53 Gorgeous Gardens
Catch the best of the late summer blooms. Overbeck’s
National Trust National Trust properties Greenway, Coleton Fishacre and Overbeck’s attract as many visitors for their gardens as they do for the houses. This autumn the National Trust have scheduled a number of events to get top tips and tricks from those in the know.
Nationaltrust.org.uk
Coleton Fishacre 21 August & 11 September: Gardening for nature. 2 – 2.45pm. 11 September: Past, present and future – an evening with the head gardener. 5.30 – 7.30pm.
Greenway 14 September: An evening in the garden Agatha Christie loved. 5.30 – 7.30pm. 24 September: Gardening for nature at Greenway. 2 – 2.45pm.
Overbeck’s 27 August & 17 September : Gardening for nature In this unique subtropical garden on the cliffs. Wednesdays: guided garden tours from 11am – 12 noon.
National Garden
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ngs.org.uk
30 & 31 August Cadhay, Ottery St Mary Tranquil 2 acre setting for Tudor manor house. 2 medieval fish ponds surrounded by rhodo- dendrons, gunnera, hostas and flag iris. Roses, clematis, lilies and hellebores surround walled water garden. 120ft herbaceous border walk informally planted. Magnificent display of dahlias throughout.
5 & 6 September Honeywell, nr Tiverton Over 5 yrs this old farmyard has been lovingly transformed planting with changing climate, our altitude and winds in mind. Many large grasses, interplanted with perennials grown for their flowers and foliage. Reclaimed materials have been cleverly used in “the shack”, a shelter to enjoy refresh- ments and stunning views to Exmoor.
Amelia’s Flower Farm, Newton Abbot This family-run flower farm is open with flowers to pick and plants to buy as well as special workshops and events including Dahlia Days (22 August & 5 September) and Seed Saving & Autumn sowing (19 September).
Ameliasflowerfarm.co.uk
Other gardens to visit...
Until 31 August Stone Lane Gardens, Chagford An enchanting 5-acre woodland garden on the edge of Dart- moor. South West Sculptors will once again be curating a varied and imaginative exhibition of artwork in the garden in a variety of media from many different west-country artists.
Stonelanegardens.com
6 September
RHS Rosemoor Plant Fair, Great Torrington There will be a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local nurseries for sale, a must for all keen gardeners and plant collectors. The local Plant Heritage Group will also be offering plants for sale and have an infor- mation stand. New members welcome! 10am – 3pm.
6 September
Bowringsleigh Open Gardens, West Alvington Enjoy these beautiful 10 acre gardens on the edge of Kingsbridge which are home to a stunning collection of hydrangeas, and many rare trees are to be found in the two large arboretums which are best viewed in September, as the leaves turn colour. Refreshments will be available and all money raised from refreshments and admission will go towards St Luke’s Hospice. 2 - 5pm.
Stlukes-hospice.org.uk
The Italian Garden, Ipplepen Take a self-guided tour in this lost garden which continues to be restored by volunteers. Influenced by the Edwardian fashion for Italianate gardens, it takes a more informal, picturesque design approach suited to the Devon landscape.
Theitaliangarden.org Until October - Open Fridays 10.30am – 3.30pm 22 August -Open garden for charity 10.30am–3.30pm. In support of ELM Wildlife. 26 September - Open Saturday. 10.30am – 3.30pm.
The Garden House, Yelverton This is a wonderful garden to visit whatever the season with beautiful early autumnal colours in the Acer garden and a walled colour full of colour in August & September. Visit before 2 September and children can enjoy the Ember Dragon Trail throughout the garden.
Thegardenhouse.org.uk
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