Fourteen gardens are open this Sunday (July 7) in Burton Joyce and are set to delight visitors with their diverse and varied planting.
The villagers are throwing open their gardens in a bid to raise much needed cash for Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley
Visitors picking up the garden trail will take in woodland walks, winding streams and beautiful topiary plus fabulous displays of colourful flowers and ponds teeming with wildlife in the event sponsored by Brookfields Garden Centre.
Some of the gardens link up via a stream.
The trail includes refreshment stops, a treasure hunt and plant stalls.
Jane Terry of BJ Garden Maintenance, who will be opening her garden said: “I have been lucky enough to work in most of the gardens that are opening up for the first time on Sunday. I am so pleased with the generosity of Burton Joyce residents.
“I’m also glad that I could support Nottinghamshire Hospice as they are a charity that is close to my heart after caring for my Mum. She was a keen gardener herself in fact our whole family are so what better way to celebrate with Burton Joyce’s first open gardens.”
One of the gardens opening to the public is Dumbleside, a gorgeous two-acre space of varied habitat on a south-facing slope on the edge of the Dumbles. The garden, owned and tended by 83-year old Patrick Bates, features in the National Garden Scheme.
It contains a stream which cascades down a deep-shaded gully to join the Dumble. The garden is awash with colour all year round, with primulas, iris, and tree ferns plus mixed herbaceous borders, wild flower areas and woodland walks and a raised gravel bed for alpines and small plants.
Patrick said: “I’ve been tending the garden for 47 years and I’ve had a lot of pleasure from it. I enjoy showing people round the garden and I’m hoping for a nice day.”
There will also be beekeeping displays from gardener and beekeeper Steve Hickling. Steve, who started off with just one hive, now has hives all round the village including in several of the gardens which are opening. He will also be selling honey at the event.
The event runs from 1pm to 5pm and tickets are £5, including trail map, available in advance or on the day from the Nottinghamshire Hospice shop, 45 Main Street, Burton Joyce.
The hospice is looking for more volunteers to take part. If you would like to get involved, please contact the organisers at partnerships@nottshospice.org
