Dear Blogger
Message from Allison, Shropshire NGS publicity.
Please reat to the bottom where you can see a list of charities the National Gardens Scheme supports.
Many thanks to so many of you who showed your support for the National Garden Scheme and visited Beam Cottage on Sunday - at last some reasonable weather! We have 5 gorgeous midsummer gardens to enjoy this coming weekend, including a first time opening for Upper Marshes at Hopton Wafers who will appreciate your support. Also, many Shropshire NGS gardens are open By Arrangement for groups or friends to enjoy, just click on the link below.
I'd be most grateful if you could share this email with your friends and families: it's safe to forward on.
Thanks for your continued support, Allison
Allison Walter, County Organiser, Shropshire National Garden Scheme
allison.walter@ngs.org.uk | | | UPPER MARSHES
Catherton Common, Hopton Wafers, DY14 0JJ Open for the first time for the National Garden Scheme in Shropshire on Sunday 7th July (12-5); 3 acres of wildlife friendly garden on the edge of Catherton Common, home to many animals; spring-fed wildlife pond, herbaceous borders, vegetables and herbs; walks with Shropshire Wildlife Trust across the common - a great visit for all the family; follow yellow NGS signs from A4117.  | | | CRUCKFIELD HOUSE
Shoothill, Ford, Shrewsbury SY5 9NR This delightful 3 acre, romantic garden is open to NGS visitors on Saturday 6th July (2-6). Beautifully planted with formal and informal areas including many roses and peonies . Many interesting trees and shrubs with large pond and bog garden full of interest. Extensive clematis and topiary collection and courtyard garden. | | | RUTHALL MANOR
Ditton Priors, Bridgnorth, WV16 6TN A real favourite with NGS visitors, open on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July (1-6). Themed rooms with clever planting and many rare and interesting trees and plants. The old horse pond is a delight in midsummer and not to be missed. Bumper jigsaw puzzle sale with all proceeds to NGS charities. | | | 2 SCHOOL COTTAGES
Hook-a-Gate, Shrewsbury, SY5 8BQ Open on Sunday 7th July (1-5), this delightful garden has so many surprises and so much for visitors to enjoy. Large plant sale as well as amazing homemade refreshments. Many different styles of planting including a large oriental garden plus chickens and pigs; orchard, woodland walks - a great place to all the family to visit on a midsummer afternoon. | | | WINDY RIDGE
Church Lane, Little Wenlock, Telford TF6 5BB The accolades for this acclaimed garden are well deserved. Open on Sunday 7th July (12-5) for NGS visitors to enjoy its structure and design as well as its huge range of plants, trees and shrubs intermingled with water features and fascinating sculptures. More than 1000 species of named plants to enjoy in this stunning garden | | | | Arrange to visit a Shropshire garden as part of the National Garden Scheme: from friends, garden groups, art groups, cycling groups, car groups, knitting groups: all are welcome. Just contact the owner to arrange a date. Click on the link below to see a list of all Shropshire gardens open by arrangement this year: | | | |
