Floral Jersey

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2013

A green-fingered guide to Jersey

Over the hedge Take a look into some breath-taking private gardens Park Life Enjoy the Island’s stunning public parks Bloomin’ essential Don’t miss our beautifully-scented attractions

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Jersey is an island of flowers – the temperate climate, long hours of sunshine and rich soil make it a gardener’s paradise.

Enjoy Jersey at its floral best with a programme of open gardens, demonstrations, flower shows and environmental walks.

Floral Attractions 1 Jersey Lavender Farm

La Rue du Pont Marquet, St Brelade Tel: 01534 742933 Open: March 26th – October 14th / Tuesday – Sunday / 10:00 – 17:00 (closed Mondays) Harvest Season: June 4th – August 19th Admission: £5, £4.50 senior citizens, under 14s free. Season ticket £16 Discover a working farm where lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, bay laurel and cypress are grown, harvested and distilled to produce therapeutic essential oils which are the key ingredients in their range of toiletry and perfume products. Picturesque gardens, lavender fields, distillery demonstrations, delicious home-made food and a well-stocked shop ensure a delightful experience. www.jerseylavender.co.uk

2 The Gardens of Samarès Manor

La Grande Route de St Clement, St Clement Tel: 01534 870551 Open: March 30th – October 12th / Daily / 09:30 – 17:00 Admission: £7.50 adults, £7.15 senior citizens, £2.55 children Dating in part to Norman times, this beautiful manor house is surrounded by exceptional gardens originally constructed in the 1920s

by Sir James Knott who recognised that the environmental conditions of the grounds offered potential for growing plants from all over the world. In recent years, the grounds have undergone a massive programme of restoration, development and diversification, including the creation of John Brookes’ internationally renowned herb garden. Explore the Mediterranean and Japanese gardens, wildflower field walks, the Jersey Rural Life and Carriage Museum, plant trails and even the Manor itself. www.samaresmanor.com

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3 Judith Quérée’s Garden

Creux Baillot Cottage, Le Chemin des Garennes, Leoville, St Ouen Tel: 01534 482191 Open: 30th April – 26th September / Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday / 11:00 or 14:00 / by appointment only Admission: £6.50, £3.50 children under 16 (includes a personal tour of the garden) A warm Jersey welcome awaits you as Judith hosts a personal guided tour of her awardwinning garden. Set into the side of a valley, and encircling a 350-year-old traditional Jersey granite cottage, this garden is home to some 2500 fascinating plants, a large bog garden traversed by an elevated wooden boardwalk and an abundance of wildlife in the surrounding meadow. Both garden and gardener have appeared in magazines and on television around the world. Group visits can be arranged. www.judithqueree.com

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Badger’s Holt, La Route des Genets, St Brelade Tel: 01534 743756 Open: All year / Daily / 10:00 – 17:00 Admission: Free entry, donations appreciated, all funds go to charity Relax and while away a few hours in this awardwinning oasis. Within the carefully landscaped grounds you’ll discover a large Koi pond, giant tortoises, a fairy garden, an aviary and an amphitheatre where events are held from time to time throughout the summer. Perfect for adults and children alike, the many thousands of plants have been carefully chosen for their scent, appearance and attraction to wildlife. www.reg-garden.com

La Rue Du Moulin Du Ponterrin, Victoria Village, Trinity Tel: 01534 861963 Open: February 6th – December 14th / Wednesday – Saturday / 10:00 – 16:00 Admission: £4 adults, £3.50 senior citizens, £1 children The late Eric Young’s enthusiasm for orchids knew no bounds and his foundation’s dedication to breeding and exhibiting orchids has resulted in gold medals at prestigious shows around the world. Nestled within a wonderful landscaped garden, this exciting display complex is home to a series of breathtaking vistas showcasing one of the world’s finest collections of orchids. These landscapes create an exotic, yet naturalistic, environment in which the orchids display their extravagant and compelling beauty. www.ericyoungorchidfoundation.co.uk

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Les Augrès Manor, Trinity Tel: 01534 860035 Open: All year / From April 1st 09:30 – 18:00 / From November 1st 09:30 – 17:00 Admission: £13.50 adults, £11.50 senior citizens and students, £10.00 children (4 – 16 yrs) No visit to Jersey is complete without a day at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, where you can see over 130 endangered species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Founded over fifty years ago by the late author and naturalist Gerald Durrell, the Trust is an international charity working globally towards saving species from extinction. This inspirational sanctuary is set in 32 acres of stunning gardens and parkland. www.durrell.org

1 ‘Oaklands’, La Rue d’Elysee, St Peter - Sunday 24th March This garden is renowned for its magnificent mature trees, woodland walk and large numbers of mature camellias. Near the house there are walled and formal gardens in addition to a lake with masses of arum lilies.

Throughout the year, visitors will have the opportunity to get behind the gates of some of the very best private gardens in Jersey, rarely accessible to the public. All of the gardens listed below open between 14:00 – 17:00 on the date specified and each admission is £3. All proceeds raised are donated to charity.

Open Gardens 2013

The Market opens early each morning from Monday to Saturday. A bell is rung daily at 17:30 (14:00 Thursdays) to warn shoppers that the gates are about to close.

Sheltered beneath a high-domed roof, the market’s splendidly exuberant fountain is always surrounded with a stunning array of over-flowing flower stalls whose fragrance floats on the air. Adding to this riot of colour are the fruit and vegetable stalls, brimming with local and imported produce. Around the perimeter you will find meat and dairy produce, wines and chocolate, spices and cakes - as well as other unusual goods - all combining to create a unique shopping experience. You can buy exotic ingredients, freshly grown herbs, a pot of Jersey honey, or a bulb of the exotic Amaryllis Belladonna, brought from its native South Africa to Jersey where it flourishes as the ‘Jersey’ lily.

Jersey’s Victorian Central Market

For a wider choice of walks on offer, pick up this year’s definitive guide ‘Walk Jersey’ from Jersey Tourism, ask at your hotel or log onto www.jersey.com/walking

Every Wednesday from March 6 – June 26 Time: 14:00 – 17:40 Booking essential – Call 07797 768058 Price: £10 Meeting point: Rozel Inn, Rozel Bay, St Martin. Grade: Moderate - 4m (6.5k)

Why not join a guided walk? It really is the best way to discover Jersey’s rich heritage and its flora and fauna. On Wednesday afternoons you can join Blue Badge Guide Remi Couriard on his walk ‘Rozel – Hidden Surprises’ a walk that passes through a verdant valley bound by stunning gardens.

Flowers on Foot

The 70 miles of footpaths managed and maintained by the Countryside Management Team are part of an Island-wide network. These include the stunning north coast cliff paths, as well as inland paths which allow access to some of the Island’s most beautiful areas. Footpath features include bridges, steps, fences, stiles and boardwalks which are built and then maintained to allow the public easy access to enjoy the countryside of Jersey.

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3 ‘Rosel Manor’, La Rue Des Alleurs, St Martin - Sunday 14th April There has been a garden at Rosel Manor since the Lemprière family bought the property in 1367.

Apart from a small break the same family have continued to care for the garden and although many subsequent changes have taken place the original garden foundations remain.

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5 ‘Domaine des Vaux’, La Rue des Bas, St Lawrence - Sunday 28th April The property covers some 20 vergees of gardens and woodland with many Camellias, native and specie trees including Magnolias, Cercis, Taxodium distichum, Parrotia persica, Eucalyptus and Cornus Kousa. Beyond the terrace, which has a lovely fountain with a sculpture of a Boy on a Dolphin, is a tiered garden featuring gold and silver borders.

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7 Government House, St Saviour’s Hill, St Saviour - Sunday 16th June Enjoy this rare opportunity to visit the stunning gardens of Government House, home of Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor, which are rarely open to the public.

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9 ‘The Grove’, Le Mont Cambrai, St Lawrence - Sunday 7th July The Grove is an exceptional and imposing mansion standing in a beautiful, elevated position. Pathways and terraces lead to Mediterranean, Magnolia, Chinese and Japanese Water Gardens. With mature parkland trees, banks of rhododendrons and subtle planting, this is a truly memorable garden.

8 ‘Grey Gables’, La Rue du Bocage, St Brelade - Sunday 23rd June Set in 7½ acres, this garden has a mixture of formal and natural wooded areas. Camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas abound and Australian tree ferns thrive by the lower pond.

A beautiful bronze by sculptor Philip Jackson creates interest near the house.

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8 The Forgotten Forest The Val de la Mare Arboretum Val de la Mare Reservoir, St Peter The Val de la Mare Arboretum is a project which local tree charity Jersey Trees for Life undertook as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations in 2012. With more than 1,500 hours spent on works last year and interpretation signage being introduced to enhance the learning experience for visitors, the arboretum was originally created in 1975 by the Moores family in the memory of their son Nigel.The twelve discreet zones contain

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6 ‘Lande A Geon’, Le Vieux Beaumont, St Peter - Sunday 9th June Facing south, the garden at ‘Lande A Geon’ has been landscaped with a series of terraces and overlooks magnificent St Aubin’s Bay. There are many fine mature trees to admire and the most recently developed area has a Mediterranean theme containing a dry garden and bananas, gingers and a collection of assorted bamboos.

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Common Spotted and Heath Spotted Orchids (Dactylorhiza maculata). During May and June, the two meadows are a riot of colour, with the stunning deep purple of the Jersey Orchids contrasting with the various shades of pink, through to white, of the remaining species. Le Noir Pré is owned and managed by the National Trust for Jersey. Visit their website to find out more about the sites they protect and restore. www.nationaltrust.je

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4 ‘Les Chasses’, La Rue des Chasses, St John - Sunday 21st April The garden is planted with many camellias and there are walks around ponds and through woodland. There are also stables and a dressage ring where dressage displays to music will take place during the afternoon.

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7 Le Noir Pré Orchid Field Le Chemin de L’Ouziere, St Ouen’s Bay (off La Grande Route des Mielles) Flowering season: May - June Often known simply as ‘the Orchid Field’, this unique site is one of the last remaining strongholds of the Jersey, or Loose-flowered, Orchid (Anacamptis laxiflora), which also occurs in Guernsey, but is absent from the rest of the British Isles. The wet meadows here also contain a wide variety of other rare plant species, including the Southern Marsh (Dactylorhiza praetermissa),

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2 ‘Le Coin’, Le Mont du Coin, St Brelade - Sunday 7th April This 18th Century house boasts some 5 acres of gardens and is modelled on those of Monserrate in Portugal. The Avenue, with its magnificent collection of magnolias, leads to the lawned forecourt with a granite cider crusher, fountain and sundial.

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As part of their work, ‘Sites of Special Interest’ are managed to protect species, habitats and historic monuments. Interpretation panels are also maintained to provide guidance and information.

Listed below are some of Jersey’s natural beauty spots: 1 Les Landes 2 L’Ouaisné Common 3 La Lande du Ouest 4 Portelet Common 5 St Catherine’s Wood 6 Les Blanches Banques

4 St Peter’s Garden Centre L’Avenue de la Reine Elizabeth II, St Peter Tel: 01534 745903 2 Ransom’s Garden Centre La Grande Route de Faldouet, St Martin Tel: 01534 856699

10 ‘St John’s Manor’, La Neuf Chemin, St John - Sunday 11th August This imposing Manor, with its own consecrated chapel, stands in 10 acres of carefully tended gardens, 40 acres of farmland and surrounding woodlands. The present owner has carried out extensive landscaping to best show the main features; the lake, the Japanese garden, the stream and walkways.

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10 Les Creux Country Park St Brelade

9 People’s Park West Park, St Helier

8 Victoria Park Peirson Road, St Helier

7 La Collette Gardens Mont Bingham, St Helier

6 Parade Gardens The Parade, St Helier

5 St Andrew’s Park First Tower

4 Winston Churchill Memorial Park St Brelade

3 Les Jardins de la Mer The Waterfront, St Helier

2 Coronation (Millbrook) Park St Lawrence

1 Howard Davis Park Colomberie, St Helier

Public Parks and Gardens

3 Le Quesne’s La Rue de Beauvoir, St Saviour Tel: 626878 1 Holme-Grown La Rue au Long, Fauvic, Grouville Tel: 01534 856732

Garden Centres with refreshment facilities

more than 300 surviving specimens including an example of the Giant Redwood.

Visit their website to find out more about the sites they protect and restore. www.jerseytreesforlife.org

Floral Events for your Calendar Sunday 31st March & Monday 1st April Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June

Spring Flower Show The Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society invite you to their springtime show, featuring displays, demonstrations and the International Camellia Society Jersey Group Show. www.royaljersey.co.uk

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June

The Great Outdoor Show A traditional country fair, packed with family entertainment, incorporating the RJA & HS Spring Cattle Show and the Rose & Flower Show. www.royaljersey.co.uk

The Jersey Rosarians Rose Show Join The Jersey Rosarians for this spectacle of colour and fragrance featuring displays and demonstrations at beautiful Haie Fleurie, St Martin.

Thursday 8th August

Battle of Flowers Grand Day Parade Enjoy the spectacle of flower festooned floats, musicians, dancers and entertainers providing a tremendous atmosphere for one of the highlights in our summer events calendar. www.battleofflowers.com

Friday 9th August

Battle of Flowers Moonlight Parade The Moonlight Parade is an amazing evening parade of the flower covered floats that are festooned with thousands of dazzling lights to give a truly magical appearance and a fitting finale to the Battle of Flowers floral extravaganza. www.battleofflowers.com

Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th August

Summer Flower and Produce Show The Royal Jersey Horticultural Society hosts this colourful show full of dahlias, roses, vegetable displays and fragrant floral exhibits. www.royaljersey.co.uk

Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th October Sunday 16th – Sunday 23rd June

June in Bloom Floral Festival Enjoy Jersey at its floral best with a week full of open gardens, demonstrations, talks, tours and environmental walks. The festival’s special guest is Tony Russell, widely recognised as one of Britain’s leading authorities on trees and shrubs, who can be regularly heard on Gardener’s Question Time on BBC Radio 4. www.jersey.com/floral

Autumn Cattle, Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show The Royal Jersey Horticultural Society invites you to experience the shades of autumn with floral displays of all kinds and fruit and vegetables arranged in the most creative of ways. There will also be a poultry and small animal display and the Island Autumn Cattle Show, with afternoon teas and homemade cakes on offer. www.royaljersey.co.uk

For further information visit:

www.jersey.com

Jersey Tourism, Liberation Place, St Helier, JE1 1BB Tel: +44 (0)1534 448877 Fax: +44 (0)1534 448899 Email: info@jersey.com Information correct at time of print – February 2013