Open GardensComments from our members
A china clay pit, transformed into what truly is an eden. To experience this garden is to experience the most beautiful exotic plants of the world. Unfortunately, I only had half a day at Eden, but hope to return to England some day and visit it again.
On open garden - Eden Project - Rainforest
I was on a ten day English Garden Tour through Trafalger Tours last year, it ended with an entire day at the Chelsea Flower Show. I have nothing to compare my visit to, as I have never been to anything like this. I was awe struck at every garden in the show. It is amazing the little time the designers have to build the gardens in the show. I came away inspired and loaded with new ideas.
On open garden - Chelsea Flower Show
I live very close to Castle Brom. gardens and feel it would draw more attention if the house was also open to the public but it is private (business premises)
On open garden - Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens...
Not so much a garden as a butterfly sanctuary with a hot house of good speciment plants which host the butterfly collection. Other interesting displays including soldier ants, various reptiles and good interpretation information. There are also interesting grounds, herb garden, play area, animal zones and a 'Birds of Prey' collection. A good day out for the family / school trip with links to national curriculum. dioon11
On open garden - Butterfly and Wildlife Park
Local garden centre. Open 7 days a week. Evergreen shrubs, conifers, all types of Hedging.
On open garden - Evergreen Nurseries
Just lovely. Worth a trip to the island just for this.
On open garden - Osbourne House
Lots for all the family and superb in the rhodo/azalea season. Children loved the tree with the bell you can ring and the walk alongside the Beaulieu river.
On open garden - Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway
A stunning garden with lots for everyone. My children particularly enjoyed the bamboo jungley bit and the senses gardens. I will certainly go back and the children are already begging me to take them back there.
On open garden - Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
This garden is the private garden of Corseside Nursery. It is open twice this year :-
1st June 11am-3pm, in aid of the South Pembrokeshire Hospital.
13th September 11am-3pm in aid of The British Red Cross
entrance £2 adults children welcome and free.
refreshments available.
This garden overlooks the Irish sea and benefits from a mild winter climate. This enables many tender plants to be planted in the ground which are left to the elements. These enclude many aeonium, lampranthus and other succulents. The owners are a welsh family of three generations and the garden represents this. There is a strong environmental ethos with an emphasis on recycling. With 1 1/2 acres to wander around, fantastic views of the sea, and a warm welome waiting for you.
On open garden - Corseside Nursery
Excellent collection of snowdrops, from memory gardens are open Saturday and Sunday throughout February for the Snowdrops and other times of the year. Gardens are registered with the RHS Open Gardens scheme
On open garden - Benington Lordship Gardens
I returned to this garden today as it has now re-opened. It is obviously acid soil, as there are plenty of beautiful Camellias, Rhododendrons and large Skimmias. There are tiny plants by your feet to admire as well. Lovely Hellebores, Fritillaries and Narcissi. Last but not least, a small but well-stocked Nursery to browse in!
On open garden - Holbrook Garden
Looking to go over the first May bank holiday and looking forward to it as I have just been to the Daffodil day at Wisley and that was good even at this time of year!
On open garden - RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Clough Williams Ellis's surreal village. The gardens are extensive if not manicured. There are hydrangeas as some grow rhodies and paths that explore the garden leading to Japanese lakes, sea views and other gems. We had a super day at Portmeirion.
On open garden - Portmeirion Gardens
A stunning recreation of a garden that was lost. There are stunning herbaceous borders, a myriad espalliered apple trees and of course the wonderful iconic parterres. Well worth a visit.
On open garden - Pitmedden Garden
Private garden open for charity
Open days in 2008:
May 10 Saturday (Walsall Deaf People’s Centre)
May 11 Sunday (ngs/Yellow Book & 20% Walsall Heart Care)
May 17 Saturday (Epilepsy Charities)
May 18 Sunday (ngs/Yellow Book & 20% Walsall Heart Care)
July 27 Sunday (Walsall National Trust)
August 9 Saturday (Samaritans of Walsall and District)
August 10 Sunday (ngs/Yellow Book & 20% Walsall Heart Care)
10am - 6pm every open day
Admission £3, children free (proceeds to named charities)
Tea and biscuits extra
Note: There are some steps. Toilet at garden level.
S-facing 1/3 acre, suburban garden, gently sloping to arboretum, some steps. For all seasons and age groups. 200 acers, 350 azaleas, bright clipped conifers, shrubs provide back drop for spring bulbs, perennials, summer bedding. Many 'rooms' and themes incl contrast of red, blue and yellow. Jungle, oriental pagoda, water features. Winner Daily Mail National Garden Competition 2007. Winner Walsall in Bloom 2006. Featured on ITV Central News
On open garden - Four Seasons
The house of Pitmuies is a private garden near Forfar. The garden comprises formal vegetable gardens, lawns and borders of stunning flowering shrubs and herbaceous perennials. There is also a charming woodland walk along the river bank through beech woods and up to a loch by the house. I think for me the herbaceous borders were the biggest treat. They were phenomenal.
On open garden - Pitmuies Gardens
I went to visit this garden in 2007,And it was well worth the visit,There are lots or areas of great interest,The plants are all very healthy,And they have a rose walk,which is outstanding,i will take some pics of that this year.
On open garden - RHS Garden Hyde Hall
A hidden garden of superlatives just ten minutes north west of Okehampton and the A30. Set inside a walled garden with 14ft high walls a broad path weaves through the garden's rich magic of the cottage planting style. A hundred climbers grace the walls and shrubbery. One restored greenhouse is full of prized Bougainvillea. Then walk amongst giant gunnera and 40ft bamboos. There are over 60 beautiful hostas, so big they reach your belt. So much to take in you don't know where to look next.
There's a free mobility vehicle available if needed and plenty of seating throughout. Open daily from 05 April. B&B for those who want to stay longer in this central Devon location.
On open garden - Winsford Walled Gardens
maybe when I retire I shall be able to return to britain...my genes left there a century-or-so ago. Family came from East Sussex, Lewes, Hove, Brighton area.. would love to see Cornwall.
On open garden - The Lost Gardens of Heligan
I was at Lanhydrock in May of 2007. The grounds are amazing! I have many, many pictures of Lanhydrock and would be more then happy to share more if someone wishes. If you have the chance to visit, don't miss it! We toured the house as well as eating in the quaint restaurant. It was a day well spent!
On open garden - Lanhydrock House