There’s a delicious crop of gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme this summer. Private gems, owned by individuals who are passionate about their gardens and keen to share them with others whilst raising money for charity
Caervallack
This two-acre romantic garden is arranged in a series of ‘rooms’ and is a collaborative design between architect husband and artist wife. The result is a formal structure of walls, steps and bridges, softened by billowing herbaceous planting, scented roses and a wildflower meadow.
Caervallack, St Martin, Helston, TR12 6DF
Open August 5, 10.30am to 5pm, admission £8.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14502/caervallack
South Bosent
A stunning, nine-acre garden reclaimed from farmland. There’s a
woodland, a meadow, pond, rill, roses and peonies and lots to interest visitors. The aim is to create a combination of interesting plants coupled with habitat for wildlife over a total of 9½ acres.
South Bosent, Dobwalls, Liskeard, PL14 4LX
Open August 7, 8, 30 and 31, 2 to 5.30pm. £5.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/36719/south-bosent
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9, Higman Close
Retired horticulturalists have created this compact, multifaceted garden full of interesting plants with attention to colour, scent and form. Shady and sunny areas are exploited to the full and every effort made to create year-round interest.
9 Higman Close, Dobwalls, Liskeard, PL14 4LW
Open August 7, 8, 30 and 31, 2 to 5.30pm. £8. No dogs.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/42484/9-higman-close
Bareppa
A beautiful, south facing garden enjoying lovely views towards Ethy Woods. The garden is on two levels divided by a ha-ha, which is a backdrop to herbaceous borders, roses and climbers.
Bareppa, St Winnow, Lostwithiel, PL22 0LG
Open August 16, 11am to 3 pm, admission £5.
WC with wheelchair access.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48702/bareppa
Fan Cottage
A one-acre garden in a stunning setting with views over the Lerryn river. The thriving wildlife pond is the hub of the garden surrounded by shrubberies, fruit trees and vegetable patches. There is an interesting collection of bonsai trees.
Fan Cottage, Piggy Lane, Lerryn, PL22 0PT
Open August 16, 10am to 5pm, £5. No dogs.
Group visits, by prior arrangement from May 10 to August 16.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47531/fan-cottage
Lizal
Largely created on the hardstanding of a former egg packing station, this amazing garden is divided into different areas and features exotic shrubs, ferns, vegetables, fruit trees and a Scandi area. The beautiful rose covered Moon Gate leads to a tranquil pond.
Lizal, High Cross, Constantine, Falmouth, TR11 5RE
Open August 22, 10am to 4.30pm, admission £5.
Group visits, by prior arrangement until August 22.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/50146/lizal
Rose Morran
This delightful one-acre garden in North Cornwall boasts a beautiful mix of trees, shrubs and perennials.
Rose Morran, Talskiddy, St Columb, TR9 6EB
Open August 23, 2 to 5pm, £6.
Group visits, by prior arrangement until August 30.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/44993/rose-morran
Bucks Head House Garden
This 1.5 acre garden is situated on a windy hillside, yet thanks to windbreak hedging a delightful cottage garden and arboretum have been created. The unique collection of rare specialist trees and shrubs thrive in an enchanting setting and are underplanted with shrubs and perennials specially selected to enhance the setting and increase biodiversity.
Bucks Head House Garden, Trengrove Cross, Constantine, TR11 5QR
Open August 28, 2 to 4.30pm, £6.
Group visits, by prior arrangement until September 25.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/22182/bucks-head-house-garden
Lametton Mill
Nestled in the Looe Valley, the garden has been created from a wilderness. Featured on the TV programme Grand Designs, the garden was newly created in 2023. It has been skilfully designed with a variety of specimen trees, and an emphasis on herbaceous borders and roses. The garden has been laid out on different levels incorporating several seating areas with a tranquil pond as a central feature.
Lametton Mill, St Keyne, Liskeard, PL14 4SH
Open August 30 and September 2, 11am to 4pm, £5.
Group visits, by prior arrangement until September 2.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45998/lametton-mill
Gardens Cottage
The owner has a keen eye for using colour in this beautiful, country garden. The palette changes from pastels to fiery hues as the season progresses and is particularly demonstrated in the herbaceous borders. There’s also a dry terrace, fruit growing area, woodland and kitchen garden.
Gardens Cottage, Prideaux, St Blazey PL24 2SS
Open August 30, 2 to 5pm, £7.
Group visits, by prior arrangement from May 25 to August 28
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/35584/gardens-cottage
Trevina
In the Victorian kitchen garden and rewilded woodland, there’s always something of interest at Trevina. Wildflower meadow, woodland walks, pond, orchard, flowering trees, shrubs and perennials and productive polytunnels.
Trevina, St Neot, Liskeard, PL14 6N
Open September 16 and 18, 10.30am to 5pm, admission £6.
Group visits, by prior arrangement.
findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/44980/trevina-house
For more details of all the gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme in Cornwall visit ngs.org.uk/cornwall|
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