Gardens To Visit

Warley Place and the plant reminders of Miss Ellen Wilmott

One of the leading plants women of the Victorian and early 20th century period, Miss Willmott has lent her name to many plants

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Could you create a nature-friendly garden from all invasive species? Yes, says naturalist

Chris Gibson is a naturalist and he works with Beth Chatto’s Plants and Gardens to help assess the impact of planting on nature

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Cherry blossoms bursting out at Barnsdale Gardens

Located in the heart of Leicestershire these wonderful gardens made famous by TV are preparing for an action-packed spring

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Snowdrops for the Countess of Warwick are open to the public

Winter colour from snowdrops is an exciting sign spring is on the way

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New research finds wellbeing benefits to winter garden visits

The National Garden Scheme has been championing the health benefits of garden visits since it first opened 609 garden gates in 1927

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