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This is not too far away for me and still have not seen it ,think each time ready to go its yes that wet stuff from the sky rain.

We went across during the summer 2007 ,hopefully get back again this year well worth a visit.

The hanging baskets were specatacular we found this wonderful coffee shop ,here is the link
Kind Kyttocks Kitchen - Café Days by Visit Scotland and got nice cakes.

If you would like I did take some photos and gardens in Falkland Palace well worth a visit.

Can post some photos of Falkland Palace.

Tim Smit is one amazing man! This restoration was a labour of love for him, and it is unbelievable how he was able to bring this truly lost garden back to its full glory, and then move on to build The Eden Project! The store has a DVD on the restoration of the garden, we bought one and can relive our experience each time we watch. This is a must see for anyone considering a visit.

I was at Stourhead in May of 2007. Enchanting and spectacular! If you are visiting this garden, make time to spend the entire day, and stop into the gardens own pub 'The Spread Eagle Inn' to enjoy an ale! I would have to say, this was the most amazing garden I visited while on the garden tour. The biggest Rhododendrons! And so much colour! At every turn, and everywhere I looked, I felt I was walking through a postcard.

The man (whom is related to the original owner) and his wife who run Milton Lodge are so friendly! The property is very beautiful! Unfortunately, this was our first garden of our England tour, and I did not take many pictures. Do not pass this garden by, if you have the chance, make a visit.

I was at Lanhydrock in May of 2007. The grounds are amazing! I have many, many pictures of Lanhydrock and would be more then happy to share more if someone wishes. If you have the chance to visit, don't miss it! We toured the house as well as eating in the quaint restaurant. It was a day well spent!

A china clay pit, transformed into what truly is an eden. To experience this garden is to experience the most beautiful exotic plants of the world. Unfortunately, I only had half a day at Eden, but hope to return to England some day and visit it again.

I was on a ten day English Garden Tour through Trafalger Tours last year, it ended with an entire day at the Chelsea Flower Show. I have nothing to compare my visit to, as I have never been to anything like this. I was awe struck at every garden in the show. It is amazing the little time the designers have to build the gardens in the show. I came away inspired and loaded with new ideas.

I live very close to Castle Brom. gardens and feel it would draw more attention if the house was also open to the public but it is private (business premises)

Not so much a garden as a butterfly sanctuary with a hot house of good speciment plants which host the butterfly collection. Other interesting displays including soldier ants, various reptiles and good interpretation information. There are also interesting grounds, herb garden, play area, animal zones and a 'Birds of Prey' collection. A good day out for the family / school trip with links to national curriculum. dioon11

Local garden centre. Open 7 days a week. Evergreen shrubs, conifers, all types of Hedging.

Just lovely. Worth a trip to the island just for this.

Lots for all the family and superb in the rhodo/azalea season. Children loved the tree with the bell you can ring and the walk alongside the Beaulieu river.

A stunning garden with lots for everyone. My children particularly enjoyed the bamboo jungley bit and the senses gardens. I will certainly go back and the children are already begging me to take them back there.

This garden is the private garden of Corseside Nursery. It is open twice this year :-
1st June 11am-3pm, in aid of the South Pembrokeshire Hospital.
13th September 11am-3pm in aid of The British Red Cross
entrance £2 adults children welcome and free.
refreshments available.

This garden overlooks the Irish sea and benefits from a mild winter climate. This enables many tender plants to be planted in the ground which are left to the elements. These enclude many aeonium, lampranthus and other succulents. The owners are a welsh family of three generations and the garden represents this. There is a strong environmental ethos with an emphasis on recycling. With 1 1/2 acres to wander around, fantastic views of the sea, and a warm welome waiting for you.

Excellent collection of snowdrops, from memory gardens are open Saturday and Sunday throughout February for the Snowdrops and other times of the year. Gardens are registered with the RHS Open Gardens scheme

I returned to this garden today as it has now re-opened. It is obviously acid soil, as there are plenty of beautiful Camellias, Rhododendrons and large Skimmias. There are tiny plants by your feet to admire as well. Lovely Hellebores, Fritillaries and Narcissi. Last but not least, a small but well-stocked Nursery to browse in!

Looking to go over the first May bank holiday and looking forward to it as I have just been to the Daffodil day at Wisley and that was good even at this time of year!

Clough Williams Ellis's surreal village. The gardens are extensive if not manicured. There are hydrangeas as some grow rhodies and paths that explore the garden leading to Japanese lakes, sea views and other gems. We had a super day at Portmeirion.

A stunning recreation of a garden that was lost. There are stunning herbaceous borders, a myriad espalliered apple trees and of course the wonderful iconic parterres. Well worth a visit.