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GREAT GARDENS TO VISIT THIS MONTH
Pretty as a picture
Castle Kennedy Gardens near Stranraer is running a nature-based photographic competition this summer. Led by garden ranger and keen photographer Alistair Clark, the competition is open to photographers of all ages and abilities. Visitors to the garden can participate in photo safaris on 31 August or 28 September in order to capture the perfect shot in the garden, or go it alone at a time that suits. The overall winner will receive a Nikon Coolpix AW120 waterproof tough camera.
www.castlekennedygardens.com
Fasque House, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk Fasque House is situated within the fi nely landscaped Fasque House Estate with the foothills of the Grampians behind and rolling parkland to the front. The current owners are currently restoring the house and gardens to their former glory. Landscaping of the West Garden took place in 2013 with a sunken terrace garden containing a formal pond and a mixture of formal and herbaceous plants. There are some magnifi cent trees in the surrounding woodlands. The grandiose walled garden and old apple store are also being restored. Open 7 September
Dundonnell Estates, Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross There are camellias, magnolias and bulbs in spring, as well as a rhododendron and laburnum walk in this ancient walled garden. Exciting planting in new borders gives all year colour centred around one of the oldest yew trees in Scotland. Midsummer roses, a restored Edwardian glasshouse, riverside walk and arboretum, all in the valley below the peaks of An Teallach. Open 11 September
Blooming marvellous veterans’ garden Gardening Leave, a horticultural charity for veterans, will transform an old inner city bowling green in Dudhope Park in Dundee into a therapy garden later this year. Local veterans will tend the garden, which will be fi lled with raised beds, vegetables, herbs and fl ower beds. The project will be carried out by ISS Facility Landscaping Services and has received a £10,000 donation from Scotts Miracle-Gro as well as awards from the Armed Forces Covenant Libor Fund and the Lethendy Trust.
www.gardeningleave.org
THE PARROT FLOWER POWER measures soil moisture,
fertiliser, ambient temperature and light intensity of both garden and indoor plants in real time. Once planted, keep track of the sensor’s fi ndings by downloading the corresponding app. £49.99 at Firebox.
www.fi rebox.com
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Gargunnock House, Gargunnock, Stirlingshire Five acres of mature gardens, woodland walks, walled garden and an 18th century doocot. Snowdrops in February/March, daffodils in April/May. Glorious display of azaleas and rhododendrons in May/ June. Wonderful trees and shrubs provide glorious autumn colours. Guided tours can be arranged for parties throughout the year by contacting the head gardener on 01786 860392. Open 21 September
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