Gardens open for charity scheme

The two-acre garden at the Manor House, Hagworthingham, will be open as part of the NGS this Sunday, May 29, from 2pm to 5pm.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th May 2016, 18:27 BST
Updated 26th May 2016, 23:35 BST
Firsby Manor opens it garden for the first time this year in aid of the NGS EMN-160526-181942001Firsby Manor opens it garden for the first time this year in aid of the NGS EMN-160526-181942001
Firsby Manor opens it garden for the first time this year in aid of the NGS EMN-160526-181942001

The garden is on a south facing slope, partly terraced and well protected by established trees and shrubs.

It has been redeveloped over 11 years with natural and formal ponds, shrub roses, a laburnum walk, a hosta border, gravel bed and other areas mainly planted with hardy perennials, trees and shrubs.

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Admission is £3, children free; there will also be home-made teas and plants for sale.

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Also open will be Firsby Manor, near Spilsby, a garden of three acres surrounding a Georgian farmhouse.

There is a woodland with mature trees, a wild area, a secret garden, and an area inspired by Hidcote.

The gardens will be open from 1pm to 4.30pm, with admission £2.50, children free.

Light refreshments and tea will also be on sale.

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