Under ⅓ acre, this garden surrounds the bungalow. The front and back garden are full of herbaceous perennials, grasses, bulbs, ferns and shrubs, inc hosta, iris, allium, dierama and much more. With stand alone plants – cardoon, helenium, giant rudbeckia, scabious and sea kale. Sit in the beech hut or under the grapevine in the greenhouse. Admire the acers, cercis and snowdrop tree. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of between 10 and 35.
Deceptive, quirky plantlover’s garden, full of surprises and always something new. Informally planted themed borders, cutting beds, woodland and woodland edge, stream, water features, sitooterie, folly, greenhouses and many artefacts. Roses, clematis, perennials, potted hostas. Snowdrops and witch hazels in Feb. Seating areas for contemplation and enjoying home-made cake. ‘Wonderful hour’s wander’. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to 28 June for groups of between 12 and 30.
An award winning garden that has taken many years to create and landscape. Distinctive areas inc 2 ponds, stream, stone waterfalls, unique water features, places to sit, watch and relax. Wildlife encouraged and welcomed. Planting style is varied inc architectural plants, unusual foliage and textures, over 70+ trees and plant collections. Calm garden full of surprises, intrigue and discovery. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 22 May to 30 October for groups of up to 30.
Described as a real treasure full of colour, texture and hidden corners. Viticella clematis and roses cover trellis, Hollyhocks adorn front of cottage, many dahlias, salvias and unusual perennials. Colour themed borders with scent, amphitheater, stream, parterre and more, has attracted visitors for over 30 yrs. Oak seating in extension with clematis and bed with hot colours, vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 June to 20 August.
Suburban garden, working towards year-round interest. In spring bulbs and stunning azaleas and rhododendrons. June onwards perennials and grasses. A garden that shows being diagnosed with Parkinson’s needn’t stop you creating a peaceful place to sit and enjoy. Two revamped areas this year. You might be able to catch a glimpse of Pete’s model railway running. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 19 April to 12 July for groups of up to 25.
A new garden developed by the owners with themed borders and an emphasis on colour from an electric mix of perennials, annuals, shrubs and roses etc. Lots of covered seating areas for refreshments while spending time relaxing for a while with the soothing sound of water from the fish pond feature. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to July for groups of up to 15.
The owners bought a 1¾ acre bare, treeless blank canvas in 2010 with grass around 3ft high! Since then they have designed a Tudor folly and jungle hut, built a pergola, excavated a lily pond with bog garden, created a cottage garden, orchard and vegetable garden. They have planted hundreds of conifer, evergreen, fruit and flowering trees, roses, hydrangeas, perennials and designed numerous flower beds. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 June to 28 August for groups of between 8 and 20.
The old Mission is situated amongst farmland in the small hamlet of Whiston. The one acre garden boasts an ancient giant oak, many shrub and flower borders, statues, carvings and other artistic ornaments. An amazing swimming pool with seating and an outdoor kitchen completes the scene. There are many shrub and climbing roses plus an orchard, kitchen garden and soft fruit cages. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October.
Wander past other gardens and through the evergreen arch to a fantasy for the eyes and soul. Stunning garden approx ½ acre, created over the last 45 yrs. Strong colour theme of trees and shrubs, underplanted with perennials and 1000 bulbs. Laced with clematis, roses and a laburnum tunnel. Other features inc water and a warm bothy for inclement days. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to July for groups of between 12 and 30.
40 yrs of gardening on this site has produced a hosta filled courtyard which leads to a Mediterranean patio, steps down to small area with folly, formal gardens area with stream, gated courtyard then finally find the secret garden. A quirky garden with a surprise round every corner. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 May to 30 August for groups of between 15 and 30.
A romantic garden of surprises, which gradually reveals itself on a journey through deep, lush planting, full of unusual plants. From the sunny, flower filled terrace, a ruined folly emerges from a luxuriant fernery and leads into an oriental garden, complete with tea house. Towering bamboos hide the way to the gothic summerhouse and mysterious shell grotto. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 June to 29 July for groups of between 10 and 35.
One acre garden divided into rooms by mature hedging, shrubs and trees enjoying views over the surrounding countryside. Large patio area with containers and seating. Other features inc pond, topiary, vegetable plot, hen run and wildlife area – always adding lots of new features, and lots of new plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to 1 September for groups of up to 30.