Spring Platt - Open Garden for NGS
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1-acre garden under continual development with panoramic views of the Weald. Over 300 varieties of snowdrop grown in tiered display beds with spring flowers in borders. An extensive collection of alpine plants in rockeries and a large greenhouse. Vegetable garden. Open:Sat 4, Sun 5, Fri 17 Feb (12-4). Sat 2, Sun 3 Feb 2013.
Admission £3.50, Children free. Visitors also welcome by appointment in Feb & Mar, individuals and groups. Open for charity.
Spring Platt, Maidstone Kent ME17 3BY
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Website: www.kentsnowdrops.com
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