Tracy Reid, from the National Garden Scheme in Derbyshire, highlights some of the gardens to visit in September
What a summer it has been!
The gardeners amongst us would have liked a little bit more rain, (preferably at night, of course) but there’s been plenty of fine sunny days to enjoy the outdoors and hopefully visit some gardens too.
All good things must come to an end, though, and September is the last month for open days through the National Garden Scheme. We’d be delighted if you could join us before the end of the season.
The Old Vicarage in Middleton by Wirksworth will be open on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September, from 11am to 4 pm.
It’s a traditional English country garden, including orchard and veg patch, and home to hens, doves and bees. There are beautiful views of the surrounding countryside to enjoy with your tea and cake. Admission is £5 for adults, children free. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Our very last garden of the season is Holmlea in Ambergate, open on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September from 11am to 4pm.
It’s a large garden with some unusual features, a riverside walk, kitchen garden and lots of salvias for late season colour. Home-made cakes are served from the replica cricket pavilion, with a new covered pergola providing a shaded seating area. Admission is £5, children free. Dogs welcome.
As ever, all the details of all gardens open during September are on the website ngs.org.uk
• Tracy will be back after Christmas with details of the NGS snowdrop gardens, opening in February.