Gardens
Blessed with a climate in which both local and exotic species thrive, explore New England blazes of intense fiery colour; a magical secret valley, or ‘travel’ the world of plants -all right here!
Overbeck’s Garden in Salcombe 2017
With a climate more like the Mediterranean, Overbecks is home to an astonishing plant collection. From the very first moment the house was built, the successive owners have revelled in planting the rare and exotic, and with the National Trust in charge this has continued. All the usual Mediterranean plants are here – tall Chusan palms throughout, with Cistus and Lavenders, Ceanothus and Rosemary, Salvias and Agapanthus. But along with this are plants not so eye catching, yet more unique – Pseudopanax and Schefflera, that are more often grown in conservatories, and the vast leaves of Tetrapanx and the banana Musa basjoo. A gravelled bank is home to the South African Restios and succulent Agaves, and at the very top of the garden an Olive grove looks out over the sea. Talking of Olives – 2016 saw the addition of 3 ancient Olive Trees – all now well bedded and under-planted with Mediterranean plants.
“A Garden Paradise”
Often said to us about our home and business by our happy customers, Hill House Nursery & Tea Room are family run and owned by the Hubbard family on the site of their Victorian Gothic vicarage home in Landscove.
The
nursery team is friendly and helpful and above all, very knowledgeable. We’re delighted to answer your questions and help wherever we can. Most of our stock is propagated on our premises and is of the highest quality at the best price. We have plants you probably know and love already but are also well known for having many rare and unusual garden and conservatory plants. Raymond has bred several plants here including the Nemesia Bluebird which has sold over 13 million plants worldwide under licence. From 1 March to 30 September, our licensed Tea Room serves home made soups, cakes and scones for Devon Cream Teas. Using
locally produced food wherever possible, we serve light lunches of freshly prepared salads and sandwiches and our waiting staff will serve you either in the garden or the Tea Room, which was once the Parish meeting room. The garden was designed and laid out by Edward Hyams when he owned it in the late 1950s. Several shrubs Hyams planted are still here, including a big Magnolia Delavayi given to him by Agatha Christie & many Camellias. Dogs are permitted in the garden only but must be on a lead, please. Open 7 days a week, including Easter Sunday, from 11am to 4.45pm.
Open your eyes to the amazing world of Orchids
too where we propagate thousands of orchid plants for sale. There is a lot to buy in the orchid shop if you fancy having a go, they’re easier than you think! Free advice and full instructions given with every purchase. Stay for some tasty refreshments in our Café Vanilla, freshly ground coffee, cream teas and light lunches are all on the menu. You may even find an unusual gift or two amongst our range of local food and crafts.
A visit to Orchid Paradise near Newton Abbot will open your eyes to the amazing world of orchids! Open daily and under cover, it’s perfect whatever the weather. The orchid family is huge with 30,000 species around the world and you will see an incredible array of blooming orchids from various countries and climates. From the weird and wonderful to the rare and unusual plus the easy-to-grow pot-plant varieties, there’s so much to enjoy in our ever-changing display area and the growing houses
“HILL HOUSE NURSERY IS AWASH WITH TREASURES & TEMPTATIONS"
Garden open free of charge, Tea Room open Spring & Summer - home made cakes, soups, scones, light lunches; Devon Cream Teas inside or on the lawn in fine weather. Dogs permitted in garden only, if on leads.
www.hillhousenursery.com
Landscove, Nr Ashburton, Devon TQ13 7LY 01803 762273/762261 Tea Room only
Open 7 days a week inc. Easter Sunday & all Bank Holidays, 11am to 4.45pm
Equidistant between Plymouth and Exeter on the A38. Take the Peartree exit.
Forches Cross, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6PZ @burnhamorchids
www.orchids.uk.com 21 01626 352233
Open daily 10am-4pm.
www.orchids.uk.com
What makes Overbecks so special? The proximity of the sea and the shelter of the surrounding native woodland have given it the climate, and the steeply sloping site and rocky soil drains the water fast from tender plants. But it is the eclectic and experimental nature of the design and planting that is so important; using special plants in ways that try to mimic natural ecosystems. Walking through the garden is like taking a trip around the world.
After your exploration of the garden and museum our tea room team will be on hand to serve you with freshly prepared sandwiches with a varied choice of locally sourced fillings, including crab – a popular choice, plus various soups, salads, cakes and ice-cream. If you feel like treating yourselves, you can book a sumptuous high tea, give us a ring on 01548 842893 and we can arrange this for you. Pop into the shop and take home some local preserves, souvenirs or even a statuette of ‘The First Flight’ unique to Overbeck’s.
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