Contemporary space sympathetically redesigned in 2017 to keep many of the existing plants, trees and shrubs from a 1930s semi’s garden. Modern take on the classic garden in two halves: ornamental and vegetable. All-year interest gabion borders packed with perennials and annuals, central bed featuring a pond and a mature Japanese maple. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 17 October for groups of between 10 and 25.
The garden has been recently updated. This is a colourful space on several levels containing shrubs, trees and climbers enabling the garden to be viewed from different aspects. Much of the planting, inc exotics of which many are perfumed, is in containers that are re-sited in various positions throughout the seasons. A heated greenhouse and summerhouse maintain tender plants in winter. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of between 5 and 30.
A plantsman’s garden containing unusual trees and shrubs on the edge of a wood. The shrubs and trees in the middle garden surround a pond and create an air of relaxing tranquillity. The rear garden is the setting for modern sculptures. There is also a collection of cacti. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 20.
A garden with mature fruit trees is planted for interest throughout the year. The structure of the garden evolved around three circles- two grass lawns and a wildlife pond. Mixed borders connect the different levels of the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 February to July.
Town garden of around a ⅓ acre with naturalistic planting inspired by the Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf. The garden has perennial borders plus a small meadow packed with herbaceous plants and grasses. The contemporary planting gives way to the exotic, inc a succulent bed and under mature trees, a lush jungle garden inc bamboos, bananas, palms and tree ferns. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to October for groups of between 10 and 20.
A ⅓ acre romantic garden. Snowdrops, hellebores and crocus welcome visitors in spring. Followed in June by clematis and roses. Pond, cascade water features, stream with Monet-style bridge. Plenty of seats, two summerhouses. New ½ acre nature meadow opposite. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 February to August.
Enchanting, magical and unusual Victorian style space. Bird cages and chimney pots feature, plus a walk through conservatory with many plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 15.
Hertfordshire’s Tiny Tropical Garden. See how dazzling colour, scent, lush tropical foliage, trickling water and clever use of pots in a densely planted small garden can transport you to the tropics. Stately bananas and canna rub shoulders with delicate lily and roses amongst a large variety of begonia, hibiscus, ferns and houseplants in a tropical theme more often associated with warmer climes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 1 September for groups of up to 10.
The May opening features a major plant sale with our early summer garden display in evidence. A south facing plantsman’s garden, densely planted with hardy and tender perennials and shrubs in a shady environment. Astilbes and phlox feature along with island beds, a pond, chipped wood paths. Tall perennials can be viewed from the raised deck. Large conservatory stocked with sub-tropicals. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 14 September for groups of up to 20.
¼ acre garden with lots of year-round colour, interest and perfume, particularly on opening days. Sloping site containing rockeries, two small ponds, herbaceous borders, island beds with bulbs in spring and dahlias in summer, roses, fuchsias, hostas, begonias, patio pots and tubs galore – all set against a background of trees and shrubs of varying colours. Seating and cover from the elements. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 5 and 20.
A garden designed to complement the modern classical house. Formal borders near the house, pond, views across a large lawn, punctuated with wildflowers to the valley beyond. More informal shrub plantings with bulbs edge the woodland. A dry gravel garden leads through more meadow planting to the vegetable garden. Enjoy blossom, tulips, wild garlic, bluebells and young rhododendron in late spring. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 May to 14 September for groups of 15+.
Massed snowdrops and other spring bulbs. Many different areas within a well designed garden: silver birch grove, a ‘dribble of stones’, rill, contemporary knot garden, gravel area with alliums. Later in the year an abundance of roses climbing five pillars, perennials, grasses and dahlias. A greenhouse for over wintering, a Griffin glasshouse with, Tibochina, Aeoniums, Pelargoniums and more. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of between 10 and 25.
A town garden to surprise. Dense planting together with the ever-present sound of water, create an intimate and welcoming oasis of calm. Narrow paths divide, leading visitors on a voyage of discovery of the garden’s many features. The owners regularly experiment with the planting scheme which ensures the ‘look’ of the garden changes from year to year. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 June to 10 August for groups of between 10 and 15.
Well established garden of approx 2½ acres; good variety of plants, shrubs and roses, attractive hedges. Visitors often ask for the unusual yellow only bed, ‘A most popular garden to visit’. Wonderful views in and out of the garden especially down to the Rib Valley to Youngsbury and the ruined Tower of St Mary and All Hallows church. Youngsbury was visited briefly by Lancelot Capability Brown. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 15 and 50.
A hidden garden of four acres sets off an elegant Jacobean Manor House (not open). Steep grass slopes and fine views of glorious countryside. Large quantities of spring bulbs, formal flint-walled garden. Roses, peonies and irises in the summer. Formal beds and lots of colour throughout the year. Mature specimen trees, ponds, formal vegetable garden and chickens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10 February to 20 October for groups of between 20 and 25.
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