King’s Arms Garden, Ampthill,
Bedfordshire MK45 2PP
At a time when local councils are cutting down on their commitment to maintaining gardens it is heartening to discover this little gem in the handsome town of Ampthill. The 11/2 acres are a natural __garden of trees and shrubs and peaceful waterside walks, perfect for an autumn afternoon. __garden historians will be interested in the connection with the distinguished horticulturalist William Nourish, who was responsible for much of the planting.
Open Sun 30 October, 2-4pm. Entry £2, children free. Light refreshments, plants for sale.
Boughton House, Geddington, nr Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 1BJ
The National Gardens Scheme celebrates its last weekend of opening this year with one of the grandest country house gardens in the country, Boughton House. As well as the gardens of the grand ducal home visitors can explore the garden of the adjacent Dower House, home in the 20 th century of two legendary English gardeners, Sir David Scott and his wife Valerie Finnis. Sign off the season in style!
Open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme Sun 30 Oct ober, 11-3pm. £6, children £3. Light refreshments, plants for sale.
Great Comp, Comp Lane, Platt, Nr Borough Green, Kent TN15 8QS
Great Comp is a garden where a distinctive mid-20th century style combines with an adjacent plant nursery offering the best array of salvias in the country. The sweeping lines of paths and lawns embrace a rich tapestry of trees and shrubs many of which will be dazzling autumn foliage. Will Dyson’s nursery specialising in salvias is situated within the garden and you will be able to enjoy some dazzling colours that will tempt you to buy.
Open in aid of the National Gardens Scheme, Sun 30 October, 11-5pm, £8, children £3, light refreshments, plants for sale
For all gardens open for the National Gardens Scheme visit NGS.
