August Gardens Worth Visiting: The Ideal Green Spots to Explore During This Specific Time of Year
Discover the beauty of August's blooming gardens across the UK, as recommended by renowned gardeners Tom Brown, Åsa Gregers-Warg, and others.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Garden, located in Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset (DT3 4LA), is a must-visit destination. Open daily until December, with online booking advisable but not essential, this garden offers a unique blend of exotic and local flora.
York Gate Garden, nestled in Adel, Leeds, West Yorkshire (LS16 8DW), manages to feel timeless yet fresh. Brimming with exquisite plant combinations and inspiration, it's often hailed as one of the finest small gardens in the country. Contact York Gate Garden at 0113 267 8240 or visit their website at perennial.org.uk/garden/york-gate-garden.
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden, in East Ruston, Norwich, Norfolk (NR12 9HN), boasts a staggering 32 acres. Known for their exuberant planting style and sometimes theatrical design, this garden can be contacted at 01692 650432 or visited online at eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk.
Great Comp Garden, situated in Comp Lane, St Mary's Platt, Sevenoaks, Kent (TN15 8QS), showcases many unusual perennials, including kniphofias, crocosmias, dahlias, grasses, and shrubs. The adjoining nursery offers a huge range of salvias, which respond well to the hot, drier conditions of August. The garden, nursery, and tea room are open from 10am to 5pm. Contact Great Comp Garden at 01732 885094 or visit their website at greatcompgarden.co.uk.
Avondale Nursery, found at Mill Hill, Baginton, Warwickshire (CV8 3AG), holds the National Collection of Sanguisorba. The nursery is now open 10 to 5 Tuesday to Saturday, with no booking needed. For more information, visit avondalenursery.co.uk.
Derry Watkins' garden and nursery Special Plants, located at Greenways Lane, Cold Ashton, Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN14 8LA), is open every Tuesday until October. This garden is filled with unusual perennials, grasses, and biennials. Contact Derry Watkins' garden and nursery Special Plants at 01225 891686 or visit their website at specialplants.net.
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Tom Brown and Åsa Gregers-Warg, head gardeners at West Dean Gardens and Beth Chatto Gardens, recommend Derry Watkins' garden and nursery Special Plants as a place to see August's best flowers.
- For a unique mix of exotic and local plants, consider visiting Avondale Nursery, which holds the National Collection of Sanguisorba.
- York Gate Garden, often hailed as one of the finest small gardens in the country, offers a timeless yet fresh feel with exquisite plant combinations.
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden, known for their exuberant planting style and sometimes theatrical design, boasts a staggering 32 acres.
- Discover the diverse landscape of Abbotsbury Subtropical Garden, a must-visit destination in Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset.
- Great Comp Garden, showcasing many unusual perennials and a huge range of salvias, is open from 10am to 5pm and is recommended by Tom Brown and Åsa Gregers-Warg, head gardeners at West Dean Gardens and Beth Chatto Gardens.
