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How different our gardens look now; suddenly everything came alive in early May and now June gardens are blooming
all over the county. We can look forward to a busy month here in North Powys with lots of garden openings. These
include 3 gardens that are new for 2018; The Old Court at Kerry, Observatory at Bwlch-y-Ffridd and Llanerch Lodge at
Hyssington. Don’t forget there are also gardens offering to open by arrangement at a time to suit you; some welcome
individuals as well as groups of visitors.
Wherever you choose to go, take lots of photographs and enter our photography competition; it would be great to see a
Powys garden among the winning photos. More information, including terms and conditions, can be found at
www.ngs.org.uk/photo You can discover more about our gardens and the charities supported by the National Garden
Scheme in our 2018 Powys booklets and at www.ngs.org.uk Keep up to date by following us on Facebook, Instagram
and Twitter @powysngs. Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer, 01686 941795 Powys.NGS.publicity@gmail.com
Gardens open in June new orchard, and pond. Views to Long Mynd. The Old
Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 Jun (1pm-5pm) Barn is a peaceful ½ acre hideaway with colourful mixed
borders, evergreens and mature trees, incl a handkerchief
tree. Wildlife pond, vegetable and soft fruit areas, against a
woodland backdrop.
Hurdley Hall
Hurdley Hall, Churchstoke, Montgomeryshire, SY15 -Llanerch Lodge
6DY Admission £4.50 Children free
A wonderful 2-acre garden set around C17 house with NEW for 2018 Llanerch Lodge, a smallholding in the lee
additional 18 acres adjoining Roundton Hill National of Roundton Hill, with productive vegetable plot, cottage
Nature Reserve. Herbaceous and mixed borders, orchard, garden, wildflower meadow, pond, cutting garden and
ponds, topiary and kitchen garden. Mown paths lead to a newly planted nuttery and fruit trees, sheep and poultry.
5-acre Coronation Meadow, large newly planted orchard, Home-made teas.
pastures and new and ancient woodland with brook.
Uneven ground and steep slopes give wide ranging views Saturday and Sunday 16 & 17 June (2 – 5pm)
but may restrict access. 1 Ystrad House, 1 Church Road, Knighton, LD7 1EB
Admission £4 children free
Saturday and Sunday 16 & 17 June (1 - 5.30pm). An unsuspected town garden hidden behind Ystrad House.
Hyssington Gardens, Hyssington, SY15 6AT Combined Developed over the last 10yrs with an emphasis on tranquillity
admission £5.00, children free. Three gardens in and and timelessness: broad lawns and wide borders, mature trees
around Hyssington. Gorsty House, an ongoing renovation and more intimate features adding interest and surprise. The
of a neglected garden, has 2+ acres planted to attract formal areas merge with wooded glades leading to a walk
wildlife, incl wildflower meadow, cottage garden planting, alongside the River Teme. Cellists playing on the Sunday.
How different our gardens look now; suddenly everything came alive in early May and now June gardens are blooming
all over the county. We can look forward to a busy month here in North Powys with lots of garden openings. These
include 3 gardens that are new for 2018; The Old Court at Kerry, Observatory at Bwlch-y-Ffridd and Llanerch Lodge at
Hyssington. Don’t forget there are also gardens offering to open by arrangement at a time to suit you; some welcome
individuals as well as groups of visitors.
Wherever you choose to go, take lots of photographs and enter our photography competition; it would be great to see a
Powys garden among the winning photos. More information, including terms and conditions, can be found at
www.ngs.org.uk/photo You can discover more about our gardens and the charities supported by the National Garden
Scheme in our 2018 Powys booklets and at www.ngs.org.uk Keep up to date by following us on Facebook, Instagram
and Twitter @powysngs. Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer, 01686 941795 Powys.NGS.publicity@gmail.com
Gardens open in June new orchard, and pond. Views to Long Mynd. The Old
Saturday & Sunday 9 & 10 Jun (1pm-5pm) Barn is a peaceful ½ acre hideaway with colourful mixed
borders, evergreens and mature trees, incl a handkerchief
tree. Wildlife pond, vegetable and soft fruit areas, against a
woodland backdrop.
Hurdley Hall
Hurdley Hall, Churchstoke, Montgomeryshire, SY15 -Llanerch Lodge
6DY Admission £4.50 Children free
A wonderful 2-acre garden set around C17 house with NEW for 2018 Llanerch Lodge, a smallholding in the lee
additional 18 acres adjoining Roundton Hill National of Roundton Hill, with productive vegetable plot, cottage
Nature Reserve. Herbaceous and mixed borders, orchard, garden, wildflower meadow, pond, cutting garden and
ponds, topiary and kitchen garden. Mown paths lead to a newly planted nuttery and fruit trees, sheep and poultry.
5-acre Coronation Meadow, large newly planted orchard, Home-made teas.
pastures and new and ancient woodland with brook.
Uneven ground and steep slopes give wide ranging views Saturday and Sunday 16 & 17 June (2 – 5pm)
but may restrict access. 1 Ystrad House, 1 Church Road, Knighton, LD7 1EB
Admission £4 children free
Saturday and Sunday 16 & 17 June (1 - 5.30pm). An unsuspected town garden hidden behind Ystrad House.
Hyssington Gardens, Hyssington, SY15 6AT Combined Developed over the last 10yrs with an emphasis on tranquillity
admission £5.00, children free. Three gardens in and and timelessness: broad lawns and wide borders, mature trees
around Hyssington. Gorsty House, an ongoing renovation and more intimate features adding interest and surprise. The
of a neglected garden, has 2+ acres planted to attract formal areas merge with wooded glades leading to a walk
wildlife, incl wildflower meadow, cottage garden planting, alongside the River Teme. Cellists playing on the Sunday.
