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Open Gardens May 2011
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We regret that only guide dogs will be admintted to the gardens
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Toilets are sometimes available and will be signposted on the day
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For the latest news and updates on our gardens, or for more information about the Charity, please visit www.tvacaa.org
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Children under 16 free of charge, unless otherwise stated
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Please check the website for changes before undertaking a long journey
Sunday 8th May
2 pm - 5pm Adults £3.50
A delightful setting! Walk through the woodland and sit by the lake in a little valley with further ponds and a waterfall.
Surrounding the period house are many mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. This is a beautiful 4-acre garden to enjoy to the full.
From the A4 Reading to Maidenhead Road at Knowl Hill, almost opposite church, turn towards Warren Row. Continue through Warren Row, approx 1 mile and Scotlands is on the left.
Sunday 15th May
2pm - 5pm Adults £3.50 for entrance to all 5 gardens
Please either purchase your entrance ticket at the Higher Denham Community Hall or at ‘Shillong’. You will then receive a sticker to show that you have paid. A map will be available.
NEW THIS YEAR: Bring your plant questions to the ‘GARDEN DESIGN AND PLANT PROBLEM DESK.’
Master composting display and other stalls.
Wind in the Willows has a unique setting, 3 acres bordered by the River Misbourne on one side and its millstream on the other. This once had a commercial watercress bed meandering through it creating an island of mature woods, now a woodland garden. This is approached from the more formal garden area around the house by way of the “Monet” style bridge. Beyond the woodland is another bridge which leads to the wild garden. Marginals line the rivers and the garden contains hundreds of shrubs and trees, many uncommon or variegated, under planted with damp/shade loving plants. Rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias, tree peonies, early iris, candelabra primula, should all be in flower.
Owned by a master composter, this delightful small garden retreat has trees, shrubs, grasses, climbers and colourful borders mixed with vegetables. It sweeps down to a small river, wildlife haven, and beautiful open countryside views. Osteoporosis friendly, raised beds are contained by low wide walls which can be sat on to plant and weed or to stand on to prune and deadhead. Slopes replace steps. Paths and patios edge the lawns to enable circular continuous mowing avoiding turning and shearing.
A garden with all year round interest, hardy plants to provide cutting material and food for birds, perennial bulbs and self-seeding annuals. The back garden is planted in harmony with nature and the surrounding countryside. This garden is an on-going project.
A garden crowded with as many plants as possible and planted pots with a terrace over looking the ornamental pond and clematis covered arches. Mixed flowerbeds with grasses and fruit bushes.
From the M4 junction 4B merge onto M25 clockwise and exit after one junction (16) onto M40 EAST and then exit at junction 1 towards Slough/A412/Uxbridge. At the first exit onto A40 Oxford Road. Turn right at the traffic lights into Denham Avenue. After quarter mile turn left at part time traffic lights into Old Rectory Lane. After 1 mile turn left into Lower Denham Road Higher Denham.
Long garden separated into different ‘rooms’. Owned by a plantaholic, this lovely garden comes with a riot of different plants, colours and many interesting features.
From A40 take A412 Denham Avenue. Take first right into Village Road, and first right into Cheapside Lane. Shillong will be found on the right hand side.
Sunday 22nd May
2 pm - 5pm Adults £3.50
A charming riverside cottage, formerly part of the Bisham Abbey Estate. An interesting property, dating from the 13th century, with lovely river views from the lawns and an interesting approach to the growing of fruit, flowers and vegetables in a smaller garden.
New for TVACAA is the opportunity of private boat rides on the River Thames between Temple and Marlow, probably the finest stretch between London and Reading. An afternoon of interest, pleasure and leisure.
From the M4 take the A404 towards High Wycombe. At roundabout, take the first left signposted Marlow/Temple/Bisham. Take the first left into Temple Lane; go past Bisham Abbey, round sharp right bend, Grange Cottage is 100 meters on right.
Sunday 29th May
2 pm - 5pm Adults £3.50 for entrance to all 4 gardens. A map of all gardens will be available at each location.
A neat, wheelchair friendly, family garden. Adapted to be managed by an elderly stroke survivor. The garden includes fruit trees, interesting shrubs, greenhouse, vine-covered pergola and depends largely on homemade compost.
Stunning views over Hampshire in a garden surrounded by trees with roses, rhododendrons, fruit trees and a parterre.
A very interesting and individual garden with many wildlife features. Everything possible is recycled, with many varied habitats for both birds and insects.
A lovely woodland garden on several levels with rhododendrons and many mature trees.
Take the A321 Wokingham to Sandhurst Road, under the railway bridge, sharp right to roundabout, then turn left into Crowthorne Road, by the Village Inn Pub. 66 is on the right opposite red mailbox. Hartsleap Close is on the left. Follow up the Crowthorne Road to traffic lights turn left into Longdown Road, first left into Mickle Hill and second on left into Oaktree Way.
A map of all gardens will be available at each location. It is possible to walk to all the gardens from here, but you might like to drive to Beech Ride for teas and plants! Right out of Longdown Road, left into Longdown Lodge, Greenways to T- junction, then left into Beech Ride, number 40 is on the right.
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