Long narrow walled garden cut into two rooms: the first has grass, shrubs and water feature; the second is sunny and pink with brick paths, a little greenhouse and a large blue agave nicknamed ‘Audrey’. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 April to August for groups of up to 20.
A lush town garden rich in textures, colour and forms. At its best in late spring as Japanese maple cultivars display great variety of shape and colour whilst ferns unfurl fresh, vibrant fronds over a tumbling stream, and wisteria and clematis burst into flower on the balcony and pergola. A number of microhabitats inc fern walls, bog garden, stream and ponds, rockeries, alpine and shade plantings. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of up to 40.
Acquired just before lockdown and built on builders’ rubble (150 tons of which had to be removed) the garden is maturing nicely. Its purpose is to encourage wildlife with its planting and design. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 May to 12 October for groups of up to 20.
Walled garden, 90ft x 36ft with a modern design and year-round interest. Handmade copper pipe trellis divides space into contrasting areas. Herbaceous planting and bulbs drift around trees, shrubs and pond. Kitchen garden with soft fruit and vegetables. Upcycled containers, recycled objects, and home-made sculptures. Gravel garden areas that are never watered. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 May to 7 September for groups of up to 25.
Country garden with exuberant borders of soft colours, a productive greenhouse and a mass of pots on the terrace. Plenty of spring and summer interest from magnolias, roses, peonies and other perennials and, in September, dahlias and various annuals. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 6 and 12.
The garden of a member of The Society of Botanical Artists and regular writer for Hortus journal. 150ft x 40ft with large and varied range of plants, many unusual. Herbaceous borders for sun and shade, climbing plants, pots, terraces and lawns. Immaculate topiary. Gravel areas to reduce watering. All the box has been removed because of attack by blight and moth, and replaced with suitable alternatives to give a similar look. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 March to 21 September.
Our care home features a beautiful, accessible central courtyard garden designed for residents, families, and visitors. With ample seating, bird feeders, and a greenhouse project underway, the garden showcases tall sunflowers, tomatoes, ferns, camellias, grasses, hostas, and a serene pond. Enjoy a visit with tea and cakes, and friendly company beneath our cercis trees and vibrant Japanese anemones. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 March to September for groups of up to 30.
Charles, past Chairman of Society of Garden Designers, and Rupert, Chairman of NGS, have created the garden over 40 yrs. Spectacular in spring when 2500 tulips bloom among camellias, irises and tree peonies. Scented front garden. Rupert’s geodetic dome shelters seedlings, succulents and the subtropical. Roses, brugmansia, hibiscus and dahlias later in the season. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21 April to 12 October for groups of between 10 and 30.
Enchanting first floor roof garden above 1850s workers cottage with converted 1950s studios, and artist workshops to the rear. Access via wide spiral staircase to sheltered garden 9 x 8 metres, intensively planted and fully containerised. Trees, shrubs, climbers, subtle annual perennial plant combinations and new 7 x 10 metre rear extensive roof area with biodiverse mix of sedums and wild flowers. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 3 August for groups of between 5 and 6.
A garden of stories, statues, shapes and structures surrounded by trees and hedges. Bird friendly, cottage style with scented roses, clematis, mature shrubs, a weeping mulberry and abundant planting. Containers, spring bulbs and grapevine provide year-round colour. Secret, shady and wild woodland area with ferns and a tiny water feature. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 March to July for groups of between 5 and 30.
A contemporary family garden designed and maintained by the owners with distinct areas for outdoor living. A 70ft east facing plot where the lawn has been mostly removed to make space for the owner’s love of plants and several ornamental trees which provide privacy. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8 June to 28 September for groups of between 8 and 20.
Established suburban garden of ⅓ acre on sandy acid soil, spatially organised into separate sections; oak pergola framing the main vista, woodland garden, yew circle, water lily pond, trees and shrubs. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to 25 May.
Colourful but restful bird and bee-friendly organic and pesticide free cottage garden, wrapped around 1909 Arts and Crafts artisan’s cottage in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Wide sunny borders stuffed with perennials, roses and clematis rampaging up through structures, shrubs and trees. Climber wrapped pergola, container vegetable plot, and greenhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to August for groups of between 5 and 28.
Located in Tower Gardens Arts and Crafts Estate, diverse 40 metre plot with contrasting areas. A large weeping willow provides shade over fan palms, camellias, ferns and climbers. Fruit and herb garden with Japanese banana, grapevine, olive, bay and loquat trees. Greenhouse and two ponds. A very tranquil and welcoming garden following organic principles. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to July.
New, lush south facing walled garden bounded by Hampstead Heath with mature trees, no-mow lawn, and shady patios under a mirrored trellis. Features inc a herbaceous border, fern garden, hot dry banks and a pond. A wild area with compost and wood store can be seen under the apple tree. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 5 and 10.
Step off the High Street into this secluded garden of half an acre that stretches from an elegant Queen Anne house (not open) to its border with Bushy Park. A long herbaceous border, large lawn and well established trees inc a pair of 200 yr old yew, as well as mulberry and cherry trees. A wonderful vista from the terrace enjoys the borrowed landscape of Bushy Park. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 14 April to 11 May for groups of between 6 and 10.
Small cottage front garden with arched entrance with cloud tree, wisteria, yucca, canna, hydrangeas, roses and lilies. Rear garden approx 70 x 80ft with summerhouse, arbours and water features. Planting inc ‘pagoda fig tree’, apple, pear, olive, banana and soft fruit. Ten different flower beds each holding its own particular interest with feature plants, unusual shrubs, and exotics. Plenty of seating around the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 20 July for groups of between 5 and 25.
A secluded woodland garden room below an ash canopy and framed by timber palisade supporting roses, hydrangea and clematis. An understorey of silver birch and hazel provides the setting for shade loving ferns, perennials and grasses. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of up to 6.
An established cottage style garden, always evolving, designed and maintained by the owners who are passionate about gardening and collecting plants. The garden is south facing with well-stocked, large, colourful herbaceous borders containing a wide variety of perennials, evergreen and deciduous shrubs, a winding lawn area and a small garden retreat. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8 June to 28 September for groups of between 8 and 20.
A small courtyard garden transformed into an ‘urban jungle’ with many exotic trees and shrubs. Author of ‘The Crocus King’, Bryan drew inspiration from working at nearby E A Bowles Garden at Myddelton House, as gardener and historian for 34 yrs. Walls are clad with a collection of vintage advertising signs. Statuary and architectural salvage lurk in shady alleys. Every corner tells a story. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 15 October for groups of between 10 and 15.
Exotic, huge, featuring tropical and Mediterranean zone plants, now very much maturing and extended with recent developments. Dramatic, architectural planting inc bananas, large tree ferns, and rare palms weave along curving stone paths, culminating in a paradise garden. A modern take on the rockery embeds glacial boulders amid dry zone plants inc many succulents. Sculptures by artist owner. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
Courtyard garden with tropical backdrop of bamboos and palms, foil to clipped shrubs leading to wilder area. The cottage garden with mingling roses, lilies, alliums, grasses, clematis, poppies, star jasmine and jasmine. A very highly scented garden with rampant ramblers and billowing vegetation enchanting all senses. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of between 6 and 18.
Large colourful suburban garden enclosed by trees and varieties of bamboo. Lawned with raised beds and several tranquil seating areas providing alternative vistas. Patio with range of potted plants giving a spectrum of colour. Planting inc a variety of shrubs, rose garden, clematis and perennials all designed to show colour, leaf design and texture for all seasons. Opens for By Arrangement visits for groups of up to 6.
Surprisingly secluded original garden with varied selection of plants, borders, topiary, lavender hedge and large lawn. Adjoining sunny new garden from 2019 with meadow, pond and gravel garden. Ample seating. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 15.
Garden designer’s garden. A secluded and tranquil space, paved with changes of level and borders. Sunny areas, topiary, a greenhouse and interesting planting combine to provide a wildlife haven. A pond and organic principles are used to promote a green environment and give a stylish walk to a studio at the end of the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 15.
This award-winning garden has just got bigger! An adjacent 600 square metre of wasteland is transformed into a sustainable mini prairie and more exotic and woodland planting. The garden hosts the National Collection of Corokia along with many other unusual Australasian and Mediterranean plants complemented by thriving perennials and grasses. Emphasis on structure, texture, foliage and distinctive pruning. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 5 and 20.
A walled garden behind the Priory Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St Dominic, commissioned by the Dominican Friars as a spiritual and meditative space representing the ‘Mysteries of Light’ of the Holy Rosary. The sandstone path marks out a Rosary with black granite beads, surrounded by flowers traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary: roses, lilies, iris, periwinkle, and columbine. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September.
Large walled garden developed over 45 yrs by the present owners with pond, aged fruit trees and an abundance of herbaceous plants. After 32 yrs we’ve decided to change from the ‘one big open day’ to ‘come when you choose’ (by arrangement). Our garden is always ready for visitors! Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13 January to 1 December.
A mature 200ft garden framed by a magnificent 100 yr old ash tree. Path leads to a pond area fed by a natural spring within landscaped terraced paving. Beyond is a herb and vegetable area, orchard with bulbs and wild flowers and the working part of the garden. A mix of sunny borders, pond marginals and woodland shade areas with lots of seating. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 April to 29 June for groups of between 10 and 25.
Hidden oasis in the heart of Belsize Park, cool and relaxing. Planted with various microclimates for surrounding buildings, walls, and desire for privacy. Mirrors help create sense of intrigue. Densely planted for texture and revolving seasonality; tree ferns, foxglove, clematis, ferns, salvias and lillies. A restricted colour palette of white, purple and pops of orange/russet throughout the yr. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 May to September for groups of between 10 and 35.
This long, secret space, is a plantsman’s eclectic semi-tamed wilderness. Created over the last 12 yrs it contains lots of camellias, magnolias and fruit trees. Much of the hard landscaping is from skips and the whole garden is full of other people’s unconsidered trifles of fancy inc a folly and summerhouse. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 June.
Award-winning 30 x 40ft garden with a diverse selection of plants inc shrubs for foliage effects. Patio with colour themed bedding. Focal points throughout. Clever use of mirrors and plant associations. New look front garden, new rear patio layout and new plantings for 2025 with a good selection of climbers and wall shrubs. This year’s special display commemorates the 80th Anniversary of VE and VJ Day. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to September.
Cornucopia of sensual delights. Artist’s garden famous for architectural features and delicious cakes. Baroque temple, pagodas, Raku tiled mirrored wall conceals plant nursery. American Gothic shed overlooks Liberace terrace and stairway to heaven. Maureen Lipman’s favourite garden; combines colour, humour, trompe l’oeil with wildlife friendly ponds, waterfalls, weeping willow, lawns and abundant planting. A unique experience awaits! Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 April to 15 October for groups of 10+.
Intensely exotic Mediterranean and subtropical paradise garden! Sunny deck with implausible planting and panoramic views of Harrow and Wembley, plunges into incredibly exotic, densely planted oasis of delight, with two further seating areas engulfed by flowers, such as, acacia, abutilon, eryngium, hedychium, plumbago, salvias and hundreds more in vigorous competition! Birds and bees love it! Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to September for groups of between 5 and 15.
The layout of this Victorian town house garden has remained as shown in the original architect’s plans of 1896. The current owners have recently restored the house; employing Jo Thompson, an RHS Chelsea Gold winner, to bring the garden up to date, whilst remaining sympathetic to a Victorian era town garden. Phase one and two, of three sections being restored, is completed. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 28 June to 5 October for groups of between 6 and 12.
A very sunny, 120ft south facing garden, planted for colour. Featuring brick-edged borders and many containers packed with traditional herbaceous and perennial cottage garden plants and shrubs. There’s a shady area at the rear, an experimental gravel area that is never watered, and some uneven ground. The garden also inc a water feature, a greenhouse, and many areas to sit and think, chat or doze. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 10 October for groups of up to 20.
Featured on Gardeners’ World in August 2024, this terraced garden is 21 metres long by 8 metres wide. Planting ranges from the lush greens of the courtyard to the frothy, insect friendly plants of the main level, to the espalier fruit trees and vegetables of the productive levels. A copper beech hedge hides a secluded arbour seat and fire pit at the top of the plot, hidden from surrounding neighbours. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of between 5 and 15.
A small suburban garden in South West London divided into four distinct spaces. Front garden with espaliered American lime trees, featuring roses, lavender and stipa. Shade garden with rare ferns and herbaceous. Formal rear garden with canal water feature, rectangular lawn with prairie style planting crossed with subtropical species. Roof top allotment on garage (the garotment). Opens for By Arrangement visits from 30 May to July for groups of between 7 and 25.
Open for the NGS for over 40 yrs, the 35 acre Beale Arboretum consists of over 800 varieties of trees and shrubs inc National Collections of hornbeam cultivars Carpinus betulus, Indian bean tree Catalpa bignonioid, and swamp cypress Taxodium distichum. Network of paths through good selection of conifers, oaks, maples and mountain ash, all specimens labelled. Stunning collection within the M25.Guided tours available. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.
Tiny award-winning 16ft x 26ft north facing town garden is five minutes’ walk from Kings Cross. The garden is on two levels; lower ground has a shade patio with camellia, ferns and fatsia, then steps lead up to the main garden which is gravelled with seating areas, and contains borders and potted plants for structure and year-round interest. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 12 May to 7 September for groups of up to 5.
A typical London terraced back garden, turned into a lush oasis of foliage. Rare and exotic mixed with more usual plants create a calming retreat in the midst of the city. Varying leaf textures and forms intermix to create a garden with year-round visual interest. A small rill leads from the patio to the pond seating area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to September for groups of up to 15.
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