Southover - Open Garden for NGS
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Plant enthusiasts’ 0.5ha garden in a rural setting, well known locally for extensive and diverse plantings of early spring bulbs, particularly snowdrops. These increase in amount and interest yr by yr. The snowdrop collection has been replanted to improve impact and comparison. Distinctive groups occupy separate beds, e.g. those with yellow marks, those with unusual green marks, early flowering and late flowering kinds; many are labelled. Open:Fri 17 Feb (11-4).
Admission £2, Children free. Telephone:01622 820876. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Open for charity.
Southover, Hunton, Maidstone Kent ME15 0SE
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