Ham Cottage, a brief history of bluebells
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This lovely eight acre garden at Ham Cottage, Ardingly, West Sussex has been created over the last 30 years by owners Peter and Andrea Browne. After restoring the derelict 18th century cottage they set about expanding the original quarter acre into the current ‘mini Wakehurst’. In spring, bluebells and azaleas create a wonderful clash of colours. Join Peter now for an insight into the garden and into the fascinating history of our native bluebells, what differentiates them from their Spanish cousins and how they have been used through history…
A closer look…
There’s year round interest in this garden with colour bursting from the many borders, rhododendrons and winter garden. In the summer, near the house, colour bursts from everywhere. A stream flows through the bog garden down over waterfalls into a bluebell carpeted wood in spring. There is a natural amphitheatre within an old sandstone quarry, often used for plays and concerts, and sculptures and mechanical contraptions giving added interest.
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