120ft cottage style garden packed with lots of colourful perennials and annuals. Many pots and containers full of cannas, agapanthus, banana plants and dahlias. A small pond and bog garden planting. A garden room and plenty of comfortable seating to sit and view different aspects of the garden. Many salvage collectables cited around the garden which provide further interest. Opens Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August.
A south facing plot of land nestled between the village of Groby and Markfield approx 1 acre in size. The hidden treasures are deceptive from the front of the property which sits on one of the main trunk roads out of Leicester. Packed with interest and created over the last 20 yrs from a dishevelled overgrown plot you will be presented with a garden full of delight. Opens Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th August.
Tropical and exotic with a hint of jungle! Raised borders with different themes from lush foliage to arid cacti. Exotic planting as you enter the garden gives way on a gentle incline to surprises, inc glasshouses dedicated to various climatic zones interspersed with more exotic planting, ponds and a stream. Representation of over 20 yrs plant hunting. Opens every Sunday in August.
Colourful, medium sized town garden crammed with plants and flowers. Planting focuses on texture, contrast and colour. Deep borders edge an oval lawn filled with shrubs, perennials, cannas, dahlias, hostas and climbers. A rear area, accessed through an arch has vegetable boxes, a greenhouse and flower nooks. Surrounding a patio water feature are container plants with a tropical feel. Opens Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August.
⅓ acre garden developed by the owner over 45 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden, drifts of snowdrops and colour themed mixed herbaceous borders. Gazebo overlooking large wildlife pond, seating throughout the garden. Opens Sunday 10th August.
¾ acre garden re-established by current owner. Beautiful blue cedar trees, specimen tulip tree. Variety of trees, plants and bushes reinstated. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond; glass garden room holds exhibitions and recitals. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs in springtime. Wide variety of unusual plants, trees and shrubs. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens Sunday 31st August.