June is another wonderful month for those that enjoy the quintessential British pleasure of visiting gardens open for the National Garden Scheme (NGS). As well as a wealth of beautiful gardens open in and around the Marshwood Vale, this month the NGS team have again organised some special events.
On Thursday June 5th designer Jasper Conran’s garden at Bettiscombe Manor has two tours available. Admission is £60, with children free. Pre-booking is essential.
A limited number of tickets are available for a special afternoon opening on Thursday June 12th, at Farrs in Beaminster, hosted by John and Jennie Makepeace. Admission is £40. Pre-booking is essential.
Parnham House near Beaminster has a garden open event on Thursday June 19th. Admission is £25 with pre-booking essential.
On Saturday June 21st Johnnie Boden will give a talk and guided tour through the wildflower garden and meadows at Wytherston Manor. Admission is £25 with children free. Pre-booking is essential.
On Sunday June 22nd ecologist, Tom Brereton, who has supported Robert and Alex Appleby on their work at Wyke Farm will give an introductory talk and guided tour. Admission is £25 with children free. Pre-booking is essential.
Visit ngs.org.uk for information and booking for all of these events.
