Linden Barn – A Hampshire Garden
Since 2001, Terry and Vanessa Winters have transformed their 1/3 acre plot from an old, neglected farmyard into a romantically beautiful English garden. Featuring flowing herbaceous planting contained within topiary hedging, the emphasis is placed upon structure and colour combinations that change throughout the year. The garden features gravel and paved pathways, seating areas and many interesting viewpoints. The planting scheme itself uses bold drifts of colours with classic cottage garden plants alongside contemporary species. Meanwhile, specimen trees create a woodland escape against the backdrop of an old village church.
The garden has been photographed by Nicola Stocken Tomkins (www.gardenpix.co.uk) and has been featured in garden and lifestyle magazines in the UK and abroad. The garden was also a finalist in the prestigious Daily Mail National Garden Competition in 2007.
The Garden at Linden Barn opens in support of the National Garden Scheme. www.ngs.org.uk
NGS opening dates in 2010:
Late Spring - featuring stunning swathes of Alliums - Sunday, 23 May 2010 (11am to 5pm)
Mid Summer – displays of abundant blooms and spires of Digitalis and Lupins – Sunday, 27 June 2010 (11am to 5pm)
Entrance fee - £3 for adults, children free.
The Garden is also open by special appointment between June and August 2010 - entrance fee £4 adults.
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NGS Hampshire Gardens 2010
Gardens section: English Beauty
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jul/03/english-cottage-gardens
Terry and Vanessa Winters
Linden Barn • Church Barns • Church Bank Road • East Stratton • Hampshire • SO21 3XA • England
+44 (0) 1962 774778 • terry.winters@lindenbarn.com