Gardens

NGS Open Gardens

April 17, 2018 By Valerie Davies

The Brecon Beacons has a beautiful selection of gardens open to the public under the National Garden Scheme

Frankly you are spoilt for choice but one of my favourites is the Glanusk Estate. Probably better known for its royal connections and the famous Green Man Festival held in August, these private gardens can only been seen once a year. There are avenues of Rhododendrons and Azaleas surrounding the series of ponds fed by a natural stream. When I visited last year the water was simply alive with tadpoles. This year’s event is being held on Sunday 20th May 2018 and I would seriously recommend a visit.

Ty-Mawr Kitchen Garden

June 10, 2017 By Valerie Davies

I spent this morning at Ty-Mawr Kitchen Garden on the Get Growing course run by Rae Gervis. The 3 hour course aims to show you how to get the best from your kitchen garden sustainably and organically. Rae’s depth of knowledge was extensive and even if you are not totally organic there were so many ways to improve what you are doing.

You come away from the course full of ideas and inspiration and in my case some different veg plants to try growing.

There are several different courses run throughout the year which would make a great green fingered gift for somebody. You can also buy the produce Wednesday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.

Aberglasney Gardens

November 4, 2016 By Valerie Davies

Today I visited Aberglasney Gardens just outside Llandeilo to see the autumn colours. This country house dates from the 16th century and has had a very varied past full of highs and lows. Other than an imposing house and gardens it was used to house troops in the war. Sadly it then went into a severe decline and was derelict before being saved by a generous benefactor. Today the restored house and gardens is a pleasure to see. They turned part of the derelict building into the Ninfarium complete with guttering and window frames from the original house as a reminder of how it was saved.

The gardens cover some 10 acres with both formal and woodland settings. There is a cafe serving refreshments and a plant centre. A very pleasant place to visit in the west of the park.