National Garden Scheme in Hampshire May/June 2021
IN HAMPSHIRE
I’m sure many of you were/are thinking the same as me, when are these early morning frosts going to stop. I certainly can’t remember an April with such a prolonged period of frosts. It amazes me how tolerant some of the plants are - apart from my ‘Alstroemeria Indian Summer” that has really curled its toes up. Still we are all in the same boat.
Undeterred, our gardeners are still toiling away to bring you some stunning gardens. Below are a few gardens, which are open from 17th May and into June.
NOTE: Pre-booking is essential for openings before 17th May, after then pre-booking is available, but not essential.
BISTERNE MANOR: Ringwood BH24 3BN
Opening: Thurs 13th, 20th & 27th May 2pm to 5pm
Admission: £5.00 children free
No refreshments.
Opened since 1930’s for NGS. Rhododendrons and azaleas abound. Woodland Walk.
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/1546
POP-UP GARDEN:
ENDHOUSE: 6 Wimpson Gardens Southampton SO16 9ES
Opening: Tues & Wed 25th & 26th May: Tues & Wed 1st & 2nd June: 1pm to 4.30pm
PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL DUE TO SIZE OF GARDEN !
Admission: £3.50 children free
Refreshments: Home-made teas
Urban oasis with tree ferns, palms, acers and wisteria - plus sculptures and ceramics.
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37873
SEARLES LANE GARDENS: HOOK RG27 9EQ (PARKING - RG27 9QU - Papermill Ave. - short walk: Disabled parking in Searles Lane) )
Photo Credit Marienne Majrerus CherryTree Barn
Maple Cottage is reopening after a 2 yr break, a ½ acre cottage style garden with herbaceous borders, veg plots and a tiny, but very active wildlife pond surrounded by hostas, astilbe, sarracenia and a quirky tree cave for kids. The neighbouring 1 acre contemporary garden at Cherry Tree Barn is just 2 yrs old and is the realisation of the owner’s ideas working with garden designer Fiona Harrison. The area around the thatched barn has been planted with grasses, iris, salvia, euphorbia, phlomis and knautia. Drifts of oxeye daisies and other wildflowers on bunds line the perimeter. Hard landscaping incl terracing, decking, pathways and Japanese influenced Yatsuhashi Bridge through the main border. Small collection of sculptures completes the piece. The tiny garden at Cherry Tree Barn Cottage is full of lovingly attended, colourful pots.
Opening: Thurs 27th to Sun 30th May 2pm to 5pm
Admission: £6.50 children free
Refreshments: Home-made teas.
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42289
HOW PARK BARN Kings Somborne Stockbridge SO20 6QG
Open: Sunday 16th May 2pm to 5pm
Admission: £5.00 children free
Refreshments: At discretion of garden owner
A 2 acre country garden with panoramic views over the Test Valley. Walkers & cyclists welcome from the nearby Test Way. FEATURED IN APR/MAY HAMPSHIRE LIFE 2021 - IT MUST BE SPECIAL! It certainly is.
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/36038
SPITFIRE HOUSE Chattis Hill Stockbridge SO20 6JS (also By Arrangement in June)
Open: Sat 6th June 2pm to 5pm
Admission: £4.00 children free
Refreshments: Home-made Teas
The garden with wildlife at heart is situated on the site of an old WW2 Spitfire assemble factory, with evidence still visible.
https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/35012
All or garden owners look forward to welcoming visitors in a more relaxed way (still following Government Guidelines) to their gardens. Hope to see you there.
Best Wishes
Pat Beagley - Publicity
National Garden Scheme - Hampshire.
