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Southsea Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Four gardens near to Southsea promenade are examples of what can be done in an urban setting. 35 and 67 Gains Road are small gardens designed and planted with artistic flair by the owners, inc ferns, bamboo, and sculpture. The creative gardeners are keen plantspeople and have made the very most of the limited space in both front and rear gardens with planting of an exceptional standard. 28 St Ronans Avenue is divided into different areas inc a wildflower meadow and pond. Planting is a mixture of traditional and tender plants inc puya, agaves, echeveria, echiums, and tree ferns. Tulips feature in April and alliums in May and June. Recycled items are used to create sculptures. 2 Kenilworth Villas, on Kenilworth Road, showcases bearded irises in May/June.
Sun 19 Apr, Sun 7 Jun
Southsea Gardens, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO4 0PR
Check website for latest information. Sun 19 Apr, Sun 7 June (1.30-5). Combined adm £8, Children free. Home-made teas at 28 St Ronan's Avenue. Times:13:30 to 17:00.
Organised by
NGS - National Garden Scheme
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