Country Gardener - March 2010

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Cannington hosts Mothering
Sunday plant sale
Do you know a friend
There’s a special Mothering Sunday and Plant sale event
who’d like to receive
being held in the walled gardens of Cannington on
Mothering Sunday.
Country Gardener?
March 14th is the date and there’s special events aimed at
mums including a special plant sale. The day might be the
If you have a friend or family Hampshir
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precise reason to visit the gardens which lie within the grounds member who loves gardening
of a medieval Priory, and many of its fine buildings remain. then why not treat them to
Classic and contemporary features include the ‘hot’
a regular copy of Country
Issue No 28 Mar
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herbaceous border, the blue garden, sub-tropical walk and
Gardener - delivered direct to
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Victoria style fernery. Within the gardens can also be found
their door eight times a year.
the botanical glasshouse where arid, sub-tropical and tropical
Spring
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plants can be seen. Two smaller gardens, The Bishop’s and

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thoughtful gift. Itchen Abbas’
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Australasian Gardens are areas of real tranquillity.
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Edward last spring. The gardens have also been awarded for
sure you receive a copy hot
quality as a visitor attraction by VisitBritain.
off the presses, eight times a
The gardens have classic and contemporary features such
year.
as; the ‘hot’ herbaceous border the blue garden; a sub-
It’s so easy; just call us on 01823 430639 (office open Mon-Fri
tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, amongst others.
0900-1730) with your credit card details handy, and we will
Within the gardens can also be found the botanical
do the rest. Then you can just sit back and relax, knowing your
glasshouse, where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can
copy will be delivered as soon as it becomes available.
be seen. Two smaller gardens within the walls (The Bishop’s
and Australasian Gardens) are areas of real tranquillity.
Or, if you prefer, please fill in the details below and send your
application with your cheque payment or credit card details
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to: Country Gardener Magazine, Priory Lodge, Halse,
Taunton , Somerset TA4 3AE.
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