The walled rose garden at Hever Castle in Kent

Whether you are looking for tempting cultivars, design ideas, or simply the chance to immerse yourself in summer colour and scent, your time will be well spent among the rose collections at these RHS Recommended Gardens.

The walled rose garden at Hever Castle in Kent is designed to deliver what Head Gardener Neil Miller calls ‘knockout impact’. On entering the 1.6ha (4 acre) garden, visitors are greeted by the sight and scent of some 3,000 roses, most of them densely planted in formal, immaculately maintained beds. Each bed contains just one cultivar, creating impressive blocks of colour. In recent years Neil and his team have focused increasingly on scent; one to seek out is powerfully-fragranced cerise R. Buxom Beauty (‘Korbilant’).

The garden at Millgate House in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is testament to just how versatile roses can be. There are more than 70 rose cultivars throughout the compact town garden: clambering up stone walls, where nodding blooms can be appreciated; trained as standards; and grown as shrubs in herbaceous beds. In late June the most spectacular display comes from Rosa helenae, its pale lemon blooms cascading from a metal frame, while R. ‘Maigold’ is draped along a cast-iron balcony.

The 0.3ha (0.7 acre) rose garden at Houghton Hall in Norfolk is divided into two contrasting areas: one stately and formal, the other in a more relaxed style. The inner garden features a series of box-edged parterre beds, laid out to mimic a ceiling design inside Houghton Hall. Classical statues and a 3m (10ft) scalloped yew hedge complete the crisp effect. The outer garden has an informal style, and the roses are interplanted with Philadelphus, rosemary, peonies and euphorbias, a mass of colour, perfume and variety.

RHS members can visit each of these gardens free of charge in June (Member 1 only). Simply present your valid Individual Membership card on arrival.

A carpet of bluebells is a cheering sight

A carpet of bluebells is a cheering sight. Enjoy the spectacle as masses of English bluebells announce the arrival of summer at these RHS Recommended Gardens

Bluebell Cottage Gardens in Cheshire is aptly named: from mid-April the 0.6ha (1.5 acre) woods adjacent to the garden are carpeted with native English bluebells. Visitors frequently describe the woods – a mix of beech, oak, hornbeam and elm – as breathtaking, both for the extent of the bluebells and their intoxicating scent.

‘Our woods are a remnant of ancient woodlands. The area was ignored when the land was cleared for agriculture, so the bluebells have been here longer than the villages and farms,’ says owner Sue Beesley. ‘That’s why they are now revered and protected. It would take much more than a lifetime to establish from scratch.’

To the west of Renishaw Hall Gardens near Sheffield lies Broxhill Wood which, in April and May, is transformed by what Head Gardener David Kesteven describes as ‘the most glorious azure carpet’ of English bluebells. The bluebells cover an area of some 3.6ha (9 acres) and are perfectly complemented by the delicate pink of naturalised Claytonia virginica and by the charming Classical Temple. See the display at its best during Bluebell Fortnight (22 Apr–9 May 2010) when the garden is open daily.

From late April to early July, the woodlands surrounding Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland are filled with one of the most northerly stands of bluebells in the UK. The clear light and long midsummer days bring out a striking, vivid blue, especially where the bluebells grow densely in open glades. A particularly impressive area is the coastal bluebell wood, alone covering 2ha (5 acres).

‘Unusually, the trees and their carpet of bluebells reach right to the top of a steep shingle beach and the highest tides almost lap up to them,’ says Head Gardener Iain Crisp.

RHS members can visit each of these gardens free of charge in May (Member 1 only). Simply present your valid Individual Membership card on arrival.

The Walled Gardens of Cannington

Set within the grounds of a medieval priory, The Walled Gardens of Cannington in Somerset have undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years and now offer visitors a tranquil series of contemporary and classic features.

The gardens have a double role: as well as a visitor attraction, they are an invaluable resource for horticulture students at Bridgwater College Cannington Centre. The state-of-the-art glasshouse has been built to accommodate plants from seven different climate zones, giving students hands-on experience working with a wide range of plant groups.

Other attractive areas include the subtropical walk; the informal dry garden, where plants are encourage to sprawl and self-seed; the kitchen garden with its wide range of annual crops; and a blue garden designed for year-round interest, from winter anemones in February to salvias in autumn.

The garden holds numerous events, including an annual Somerset Garden Festival. Many of the plants on sale in the plant shop have been grown on-site at Cannington.

RHS members can visit Cannington Walled Gardens free of charge throughout the year (Member 1 only).
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BBC Gardeners' World Live 2011 del 15 al 19 de junio

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BBC Gardeners' World Live: la feria
BBC Gardeners' World Live es el evento donde encontrar todo para tu jardín, barbacoas veraniegas, entretenimiento, decoraciones florales y mucho más.

El evento reunirá a los profesionales y empresas especializadas del sector para que presenten sus productos y últimos servicios.

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Gardeners' World Live, Junio 2011, NEC Birmingham, Reino Unido

Gardeners' World Live se llevará a cabo del 15 al 19 de junio 2011 en el NEC Birmingham, Reino Unido. Los horarios de apertura son de 9h a 18h.

Esta edición incluirá atracciones como Teatros, Jardines expositivos, la Carpa Floral, Clases magistrales de Decoración Floral y Planta Tu Propio Jardín. Otro aspecto que hace que el evento sea único es la presencia de expertos jardineros.

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Castle Kennedy Gardens a Scottish garden of great beauty

The RHS welcomes Castle Kennedy Gardens, near Stranraer, to the Recommended Gardens scheme. The gardens have a long history – at one time the castle green is said to have been inspired by Versailles – but today’s gardens date largely from the 19th century.

Laid out between the remains of the original castle and its 19th-century replacement, the gardens enjoy a dramatic setting of great natural beauty and the benefit of a Gulf Stream microclimate. They were created at a time when new plants were flooding in to Britain from around the world, and Castle Kennedy’s favourable climate meant many new species were sent to the garden for trial.

Explore more than 30ha (12 acres) of terraces and avenues offering interest in every season, beginning with swathes of daffodils and assorted magnolias in bloom. April and May are the best time to see the many rhododendron species and hybrids; the yellow azaleas fill the air with scent and a colossal specimen of R. ‘Cynthia’ makes a memorable sight. By June the embothriums (Chilean fire bush) are vibrant and from July to September the walled garden, with its main herbaceous borders, is a key feature.

RHS members can visit Castle Kennedy Gardens free of charge in April and September (Member 1 only).
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Godinton House and Gardens

There are 4.8ha (12 acres) of gardens to explore at Godinton House, from formal terraced lawns to softly curving herbaceous borders.

The season begins with an exquisite display of spring-flowering bulbs in the wild garden, including daffodils, fritillaries, scilla and leucojum. In April there are magnolias in variety, followed by spectacular displays from some 80 bearded iris cultivars in the walled garden. By June the delphinium borders, planted with 50 Elatum Group cultivars, are in full bloom, as is the classically romantic rose garden.

The walled garden retains the feel of a Victorian kitchen garden and rewards a visit with an array of wall-trained and espaliered fruit, luxuriant potager beds and large glasshouses. One recently restored glasshouse is to be developed as a fern house this year. For many visitors a favourite area is the intimate Italian Garden, its entrance framed by statues of the four continents and a wisteria that produces cascades of lavender flowers in May.

RHS members can visit Godinton House and Gardens free of charge from March–November (Member 1 only). Simply present your valid Individual Membership card when visiting.

The Australian Garden

The Australian Garden is based on the multi award-winning Australian Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne. All the plants featured are Australian native plants, including the turf.

The garden tells a symbolic story of the journey of water through Australia’s arid outback eastward to the urbanised coast. The dry riverbed path, outback flowering plants, salt pan and water hole represent the arid outback. Water appears, bubbling up from the artesian basin, and flows along the water feature to the coast in the culturally significant shape of a hunting boomerang. The water reappears as a cascade down the rusted steel gorge wall, finally disappearing into underground aquifers to begin the journey again.

Australian Garden
The award winning Australian garden is a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. This amazing new garden features a gallery of exhibition gardens, sculpture and displays - all highlighting the beauty and diversity of our Australian landscape.


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The bushland at Cranbourne is closed on days of total fire ban and on days of extreme fire danger, however the Australian Garden remains open on these days. The following entry fees apply for the Australian Garden: Adults: $9.80 AUD, Concession: $8.35 AUD and Children under 16 free.

The Australian Garden is currently under construction to complete Stage 2 of its development. The Rockpool Waterway has been currently turned off and the Red Sand Garden is undergoing remodelling works. Stage 2 of the Australian Garden is anticipated to be completed in 2012. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may caused. More information on the Australian Garden Stage 2.