NGS London open gardens

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I try to see a few different gardens every year and if it’s possible several on the same day. Last Sunday was N1 and E8 areas with 7 gardens on offer.
It should have been an easy, if a little long, journey – but no, ‘working on the line’ of course. A bus, a train, another bus and then another train – however worth it in the end.
The first was quite formal with deep borders, pond – very clear – and herb beds. The second a small cottage garden and the third long and narrow with many unusual plants. Each lovely in its own way.
Then about a 15 minute walk to the next area where there were four houses in a lovely terrace. The second had a terrace leading to a wildlife area with bee hives, the third a family garden with meadow and the fourth with repeat planting of roses, hydrangeas and box – seemingly not affected by the dreaded caterpillar. Then there was the first – absolutely lovely. Clematis are everywhere, growing up supports and with a bicycle wheel at the top! The planting is superb and every single plant complements the one next to it. The lady who owns the garden – not a young person – says she spends most of her time in it and I can see why. I shall go back in July when the clematis are in full bloom and if the trains are not running I’ll walk there!
I only took photographs of her garden and I’m not the greatest with a camera, but hope these will give an idea of how lovely it is.

I so enjoy visiting these open gardens, 23rd June I will be in Worthing at the Ambrose Place gardens, selling plants, and 7th July Hampstead Garden Suberb joint opening of 13 gardens for £12.
I always come away with ideas for my own garden and also meet some very nice like minded people.

• 12 Jun, 2019
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