Garden at the old station
THE garden at Station House, Potterhanworth, home of Carol and Alan Harvey is opening for the National Garden Scheme for only the second year.
It is the Old Station Master’s house on the B1178 in a quarter acre of garden by a railway embankment, a haven for wildlife and will be open for the NGS on Sunday June 28 from 1-5pm.
The charming informal style of the garden has mixed borders, lawns and two tiny ponds. The Harvey’s have a collection of old memorabilia and quirky accessories and they are keen ornithologists.
Admission 2, children free. Teas will be served and there is a small book stall.
The gardens at Belton House, near Grantham are open on behalf of the National Gardens Scheme on Saturday June 27 from 11am -5.30pm.
Belton House gardens include formal Italian and Dutch areas with informal gardens. The Dutch garden is fragrant with lavender and iceberg roses in summer while yew and box provide timeless tranquillity through the seasons. The 35 acres to the north of the house are a popular attraction; five main areas each have their own unique planting scheme. The Orangery is by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville and includes exotic ferns, lush foliage and fragrant blooms.
There are gravel paths with some steps.
Admission to garden only 8, children 4.75, house and garden 10, children 6. Refreshments, teas and plants for sale.
The National Gardens Scheme raises over 2 million every year for national nursing, gardening and other charitable causes.
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