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The flower that grows almost exclusively in Cheddar Gorge
When passing through the towering cliffs of Cheddar Gorge, look up, and you may be lucky enough to see tiny specks of bright pink clinging to the high ledges. This could possibly be the elusive cheddar pink. In 2002, Plant Life appointed a flower
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The easy to grow shrubs are an asset to any garden
Plant specialist Keith Clouting of Taverham Nursery shares his seasonal gardening advice PUTTING ON A SHOW May is perhaps the busiest and most rewarding time to be out in the garden. With the days getting longer and warmer plants which have
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The best locations to see bluebells in the Cotswolds
Wildflowers are faithful signposts to the seasons, with their presence providing indisputable proof of the time of the year. Whether it’s steely snowdrops pushing up shoots in late December or the gentle perfume of primroses wafting over the damp
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12 Kent estate gardens open to the public this year
Larger estate gardens/regular openers Some of my favourites… BELMONT Large formal lawns, fine trees, a pinetum, borders and roses out from an elegant 18th century house. Of particular note is the walled kitchen garden restored in 2000 to
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5 NGS gardens to visit in Cheshire in May
A magnificent 70 locations in Cheshire and Wirral are open to the public through the National Garden Scheme in 2024. Last year, the National Garden Scheme donated £3.4 million to beneficiaries providing critical support to nursing and health charities
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12 NGS gardens to visit in Dorset in May
Some of the best Dorset gardens that are open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme in May 20 WICKET ROAD Built around a modern terrace in Kinson, this small suburban garden uses every trick in the garden design handbook to create
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10 places for a floral fix this spring and summer
There’s no better way to boost your mood than to step among a dazzling display of scented flowers during a springtime walk, a garden tour or plant fair. We pick some fabulous floral days out for spring and summer. COLOUR FOR LIFE Harewood’s
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The hidden Suffolk garden open to the public once a year
Victoria Engleheart has lovingly tended her gorgeous gardens at The Priory, Stoke by Nayland, for more than 40 years, and opens them just once a year for the National Garden Scheme charities. You won’t want to miss seeing them. The glorious gardens
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12 fabulous Derbyshire gardens to visit this summer
The days are longer, the weather more inviting, and nature is bursting into life. It’s time to get out and explore our county’s wonderful natural gifts and let’s face it – nothing shouts ‘Derbyshire’ quite like our magnificent gardens… Belper River
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Devon gardens on show this month
For many keen gardeners May offers a highlight in the horticultural year as it’s the month of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This year, and for only the second time in its 97-year history, the National Garden Scheme (NGS) will have a show garden
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12 NGS gardens to visit in Hampshire this summer
From billowing borders to ravishing roses, Hampshire’s gardens are about to burst into full bloom so here is our pick of the best to see this year FAIRBANK This large garden reflects the owners’ interest in trees, shrubs, fruit and vegetables
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7 NGS gardens to visit in Essex this summer
Large NGS gardens open in Essex this summer Some of my favourites… BARNARDS FARM There’s always something to see here, but April is an especially lovely time to visit Barnards Farm, when the gardens are full of spring bulbs and apple blossom
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12 of the best places to see bluebells in Cumbria
As a sensory experience, there is little to beat bluebells, one of nature’s most stunning spectacles. From mid-April to late May, many of Cumbria’s ancient woodlands come alive with a carpet of blue, mauve and deep violet petals and the unmistakable