reviews of British gardens and nurseries, large and small.
Since 1978, the village of Shere in Surrey has opened it's gardens to raise funds for local charities. On Sunday 28th June, Shere once again threw open it's garden gates to enable the general public to nose around some of the most beautiful backyards in Surrey. GLORIOUS SITUATION Nestled at the foot of the North Downs,... Continue Reading →
Little Mynthurst Farm is situated in the village of Norwood Hill, near Horley in Surrey and is only open once or twice a year under the National Gardens Scheme. The former home of Lord Baden Powell, this Grade ll listed house, with parts dating back to the 16th century is mainly timber framed with a... Continue Reading →
East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens, near North Walsham on the Norfolk coast is snugly protected from the prevailing North Sea winds by extensively planted trees and walled areas, creating a sheltered wonderland for the visitor to explore. It is hard to imagine such delights given that the surrounding land is windswept fields overlooking the sea,... Continue Reading →
Great Comp Garden, near Sevenoaks is a wonderfully varied garden spanning some 7 acres with something for everyone including woodland walks, a glorious Italianate garden and even romantic ruins! Great Comp was created by Roderick and Joy Cameron who moved to Great Comp in 1957, opening the gardens to the public for charity in the... Continue Reading →
The glorious sunshine this Valentine's weekend saw so many visitors enjoying the delights our gardens have to offer. My adventures took me around the Surrey Hills, starting off with a walk around the very busy and ever popular Polesden Lacey, surely the most visited National Trust property in the South of England. New shoots are... Continue Reading →
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