Open GardensComments from our members

Open 29th, 30th & 31st August 2008 - specialist organic herb nursery

One of the best gardens in England, lots of gardens within gardens all set in the north Cotswolds. ANational Trust property

It is a small and lovely garden just across a much larger but not so ancient nor beautifully tended, Parque JuanCarlos I.
This Garden was started in 1787 by order of the Duchess of Osuna. It is called Capricho or Caprice, Whim, because it was a Duchess Whim.
It is worth visiting it. Famous for its lilac blossoms in Spring and a Tree I love best: Cercis Siliqastrum brought to Spain from India many, many years ago.

15th &16th August 2008 show dates.

We have friends who live in Pentewan.I agree it is well worth a visit.

This is a community planting scheme, maintained by the residents and accessible at any time. Projects like this are about making communities stronger and respect for there environment.

"A Real Garden", "A Garden with rare plants" are two notices one observes when at the traffic lights at the junction of the A391 and A390. After a 315 mile trek to St.Austell the invitation could not be resisted. What a jewel was found. This magnificent Garden and Parklands comprise over 30 Acres (about 13 Hectares) boasts a plant / tree collection of over 6000 specimens and the great plus - they are all labelled. This garden is also home to the National collection of the Genus Grevillea. The garden has a web site so take a pre visit look and you will not be able to resist including the gardens when visiting this part of Cornwall. This is a unique experience and will have something of interest every month of the year. The gardens are open all year round with the exception of 24th to 26th December inclusive. See some of my 50 photos in my photo album. The Tea Room is definitely understated - it is a genuine English even Cornish Cafe experience: Best quality and variety of food mostly locally sourced, Brilliant Service, much is home made, lovelly rustic environment with outdoor courtyard which is great when weather is favourable. Adjacent is the nursery which sells a wide variety of plants, many rare and uncommon - all of excellent quality and very reasonably priced. If you are in St. Austell I highly commend this garden to you, you will not be let down.

Beautiful gardens, well worth a visit. Nice art gallery and tea rooms too.

Best known for their 2500 sq. foot butterfly wing, Reiman Gardens is located on the Iowa State campus. A large collection of Dr. Griffith Buck roses is included in the 14 acre site.

Construction of the Lauritzen Gardens started in 1995, with new additions added yearly. This 100 acre site has become a prized attraction in the Omaha area. Located on a rolling bluff along the Missouri River, the Gardens include the rose garden, children's garden, hosta shade garden, spring flowering walk, English garden, Victorian garden, streams, pools, and much more.

This is a newer arboretum, still under construction at the time we visited.

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the United State's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark.

My wife and I visited Tatton Park last July 2007 to visit the flower show held in the grounds each year.well worth a visit by anyone interested in the normal gardens (photos of the flower show will be put on a seperate site shortly)
The gardens of the main house are fantastic mainly inside the walled gardens ,where the victorian vegetable gardens were under construction.
The most interesting part for me was the Japanese garden that was reconstructed at Tatton after being displayed at Hampton Court Palace flower show a number of years ago.I had hoped to return this year but due to my wifes ill health will have to wait till next year

Something for every one. There is the SunDial Brige, Stickwork sculpture by Patrick T. Dougherty, Rock Penjing, Mediterranean climate gardens, Nursery, Sacramento river, walking and bike trails. Right now they have the exhibition Bodies Revealed. There is an additional charge for this exhibition.

A wonderful place for people of any age, plenty to see and loads of things to keep the little'uns happy too. I would suggest that you take with you a packed lunch as although there is a very charming cafe there it appears to get really busy and you stuggle to find a table never mind a seat!

Senseable walking shoes is a must as the grounds are huge there are so many gardens and plants to see you could spend a full day there.

The only flaw is that 'they' do hire a suite out near the glass houses and you do feel strange mixing with the party guests.

Great prices at £7 per adult what a bargain!Hel.xxx.

We have been to these gardens in previous years - a really great day out!!

Sunday 6 July. Wheathampstead Open Gardens at Gustard Wood and Blackmore End. A family walk through 12 beautiful gardens with teas, ice-creams, picnics in the wildflower meadow, plants for sale, RSPB, Natural History Society , Badger and Bat groups and more. Proceeds to the Friends of St Helen's School and St Helen's and St Peter's Churches. Tickets £4.00 at the gardens, children free, treasure trail £1.00. No dogs please. Signposted off the B651 Wheathampstead to Kimpton.

If you are visiting Cambridge for any reason please visit Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Perhaps our GOY friends from overseas may be touring the UK and very likely land in Cambridge, only 1.7km from City centre. Opened 1846 therefore very established but always evolving. CUBG can boast a Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) which flowered Sept 2004, none of us will be alive next time it flowers though. The Glasshouse hosts a stunning Jade Vine, the roots have enveloped the heating pipes which is fascinating in itself. This garden cannot rival Kew for scale but it is rewarding and a good half day excursion. Please view the web site.

My personal garden, it is open to the public. I intend to develop this aspect of the garden more fully in years to come. First I need to finish my teaching job which will take up most of my time until Dec 2008!

I first visited in June 2008, its a gem and reminded me of a mini sissinghurst with all the different garden `rooms`. Will definately be returning! It is also free at certain times of the year for RHS members.
Website address is http://www.perennial.org.uk/york_gate_information/index.aspx