| ¾ acre main garden with clematis, rose arches & pergolas, streams, ponds, bog garden, garden sculpture exhibition, riverside walk to the top weir. |  |
| Collections of iris, oriental poppies, delphiniums, day lilies & dahlias. Also workaday garden for vegetables, soft fruit & cutting flowers. Featured in the Good Gardens Guide, on TV and in many national gardening magazines. The garden is overlooked by the historic watermill, dating back to 1290. The mill now grinds corn with its Victorian turbine, and generates electricity with its new turbine, installed in 2004. There are guided tours of the mill, about every half hour. Teas & home-made cake in the fuchsia & begonia conservatory. OPEN: Garden & mill: 15 May-end Sep, Sun & Bank Hols 2-5. |
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½ m SW of Bruton. SW of Bruton on the Yeovil road, A359, under railway bridge, uphill 100 yds, fork 1st R down Gants Mill Lane. |
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Alison & Brian Shingler. www.gantsmill.co.uk. 01749-812393 |
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Simpson’s Seeds specialist nursery with a huge range of unusual plants & seeds for the kitchen garden. |
| Working kitchen garden planted with many varieties of vegetables & flowers.
Great Chilli Event: Late May Bank Hol. Pepper/Tomato Tasting Days: Dates to be announced. Good range of perennial plants.
OPEN: Nursery: Apr-May Tue-Sun 10-5. Jun-end Sep Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1. Seed shop: Plus Oct-Mar Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1. Frome Rd, 350 yds past Bath Arms. 01985-845004. www.simpsonsseeds.co.uk. G3 LAKESIDE GARDEN CENTRE Crockerton |
| The unique setting provides a fantastic inspiration for gardeners of all abilities. Stroll around the garden centre, feeding the ducks and geese |  |
| who have chosen to make the lake their home.
A wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials & patio plants, & garden sundries. Now established for over 2 decades, the garden centre offers helpful, friendly advice, & its plant finding service is rarely beaten.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 8.30-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. Crockerton Shopping Centre. 1m S of Warminster on the A350. www.fonthill-lakeside.com. 01985-217413. F4 CHIFFCHAFFS/ABBEY PLANTS Bourton |
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A garden for all seasons with many interesting plants, shrubs, bulbs, shrub roses & herbaceous border. |
| Attractive walk to woodland garden with far-reaching views across the Blackmore Vale. Rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas, meconopsis etc. OPEN: Garden: Mid Mar-mid Oct, Wed & Thu, & some Suns 2-5. Nursery: Mid Feb-mid Nov, Tue-Sat, 10-5. Chaffeymoor. W end of Bourton village, 3m E of Wincanton, off A303. Mr K Potts. 01747-840841. F4 SNAPE COTTAGE PLANTSMAN'S GARDEN Bourton |
| This organically managed plantsman’s garden has collections of unusual perennials & bulbs – snowdrops, hellebores, pulmonarias, |  |
| auriculas, “old” daffodils, dianthus, iris, hardy geraniums & asters in informal cottage-garden style borders. Visitors can watch the many birds by the wildlife pond. Delicious refreshments & small nursery. Snape Stakes iron plant supports made & sold. OPEN: 2008 Feb-Aug incl: last 2 Suns in each month. May-Aug: every Thu 10.30-5. 3m E of Wincanton at W end of Bourton, signed off old A303, 1/4 m up Chaffeymoor Hill. Angela & Ian Whinfield. 01747-840330, evenings. www.snapestakes.com. F4 ORCHARD PARK Gillingham |
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Now one year old! Orchard Park is a purpose built, all weather garden centre - developed from a specialist plant centre. |
| Covered walkways & plant areas with indoor & outdoor plants, garden gifts sundries and equipment, fencing, garden cabins, stoneware & furniture. It is also home to Orchard Café & Lagan Farm Traditional Meats – grown here on the adjoining farm. Plenty of parking for cars & coaches. Easy level access for all.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9-6. Sun 10-4.30. On the Shaftesbury Road out of Gillingham, B3081. www.orchardpark.uk.net. Richard Cumming. 01747-835544. F4 WHEATHILL LANE GARDEN & LANDSCAPE CENTRE Milborne Port |
| A family-run garden centre situated on 3 acres, largely under cover. Everything & more that you require for your garden - |
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that all important personal service. Ample parking.
Coffee shop. Electric wheelchair available by appointment. OPEN: Summer Mon-Sat 9-5.30, Sun 10-4. Winter: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4. N off A30 at Milborne Port. Follow brown tourist signs to centre. Mr P Reynolds. 01963-251500. F6 STICKY WICKET Buckland Newton |
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The 2 acre garden is divided into 4 areas with varied planting styles & harmonious colouring. There is information to |
| guide visitors through gardens, which are individually designed with features & planting to attract beneficial wildlife. The 1½ acre wildflower meadows & the small nursery are a particular attraction. NOT OPEN IN 2008 & 2009 11m N of Dorchester, 9m S of Sherborne, E of A352. Midway church & school. Pam Lewis. www.stickywicketgarden.co.uk. 01300-345476. G6 DORSET GARDEN SHOW 6-8 June 2008 Canford Park Arena, Poole. |
| 2008 details to be confirmed. Earlier shows featured more than 300 exhibits, demonstrations, seminars, plant sales and |
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Magazine Road Show offered practical gardening advice from a panel of garden experts. There
were more show gardens than ever, plus children’s entertainment & a fantastic falconry display with hawks, owls, buzzards and falcons.
OPEN: 6-8 June 2008, 10.00-5.00. From Bournemouth take Wimborne road to Magna Road at the Bearcross roundabout. Follow brown tourist signs. From Poole follow signs to Wimborne. Along Gravel Hill (A349) & follow brown tourist signs. Tickets on-line at www.aztecevents.co.uk or call ticket booking line on 01702 549622. G6 COLD HARBOUR NURSERY Wareham |
| One of Purbeck's best kept secrets. Hidden away in Wareham forest, the nursery specialises in daylilies (including the exotic-looking |  |
| spider and unusual forms) & hostas.
Whether you are a confirmed daylily fanatic or just interested in seeing a sea of blooms, this is an ideal opportunity to see some
500+ varieties in one place. OPEN: 2008 By appointment, and when the gate is open. 2 m NW of Wareham, on Bere Regis road, near Silent Woman Inn. www.dorset-perennials.co.uk. Chris Bonnani. 07760-490889. E5 CASTLE GARDENS Sherborne |
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The beautiful 18th century walled kitchen gardens of Sherborne Castle provide a magnificent setting & a perfect sheltered |
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fantastic range of garden plants, which is unrivalled. With over 20 knowledgeable friendly staff, this garden centre has built a reputation as the place to visit for quality, friendliness, service & expertise. Thousands of hardy plants including trees, roses, shrubs & perennials are kept in stock all year round, all covered by our 2 year guarantee. OPEN: 2008 Daily 9-6. New Road. On SE of Sherborne, next to Sherborne Castle. 01935-814633. E5 BRIMSMORE GARDENS Yeovil |
| The sister garden centre to Castle Gardens was built in 1992, & has since made a reputation as a plant centre, with tremendous range, |  |
| quality & expertise always available. Brimsmore Gardens has large covered outdoor areas with inspirational displays. It also features a delightful Coffee Shop for delicious homemade lunches, or just a drink. To complement the Coffee Shop, there is our fantastic Farm Shop, packed full of local delights. OPEN: 2008 Daily 9-6. Tintinhull Road. NW out of Yeovil on A37 signed towards Ilchester, then bear L as you exit Yeovil on to road towards Tintinhull & Martock. Garden centre on R hand side just out of Yeovil. 01935-814633 E6 POUNDBURY GARDEN CENTRE Nr Dorchester |
| Dorchester's new Garden Centre, set at the end of a beautiful sweeping crescent in Prince Charles's Poundbury is next to a children's play area & attractive park. |  |
| A group of old farm buildings have been
sympathetically restored. Hardy
plants (with a 2 year guarantee), trees, shrubs, herbaceous, climbers, roses, & bedding plants. Gift & garden supplies & café/restaurant. OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-6. Sun 10.30-4.30. In the heart of Poundbury, on Poundbury Farm Way - follow the signs from the A35 Monkey Jump roundabout or from Dorchester town centre. 01305-257250 C5 CHARD GARDEN CENTRE Cuttifords Door, nr Chard |
| A garden centre where many of the plants are grown on its own nursery. A wide selection of common and not so common plants are offered, many |  |
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performance. The garden shop provides a large range of tools
& sundries along with pots, garden ornaments &
gifts. OPEN: 2008 Summer: Mon-Sat 9-5.30, Sun 10-4, Bank Hols 10-5. Winter: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4. From Taunton follow A358 towards Chard. First R after Hornsbury Mill. 01460-63088. |
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D6 HORTUS GARDEN & NURSERY Rousdon, Lyme Regis |
| This plant-lover’s garden features over 1000 different plant types, within imaginatively designed colour-themed borders, surrounding a pebble beach, |  |
| complete with beach hut & boat & a mock golf hole. The nursery specialises in perennials, ornamental grasses & herbs. Teas served – try our home-made cakes!
OPEN: 2008 5 Mar-26 Oct Wed-Sat 10-5. Shrubbery Bungalow, School Lane. On the A3052 between Lyme Regis & Seaton, next to Rousdon Garage. www.hortusnursery.com. Marie-Elaine Houghton. 01297-444019 C6 BURROW FARM GARDENS Dalwood, Axminster |
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Beautifully landscaped 10 acre garden. Magnificent views. Woodland garden in Roman clay pit. |
| Rill garden with luxuriant colour themed plantings. Ponds & sweeping lawns with fine trees. A plantsman’s delight. Good Gardens Guide recommended. Nursery & coffee shop for light lunches & teas. Groups by arrangement. OPEN 2008: Daily 10-7, 21 Mar-31 Oct. ½ m from A35 between Axminster & Honiton. Follow brown tourist signs from A35. www.burrowfarmgardens.co.uk. Mary Benger. 01404-831285. C6 SUNDIAL GARDEN Offwell, nr Honiton |
| A friendly small nursery specialising in fuchsias & pelargoniums including many rare varieties. Also shrubs, climbers, herbaceous, bedding. |  |
| A peaceful half-acre garden in process of renovation has camellias, azaleas, water garden, borders, woodland & exotic shrubs. Homemade light meals & snacks. Shop with local food & drink. OPEN: Mar-Oct 9.30-5.30. Nov-Feb 10-4. On main A35 between Honiton & Axminster. 2m from Honiton look for green & yellow signs on left. www.sundialgarden.co.uk. Katharine Murray. 01404-831549. B6 OTTER NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRE Ottery St Mary |
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Nestling in East Devon’s tranquil countryside, you’ll find one of the Southwest’s largest garden centres. This family-owned business has a real traditional feel, with over 75% of the plants grown in Otter’s own nurseries, and over an acre under cover. |
| The restaurant has a great reputation for good food, prepared on-site using the best of local ingredients. OPEN: Mon-Sat 9-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. Mar-Dec late night shopping Weds. On the A30 follow the brown tourist signs. www.otternurseries.co.uk. 01404-815815 A6 ST BRIDGET NURSERIES Exeter |
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Voted Nursery Retailer of the Year 2006/07, these family-owned garden centres have been growing plants for over |
| 80 years in its nursery in
Exeter. Experienced friendly staff, free parking and coffee shops
at both centres. One centre is at Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, and the other at Old Rydon Lane, Exeter. OPEN: 2008 Summer Mon-Sat 8-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. Bank Hols 9-5. Winter Mon-Sat 8-5, Sun 10.30-4.30. Bank Hols 9-5. Clyst St Mary: From J30 M5, follow A3052 to Sidmouth. It's after village of Clyst St Mary on the R before Westpoint. Old Rydon Lane: From J30 M5 take the Exeter A379. Take 3rd L, then immediately L after lane merger. www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk. 01392-873672 A6 BERNAVILLE NURSERIES Cowley, Exeter |
| A fantastic array of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and expertise awaits you at this wonderful family run nursery. The newly extended shop area stocks a wide assortment of garden accessories, houseplants, gifts, furniture, kitchen ware, clothing and much, much more! |  |
| Don’t forget to leave time for a delicious coffee, tea, lunch or snack at the Lily Pond Restaurant. OPEN: Mon–Sat 9.00 –5.30, Sun 10.30-4.30. On the A377 Crediton road, just outside Exeter. www.bernaville.co.uk. 01392-851326 A3 GREENCOMBE GARDENS Porlock |
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This woodland garden is richly planted under a high canopy of trees. Come in April for camellias & erythronium; |
| for fragrant & blue rhododendrons come early May; for knock-you-down colour choose mid & late May, for roses June, & for lilies July. There are abundant ferns, views over Porlock Bay, compost heaps & leaf tips on show. Greencombe has been organic for 40 years.
OPEN: Apr-Jul Sat-Wed 2-6. ½m W of Porlock, off B3225. Joan Loraine. 01643-862363 B4 ELWORTHY COTTAGE NURSERY & GARDEN Elworthy, nr Taunton |
| One acre plantsman's garden in the Exmoor National Park. Colour-themed island beds with many perennials, bulbs, grasses, clematis & shrubs |  |
| to provide year round interest. Decorative vegetable garden, wild flower areas & living willow screen. Nursery specialising in unusual perennials & clematis grown in peat-free compost. OPEN: 2008 'Mid Mar - end Aug Thu & Fri 10-4. Visitors by appt. Mar-Oct, also Feb for snowdrops & hellebores. Groups & coaches by appt. On B3188 in centre of Elworthy village (mid-way between Wiveliscombe & Watchet). Jenny Spiller. www.elworthy-cottage.co.uk. 01984-656427. B4 GAULDEN MANOR Tolland, Lydeard St Lawrence |
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Rose, herb, bog & butterfly gardens. Beyond is the Monks’ fishpond & island, with a secret garden of white plants. |
| Towards the house a grassy walk with old shrub roses. This is a garden for exploring, not over-neat, but full of interest. Plants for sale.
OPEN: Jun Jul Aug. Sun & Thu & Bank Hols 2-5. 9m NW of Taunton, off B3224. J H Starkie. 01984-667213. B4 WILLOWBROOK NURSERY & GARDEN CENTRE West Buckland, Wellington |
| A family-run garden centre with helpful & friendly staff, |  |
| a well stocked garden shop & outside plant area with wide choice of award winning plants. Also café/tea rooms, bird & pet centre, Bow aquatic centre, Aquarius pools & leisure, statues & pots, conservatories, sheds & summerhouses, slabs & fencing.
OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-5.30. Sun 9.30-5. On main A38 between Taunton & Wellington, opposite Blackbird Inn, 1m from M5 J26, 2m from Wellington. 01823-461324. www.willowbrooknurseryandgardencentre.co.uk C4 MONKTON ELM GARDEN CENTRE Monkton Heathfield |
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Taunton’s brightest growing garden, pet & aquatic centre is well worth a visit. Extensive plant range,huge garden shop & plant house, |
| gifts galore, patio & shed village, stoneware & water features, garden furniture, family restaurant, children’s play area, disabled facilities & free parking. Qualified & experienced staff always available for advice.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 9-5.30. Sun 10.30-4.30. 2m from Taunton on the A38 towards Bridgwater. 01823-412381. www.monkton-elm.co.uk. C4 TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW 1-2 August 2008 |
| Stefan Buczacki will be visiting the show and judging. Knightshayes Court's Beth Hope will be a presenter. The English Garden roadshow will have a panel of garden experts including Mary Payne. Rural Craft Displays, Farmers’ Market and over 100 outside Stands plus dedicated children’s activities. |  |
| Arena entertainment: Essex Dog Display
Team, Adams Axemen, City of Bristol Pipe Band, Heliotrope Bouquet Jazz
Band.
OPEN: 2008 Fri 1 Aug 11-7. Sat 2 Aug 10-6. Vivary Park. Follow the AA signs. 07794-407758. www.tauntonflowershow.co.uk C4 DESERT TO JUNGLE Lower Henlade, Taunton |
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You don’t need to go to Cornwall for exotic-looking & exciting architectural plants! Large range of succulents, tree ferns, bananas, bamboos, cannas and Aroids. All you need to create a desert or jungle effect in your garden. |
| Free advice from enthusiastic owners. Watch the progress of our outdoor jungle garden.
OPEN: 2008 Mar-Oct daily 10-5. Nov-Feb Thu, Fri, Sat only. 3 mins E of M5 J25. Take A358 towards Yeovil. 1st R following signs to the Mount Somerset Hotel. Email: plants@deserttojungle.com. Dave & Rob. 01823-443701. D4 KINGSDON GARDEN & NURSERY nr Somerton |
| Two acre plantsman’s garden & nursery garden. A large selection of carefully chosen trees, shrubs & herbaceous perennials – many of them rare and hard to come by.Knowledgeable help with new or established
gardens. (Pictured right: Hedysarum Coronarium) |
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| OPEN: Daily 10-7. 2m SE of Somerton. Off B3151Ilchester Road. From Ilchester roundabout on A303 follow NT signs to Lytes Cary. L opposite gates, ½m to Kingsdon. Drive up through village, nursery signs on L. Patricia Marrow. 01935-840232 E4 KELWAYS Langport |
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One of the country’s oldest nurseries! Interesting and well-stocked plant centre with knowledgeable staff, a wide range of plants, orchids, gardening sundries, unusual gifts & cards. |
| Picnic area, dogs welcome on
leads. The National Collection of Peonies opens during flowering in June. OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4. Barrymore Farm, Picts Hill. Just outside Langport on the B3153 to Somerton. www.kelways.co.uk. 01458-250521 E4 DRAYTON NURSERIES nr Langport |
| A Plantsman’s Paradise’. Exclusive range of indoor and outdoor plants from Acers to Zamioculcas. Trees, shrubs & exotics. Containers, gardening sundries & gifts. Refreshments. Expert, honest advice. Interior and exterior landscaping service. |  |
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OPEN: 2008 Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm School Street, Drayton, Langport, Somerset TA10 0LN. Situated 3 miles west of Langport, signposted off A378 in Curry Rivel. www.draytonnurseries.co.uk. 01458- 251926 C3 WIBBLE FARM NURSERIES West Quantoxhead |
| A family owned and run business. growers & keen plantsmen, they offer expert advice, as they grow their own plants & know them. |  |
| The 17 acre nursery grows a wide range of
Japanese maples, trees, shrubs, conifers, herbaceous, fruit trees &
bushes, & climbing plants. You will be amazed at the quality
& quantity of plants at very reasonable prices. Garden to visit, with free entry. OPEN: 2008 Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 10-4. On main A39 between Williton & West Quantoxhead. www.wibblefarmnurseries.co.uk. Michelle Francis. 01984-632303. C3 SANDERS GARDEN WORLD Brent Knoll |
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Sanders GardenWorld® is the current UK Garden Centre of the Year, offering the visitor everything from gifts |
| to outdoor plants. This all-weather destination centre has an undercover outdoor walkway & large shop.
The Lemon Grove restaurant, with its heated terrace & Mediterranean décor, serves breakfasts, mid-morning coffee, lunches & afternoon teas.
OPEN: 2008 Mon-Sat 9-6.Sun 10-4.30. First half-hour browsing. Just off M5 J22. www.sandersgardenworld.co.uk. 01278 761111 D3 CHEDDAR GARDEN CENTRE |
| Opening in March 2006 with over 350,000 sq ft dedicated to every aspect of gardening, from quality plants to water gardens. |  |
| Our knowledgeable and approachable team of garden experts are passionate about gardening & happy to offer advice. There are large indoor pet & aquatics centres, a great gifts, crafts & hobbies section & a scrumptious restaurant serving everything from Sunday roasts to tea & homemade cakes. OPEN: Summer 9-6. Winter 9-5. On the A371 just outside Cheddar, before you reach Draycott. www.cheddargardencentre.co.uk. 01934-745200 D2 WAVERING DOWN Cross, nr Axbridge |
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Explore the beautiful gardens and inside the home of the late Frankie Howerd OBE, film star, comedian & author, in the surroundings |
| he loved while rehearsing his lines, with the majestic backdrop of ‘Crooks Peak’. Featured in national magazines & on TV. Cream teas. All proceeds to charitable causes.
OPEN: 2008 open days - from 10.30 to 16.30 - (with contributions going to local charities) are on the following dates: Mar 2, 23, 24, 30, Apr 27, May 4, 5, 25, 26, June 29, July 27, Aug 24, 25, Sep 28. Concerts 15 Jun 2-6, 2 Aug 6-10, 13 Sep 6-10. Edwardian Christmas 14 Dec 4-7. Webbington Rd. From A38 south, enter village of Cross – Old Coach Rd, L into Webbington Rd. 50 yds on R. Chris Byrne. 01934-732013. For further information, click here. D2 BLAGDON WATER GARDENS Upper Langford |
| One of Britain’s few specialist aquatic centres, Blagdon has everything you could possibly need, including the new Reptile House. The display ponds & streams at the entrance were designed & built by local writer, Peter May. These delightful features show what can be constructed in your own garden using the products & plants in stock. |  |
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2008 All year Mon-Sat 9-5.30 (Summertime: 9-6), Sun 10.30-4.30. Bath Rd, Upper Langford. Just off the A38 at Churchill. www.blagdonwatergardens.co.uk Roger Smith. 01934-852973 D2 JASMINE COTTAGE GARDEN & NURSERY Clevedon |
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Stylish & imaginative garden with tall hedged rooms, scented old-fashioned roses, the more unusual climbers, shrubs |
| & herbaceous perennials in island beds, some with gravel. A decorative potager uses salmon traps as supports for beans & peas, & around 50 different varieties of the genus salvia are grown. RHS
Recommended Garden. OPEN: 2008 May-Jul Thu 11-4. Also Thu 4&11 Sep. 1 May –11 Sep by appt. 26 Channel Rd. From M5 J20 take road to seafront. Continue N on B3124. R at St Mary’s Church. Margaret & Michael Redgrave. 01275-871850 D2 MIDDLECOMBE NURSERY & GARDENS Congresbury |
| 3 acre nursery with a huge range of plants, nearly all home-grown, shrubs, perennials, grasses, trees, bamboos, palms, topiary etc. |  |
| We specialise in big plants for “instant gardens”. 1 acre of gardens laid out in themed areas; modern, traditional, Italian courtyard, pool and water features. OPEN: 2008 Mar-Oct daily 10-5. Nov-Feb Mon-Fri 10-4. Wrington Rd. Just off the A370 on the Bristol side of Congresbury. Nigel J North. www.middlecombenursery.co.uk. 01934-876337. E2 CLEEVE NURSERY |
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Cleeve Nursery is a family run business renowned for expert advice and good plant knowledge. Set in the country, it offers an exceptional range of mostly home-grown |
| plants with a strong emphasis on quality. An extensive range of core gardening products are sold. Plant Border Design, based on expertise gained from over 20 years, is a popular service provided at the centre. Small coffee shop on site.
OPEN: 2008 Summer Mon-Sat 9-6, winter 9-5. Sun & Bank Hols 10-5 all year. On the main A370 main Bristol to Weston-super-Mare road in Cleeve. 01934-832134. www.cleevenursery.co.uk. E2 BLACKMORE & LANGDON Pensford |
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A nursery specialising in the breeding and growing of delphiniums & begonias. Plants are to be seen in flower on the nursery from May - September -
begonias in the 1 acre greenhouse, |
| & delphiniums both under glass & growing in
the field. During May the plants ready for the Chelsea Flower Show are on display. Aquilegia, phlox & polyanthus are also grown & sold from the nursery. (Pictured:
Begonia 'Helena') OPEN: 2008 All year: Mon-Fri 9-5. Apr-Sep: also Sat & Sun 10-4. From A37 Bristol-Wells road take B3130 at Pensford. Nursery 1 ml along this road. Mrs Rosemary Langdon. www.blackmore-langdon.com. 01275-332300. E2 CHEW VALLEY TREES Chew Magna |
| Chew Valley Trees is a specialist 18 acre tree, shrub & hedging nursery. Plants available from 2 ft whips to 30 foot semi mature trees. |  |
| We stock all native varieties & over 200 varieties of hardy ornamentals. Experienced & qualified staff always on hand to give advice on your tree & hedging requirements. Phone for a free catalogue or download it from our website.
OPEN: 2008 Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-4. Closed Sats Jul & Aug. Nr Bristol airport, on the B3130 between Chew Magna & Winford. www.chewvalleytrees.co.uk. Julia Scarth. 01275-333752 E1 BRACKENWOOD PLANT & GARDEN CENTRE Abbots Leigh, nr Bristol |
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A wonderful 12 acre site backing onto Leigh Woods & only a mile from Clifton Suspension Bridge. A superb selection of plants of all types |
| including the rare & unusual, many grown on site. A knowledgeable team of staff & inspiring plant displays. OPEN: 2008 Every day. Summer 9-5.30. Winter 8.30-5. On the A369 within the Leigh Court Estate, 3 miles from J19 (M5) towards Bristol. www.brackenwood-plantandgardencentre.com. 01275 375292. E1 BRISTOL FLOWER SHOW 2008 details to be confirmed. The 2007 show was cancelled because of a waterlogged site. It would have been 17-19 August 2007. Durdham Downs, Bristol. |
| Fun for all the family with entertainment, competitions & classes for all ages, the magnificent Floral Marquee, |  |
| experts on hand with top tips, the
Eleventh Allotment Fair & the Children’s Area. The Show, now in its
63rd year, is a joint venture between the Bath & West Trading Company & Bristol City Council.
OPEN: Times to be confirmed.. 01749- 822200. www.bathandwest.co.uk. Free admission for children. Ticket hotline for advanced saver tickets: 01749 822222.
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A terrific selection of plants in eye catching displays, & a restaurant that seats over eighty serving lovely home cooked meals. |
| A staff that pride themselves offering great service – so come along and visit.
For details of talks, lectures & activities for children & adults visit
www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk. OPEN: Sun 10.30-4.30. 6 Mar-9 Oct Mon-Sat 9-5.30, then 9-5. Just off the A37, look out for the brown signs. 01275-832296 F2 FONTHILL GARDEN CENTRE Bitton. |
| This family-run business has developed a reputation as a gardeners’ paradise by consistently supplying quality plants for over 30 years, with the help of friendly & knowledgeable staff. Choose from a wide variety of plants, pots, garden furniture & giftware, or simply take in the inspirational displays, then |  |
| put your feet up & enjoy a tasty snack in the coffee shop.
OPEN: Mon-Fri 8-5. Sat 9-5. Sun 10.30-4.30. Bath Road. On the A431 between Bristol & Bath. www.fonthill-lakeside.com. 01179-323110. F1 DERRY WATKINS SPECIAL PLANTS Cold Ashton |
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Architect designed non-traditional garden on steep south-facing slope with stunning views. Made from derelict farm. Gravel gardens, ponds, black & white border, red-hot border, glorious late summer colour. Full of new ideas & new plants. Adjoining nursery a plantsman’s paradise. |
| One-day gardening courses in autumn. OPEN: 2008 Nursery: Mar-Oct daily, 10-5. Garden: Wed Jul-Sep, also 3rd Thu Jun-Sep, 11-5. Greenways Lane, Cold Ashton. 6 mls N of Bath, off A46, just before A420 roundabout. Derry Watkins. www.specialplants.net. 01225- 891686. G1 ABBEY HOUSE GARDENS Malmesbury |
| As seen on TV! This breathtaking 5 acre garden has been created by "naked gardeners", Ian and Barbara Pollard. Outstanding colour |  |
| from early spring well into autumn with eye-catching displays of tulips, irises, azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, herbaceous, fruit, herbs and specimen trees. A stunning, historic town centre setting with formal, informal and river gardens. Huge variety on varying levels - a plantsman's dream. Good paths, labelling, water features and refreshments. OPEN: 2008 Daily 21 Mar-31 Oct, 11.00-5.30. M4 J17, N 5 mls. A429 Malmesbury town centre. Follow brown signs. Barbara Pollard. www.abbeyhousegardens.co.uk. 01666-822212/827650. G2 WHITEHALL GARDEN CENTRE, Lacock |
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The biggest plant retailer in Wiltshire, winner of the Ruxley Rose Award for the Best Plant Area in the South West, our Farm Shop winner of Taste of The West |
| Bronze Award. Welcoming restaurant with seating for over 100 people. So come along and make a day out. For details of talks, lectures & activities for children & adults visit
www.whitehallgardencentre.co.uk.
OPEN: Sun 10.30-4.30. 26 Mar-9 Oct: Mon-Sat 9-6, then 9-5 or 5.30. Just off the A350 Lacock bypass. 01249-730204 F2 IVY COTTAGE NURSERY Midford, nr Bath |
| A small family nursery, set in the Midford valley, only 3 miles from Bath, growing an increasing range of unusual perennials |  |
| & cottage garden favourites.
OPEN: Apr-Sep Sun 10-4. For other times please ring. Also at Green Park Market (Sainsburys) Bath on Tue, Wed & Sat. Tucking Mill Lane. From Bath, take Midford Rd (B3110). L just before 30 mph/Midford sign & L again at small crossroads. Nursery is 1st on the L. Jan & Roger Bendall. 01225-833449. E3 STON EASTON PARK HOTEL & GARDENS |
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Explore this 18th century garden, first created by Humphry Repton, & more recently by Penelope Hobhouse. Stroll through the cutting garden, the walled vegetable garden & see the greenhouses. Lawns slope down to |
| the River Norr, spanned by romantic Palladian bridges. Historic features include an icehouse, ruined grotto & a sham castle. For a garden plan, come to the house. Lunches & teas served. OPEN: 2008 All year round. On the A37, 11m S of Bristol & 6m N of Shepton Mallet. www.stoneaston.co.uk. 01761-241631 E3 MILL COTTAGE PLANTS NURSERY & GARDEN Henley Mill, Wookey |
| 2½ acres beside River Axe. Plantsman’s garden, shady ‘secret garden’ for hellebores, late summer borders, formal kitchen |  |
| garden & pleached hornbeam arbour.
Featured in national magazines & on TV. Nursery specialising in rare hydrangea & plants growing in the
garden, owned by garden writer & owner, Sally Gregson. OPEN: 2008 Mar-Sep Wednesdays 10-6. 2m W of Wells off A371. Turn L into Henley Lane, driveway 50 yds on L. www.millcottageplants.co.uk. Sally Gregson. 01749-676966. E3 MILTON LODGE GARDEN Wells |
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Mature listed terraced garden of great charm, with stunning views of Wells Cathedral & Vale of Avalon. Mixed borders, |
| roses, fine trees, separate 7 acre arboretum.
OPEN: 2008 Easter-end Oct, Tue, Wed, Sun, Bank Hols 2-5. Old Bristol Road. From A39 Bristol/Wells road, turn N up Old Bristol Road. Car park 1st gate on L (cars/minibus). Coaches by special arrangement. Mr & Mrs Tudway Quilter. 01749-672168. E3 TIME TRAIL OF ROSES AND BULBS Wells |
| Magnificent collection of about 1000 roses underplanted with bulbs: snowdrops, crocus, tulips, alliums, iris, lilies, autumn crocus, |  |
| colchicums & nerines –
2000+ varieties, all planted in date order of their introduction, to show their beauty, diversity & evolution. Productive herb & fruit garden. A fragrant paradise for rose-lovers, plant enthusiasts, garden historians.
OPEN: Feb-Oct: 2nd & 4th Sun 2-6. May-Jul: Sun-Wed 2-6. Westfield Road. Park in Tucker St car park, bet. Tesco & ring road. Unsuitable for wheelchairs, push-chairs or dogs. Susan Lee. 01749-674677. E3 CHALICE WELL GARDENS |
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Twelve acres of organically managed land with a four acre public garden dedicated to meditation and reflection and designated as a |
| ‘World Peace Garden.’ Natural planting in cottage garden style with many traditional and unusual varieties with year round interest. OPEN: 2008 Every day of the year. Apr-Oct 10am - 5:30pm Nov - Mar 10am-4:00pm On Shepton Mallet road out of Glastonbury at foot of Tor. www.chalicewell.org.uk. 01458 831154. E3 PENNARD PLANTS |
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Pennard Plants was established in 2001 in the walled gardens of Pennard House in the village of East Pennard. These gardens, from Victorian times, had |
| lain idle for years, but have proved the perfect environment for growing the vast selection of plants
now produced. Originally growing ornamental grasses, it now produces an eclectic array of rare and uncommon plants, many collected from South Africa and New Zealand.
Mail-order service, and a number of special weekends and courses. OPEN: 2008 Wed 10-3 Mar-Oct. Other times by appointment. Catalogue on request for four 1st class stamps. The Walled Garden, East Pennard, nr Shepton Mallet. Situated in East Pennard just off the A37 (Shepton Mallet to Yeovil road). Village signposted from the A37 and local signs will direct visitors on our open weekends. www.pennardplants.com. 01749-860039 E3 NATIONAL AMATEUR GARDENING SHOW 5-7 September 2008 Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet |
| Gardens galore, celebrities, the magnificent Floral Marquee, demonstrations, seminars & top tips from experts, over 400 trade stands, |  |
| plus the National Dahlia Society Show & the UK National Giant Vegetable Championships.
OPEN: 5-7 Sept, 9.30-5.30. Off the A371 between Shepton Mallet & Castle Cary. 01749 822200. www.bathandwest.co.uk. Free admission for children. Ticket hotline for advanced saver tickets: 01749 822222. |