The garden is really a ½ acre ‘room’, bounded by a yew hedge to the South; an ivy ‘wall’ to the West; a rock garden to the North; and the house to the East. There is a paradise garden and pond in the middle, and profusely planted borders on the South and West sides. The planting aims for innovative combinations and follows a succession that yields colour from March to October. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13th May to 9th September for groups of between 10 and 20.
½ acre edge of woodland garden, for all seasons, on north west slope, something round every corner, views of surrounding countryside. Collections of roses, hostas and ferns plus rhododendrons, shrubs, trees, vegetables, fruit, unusual plants and flowers. Planted by feeling, making it a reflective space and plant lovers’ garden. Plenty of seating for taking in the garden and resting from lots of steps. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 5 and 30.
The garden comes into its own from end of August, when the Tropical Garden is in full growth. There is also a walled Italian style garden, small Japanese area and woodland with ponds and a waterfall. The Tropical Garden has a wide variety of Palms, Bananas, Gingers, Eucomis and Dahlias and has a network of paths threading through for you to explore and immerse yourself in the Tropics. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21st August to 25th September for groups of between 8 and 25.
Garden, designed by owners, on an unusually shaped ⅓ acre plot formed from 2 triangles of land. Front garden features raised beds, and the main garden divided into a formal area with terrace, pebble bed and 2 pergolas, an informal area in woodland setting with interesting features and specimen trees. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 23rd June to 30th August for groups of up to 20.
An established country walled garden divided into a series of ‘rooms’. Roses, clematis, poppies abound in herbaceous borders and against walls and trellises. With water features, fruit tree pergola and a Chinese pagoda. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 2nd August for groups of between 5 and 35.
The garden is a secluded oasis in the centre of the village. It is filled with a wide range of plants, inc many trees, shrubs, perennials and over 100 geums which make up the National Collection. In an effort to attract more wildlife some areas of grass have been left unmown, and a new butterfly and moth ‘meadow’ was created during lockdown to replace the main nursery area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th April to 2nd June for groups of up to 30.
1½ acre garden surrounding C17 farmhouse (not open). Walled garden, bog garden and ponds, woodland garden with unusual plants, bug hotel. 4 acre hayfield with self planted wildflowers. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to July for groups of between 15 and 30.
At the base of the Downs, springs rising in this garden form the source of the East Stour. Two large ponds are home to wildfowl and fish and the banks have been planted with drifts of primula, large leaved herbaceous bamboo and ferns. The rest of the 5 acre garden is a Kent cobnut platt and vegetable garden, large grass areas and naturally planted borders and woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October for groups of up to 35.
The ¾ acre garden has views over surrounding fruit-producing farmland. Sloping terraced site and island beds with year-round interest, a pond room, herbaceous borders containing bulbs, shrubs, perennials and a tropical bed. The different areas are connected by flowing curved paths. Unusual planting on light sandy soil where wildlife is encouraged. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4th May to September.
The Copper House garden is a modern flower garden successionally planted to provide interest and colour throughout the season. Mixed planting of annuals, perennials, bulbs and shrubs. Small wildflower meadow and orchard. Three small ponds to encourage wildlife. Recently renovated woodland ponds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20th May to 22nd September for groups of 5+.
Garden grown out of a love and fascination with plants. Contains wide collection inc many rarities and newly introduced species raised from wild seed. Special interest in woodland flowers, snowdrops and hellebores with flowering trees and shrubs of spring. Refreshed Mediterranean plantings to adapt to a warming climate. Raised beds with choice alpines and bulbs. Alpine and dryland plant nursery. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th February to June for groups of up to 30.
Beautifully situated on the River Darenth, beyond the old farmyard and C18 dovecote, are gardens evolved over 4 generations. Mature trees and an elegant lawn lead down to the river. Behind old yew hedges lie a secluded white garden, kitchen garden, a renovated rose walk, and bee loving mixed borders. There is a walled Italian Garden and also a wild bank to meander through. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24th June to 20th September for groups of between 10 and 20.
A garden created over 20 yrs, from an old farmyard, featuring mature trees, shady areas, wildlife pond, paths, secluded sitting areas, sun-drenched gravel beds and herbaceous borders designed for pollinators. Extensive views across Romney Marsh. Visitors can explore the field to which the garden leads to see a rewilding project in its infancy. Large collection of cacti and succulents. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17th June to 22nd September.
3 acre downland garden on alkaline soil with fine trees, mature yew and box hedges, mixed borders. Shrub roses and rose arch pathway, small parterre. Sweeping lawns and lovely views over surrounding countryside. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 25th May to 21st July.
2 acre plant enthusiasts garden. Wide range of trees and shrubs (many unusual), herbaceous material and woodland plants grown to give year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October for groups of 5+.
Approx 1 acre garden with a blaze of colourful displays in perennial borders and the eight cartwheel centre beds. Sculptures, garden art, chickens, lots of seating and stairs to a viewing platform. Many quirky surprises at every turn. 100s of annuals in tubs and baskets, a David Austin shrub rose border and a free Treasure Trail with prizes for all children. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 6 May to 30 August for groups of 20+.
2 acre mature garden on top of the North Downs. Extensive spring bulbs with many varieties of snowdrops. Rose and perennial borders, sunken garden with pond, and meadows. All accessible, with one step to sunken pond garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10th February to 10th March for groups of up to 10.
An eclectic collection of plants growing together as if in the wild, developed over nearly 50 years. Several hundred interesting (and some very unusual) plants. Trees and shrubs chosen for year-round appeal. Special interest in bulbs and woodland plants. Visitor comments – ‘one of the best we have seen, natural and full of treasures’, ‘a plethora of plants’, ‘inspirational’, ‘a hidden gem’. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2nd April to September for groups of up to 40.
The Garden Gate is a community garden based in Northdown Park, growing a mixture of plants, flowers and vegetables using organic methods. We also have a wildlife pond, two polytunnels, a shade house, some coppiced woodland and a green roof on one of our buildings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 10th June to 14th June.
Gardens of about 7 acres, surrounding beautiful 500+yr old clothier’s hall (not open), laid out in 1920s and redesigned since 1992 to combine traditional and modern planting schemes. fountain and rill, water garden, fern garden, mixed borders of bulbs, perennials, shrubs, trees and exotics; birch grove, grass border, pond, kitchen garden, meadows, arboretum and mature orchard; 2 wild acres. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of between 10 and 50
24 acres of restored wilderness and formal gardens set around C18 mansion (not open). Topiary, rose garden, herbaceous borders, walled kitchen garden and recently restored Italian and swimming pool gardens. Superb daffodils in spring and roses in June. Historical association with Jane Austen. Also visit the Heritage Centre. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to September for groups of between 10 and 50.
This small cottage garden combines native wildflowers, perennials, annuals, herbs, shrubs and grasses to attract and sustain wildlife throughout the year. Container grown vegetables, 3 ponds and a wildflower-studded lawn with seating for teas. Photographic display in summerhouse. Featured on Gardeners’ World in 2022. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of up to 20.
Award winning 300ft garden, designed in the Glade style, similar to Forest gardening but more open and with use of exotic and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials, with wildlife in mind, devised and maintained by the owner, densely planted in a natural style with stepping stone paths. Two ponds (one for wildlife, one for fish with water lilies), gravel garden, rock garden, fernery, Japanese garden, cactus garden, hostas and many exotic, rare and unusual trees, shrubs and plants inc tree ferns and bamboos and year-round colour. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3rd March to 24th November for groups of up to 20.
The garden is a multi-season, in the hope of attracting wildlife, birds, amphibians, and, of course, humans. A large collection of plants, upcycled pots, abundant ornaments. It has won 1st and 2nd prizes in the last few years in the local district. I hope in your visit you enjoy the sounds, scents, textures, secrecy, relaxation, and diversity in a very small space and an unusual, unique garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th June to 4th August for groups of up to 10.
The 8 acre gardens benefit from views within the AONB and its diverse wildlife, consisting of a sunken formal garden, lawns, mixed borders, herbaceous borders, spring bulbs, a Japanese water garden, orchards, an organic vegetable garden with glasshouses, a wildflower meadow, a rose garden and woodland garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1st August.
2 acre garden created over nearly 40 years on south facing slope below the Greensand Ridge. Spectacular views. Snowdrops and hellebores, many tender plants, china roses, agapanthus, salvias and grasses flourish on light soil. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September for groups of up to 25.
10 acre garden within parkland setting. Mature trees, topiary, wide lawns and clipped yew hedges. Orchard with mown paths through wildflowers. Walled garden with mixed borders and climbing roses. Pine tree walk. Formal box and lavender parterre. Treehouse in the Sequoia. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to July for groups of between 15 and 25.
1½ acres with impressive display of long-established naturalised snowdrops and winter aconites; collection of over 130 named snowdrops. Garden developed around the snowdrops over 35yrs, inc hellebores, pulmonarias and other early bulbs and flowers, with foliage perennials, shrubs and trees, also natural woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visits from in February for groups of up to 20.
4 acre woodland garden with numerous large Rhododendrons and Camellias, mass of spring bulbs with a formal rose garden, cutting garden and large hydrangea beds throughout the garden. The garden also has a large wildlife pond and a variety of trees of interest, pots of tulips and narcissus in the spring accompanied with lots of spring flowering plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 27th September for groups of between 5 and 30.
1½ acre gardens around C18 orangery, now a house (not open). Magnificent extensive herbaceous border and impressive ancient wisteria. Large walled garden with a wide variety of shrubs, mixed borders and unusual specimen trees. Water features and intriguing collection of modern sculptures in natural surroundings. Splendid views from the terrace over ha-ha to the lovely Chartham Downs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16th March to September for groups of between 8 and 50.
Series of smallish gardens around award-winning converted farm buildings in beautiful situation overlooking Oare Creek. Main garden is nectar rich planting in formal design with a contemporary twist inspired by local landscape. Also vegetable garden, dry garden, water features, mowed paths in wildflower meadow, fruit trees, late summer perennial beds and grass labyrinth. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15th May to 9th July for groups of up to 16.
Featured on Gardeners’ World June 2021. Winner of Kent Life amateur gardener of the year 2018. Delightful small garden brimming with interesting plants both in the front and behind the house. Many different areas. Dry gravel garden in front, raised beds with alpines and bulbs and borders with many unusual perennials and shrubs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12th May to 11th August for groups of between 8 and 15.
Larger than usual town centre garden – about ¼ acre with wide range of unusual plants grown on heavy wet clay with lots of exotics growing in containers, troughs and pots. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8th June to 29th September for groups of between 10 and 20.
1 acre garden with panoramic views of the Weald. Major reconstruction taking place but still have approx 500 different varieties of snowdrops in raised sleeper beds but many more now planted in grass around the garden with spring flowers in borders. An extensive collection of alpine plants in a large greenhouse. Vegetable garden, natural spring fed water feature and a croquet lawn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19th January to 16th February for groups of between 8 and 50.
Three very different outdoor spaces connected by steps. The main terrace, with views over the Thames River, and the western terrace with fish pond, are classically / formally planted to sit harmoniously with the listed building which dominates these areas. The third and largest space is our main garden, a modern styled walled garden with mixed borders, fruit trees and contemporary seating areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to 1st September for groups of 10+.
Meander your way off the beaten track to a mature 3 acre garden changing through the seasons. You will enjoy a garden laid out in rooms. Large selection of trees, vegetable, rose and gravel gardens, colourful containers. River Stour and the Angel of the South enhance your visit. Please come and enjoy, then relax in our lovely garden room for tea. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to September for groups of 10+.
3 acre garden surrounded by branches of River Darent which has been developed over 30 years. It combines the informal landscape of the river, a pond and an area of wild meadow with views to the North Downs. The garden has extensive structural planting using box and yew. Knots and topiary shapes are displayed throughout. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 14 June for groups of between 8 and 20.
This contemporary garden, on a sloping site, has been created over 6 years by the owners from a largely grassed plot with hedging. The garden incorporates terraced beds, a sweeping path and steps. Informal planting of perennials and shrubs has been used to create an interesting garden. A vegetable patch, formal pond and a quiet gravel garden to the side can be found along with many seating areas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 5 and 15.
South facing one acre walled garden at the foot of the North Downs, designed in two parts: main lawn with large sunny borders and a romantic woodland glade planted with shadow loving plants and spring bulbs, small wildlife pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October for groups of up to 35.
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