Garden developed and maintained since 2019, inc a patio that wraps around the house. A large lawn is surrounded by a variety of herbaceous borders individualised by colour, shade, ericaceous soil and wildflowers. The garden also inc climbers, trees, roses and a herb bed. The mixture of shrubs and perennials inc salvias, rudbeckia, skimmia, hellebores. Visits by arrangement Apr to Oct for groups of up to 20. Adm £6, chd free. Tea, coffee & cake.
Plantsman’s garden with many unusual plants, created by present owner over 35 years. An acre, on an east to west axis so much shade, sandy soil over chalk but can grow ericaceous plants. Front garden formal with fountain. Main garden mature trees, herbaceous borders and island beds. Features inc gravel garden, pergola and obelisk with moss rose “William Lobb”. Among many specimen trees, the rare Kashmir cypress. Visits also by arrangement May to Sept.
A chance to visit the unique and beautiful gardens surrounding Bhaktivedanta Manor at the Hare Krishna Temple. Our gardens consist of the peaceful George Harrison Garden- dedicated to the late Beatle, a woodland, and a rose garden. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour and meet the Head Gardener. You will also get the chance to meet our cows at the Farm. Visits by arrangement for groups of 10 to 30 all year round.
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 by arrangement 27th July to 18th October for groups of 10 to 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 25th April to 31st July for groups of 6 to 12.
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 Sept for groups of 5 to 20. Adm £7, chd free. Light refreshments.
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 March to October for groups of up to 30.
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 Oct for groups of 10 to 20. Adm inc tea, coffee & cake.
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 March to September.
A small tranquil urban garden, with both front and back gardens for viewing. Different structural evergreen plants and seasonal planting. There are lots of bee and bird friendly summer flowers, and copious numbers of hydrangeas. Painted wooden arches and pathways lead you to raised decked seating areas to enjoy the plants. Visits by arrangement 1 May to 1 Oct. Light refreshments.
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 for June & July for groups of 5 to 10.
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. Visits by arrangement 4th July to 30th August for groups of up to 10. Adm £10, chd free. Tea, coffee & cake.
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 by arrangement April to September for groups of up to 20. Adm £5, chd free. Tea, coffee & cake.
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 by arrangement April to September for groups of 5 to 20. Adm £7, chd free. Tea, coffee & biscuits available on request. Discuss refreshments when booking.
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 May to July for groups of 15+. Contact owner for prices & refreshment details.
A well designed garden, with many areas for sitting and all year-round interest and colour. Spring bulbs, snowdrops, ferns, allium, tulips, hostas and containers. Later perennials, roses, clematis, delightful dahlias, a developing exotic area, a gravel area and new knot garden. A greenhouse for over wintering, a Griffin glasshouse with Tibochina, Clivia, Aeonium, Pelargoniums, cacti and more. Visits also by arrangement 18 February to 13 September for groups of 10 to 30.
Soil Squad’s Community Composting Hub turns food waste into living compost for gardens and allotments. We showcase hot and cold composting, maturation bays, Johnson–Su bioreactors and leaf mould. We focus on planet, plant and people health, Soil Squad is for anyone keen to enrich both their soil and wellbeing. The Wilderhood Watch Allotment is also open, designed for wildlife and productivity. Visits by arrangement 4th May to 17th July for groups of 5 to 10. Tea, coffee & cake.
A town garden to surprise the visitor. Dense planting with the ever-present sound of trickling water creates an intimate and welcoming oasis of calm. By taking the narrow paths, each of which divides, thereby continually offering a choice of direction, the visitor will be able to find several different routes around the garden where they can come across the many features the garden has to offer. Visits also by arrangement 29th June to 8th August for groups of 10 to 15. Adm £8 inc refreshments.
Well established garden of approx 2½ acres; good variety of plants, shrubs and roses, attractive hedges. Visitors often ask for the unusual yellow 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. Visits also by arrangement May to September for groups of 20 to 40.
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 summer. Formal beds and lots of colour throughout the year. Mature specimen trees, ponds, formal vegetable garden and chickens. Personalised tour of garden inc. Visits by arrangement 16th February to 27th July for groups of 20 to 25. Enjoy a tour of the garden and hear about its history. Adm £14. Home-made teas. Adm inc refreshments.
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