NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME: Newsletter - July Open Gardens
This recent spell of wet
weather has certainly been agreeable to all the plants in our garden. The
boarders are really lush and have responded by growing like ’topsy' , even the
lawn, which we were so concerned about 6 weeks ago, is looking really green.
Next thing will be the cry “I’ve got to cut the grass - Again”!! It
looks as if we are now in for a spell of weather more conducive to Garden
Visiting, so hopefully to tempt you are some gardens open during July. To view
all the gardens open for the National Garden Scheme visit our website: www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden
OLD
SWAN HOUSE Stockbridge SO20 6EU
This town garden is
designed around seven areas defined by the sun at different times of the day.
Planting is modern perennial with euphorbias, rosemary and box used extensively.
Surprise is provided by a grass and gravel garden and a small wildflower meadow.
There is an ancient hazel against a brick and flint wall, a loggia hung with
creeper, an orchard and a pond. Opened as part of the Stockbridge Gardens in
June.
This garden is
open Every Tuesday from 2nd to 23rd July 2pm to 5pm: Admission £4.00
children free - includes Lemonade and biscuits. For further details click on
the link: https://www.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/32618
BLEAK
HILL NURSERY & GARDEN Ringwood BH24 3PX
Through the moongate and
concealed from view are billowing borders contrasting against a seaside scene,
with painted beach huts and a boat on the gravel. Herbaceous borders fill
the garden with colour wrapping around a pond and small stream. Greenhouses with
cacti and sarracenias. Vegetable patch and bantam
chickens.
This garden is
open Sunday 7th & 21st July 2pm to 5pm (Also 4/8): Admission £4.00
children free: Home-made teas available: For further details click the
link: https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-gardeen/garden/18763
BUMPERS Long Sutton Hook
RG29 1SJ
Large country garden with
beautiful views spread over 2 acres, mixed herbaceous and shrub borders, and
laid out in a series of individual areas. Some interesting sculptures and
water features, with informal paths through the grounds and a number of places
to sit and enjoy the views.
This garden is open for
one day only: Sunday 7th July 2pm to 6pm: Admission £5.00 children free: tea
available: For further details click on the link: https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/35884
10 acres of varied garden
styles and lawns with mature cedars. Large walled garden recently replanted and
established beds. Orchard with wisteria walk. Formal rose garden, rhyl,
secret gardens with hostas, geranium and macleaya. Other features incl large
laurel maze (good for children) and croquet lawn (play if you like). Visitors
welcome to picnic. Free-range chickens and
guineafowl.
This garden is
open Sunday 7th July 11am to 5pm:(Also open By Arrangement for July)
Admission £6.00 children free: Home-made teas available: For further details
click on the link: https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/13875
Contemporary garden owned
by local garden designer on the outskirts of Winchester. Sunny hilltop ¼
acre plot. Themed borders of colourful mixed planting on chalky soil. Kitchen
and herb gardens, and semi formal pond. Come and see our National Collection
of Francoa - as above.
This garden is
open Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th and Tuesday 16th July 2pm to
5pm: Admission is £4.00 children free: Home-made teas available: For
further information click on the link: https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/29656
LITTLE OWLS
Lee-on-the-Solent PO13 9HR
A
suburban 40ft x 40ft plot championing the small garden. A variety of shrubs and
perennials for shade and sun in a colourful and exuberant style, attracting
bees and butterflies, a pond full of newts with hovering damsel flies, a sedum
green roof with solitary bee house and a bonsai
collection.
The final opening for this
garden is Sunday 14th July 11am to 4pm: Admission £3.00 children
free:
Home-made teas available:
For further details click on the link: https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/34768
The subtropics in Fareham!
This small garden is influenced by the flora of Australia and New Zealand
and incl many indigenous species and plants that are widely grown 'down under'.
The 4 climate zones; arid, temperate, lush fertile and a shady fernery, are
all densely planted to make the most of dramatic foliage, from huge bananas to
towering cordylines.
This Antipodean Garden is
open Saturday 20th July 1pm to 5pm (Also By Arrangement July &
August - up 20 visitor) Admission £3.00 children free: Home-made teas
available: For further details click on the link: https://www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/25026
ROTHERFIELD GREYS New
Milton BH25 5ST
1
acre garden featuring vibrant borders of Sanguisorba, salvia, lobelia, dahlia,
canna and helenium. Stunning ancient olives trees. Large oak pergola, bog
gardens oozing with interest, romantic white garden, hosta and begonia gazebo,
gushing water features, wildflower meadow, woodland walk with spotting
trail.
This garden is
open Saturday & Sunday 27th & 28th July 1.30pm to
5pm:
Admission £4.00 children free: Home-made teas available:
We have many gardens who
open 'By Arrangement’ for groups from 5+ up to 30, so if you are
a member of a Gardening Group or W I etc, or even a group of friends, you can
arrange a visit on a date and time to suit you both. To view these gardens
visit:
