Beautiful autmn gardens open for NGS

Message from Shropshire NGS publicity.

Next weekend sees the last two NGS gardens open this season in Shropshire.  The newsletter will be taking a break until we begin all over again in February 2023 when the snowdrops will, once again, herald the start of spring.   Can't wait that long?  Why not make a virtual visit to one (or more) of the many gardens that open for the National Garden Scheme throughout the country?  Just click here to choose from over 190 gardens.  If you enjoy the films, please consider making a donation to help support our nursing charities. Opening for the first time for the National Garden Scheme, THE PADDOCK, Annscroft, SY5 8AN will be open on Saturday 15th October from 11 am to 5 pm.  On road from Annscroft to Hanwood/Plealey 200 yds from the crossroads. Parking is at The Farriers SY5 8AN - on the road from Annscroft to Exfords Green. Admission for adults £5.   The site was developed in the 1960's by Tom Leake, the motoring correspondent of the Shropshire Star but its present form dates from the 1980's when Mr & Mrs Steward introduced a large number of trees and bushes, creating a mini-arboretum in which 70 trees are tagged - some of which are rare. The collection includes 12 different acers which provide spectacular autumn colour in front garden and back. There is also a cluster of 6 ginko bilobas. A waterfall cascades through three levels. Wheelchair access is available, by paths and grass, to most of the garden.  Home made teas.  Dogs welcome.   As the season began, so it ends with MILLICHOPE PARK, Munslow, Craven Arms, SY7 9HA, opening on Sunday 16th October from 2 - 5 pm.  Admission for adults £6.  8m NE of Craven Arms. off B4368 Craven Arms to Bridgnorth Rd. Nr Munslow then follow yellow signs. Historic landscape gardens covering 14 acres with lakes and cascades dating from C18, woodland walks and wildflowers. The pleasure grounds feature many specimen trees and views into the surrounding parkland and the Clee Hill. The Walled Garden - home of Wildegoose Nursery and restored 19C glasshouses - will also be open. Refreshments in The Nursery's tea rooms. Wheelchair users may park above the walled garden for access to the Walled Garden tearooms. Dogs welcome. Children are admitted for free to all Shropshire NGS gardens. Many of our gardens take payment by card reader as well as cash.  However, it is sometimes difficult to connect to 4G or Wifi in our rural areas so please be understanding if old-fashioned cash is the only way to pay on the day. Over 550 volunteers support the opening of the gardens in the National Garden Scheme. From making delicious cakes and serving teas to promoting the gardens and manning the gate, there are lots of ways to get involved.   Find out more by clicking here. It just remains for me to say a huge thank you to all our garden owners and volunteers for their hard work and dedication, helping us to raise much needed and much appreciated funds for our nursing charities.  It goes without saying, however, that none of this would be possible without the kindness and generosity of our garden visitors.  Every time you visit a garden, you donate funds to the nursing charities that we rely on to be there in times of need.  You can find our more about our beneficiaries, the work they do and how much your donations mean to them by clicking here. On behalf of the National Garden Scheme, THANK YOU.  We'll see you again next year but,  in the meantime, keep well and stay warm!

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