Whilst overflowing with roses in June, in Jan and Feb the bones of this ⅔ acre galanthophile’s garden on chalk are on show. Brick and flint walls, terraces, rustic arches, gates and pond add character. Drifts of snowdrops carpet the floor whilst throughout is a growing collection of well over 500 named varieties. Many hellebores, pulmonarias, grasses and seedheads add interest. Opens through February and March.
A 2 hr all access tour of a fourth generation, award-winning, sustainably run flower nursery with 3 acres of glasshouses filled to the brim with Sussex grown alstroemeria. There will be an opportunity to purchase flowers at the end of the tour. Opens Thursday 20th February, Tuesday 4th and 11th March, pre-booking essential.
Depending on the vagaries of the season, hellebores and snowdrops are at their best in February and March. It is a country garden, tidy but not manicured. New work always going on. Winding paths give a choice of walks through 3 acres of garden, which is in and enjoys views of the South Downs National Park. Suitable footwear, macs and winter woollies advised. A German visitor observed ‘this is the perfect woodland garden’. Year-round interest. Opens on various dates in February and March, pre-booking essential.
Welcome to 16 acres of informal garden, park and woodland; enticing views to Surrey Hills from the hill. Enjoy winter and spring walks, through witch-hazel and winter honeysuckle, crocus and snowdrops, daffodils/narcissi and spring flowers, then gorgeous bluebells and azaleas and fleeting cherry blossom. Large camellia collection in woodland from Oct/Nov, and Jan/Feb, climax in Mar/Apr. Opens on various dates in February and March.
This sheltered naturalistic garden is one for all seasons, especially memorable in spring. It is mature and exuberant with contrasting areas, inc a traditional walled kitchen garden and free-range bantams. In July there are many butterflies in the wildflower meadow. Rustic seats throughout, good views, and described as ‘an oasis of peace and tranquillity.’ Opens Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th February.
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