Garde n to visi s t in 2015
Beautiful gardens open for charity Exeter, Mid and East Devon
Welcome to Hospiscare’s Open Gardens 2015! “Designing a garden for the Hospiscare East Devon Day Hospice has been a most meaningful experience in empathy and I can think of no greater role for a garden than providing pleasure and refuge during illness. T he garden will be warm and interesting, with private seating, rich colours of irises and warm evening lighting.� Kathryn Aalto is an American landscape designer, author, historian and lecturer living and working in beautiful Devon. She designs classic to contemporary gardens with a special interest in Italian, naturalistic and therapeutic gardens. Her website is www.kathrynaalto.com. She welcomes new clients, whether small urban gardens or large country estates. Otter Nurseries is proud to sponsor the Open Gardens programme for 2015. We have a long-standing relationship with Hospiscare, our charity of the year in 2012, and fully support its wonderful work in the provision of high-quality care and support for local people with a terminal illness. Open Gardens allows gardeners the chance to show off the fruit of their labours. Gardening is at the heart of what we do and for us there is something magical when someone opens up their garden for visitors to enjoy. We hope to get the chance to appreciate some of the gardens too, and we wish Open Gardens 2015 every success.
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Check our website www.hospiscare.co.uk regularly for updates and additional gardens. 2014 saw the 10th anniversary of Open Gardens for Hospiscare 2500 cups of tea and coffee were served 4500 visitors ate 3000 slices of cake 40 Open Gardens were supported by 160 wonderful volunteers Gardens opened over a staggering 24 weeks of the year
You raised over £24,000 for Hospiscare! Please be a ‘safe visitor’ 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 for those who have difficulty with slopes and steps. Please supervise children and dogs at all times. Car parking at all gardens is at your own risk. 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.
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22nd March 2015, 1pm - 5pm
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Lower Ebear Garden & Museum
1.5 acres of herbaceous borders, wildlife ponds, alpine and wild gardens, trees, shrubs, vegetable and fruit gardens. Rural life museum, stroll down memory lane and see tractors, motorbikes, toys, photos and everyday items from the past. Bring the family and enjoy a homemade afternoon tea. Cakes, a plant sale and tombola also available. Lower Ebear Farmhouse, Westleigh, Tiverton, EX16 7HP Admission: ÂŁ3.50 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Garden only Dogs: On leads welcome
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Plant sale 16th May 2015, 10am - 12 noon
Exeter
Hosted by Exeter Friends, seek out bargains from a variety of plants, find cottage garden cuttings, vegetables and a whole lot more. Best to arrive early to purchase the best buys! Baring Crescent, St Leonards, EX3 0EU Admission: free Refreshments: Yes
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Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
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Otter Nurseries Garden Centre, Gosford Road, Ottery St. Mary, Devon EX11 1LZ Otter Nurseries Garden Centre, Chittleburn Hill, Brixton, Plymouth, Devon PL8 2BH Otter Nurseries Garden Centre, Moles Lane, Paignton, Devon TQ3 1SY Tel: Ottery St Mary 01404 815 815, Plymouth 01752 405 422 or Torquay 01803 214 294
www.otternurseries.co.uk
Coombe Trenchard
Lewdown 16th May 2015, 11am - 5pm Coombe Trenchard’s 8-acre Arts & Crafts garden was designed in 1906 by architect Walter Sarel, with terraces, garden buildings and bridges. An immensely enjoyable combination of forgotten paths, woodland garden and water gardens. A delightful space where the pattern of long forgotten Edwardian planting schemes are being discovered and restored. Includes exclusive contemporary sculpture exhibition in the gardens. Coombe Trenchard, Lewdown, EX20 4PW Admission: £5 (under 14s free) Refreshments: Available Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
The Old Vicarage 16th & 17th May 2015, 11am - 6pm
Woodbury Salterton
Come and enjoy 1.75 acres full of spring colour! Plenty of herbaceous borders, a pond and chickens to look at. There is also a productive and attractive vegetable garden, tended on organic principles. Plants will be for sale. The Old Vicarage, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1PG Admission: Donations Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No access to toilet facilities. Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Danes Court 17th May 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Crediton
Walk around half an acre of gardens over three levels with a pond and many interesting flowering shrubs. Enjoy extensive views across Crediton. There are steps to each level of the garden. Paintings and handmade crafts will be on sale and you can take part in a treasure hunt! Danes Court, 4 Greenway, Crediton, EX17 3LP Admission: ÂŁ1 (inc. raffle ticket) Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
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Cadhay Manor
Ottery
28th May 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Visit the walled garden of the beautiful Cadhay Manor with delicious refreshments available. You can also book tickets for our evening event. Enjoy a 2 course supper with wine and a performance from Words 4 Music. An evening of light hearted music and readings. You can also view the gardens. Evening tickets are £30 from Hospiscare. Cadhay Manor, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1QT Admission: £3.00 (day only) Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No
Andrews Corner
Okehampton
30th May 2015, 7pm - 10pm
Join the candlelit evening opening of our 1.5 acre wildlife friendly garden, 1000ft up on the northern edge of Dartmoor with spectacular views. Many unusual trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants including blue poppies. Children’s trail, playhouse, chickens, a pond and plants for sale. Andrews Corner, Belstone, Okehampton, EX20 1RD Admission: £6 (Inc. wine & cheese) Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited if wet Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Our shops are in desperate need of good quality white goods and electrical items. If you would like to donate any of your unwanted items, please call 01392 428823, or take them to a Hospiscare shop near you.
The Natural Choice for Your Garden Plants grown by us in Exeter! CafĂŠ at each garden centre. Aquatic department at Clyst St Mary Photo by Emma Solley Photography
Delivery service available. Free Parking. Love gardening? You’ll love us.
Est. 1925
Open: Mon-Sat: 9-5
5.30pm April-July
Sun: 10.30-4.30
Closed Easter Sunday
St. Bridget Nurseries 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
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Orchard House 6th June 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
Enjoy a visit to Orchard House for a “Garden Party”. Along with enjoying the unique garden, the whole family can enjoy homemade teas, a raffle, tombola, craft stall, children’s games and plants for sale. Ducks and chickens too! Fun for all!! Orchard House, Deepdene Park, St Leonards, EX2 4PH Admission: Donations Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
Bolham Orchard 7th June 2015, 2pm - 4pm
Tiverton
A one hectare plantsman’s garden with views across the Exe Valley, with North and South facing slopes. A small stream, with waterside plants, runs through part of the garden which is planted with a selection of trees, shrubs, bulbs and herbaceous plants, most of which are labelled. NO parking on site, but parking is available in village car park. Bolham Orchard, Tiverton, EX16 7RH Admission: £4 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Payhembury Gardens 14th June 2015, 2pm - 5:30pm
Honiton
Come and visit a variety of gardens throughout Payhembury village near Honiton. A marvellous selection of gardens including a variety of plants, roses, hanging baskets, pots, walled gardens and trees. Maps available at the parish hall. Payhembury, Honiton Admission: ÂŁ5 inc. all gardens Refreshments: Yes Parking: At parish hall Wheelchair access: Yes, to most gardens Dogs: On leads welcome
Lower Ebear Garden & Museum 14th June 2015, 1pm - 5pm
Tiverton
1.5 acres of herbaceous borders, wildlife ponds, alpine and wild gardens, trees, shrubs, vegetable and fruit gardens. Rural life museum, stroll down memory lane and see tractors, motorbikes, toys, photos and everyday items from the past. Bring the family and enjoy a homemade afternoon tea. Cakes, a plant sale and tombola also available. Lower Ebear Farmhouse, Westleigh, Tiverton, EX16 7HP Admission: ÂŁ3.50 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Garden only Dogs: On leads welcome
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The Old Vicarage 13th & 14th June 2015, 11am - 6pm
Woodbury Salterton
Come and enjoy 1.75 acres full of spring colour! Plenty of herbaceous borders, a pond and chickens to look at. There is also a productive and attractive vegetable garden, tended on organic principles. Plants will be for sale. The Old Vicarage, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1PG Admission: Donations Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No access to toilet facilities. Dogs: On leads welcome
20 Matford Avenue 21st June 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
Join us in our third year of this new garden that was created from scratch. Our garden is a moderate sized urban garden, professionally designed and amateurishly gardened. Cream teas will be available. 20 Matford Avenue, St Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4PW Admission: Donations Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads welcome
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Sunflower Cottage (adjacent to Rosehill) 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
Come and visit our patio garden with container grown plants. A varied selection including Hydrangea, Clematis, Lilac, Rose, Azalea, Rhodochiton and Fuchsia. Sunflower Cottage, 30 West Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6BU Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: No Dogs: On leads welcome
Rosehill Rooms & Cookery 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
Our cottage style garden is open for you to enjoy, including perennial borders and a feature monkey puzzle tree. Container grown plants of all varieties in and around the garden. Tea, coffee and cakes available, along with a plant sale. 30 West Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6BU Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: No Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Sea Garden 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
This garden is a work in progress. Follow the winding path to the Chapel at the top of the garden for magnificent sea views over the beach to Otterhead. Refreshments will be on sale to help you enjoy the view! Sea Garden, 7 Cliff Terrace, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6JY Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Oakleaf Cottage 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
Small cottage garden and allotment. Uneven surfaces and steps.
Oakleaf Cottage, Halse Hill, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AB Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: On leads welcome
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Garden Flat 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
This medium-size, low maintenance surburban garden contains lawns, trees (including a spectacular Cornus Alternifolia) and shrubs. Flower pots arranged on terraces. The Garden Flat, 5 West Hill Lane, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AA Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
25 Victoria Place 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
Come and take a look at our sheltered town garden with statuary water feature and containers.
25 Victoria Place, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6JP Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
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Heath Close 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
Attractive, secluded garden, well established shrubs, rhododendrons, fuchsias etc, sit and relax on our raised terrace and enjoy the garden whilst enjoying a Devon Cream Tea. Books for sale, cream teas, cakes and stalls to browse. Heath Close, 3 Lansdowne Rd, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AH Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: No
Otterhaven 27th & 28th June 2015, 11am - 4pm
Budleigh
Albizia, cornus, birch, amelanchier, and malus are among the plants to be enjoyed in this established garden. Also shrubs, kniphofias, miscanthus, clematis, roses, more grasses, bulbs. The aim has been to have something that is just appearing or is at its best. Otterhaven, 2 Bouchier Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6HG Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (see website for discounted ticket for all Budleigh gardens). Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Hospiscare - Pine Lodge 28th June 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Tiverton
An attractive setting of mature trees where a beautiful garden has been created for wheelchair users. Planted with a range of trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants and bulbs for year round scent, sound and visual effects, surrounding a vegetable plot. Pine Lodge, Post Hill, Tiverton, EX16 4ND Admission: ÂŁ3.00 Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: No
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Exeter Gardens open in July
Exeter
4th & 5th July 2015 Saturday: 2pm - 5pm Sunday: 12pm - 6pm Enjoy 9 gardens in Exeter for just £5! Featuring a mixture of gardens including sloping urban gardens with formal and wildlife ponds; model railways, a large astronomical telescope and you can even try your hand at archery. Take part in a raffle, buy items at a plant sale, or get some sound gardening advice! Plenty to do including a children’s garden, BBQ, cream teas & cakes. 9 Exeter Gardens, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AF 50-60 Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, EX4 5AF 10 West Garth Road, Exeter, EX4 5AG 43 & 45 Ridgeway, Exeter, EX4 5AR Admission: £5 (Includes all gardens) Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
High Garden 5th July 2015, 2pm - 5:30pm
Kenton
Now 9 years old, High Garden has a huge range of planting including rare and unusual trees, shrubs, perennials, climbers and exotics, arranged informally but kept in order. Summer highlights include a 70m traditional herbaceous border, fruit and vegetables, lawns, a tropical area and a terrace. Plants also on sale at adjoining nursery. High Garden, Chiverstone Lane, Kenton, EX6 8NJ Admission: ÂŁ3.50 (children free) Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads welcome
The Old Vicarage 11th & 12th July 2015, 11am - 6pm
Woodbury Salterton
Come and enjoy 1.75 acres full of colour! Plenty of herbaceous borders, a pond and chickens to look at. There is also a productive and attractive vegetable garden, tended on organic principles. Plants will be for sale. The Old Vicarage, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1PG Admission: Donations Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: Limited. No access to toilet facilities. Dogs: On leads welcome
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Hospiscare Will Fortnight 11th - 22nd May 2015
Peace of mind for future generations
Hospis care relies o ng in Wills ifts .C you lea an ve us a gift?
Make or update your Will for free and support your local hospice. Register your interest today by calling 01392 688020 and you will receive a list of participating solicitors.
Knowle Cottage 18th & 19th July 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Sidmouth
Small terraced garden with steps, statues, containers and a water feature . Knowle Cottage, 11a Sidlands, Sidmouth, EX10 8UE Admission: See website (Inc. all four Sidlands gardens). Refreshments: Yes (at 14 Sidlands) Wheelchair access: No Dogs: No
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Birsay 18th & 19th July 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Sidmouth
Five year old sloping garden levelled to create a flat lawn, sleepers used to retain soil and extended to provide different levels. Mixed colour foliage shrubs and rock plants. Height created by framed ramblers. Close planting gives a tapestry effect.
Birsay, 11 Sidlands, Sidmouth, EX10 8UE Admission: See website (Inc. all four Sidlands gardens Refreshments: Yes (at 14 Sidlands) Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No
12 Sidlands 18th & 19th July 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Sidmouth
0.5 acre secluded garden on acid soil with several “rooms�. Trees including eucryphia listed in Sidmouth Arboretum. Shrubs, herbaceous plants, alpines, roses and vegetables in raised beds. Interesting sculptures and wood carvings. 12 Sidlands, Sidmouth, EX10 8UE Admission: See website (Inc. all four Sidlands gardens Refreshments: Yes (at 14 Sidlands) Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
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14 Sidlands 18th & 19th July 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Sidmouth
Come and enjoy our south-facing garden with sea views. There is a newly constructed green oak pergola area. Mixed planting, with the main attraction being refreshments!
14 Sidlands, Sidmouth, EX10 8UE Admission: See website (Inc. all four Sidlands gardens Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No
15 Sidlands 18th & 19th July 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Sidmouth
A quarter acre garden of mixed shrubs and herbaceous planting, with a fruit and vegetable garden. There is also a conservatory and wide views over Sidmouth to the sea. 15 Sidlands, Sidmouth, EX10 8UE Admission: See website (Inc. all four Sidlands gardens Refreshments: Yes (at 14 Sidlands) Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: On leads welcome
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
Monteverde 19th July 2015, 10:30am - 5pm
Old Feniton
Our south-west facing garden originated in 1992 as part of the field behind the bungalow. It was designed to provide a variety of habitats which have evolved over time. An artificial stream flows down the sloping garden to a pond next to a large Eucalyptus. Various paths lead around the garden into a small vegetable and fruit garden at the side of the bungalow. Monteverde, 8 Barton Rise, Old Feniton, EX14 3HW Admission: ÂŁ2.50 (under 16s free) Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: No Toilets: No
Hospiscare - Honiton Day Hospice July 2015, Date to be confirmed
Honiton
Come and take a look around the specially designed garden at our new day hospice. The garden is currently under development as this goes to print, so please keep an eye on our website for more details about the opening! Kings Street, Honiton, EX14 1AB Admission: Donations Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Yes Dogs: No
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White Gables 25th & 26th July 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
White Gables has an established garden with mixed borders, a rill, a wisteria arbour and lawn for delicious afternoon teas. A plant sale and book stall will be provided. White Gables, 18 Church Hill, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 9EX Admission: Donations Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
Exeter Friends of Hospiscare invite you to a
Gardeners’ Question Time Wednesday 25 March 2015 7.30-9pm in the Searle Room, Hospiscare, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5J J A panel of experts from the Bicton College Horticulture team will be present to answer questions and queries and to give advice as the gardening season gets underway. Tickets are £10 each, including a drink on arrival. Come and buy yours from Hospiscare reception or email Paula Lawford directly at paula@jlawford.co.uk. There will be a draw in aid of Hospiscare.
Tel: 01392 688020
Visit: www.hospiscare.co.uk
23 High Meadows 29th August 2015, 2pm - 5pm
Exeter
Small urban garden designed for easy maintenance. Lower garden in second year from virgin scrub. Wildlife friendly; birds, frogs, toads, badgers, slow-worms & Tufty and Thingy (guinea pigs) to help keep the grass down. New this year is the totem pole en situ. You can even have a game of boules! 23 High Meadows, Exeter, EX4 1RL Admission: Donations Refreshments: Yes Wheelchair access: Limited Dogs: On leads welcome
The Old Vicarage
Woodbury Salterton
29th & 30th August 2015, 11am - 6pm Come and enjoy 1.75 acres full of colour! Plenty of herbaceous borders, a pond and chickens to look at. There is also a productive and attractive vegetable garden, tended on organic principles. Plants will be for sale. The Old Vicarage, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1PG Admission: Donations Refreshments: No Wheelchair access: No access to toilet facilities. Dogs: On leads welcome
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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. Our high quality specialist and supportive care helps over 2000 people every year during the final chapter of their lives. We have to raise over £4 million every year to provide this care and support and we simply couldn’t do it without you! Any support you can offer us is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking part in our Open Gardens scheme 2015. If you would like to find out more about other ways that you can support us, please visit our website, or call us on 01392 688020. Thank you
Hospiscare, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5JJ www.hospiscare.co.uk
Tel: 01392 688020
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