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Save the Children.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Save the Children.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from July to July.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Regret no wheelchair access.
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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  Squirrels. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

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

Sorry, Squirrels does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Squirrels 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.