Sunday 4th May, 1.00pm to 4.30pm
160 Southwell Road West, Mansfield NG18 4HB
A third of an acre garden with a real mixture of growing environments, including a woodland garden, a sun border, large island beds and a vegetable garden with lots of climbers. The garden owners have a particular interest in woodland plants, agapanthus, fruit and vegetable growing. Sloping site accessible to wheelchair users with some assistance. Dog friendly, plants for sale, refreshments.
Sunday 11th May, 1.00pm to 5.00pm
38 Main Street, Woodborough, Nottingham NG14 6EA
Transformed from a lawned garden, this is now an Asian inspired varied garden, with traditional outdoor wood fired Ofuro bath, Asian species area, herbaceous border, a raised species rhododendron bed, vegetables, greenhouse and pond. An art studio with terrace open on the day. Plants for sale, refreshments.
Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th May, 1.00pm to 5.00pm
NEW GARDEN – Hall Farmhouse, Gonalston, Nottingham NG14. 7JA
Recently acquired established cottage garden, with three distinct areas. May brings a riot of colour including wisteria, rhododendron, iris, alliums roses, ceanothus, bluebells and spring bulbs. Herbaceous borders and mature trees, including Paulownia Tomentosa, magnolia, ancient yew and apple trees. An historic pond is being re-developed to attract wildlife. Wheelchair access, dog friendly, plants for sale, refreshments, card payment.
Sunday 18th May, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Norwell Nurseries, Woodhouse Road, Norwell NG23 6JX
Nationally recognised important plant nursery with extensive gardens showcasing many different garden styles and innovative planting beds with 3,000 different beautiful and unusual plants. Nursery open with over 1,500 different, rare plants for sale. Home to the National Collection of Hardy Chrysanthemums and Astrantias. Featured in many gardening magazines and BBC Gardener’s World. Wheelchair access, parking, plants for sale, refreshments.
Saturday 24th May, 1.00pm to 4.30pm
The Old Vicarage, Halam Hill, Halam NG22 8AX
This two-acre, organic hillside garden has matured over 28 years into a much admired, popular landscape garden with beautiful views. Newly designed area at bottom of garden. Wildlife pond attracts diverse wildlife to complement planting. Beautiful 12th century church open locally. Some wheelchair access, dog friendly, plants for sale, parking, refreshments, card payments.
Sunday 25th May, 1.00pm to 5.00pm
NEW GARDEN – Brook Cottage, 41 Church Street, Southwell NG25 0HQ
Atypical cottage garden within walking distance of Southwell Minster. Climbing roses, wisteria and clematis adorn cottage front. The rear and side garden which are hidden by clothed arbour and birch trees, will surprise visitors with wildflower meadow / perennial planting to give autumn colour. Plants mostly propagated by the owner. Working area on view. Some wheelchair access, plants for sale, refreshments, card payments.
Sunday 25th May, 2.00pm to 5.00pm
The Poplars, Cotham Lane, Hawton, Newark NG24 3RL
This 1.2-acre garden has been extensively remodelled and replanted by current owners. The garden wraps around an early Georgian farmhouse (not open). Explore a number of distinct areas including a white themed formal garden, Mediterranean-style gravel patio and contemporary cottage garden. Masses of spring bulbs. A choir is planned for May featuring the Collingham Singers, which will provide a relaxing environment for visitors to enjoy the garden. Some wheelchair access, dog friendly, plants for sale, refreshments, card payments.
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