Dear Blogger
GARDENS OPEN FOR THE NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME.
Thank you all once again for your tremendous support this last weekend with four gardens open across the county, it was a challenge for our volunteers as well, so thanks everyone. Our fund-raising for our nursing and caring charities is really full steam ahead in Shropshire! It looks as though the weather will be cheering up this coming week, so why not come and join us at our new gardens, open for the first time to National Garden Scheme visitors.
Allison Walter, County Organiser, Shropshire
Lovely Country Garden at Condover, nr Shrewsbury The Bramleys, at Condover, nr Shrewsbury, (pictured below) will be open for the first time for the National Garden Scheme on Wednesday 12th May from 11am to 5pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance but it is not essential as visitors can pay on the gate. This is a delightful country garden of over 2 acres with lovely wildflower area and the Cound Brook flowing through, pretty planting, especially tulips and lots to enjoy including home made teas. Wheelchair accessible around most of the garden.
For more information and tickets: https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42439 |  | | | Views Galore at Rorrington Lodge! Rorrington Lodge, at Rorrington, nr Chirbury, in the very south west of the county, will be open for the first time for the National Garden Scheme on Saturday 15th May from 2pm-5.30pm. This beautiful country garden has lovely trees in their spring glory, delightful parterre-style planting, part-walled garden and far reaching 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside making it a delightful place to visit on a spring afternoon and enjoy refreshments in aid of the nearby ancient church at Middleton. There is also a treehouse for intrepid visitors! Plants also for sale. You can purchase tickets in advance for this opening, but it is not essential as you can pay on the gate on the day. Wheelchair accessible around parts of the garden. For tickets and information: https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42180 |  | | | Stylish, designer garden at 3 Haye Court 3 Haye Court, at Eardington, nr Bridgnorth, will also be open for the first time for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 16th May from 11am to 5pm. Enchanting garden with year round interest; innovative design by plantswoman/floral designer. A stylish, peaceful sanctuary with contemporary sculpture, elegant statuary and glorious views across Severn Valley. Pathways wind through clipped box, cloud pruned shrubs and unusual planting schemes in delicate hues. Refreshments served in sheltered courtyard. Sorry not suitable for wheelchairs. Visitors will need to pre-book an arrival time slot for this garden: https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/37237 |  | | | Two other popular favourites open this week Ruthall Manor (pictured below) open on Saturday 15th May. Visitors will need to pre-book an arrival slot for this garden at either 12.30 or 2.30pm: https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/7763. however visitors can stay as long as they like in the garden which has lots of intimate places to sit and relax. The old horse pond will be starting to burst into life with its primulas and irises. Refreshments available and a huge jigsaw puzzle sale all in aid of National Garden Scheme charities. Ancoirean, Alveley, nr Bridgnorth open on Sunday 16th May. Visitors will need to pre-book an arrival slot for this garden: https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/21121. This natural garden, on several levels, has lots to delight visitors: extensive planting, water features, wooded area with bog garden, ferns and hostas plus clematis collection and acer and azalea beds. Refreshments will be served outside, plants also for sale.
WHY NOT VISIT BOTH ANCOIREAN AND 3 HAYE COURT, both nr Bridgnorth,
OPEN ON THE SAME DAY: Sunday 16th May!
|  | | | Coming Up - Pooh Corner! Pooh Corner, in St Martins, is a real plantswoman's garden where the rare and unusual mingle in a delightful, woodland setting. Open on Tuesday 18th May, visitors will need to pre-book an arrival time to this garden which is open from 11am: https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/35846. Light lunches available.
Click on the image of the garden below to watch a video of Sue Napper getting her garden ready for her opening: |  | | | Need help with your garden? One of our garden owners has recently started having help with her garden from Jon at Beorn Wilde and has asked me to pass on his details to our supporters in case anyone else is looking for help. She says "Jon is strong, patient and works hard, I'm really happy he's come to help!" Please contact Jon at www.BeornWilde.com | | | |
