NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME IN HAMPSHIRE
Well here we are into 2020 and whatever it throws at us. At the NGS we are always ready and coming up with new initiatives.
If you are interested in finding out a bit more in depth information about the NGS and our beneficiaries, you might like to view our brand new Impact Report. Click on the link https://ngs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Impact-Report-2019-1.pdf and there you are. You can then scroll down to read many interesting items.
With regards to the open gardens, as promised, last month, I will enclose details of more gardens, who open By Arrangement, for groups, such as yours or even groups of friends. This will be followed by our Snowdrop Gardens for February.
BY ARRANGEMENT: or click on the link www.ngs.org.uk/byarrangement
21 CHESTNUT ROAD Brokenhurst SO42 7RF
Open By Arrangement from April to August: for groups of 20+: Contact owners on 01590 622009 or maryiain.hayter@gmail.co for details and to arrange visit.
ALSO
Open various dates throughout May, June, July & August 11am to 5pm: Admission £4.00 children free: Home-made teas:
A mature ever evolving plant lovers dream and labour of love, this garden holds a surprise around every corner. Wildlife friendly with packed borders, vegetables, ponds, pergolas and arches, each season offers a wealth of ideas and inspiration. All this in the heart of the New Forest. https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/19437/
80 ABBEY ROAD Fareham PO15 5HW
Open By Arrangement April to August: for Groups up to 30:
Contact owners on 01329 843939 OR vgarford@aol.com for details and to arrange a visit.
A small garden, designed to use all the available space. Many unusual plants, including a large collection of herbs and native wild flowers. Interesting use of containers and other ideas for the smaller garden. Two ponds and tiny meadow help attract a wide range of wildlife. Living willow seat, summerhouse and trained grapevine. There will be new planting to offset damage by Box Moth Caterpillar.
LITTLE CROFT Fleet GU51 4LA
Open By Arrangement April to May for Groups of between 10 & 30
Contact owners graham.bowyer@me.com for details and to make arrangements.
A garden with features inspired by Japanese garden design principles. There are 3 main Japanese style features; a pond and stream garden, a tea garden with stepping stone pathway leading to an arbour and a dry stone garden. https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/35917/
BUMPERS Sutton Common Long Sutton RG29 1SJ
Open By Arrangement April to October for Groups of 10+
Contact Owner on 07766 754993 OR sfw@staxgroup.com for details and to make arrangements.
ALSO
Sunday 5th July 2pm to 6pm: Admission £5.00 children free: Home-made teas:
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.
FERNS LODGE Hordle Lymington SO41 0FE
Open By Arrangement April to August for groups up to 10
Contact owner, Sue Grant at http://www.fernslodge.co.uk for details and to arrange a visit
½ acre of atmospheric cottage garden that wraps itself around a pretty Victorian lodge house (not open) providing a riot of colour and scent. A happy jumble of azalea, lupin, camellia, hydrangea and many foxgloves. Gravelled areas to a terrace, to brick beds, to a gazebo covered with clematis and honeysuckle via winding brick paths, to the 3½ acre Victorian garden in restoration (wellies are a must), started winter 2019.
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/35918/
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/35918/
THE COTTAGE Chandlers Ford Eastleigh SO53 1ES
Open By Arrangement April to May
Contact the owners on 02380 254521 OR barandhugh@aol.com for details and to arrange a visit
ALSO
Open various dates through May 2pm to 6pm: Admission £4.00 children free: Home-made teas:
The house was built in 1905 but the ¾ acre garden has been designed, planted and cared for since 1950 by 2 keen garden loving families. Azaleas, camellias, trilliums and erythroniums under old oaks and pines. Herbaceous cottage style borders with many unusual plants for yr-round interest. Bog garden, ponds, kitchen garden. Bantams, bees and birdsong with over 30 bird species noted. Wildlife areas.
FINALLY OUR FOUR GARDENS OPEN FOR THE FEBRUARY SNOWDROP FESTIVAL:-
Sunday 9th February 2pm to 4pm:
Bramdean House: Alresford SO24 0JU
Sunday 16th February 1pm to 4pm:
The Down House: Itchen Abbas SO21 1AX
Sunday & Monday 16th & 17th February 2pm to 5pm:
Little Court: Crawley Winchester SO21 2PU
Sunday 23rd February 11am to 4pm:
Chawton House: Chawton Alton GU34 1SJ
Lets hope that the weather continues to be mild and fine for our Snowdrop Openings, but whatever the weather you can be sure of a warm welcome.
Happy New Year to you All
