One acre site with glorious views over the Usk Valley and Wentwood Forest. Garden developed over past 20 years from bramble thicket and dairy pasture. Large herbaceous border, bog and shrub borders, wildlife pond. Fruit and vegetables.
A mature cottage style garden around an ancient farmhouse (not open). Packed with fruit and vegetables, the garden inc a rose walk, a crab apple walk, herbaceous borders, a circular ornamental vegetable garden and an old orchard. Activities for children and dogs welcome. Plenty of spots for a picnic. Views to Blorenge and Sugarloaf Mountains.
Situated in the heart of the Lower Wye Valley, amongst the ancient habitat of woodland, rocks and streams, these three acres can be viewed from a lookout tower. The garden features bluebells, specialist hydrangeas as well as unusual plants and trees attracting butterflies, bees and insects. An addition this year is the newly planted Reflective Garden with a brookside walk featuring many ferns.
A relaxed three acre garden featuring snowdrops, daffodil walk, mature trees, walled parterre garden, mixed borders, lawns, ponds and shrubbery. Family friendly afternoon out, with children’s activities, loads of space to run about, and scrumptious teas.
A climate change garden promoting carbon reduction, biodiversity, health and wellbeing. There is a stumpery; wildlife pond; children’s wildlife and play area in the wildflower meadow; a drought resistant rear garden; plus borders planted to demonstrate sustainability in all weathers, attract pollinators and local fauna; alongside a dahlia border which aims to show how easy it is to grow cut flowers in our climate.
These gardens are opening for the second time as Chapel Gardens and have been developed with the same ethos of encouraging wildlife and pollinators. The Chain: A two acre Victorian walled garden created by award winning garden designer, Sarah Price. With a wide range of habitats for wildlife to thrive, this garden is a must see. It has been gardened experimentally over the last ten years and was created especially for the beauty of nature and wildlife. Chapel Farmhouse: A stunning 1½ acre garden with an ancient orchard and wildlife pond. A wildflower meadow and new prairie garden are spectacular. Chapel Farmhouse also has formal front and courtyard gardens. Rock Villa: Developed over 25 years, this garden is organically cultivated. With purple beech hedges, roses and clematis, this garden is the very essence of a town garden.
Nestled in the Usk Valley, the garden of this C16 smallholding has been created over the last 10 years. Set in two acres, perennial borders and wildflower areas are contrasted against structural elements of topiary and hedging. A large pond and stream is surrounded by a wild meadow with mown paths and a Victorian style greenhouse stands within a vegetable garden.
Borders bursting with spring colour inc tulips, narcissi, and alliums. South facing terrace with wisteria and honeysuckle, decorative vegetable garden and orchard densely underplanted with succession of bulbs. Some topiary and formal hedging in 1½ acre garden in wonderful setting of Usk valley AONB.
The gardens are laid out around disabled access paths, herbaceous borders, a prairie-style border, and fruit and vegetable beds. There is also a tropical border and large raised beds. We have two polytunnels and a small craft and carpentry workshop. The gardens are tended by a hard working team of volunteers of mixed ability and ages from 18 to 96. Adjoining parkland is perfect for a picnic.
The garden has a beautiful panoramic view of the Rhymney Valley. A real plantswoman’s garden with over 800 varieties of perennials, annuals, bulbs, shrubs and trees. There are numerous rare, unusual and tropical plants combined with traditional and well loved favourites (many available for sale). A small wildlife pond adds to the tranquil feel of the garden.
Listed Arts and Crafts garden laid out by H Avray Tipping 100 years ago. Original features inc impressive stone terraces with far-reaching views over the Vale of Usk to Blorenge, Skirrid, Sugar Loaf and Brecon Beacons. Pergola, herbaceous borders, Edwardian glasshouse, rhododendrons, azaleas, tulips, orchard with wildflowers. Originally open for the National Garden Scheme in1927.
Highfield Farm Garden is a celebration of plants. There are over 1400 cultivars, with many rarities, densely planted over three acres and set within the majestic Monmouthshire landscape. It offers an exuberant display across the seasons, providing an intimate, immersive experience with a diverse array of herbaceous, shrubs and trees.
A cascade of secluded gardens of distinct character over 1½ acres with a naturalistic approach in some areas. Magnificent, unusual trees, interesting shrubs, perennials and annuals. Choices at every turn, visitors are well rewarded as hidden delights and surprises are revealed. Well placed seats encourage a relaxed pace to fully appreciate the garden’s treasures.
Small flower farm and gardens around renovated Tudor cottage and barn, situated on a steep hillside. Four distinct areas, perennials, roses, grape vines and wildflower areas and an ancient mulberry tree plus bees and woodland walk. Protecting and promoting of wildlife is central to this garden whose owners follow a no dig approach. Amazing views over the Severn Estuary.
Benjamin Waddington, the direct ancestor of the current owners, purchased the house and land in 1792. Subsequently he created a series of ponds, cascades and rills which form the backbone of the 15 acre garden as the stream winds its way from its source in the Black Mountains to the River Usk. There are herbaceous borders, a drive lined with Narcissi, spring bulbs, wildflowers, a water garden, champion trees and two arboreta.
In a rural setting with extensive views, there are meandering paths, colourful borders and wildlife areas with plenty to explore in a little over an acre. Small orchard, ponds, a vegetable plot and greenhouse. Extensive perennial beds full of colour.
Spacious two acre country garden with colourful borders, interesting trees, shrubs and productive vegetable garden. Discover the natural pond, house and barns covered with roses and vines. A roundabout with un-named ancient Perry Pear tree surrounded by bulbs and seasonal plants. Woodland walk around a series of spring fed ponds with wonderful views of hidden parts of Monmouthshire.
Five very different town gardens open under the banner of Monmouth Gardens. The Nelson Garden dates back to Roman times, and as the name suggests has links with Lord Nelson. St Johns, in Glendower St is a charming walled garden which has undergone extensive restoration with a sunken central lawn and deep herbaceous borders. Entrance to both these gardens is via Chippenham Fields. Cornwall House opens with the group for the second time this year. The beautiful walled garden and productive kitchen garden date from the C17. North Parade House is a hidden gem with a surprisingly large and secluded walled garden with mature specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a kitchen garden. Another garden opening for the second time this year is a re-wilding project by garden designer Cheryl Cummings.
Recently established flower farm which is part of a working farm. The site is in an AONB and has breathtaking views of the three hills surrounding Abergavenny. A huge array of perennial and annual flowers are grown for cutting and sale.
The 10 year old 1½ acre garden is no dig, organic, wildlife-friendly and constantly evolving. There are copious flower beds, vegetable gardens, a large pond, greenhouses, a polytunnel, substantial herb terraces, meadows and an orchard. There are many wildlife features like logs piles and dead hedges, plus plenty of seating and far-reaching views. Steps, slopes, uneven gravel and woodchip paths.
This will be our 20th garden opening for the National Garden Scheme, and probably our last, so please come and visit. The emphasis in 2025 will be our trees of many varieties and ages, as well as some fine topiary, setting off the newly painted Victorian vicarage (1867) with its wonderful views. There are shrubs, spring flowers, a parterre, kitchen garden, wildlife areas and ponds.
Approximately one acre garden with large vegetable areas and many mature trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias in a woodland setting. Bordering on Chepstow Park Wood. Magnificent views over open country.
Rockfield Park dates from C17 and is situated in the heart of the Monmouthshire countryside on the banks of the River Monnow. The extensive grounds comprise formal gardens, meadows and orchard, complemented by riverside and woodland walks.
Wander over the ha-ha and through the C18 listed iron gate which leads to the tall tulip tree, you will find a delightful walled garden full of colour and imagination. Poppies, herbs, vines, roses and honeysuckle thread through the box topiary all attractive to bees and insect life. Home artworks and packets of flower seeds available, all to help the bees.
Nine acres of mixed habitat, sloping meadows surrounded by mature trees, views, mown paths, orchard areas, two large ponds, stream, stone circle and exhibition of wildlife and wildflower paintings in art studio. Four years into rewilding from grazing land by quadruple gold award gardening for wildlife winners. Emphasising the importance of building up the understory of grassland and mixed habitat.
This garden, on a working farm, surrounds the Grade ll listed sub-medieval farmhouse and barn. The garden is being revitalised with the renovation of beds and development of areas such as the wildlife pond. The ancient yew is a magnificent feature as are the stone walls surrounding areas of the garden. A naturalistic approach to planting and spectacular far-reaching views.
Usk’s floral public displays are a wonderful backdrop to the gardens. Around 10 to 15 private gardens opening. Gardeners’ Market with interesting plants. Lovely day out for all the family with lots of places to eat and drink inc places to picnic.
A hidden gem of nearly three acres owner designed in sympathy with its surroundings and the challenges of being 650ft up on a north facing hillside. Far-reaching views of the magnificent Black Mountains, mature trees, rhododendrons, viburnum, spectacular hydrangeas, herbaceous borders, vegetable garden, small polytunnel, orchard, chickens, bees. Child friendly with plenty of space to run about.
A hidden naturalistic garden extending to about 2½ acres. Woodland walks with quirky features at every turn. A lake, dug and landscaped by the owners with an island, a boathouse, well established gunnera, and ferns. Quite an amazing area developed over a number of years, a children’s paradise, not a traditional garden.
Exceptional and unaltered garden designed by H. Avray Tipping in 1922. Explore the Arts and Crafts ‘Italianate’ style garden inc stone summerhouse, terracing and ponds. Yew hedging and topiary, sunken garden, rose garden, bowling green and woodland. Walled garden new in 2023 for Charles lll coronation. Renaissance mural and vine shaded arbour. Rose garden designed by Sarah Price.
There’s plenty to see in this beautiful 1½ acre garden, with sweeping vistas across the garden and into the countryside beyond. Colourful mixed borders, gravel garden, lawns, pond and bog garden, kitchen garden and greenhouse, meadow areas and a magnificent veteran oak. Small house history and art exhibitions too.
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