Your favorite garden?

[naturelover]

Not been to many,but i do like kew gardens, with all their glass hot houses,just up my street like being in a jungle, fabulass.

[GerryNick2]

We spent a day at the Welsh Botanic Gardens last summer whilst on holiday. We were extremely impressed, everything was so immaculate. Would certainly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Gerry

[Hoppingmad]

[quote=JeffH;67918]Cambridge Botanic Gardens are well worth a visit at any time of year

I agree Jeff, I went for the first time last year and was very surprised by their size and variety of planting.

[ChrisJB]

Originally Posted by goosey

My favourite, is Sizergh Castle (National Trust) in Cumbria. It's not huge or formal but has orchards, lake, terrace, wildfower and kitchen garden + secret gardens. But what I absolutely loved was the rock garden (built 1926-28)-amazing!! it Uses weathered local limestone, more native species than cultivars, it's colourful Acers, Alpine and Aquatic plants are pure joy.

Another favourite is Muncaster Castle also in Cumbria. I dont suppose it's actually a garden in the garden sense. It has a wonderful Rhododendrons, I've never seen the like of in it's woodland walk and an added bonus spectacular views of the Lake District. If you are into trees (and owls, the British or is it world owl centre is there) this is the place for you.

I'm not sure if this is my munber one, but I am a big fan of Sizergh too. You have the added bonus of seeing Hawfinches here too if you are lucky and not too far away are the fabulous Wild Daffs around Brigsteer.

Regards, Chris

[sammy3112]

Personally I have 3 favourite gardens - Highrove House, big gardening on an intimate scale, Cambridge University Botanic Gardens and Anglesey Abbey the last two have something to offer all year round.

[nightshade]

Originally Posted by smartie

Lost gardens of Heligan for me every time.

Beth Chatto's garden in Essex is also very interesting, but I find it can be dangerously expensive - I've just bought 34 plants from their nursery

I agree Lost Gardens for me, so close to the Eden Project, (why not visit both)
Welsh National Gardens and the Weston Birt Arboritum of course

[tufftie]

Helligan is lovely - hope to go again in a few weeks time

[ChrisJB]

Have decided the garden of Ripley Castle (near Harrogate) is probably my favourite. I will doff my cap to Barnsdale as well as a long standing devotee of the late, great Geoff Hamilton.

Regards, Chris

[Bouncytigger]

I remember my dad taking me to WISLEY while we were on holiday down south some years ago but i was to young to appreaciate it really and of course the significance of it being like the RHS GARDEN OF GARDENS!

But i'm very old fashioned in my garden taste

Anything GERTRUDE JEEKLL is fine by me

Love walking through GREEN LAWNS AND ARCHES past URNS and STATUETTES
I'm sure you know the sort of thing

[pressld2]

Mine is another NT one in Kent - Scotney Castle. Visit in May when the rhododendrons and azaleas are in full bloom - stunning!

Dave P.