Saturday Opening List
The Rectory, Upper Packington Road The garden has a large patio area from which the lawn slopes down to beds which are mainly populated by perennials. At the top of the slope are two recently created beds, one with roses and the other with a mixture of colourful shrubs.Cakes and refreshments
6 Dickinson Close We are on a new(ish) development, occupying a south facing corner plot. Still very much work in progress! Set over two levels with paved patio area and lawn divided by raised beds containing a variety of shrubs and perennials. Bordered with young fruit trees and climbers.
10 Knights Close After a trip to Japan in 1985 I joined the Japanese Garden Society for inspiration. After creating various Japanese gardens in previous houses, I bought Knights Close. I had a blank canvas as the garden was half gravel and half patio. Earlier this year I created this Japanese-style Tea-Garden. So here we [...]
26 Uppingham Drive The bungalow is approached by a gravel garden containing grasses and perennials which enjoy the south facing aspect. There are roses either side of a bench and table to enjoy this warm spot. A pot lined drive leads to the back garden where there are vegetables, soft fruit, tomatoes and mature shrubs. [...]
24 Uppingham Drive Ours is a small garden on two levels with no lawn. It shows how perennials, climbers and vegetables can be grown in a small space. We have also made the most of the front garden to grow shrubs and perennials which not only give us pleasure but also our neighbours.
44 Kilwardby Street A garden making the best of a steep slope. Next to the drive is a high level working vegetable garden. The lawn area has a hidden woodland path working around the house. At the rear, the steep slope has been terraced to give open lawns and feature raised beds amongst the steps. [...]
55 Money Hill A tranquil garden with the emphasis being on the shape of plants, their different shaped leaves and the different greens. The colour is subdued with colour separation e.g. one area blues and pink, another red and the last area yellow peach and orange. At the end, there is a converted shed which [...]
41 Willesley Road A low maintenance front garden bordered with drought tolerant plants. A pretty two tiered rear garden with several herbaceous borders,planted to achieve all year round colour,structure and scent to encourage wildlife.The tiers are separated by an arch to give a cottage style feel. Sunny and shady borders planted accordingly, also numerous pots [...]
29 Willesley Road In total there is a 1/3 of an acre packed with a diverse and eclectic plant variety. A large frontage including trees, shrubs, perennials and fruit trees. Also 22 square meters of raised vegetable beds and a large Hosta collection. There is novel seating and planting around a Silver Birch within the [...]
17 Derby Road A newcomer this year (to the garden and Ashby) this long garden begins with a raised flagged patio, with potted plants. Leading through the arch, you’ll find grasses, ferns, trees, clematis among others (many of which were brought from Chester in the removal van). Less than a year living here, a work [...]