10 Gardens to visit
NGS Open Gardens See the website for more details and a full list of gardens open for viewing.
Ngs.org.uk
16 & 17 JULY
East Cornworthy Gardens Four gardens in this village just outside Dittisham will be opening their gates in July. Surrounded by rolling hills, with Dartmoor in the distance you can enjoy woodland walks, streams, ponds as well as interesting planting and magnificent mixed borders in sun and shade in these very different gardens. A Devonshire cream tea will complete the afternoon. Rivendale Farm, Toad Hall, Brook and Blackness Barn. 2 – 5pm
22 – 24 JULY
Greatcombe, Holne, Newton Abbot An oasis of a garden hidden in a Dartmoor valley with a fast growing reputation for its unusual planting and colour schemes (and home- made teas) set in 2 acres and evoking a deep sense of tranquillity. Moorland stream, spring flowering shrubs and bulbs, summer climbers, perennial borders, wide variety of hydrangeas and grasses, a haven for pollinators. Art, plants and metalwork for sale. 1 – 5pm
23 & 24 JULY
Coombe Meadow, Newton Abbot This lost garden, by a beautiful Dartmoor stream was overgrown and neglected. Since 2016 its mature magnolias, camellias, azaleas and other trees have been rescued. Paths and ponds have been cleared, archaeology preserved, borders created, bridges and terraces repaired and over 15,000 bulbs planted. The meadows contain wild daffodils and bluebells, so in spring the garden is a kaleidoscope of colour. 11am – 4pm.
23 & 24 JULY
Am Brook Meadow, Ipplepen Country garden developed over past 16 yrs to encourage wildlife. Perennial native wildflower meadows, large ponds with ducks
and swans, streams and wild areas covering 10 acres are accessible by gravel and grass pathways. Formal courtyard garden with water features and herbaceous borders and prairie- style planting together with poultry and bees close by. 2.30 – 6pm
30 & 31 JULY
The Old School House, Dawlish Part of Ashcombe Estate this garden was created by Queen’s Nurse Vanessa and husband Chaz. It is an artistic palette of colour with a hint of the theatrical. Set in over ½ acre there is a variety of plants, shrubs, vines, bananas and trees attracting insects and wildlife plus an interesting array of quirky recycled materials. Dawlish water stream circles around the pretty garden. 1 – 5pm.
30 & 31 JULY
Squirrels, Torquay Plantsman’s small town environmental garden, landscaped with small ponds and 7ft waterfall. Interlinked through abutilons to Japanese, Italianate, Spanish, tropical areas. Specialising in fruit with peaches, figs, kiwi, bananas, tree fern, brugmansia, lantanas, oleanders. Collection of fuchsia, dahlias, abutilons, bougainvillea. Environmental and Superclass Gold Medal Winners. 2 – 5pm
2 & 3 AUGUST Avenue Cottage, Totnes
11 acres of mature and young trees and shrubs. Once part of a C18 landscape, the neglected garden has been cleared and replanted over the last 30 yrs. Good views of Sharpham House and River Dart. Azaleas and hydrangeas are a feature. 10.30am – 4.30pm.
7 AUGUST
Middle Well, Totnes Tranquil 2 acre garden plus woodland and streams contain a wealth of interesting plants chosen for colour, form and long season of interest. Interesting structural features (rill, summerhouse, pergola, cobbling, slate bridge) and heady mix of exciting perennials, shrubs, bulbs, climbers and specimen trees. Vegetable garden. Child friendly. 11am – 5pm.
St Luke’s Hospice Open Gardens
Stlukes-hospice.org.uk 3 July
Flete House, Ivybridge A chance to enjoy exclusive access to this private and historic estate. The enigmatic and fascinating Flete House is set in elegantly landscaped parkland which has Italianate gardens, shrubbery, water gardens, some excellent specimen trees and panoramic views of the beautiful South Hams. Entry £7. Limited tours of the house available for an additional fee. 12 – 5pm.
24 JULY
Sommerswood Lakes, South Brent A unique opportunity to discover this wonderful, private and hidden garden which enjoys dramatic views of Dartmoor. The two lakes are bordered with beautiful flowering specimens and welcome an abundance of wildlife. 2 - 5pm.
STONE LANE GARDENS Chagford TQ13 8JU A spectacular 5 acre woodland and water garden on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, that enchants and inspires in every season. The Stone Lane Garden Sculpture exhibition is an important showcase for West Country artists. This annual exhibition is held in the summer months within beautifully landscaped National Collections of Birch and Alder trees. Groves of trees, pools and streams create a magical exhibition setting loved by artists and visitors of all ages.
Stonelanegardens.com
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