Open Gardens Beautiful Devon gardens open for charity
Gardens to visit in 2016 Sponsored by
Because every day matters www.hospiscare.co.uk Registered charity no. 297798
Hospiscare Open Gardens 2016
Welcome
“As a participant in the Hospiscare open gardens for many years it is lovely to be able to share some of my thoughts and experiences with gardeners and visitors to the 2016 gardens. “We’ll come back when it’s all out in flower!” A comment that, yes, I have heard from garden visitors more than once (I’m sure Chris Britton, High they don’t come back!) and one that is bound Garden Nurseries to cause the blood pressure to rise in all but the most easy going of garden owners. Of course, no one reading this booklet and intending to visit one of the great variety of interesting and exciting horticultural spectacles herein described, would ever have such a thought! Gardens aren’t mini-Chelsea Flower Shows, they change, they ebb and flow, they awaken, live and then go into ‘hibernation’ – but it’s interesting, it’s real, it’s year-round. Okay, so perhaps not in a filthy January rainstorm with a force 8 blast! We live in, and with, our garden all year. Hopefully on the days we open most things come together. There will be anticipation of what’s to come, as well as the evidence of past glory. So this season we hope you’ll join the crowds, appreciate the hard work of the gardeners and take the opportunity to raise monies for a great local charity. You know what – you might be lucky and find everything IS all out in flower!”
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Check our website www.hospiscare.co.uk regularly for updates and additional gardens. Did you know? Last year: A record 50 gardens opened throughout the season raising more than £24000 for Hospiscare Gardens opened over 21 weeks with a mixture of daytime and evening openings Over 4000 visitors travelled from far and wide 17 gardens served refreshments 2500 cups of tea and coffee 2500 slices of cake Supported by 150 wonderful volunteers 4 fabulous neighbourhood/group openings in Exeter, Honiton, Budleigh and Sidmouth, the most group openings we’ve ever had
Please take care when visiting our gardens. Take notice and adhere to warning signs as they are there to keep you safe. Some of the gardens are private and may pose problems if you have difficulty with slopes and steps. Please supervise children and dogs at all times. Car parking at all gardens is at your own risk.
Please be a safe visitor
Disclaimer: While every endeavour will be made to ensure that all the details featured in this programme are true and correct at time of going to print, we do not take any responsibility for any changes which may occur due to circumstances beyond our control. Children are welcome to the gardens, and under 16s can enter for free, but should be under adult supervision at all times.
Hospiscare
Caring in the Heart of Devon
Millpond
Chagford
12th March 2016, 12pm - 5pm
6 acres of cultivated wilderness including mixed woodland and birch trees, blueberry bushes, apple orchard, vegetable garden and large ponds. A beautiful spring garden - come and enjoy the abundant daffodils. Park in town car park; limited parking for less able.
Millpond, Mill Street, Chagford TQ13 8HE Admission: ÂŁ3, children free Refreshments: Teas in Chagford Wheelchair access: No Dogs: On leads welcome
Lower Ebear Garden and Museum 3rd April and 19th June 2016, 1pm - 5pm
Westleigh/Burlescombe
1.5 acres of herbaceous borders, wildlife ponds, alpine and wild gardens, trees, shrubs, vegetable and fruit gardens. Rural life museum, social history, stroll down memory lane and see tractors, motorbikes, toys, photos and everyday items of the past. Bring the family and enjoy a homemade afternoon tea. Plant and produce stall.
Lower Ebear Farmhouse, Westleigh, Burlescombe EX16 7HP Admission: ÂŁ3.50 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads welcome Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
23 High Meadows
Exeter
2nd May 2016, 11am - 4pm and 27th August 2016, 2pm -5pm
Small urban garden designed for easy maintenance. Lower garden in second year from virgin scrub. Wildlife friendly; birds, frogs, toads, badgers, slow worms, also Tufty and Thingy (guinea pigs) to help keep the grass down. New this year is the totem pole in situ.
23 High Meadows, Exeter EX4 1RL Admission: By donation Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
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A ladies only walk with a choice of two routes 5 and 10 miles You are invited to a very sparkly Beach Party‌ get the girls together and join us for a night of fun, entertainment and a walk to remember. Entry Fee £15 pp.
www.twilightwalk.org.uk
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Orchard House
14th May 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
Garden Party with stalls: plants, crafts, tombola, logo goods, children’s games and raffle. Delicious refreshments available. Large garden in heart of Exeter, formal and informal. Ducks and chickens. Note: no parking at Orchard House, alternative access from Veitch Close.
Orchard House, Deepdene Park Exeter EX2 4PH Admission: By donation Refreshments: Tea and coffee, squash, cakes and scones Wheelchair access: To garden only Dogs: On leads welcome
Herbaceous plants Annuals Shrubs Herbs Seedlings House plants
Plant sale Saturday 21st May 2016 10am - 12pm
Refreshments available - cold drinks and homemade buns and biscuits Some parking available, please follow the signs
Baring Crescent, off Magdalen Road EX1 1TL
50 St Leonards Road 22nd May 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
Crowded town garden with many spring flowering perennials, wisteria in May. Fruit trees and bushes, some small raised beds for vegetables. Ample free parking on Matford Road and Matford Avenue.
50 St Leonards Road, Exeter EX2 4LS Admission: By donation Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: Well behaved only
The Natural Choice for Your Garden Plants grown by us in Exeter An independent, family business for over 90 years CafĂŠ at each garden centre Aquatic department at Clyst St Mary Delivery service available Free Parking
St. Bridget Nurseries Est. 1925
www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk
Garden Centre: Old Rydon Lane, Exeter, EX2 7JY Tel: 01392 873672 Garden & Aquatic Centre: Sidmouth Rd / A3052, Clyst St Mary, EX5 1AE Tel: 01392 876281 Open: Mon-Sat: 9-5 (5.30pm April-July) Sun: 10.30-4.30 Closed Easter Sunday
Five Gardens
22nd May 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
Group opening of four differently styled gardens plus a lovely relaxing tea garden for your afternoon refreshments. 7 Matford Avenue, Exeter EX2 4PP
A small well-designed town garden packed with lovely plants and features.
14 Matford Avenue, Exeter EX2 4PW
Lovely walled garden with striking azaleas and rhododendrons in late spring.
29 Matford Avenue, Exeter EX2 4PL
Mature garden with pond, azaleas, camellias, soft fruit and varied borders.
Trenton, Matford Road Exeter EX2 4PE
Suburban garden with a range of mature trees and shrubs, managed to maintain an abundance of wild life.
14 Leighdene Close Exeter EX2 4PN (Tea garden)
Relax and enjoy tea and cake in a lovely tranquil setting.
Admission: By donation Refreshments: At Leighdene Close Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No Hospiscare
Caring in the Heart of Devon
University of Exeter
24th May 2016, guided tour, 1.30pm - 3pm
Exeter
Starting and finishing at Reed Hall, join this guided tour of the University of Exeter’s beautiful Streatham campus and explore the hidden gems located around one of the most botanically interesting universities in the UK. Limited to 20 people, please ring Hospiscare on 01392 688020 to book your place.
Reed Hall, University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4QR Admission: by donation Refreshments: after the tour Wheelchair access: limited - hilly Dogs: No
The Old Vicarage
29th and 30th May 2016, 11am - 5pm 25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 5pm 23rd and 24th July 2016, 11am - 5pm 28th and 29th August 2016, 11am - 5pm
Woodbury Salterton
Enjoy 1.75 acres full of colour! Herbaceous borders, a pond and chickens. Also a productive and attractive vegetable garden, tended on organic principles. Plants for sale.
The Old Vicarage, Village Road, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1PG Admission: By donation Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: Welcome on leads Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Kia-Ora
5th June 2016, 2pm - 6pm
Cullompton
Do not miss this charming peaceful 10 acre garden with lawns, large lakes and many water features with lots of wild life. Mature trees, shrubs, roses, rhododendrons and herbaceous borders, nursery avenue and novelty crazy golf. Complete the afternoon with a home made cream tea or a slice of one of our many tempting cakes. Plants for sale and stalls to browse.
Kia-Ora, Knowle Lane, Cullompton EX15 1PZ Admission: ÂŁ3, children free Refreshments: Cream tea Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: No
Culm Leigh
11th and 12th June 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
This 1.5 acre garden sloping steeply in parts to the north east has extensive views of the Culm and Exe valleys and surrounds a Georgian-style mid-Victorian house. It includes a woodland walk, formal garden, herbaceous borders, shrubberies, orchard, vegetable plot, croquet lawn and boules court.
Culm Leigh, Stoke Hill, Stoke Canon, Exeter EX5 4EE Admission: ÂŁ3.50 Refreshments: Tea and cake Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No Hospiscare
Caring in the Heart of Devon
Wixels
12th June 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Topsham
Intriguing garden with fabulous Exe Estuary views. Lots of semi-exotic plants with a large greenhouse.
Wixels, Ferry Road, Topsham EX3 0JH Admission: £2.50 Refreshments: Tea and coffee Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No
Lower Ebear Garden and Museum, Westleigh/Burlescombe 19th June 2016, 1pm - 5pm (See details for 3rd April)
1st – 30th September
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Hold your own event, anywhere any time
Whether you are into baking or just love cake the Big Devon Bake is definitely for you. Sign up for a fundraising pack and invite your family, friends and colleagues to join in with the baking frenzy and raise some vital dough for Hospiscare. Hold your own cake sale, arrange a tea party or coffee morning or even hold you own ‘Bake Off’ style competition.
To find out more or to request a fundraising pack please call 01392 688020 or email fundraising@hospiscare.co.uk
Yarrow Park
12th June 2016, 1.30pm - 5pm
Honiton
A fabulous secret garden hidden away in a delightful village, specialising in a wide range of roses. Also many varieties of trees and shrubs. Explore the extensive range of vegetables in the garden, together with a small rural life collection. Opportunity to admire the lovely views over the Tale Valley.
Yarrow Park, Payhembury, Honiton EX14 3HD Admission: ÂŁ3 Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads welcome
Penrose House
18th and 19th June 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Crediton
Newly landscaped town garden with herbaceous plants, shrubs, trees, summer bedding, containers and hanging baskets.
Penrose House, Park Road, Crediton EX17 3ET Admission: ÂŁ2 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: To part of garden Dogs: No
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Rosehill
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Cottage Style garden with mixed perennial borders. Patio and veranda areas with pot plants, surrounded by mature trees, sloping plot with lawns and flower beds. Plant and craft stall.
Rosehill, 30 West Hill, Budleigh, EX9 6BU Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Sunflower Cottage
Budleigh weekend
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Patio with pots and containers, variety of plants.
Sunflower Cottage, West Hill, Budleigh EX9 6BU Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Hospiscare
Caring in the Heart of Devon
Heath Close
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Heath Close garden is a well established and mature garden with fuchsias, rhododendrons, French and English lavender and other interesting border plants. Well maintained by the owners.
Heath Close, 3 Lansdowne Road, Budleigh EX9 6AH Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: Afternoon tea Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No
Roundhill
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Created in 1929 by a retired rubber planter, Roundhill retains many eccentric features, such as a huge bamboo grove, a tiny island, an amphitheatre and an ingenious irrigating raincatcher. It is run on behalf of the cheery Devon wildlife who call it home, from the bachelor badger to the slow-worms, flocks of birds and hoverflies. Raffle for a Linda Longmuir Chinese silk painting.
Roundhill, 11 Knowle Road, Budleigh EX9 6AS Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: Yes Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
EXPLORE DISCOVER For nearly 60 years our family owned nursery has been helping customers create beautiful gardens. We have a huge range of plants and products and a wealth of knowlege and expertise.
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Bernaville Nurseries Call 01392 851326 â—? www.bernaville.co.uk Find us on the A377 Exeter to Crediton road.
Longmeadow
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days A four year old garden terraced in approx 1/2 an acre. Including shrubs, roses, various herbaceous plants, creating a sentimental garden to satisfy a passionate gardener.
Longmeadow, 9 Knowle Road, Budleigh EX9 6AS Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No
16 Meadow Close
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days A rose garden to the front, and at the rear an enclosed terrace with climbing roses, clematis, wisteria, jasmine and honeysuckle, various shrubs. Vegetable and fruit garden laid out as raised beds with a large glass frame. The garden won Best Vegetable Garden in 2013, 2014, 2015 and Best Garden Overall in 2015.
16 Meadow Close, Budleigh, EX9 6JN Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: Tea and coffee Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
The Soul Studio Garden
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Peaceful, level garden with lawn, mature trees and shrubs. Open art studio in the garden.
9 Copp Hill Lane Budleigh, EX9 6DT Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: Yes, gravel Dogs: No
North Ridge
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days A fifty year old garden in an ongoing period of transformation to bring it up to date. A sloping site with old shrubs and new perennial borders. South facing and sheltered with steps, a Devon bank and some interesting features.
North Ridge, 8 Sherbrook Hill, Budleigh, EX9 6DA Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: Cold drinks Wheelchair access: Very limited Dogs: No, except guide dogs Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Stapleton Cottage
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Medium size established garden with shrubs, trees and plants set out on a sloping site. The garden is at different levels and includes planting for shade and sun. Visitors to the garden should be aware of the inclusion of steps and paths in the gardens layout due to the slope.
Stapleton Cottage, 5 West Hill, Lane, Budleigh EX9 6AA Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
The Garden Flat
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Medium size, low maintenance hidden gem of a garden containing lawns, terraces, shrubs and a spectacular Cornus Alternifolia or ‘Wedding Cake Tree’.
The Garden Flat, 5 West Hill Lane, Budleigh EX9 6AA Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
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Medlars
25th and 26th June 2016, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh weekend
Budleigh Weekend - £7 for all gardens 2 days Newly planted garden setting for a recently completed contemporary house.
Medlars, 3B West Hill Lane, Budleigh EX9 6AA Admission: £7 weekend pass all gardens, £2.50 entry per garden Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Music for a Summer Night 2nd July 2016, gates open 5.30pm
Honiton
Listen to a variety of live music from Elgar to Ellington, while you enjoy your own picnic in the evening sunshine. Explore the lawns, shrubs, lake and unusual conifers, tickets in advance from Hospiscare on 01392 688020 or see www.hospiscare.co.uk.
Music event
Coryhill, Combe Raleigh, Honiton EX14 4TQ 01404 46452 Admission: £7 in advance Refreshments: Hot drinks Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: No
High Gardens
10th July 2016, 2pm - 5.30pm
Exeter
A total of 4.5 acres including plantsman’s nursery, stunning 70 metre double herbaceous border, unusual shrubs, tropical border, summer tubs on the terrace, trees and lawns informal but controlled.
High Gardens, Chiverstone Lane, Kenton EX6 8NJ Admission: £3.50 Refreshments: Tea and coffee, homemade cakes and cream teas Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
relies
Hospiscare on the generosity of local people
remembering us in their
Will.
If you would like to arrange a special gift to help us look after future generations by leaving a donation in your Will to Hospiscare, thank you. It’s simple to arrange when you make or change your Will, you just need our name and registered charity number (Hospiscare 297798).
Remember Hospiscare in your Will and help local people make the most of life Email e.bevan@hospiscare.co.uk or call
01392 688020 for more information. Because every day matters www.hospiscare.co.uk Registered charity no. 297798
Breach
10th July 2016, 1.30pm - 5pm
Axminster
Set in over 3 acres with majestic woodland partially underplanted with rhododendrons, the garden has extensive areas of grass including a small wild flower meadow with wild orchids. The shrubberies and herbaceous borders have been developed to extend the variety of plants. A vegetable garden includes a greenhouse, fruit cage and raised beds and there is a small orchard. Ponds and a bog garden use natural sources of water.
Breach, Shute Road Kilmington EX13 7ST Admission: See website Refreshments: Teas Wheelchair access: Very limited Dogs: On leads welcome
Efford House
6th August 2016, 2pm - 5pm
Nr. Crediton
A country garden with lawns, borders, vegetables and polytunnel. The Wood Farm Trio (flute, violin and cello) will be playing music by Bach, Handel and Haydn in the garden. Teas, Music homemade cakes and cream teas will be available. You can also enjoy the field, wildlife pond and wetland area. ev
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Efford House, Efford Crediton, EX17 1BJ Admission: By donation Refreshments: Tea and coffee, homemade cake and cream teas Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Jazz in the Garden
Topsham
14th August 2016, 4pm - 7pm
In its 5th year this event is a gem. Enjoy a glass of wine, a relaxed atmosphere and fantastic music. A warm welcome and an enjoyable evening awaits. Admission includes a glass of wine and nibbles. There is limited seating, please bring a blanket or chairs.
Music event
21 Victoria Road, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0EU Admission: ÂŁ9 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads
23 High Meadows, Exeter
27th August 2016, 2pm - 5pm (See details for 2nd May)
Holcombe Court
3rd and 4th September 2016, 10am - 5pm
Tiverton
Magnificent gardens and lakes in the grounds of Holcombe Court, a grade 1 listed house lovingly restored by Mr Nigel Wiggins and his staff. Garden rarely open to the public so this is an unmissable opportunity for garden lovers.
Holcombe Court, Holcombe Rogus, TA21 0PA Admission: ÂŁ5 Refreshments: Teas Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: No Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Open Gardens Beautiful Devon gardens open for charity
Gardens to visit in 2016 Hospiscare is your local hospice charity, delivering end of life care and support for patients and their families living in Exeter, Mid and East Devon. We are reliant on the support of our local community, with 80% of our funding coming from donations and gifts in Wills. Enjoy these fabulous gardens throughout the summer, kindly opened by their owners to share their beauty with you and support their local hospice. Thank you for your support this year. There are many other ways you can support us, please visit our website, or call us on 01392 688020.
Because every day matters www.hospiscare.co.uk Registered charity no. 297798