The last of the rhododendrons & azaleas will soon fade from our gardens as June heralds the arrival of the roses. Time for gardeners to put out bedding plants and hanging baskets once the threat of late Spring frosts has passed. There is much to look forward to as summer arrives.
The National Garden Scheme have plenty to offer garden lovers in the glorious countryside bordering Shropshire and Powys. The weekend of 31st May/1st June (2-5PM) sees Clawdd-Y-Dre opening in Montgomery (SY15 6PT). A well-established three-quarter acre garden with a wide range of shrubs & perennials, there are stunning views across the valley whilst enjoying homemade teas. Afterwards, why not take a stroll around the town with its quaint shops in the shadow of the medieval castle.
A double treat is in store for the weekend of June 7th/8th (1-5PM). Just across the border in Llanymynech is Tremynfa ((SY22 6LA), a 1- acre garden of mixed cultivated and wild areas to encourage wildlife. There are unusual plants and trees, fruit & vegetable areas, ponds and a spinney. Minutes away by car in Llandrinio is The Malthouse (SY22 6SG), a C17 walled garden with herbaceous borders, vegetable garden and extensive views to the Breidden Hills. In both these gardens delicious homemade teas await visitors, dogs are welcome, and plants will be for sale. Admission £6, children free.
Eight miles south-west of Oswestry lies Llangedwyn Hall (SY10 9JW) with its Grade 2 listed formal terraced garden looking south across the beautiful Tanat Valley. Woodland walks, formal ponds and a large kitchen garden frame the Elizabethan Hall (not open). There will be homemade teas to enjoy on the front lawn & plants for sale. Sorry, no dogs admitted. The gardens will be open on Sunday 29th June 12-4PM. Admission £6, children free.
We look forward to welcoming you to some of our June gardens. To find your perfect garden to visit and support the National Garden Scheme go to www.ngs.org.uk
Clawdd-Y-Dre.
