National Garden Scheme - Sussex - 2025 booklet

49 SUSSEX 115 PENNS IN THE ROCKS D2 Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9PA. Mr & Mrs Hugh Gibson, www.pennsintherocks.co.uk. 7m SW of Tunbridge Wells. On B2188 Groombridge to Crowborough road, just S of Xrd to Withyham. For SatNav use TN6 1UX which takes you to the white drive gates, through which you should enter the property. Sun 13 Apr, Sun 11 May, Sun 3 Aug (2-6). Adm £7.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Cash only on the day. Refreshments in aid of local charity. Large garden with spectacular outcrop of rocks, 140 million yrs old. Lake, C18 temple and woods. Daffodils, bluebells, azaleas, magnolia and tulips. Old walled garden with herbaceous borders, roses and shrubs. Stone sculptures by Richard Strachey. Part C18 house (not open) once owned by William Penn of Pennsylvania. Restricted wheelchair access. No disabled WC. egb labyrinth, and a shaded area. Family friendly space with places to sit and enjoy the garden. Front garden inc wildlife pond, a small meadow area, and a lovely, established magnolia tree. bc Pine Tree Cottage Pitfield Barn 116 1 PEST COTTAGE A2 Carron Lane, Midhurst, GU29 9LF. Jennifer Lewin. W edge of Midhurst behind Carron Lane Cemetery. Free parking at recreation ground at top of Carron Ln. Short walk on woodland track to garden, please follow signs. Fri 13, Sun 15 June (2-5). Adm £5, chd free. This edge of woodland, architect’s garden of approx ¾ acre sits on a sloping sandy site. Designed to support biodiversity, a series of outdoor spaces connected with informal paths through lightly managed areas, creates a secret world tucked into the surrounding common land. The chosen planting palette is being adapted in response to changing weather patterns. Exhibition of architect’s projects. Featured on Gardeners’ World 2023, episode 18. fp 117 N PIGEON MEAD HOUSE A4 Earnley Manor Close, Earnley, Chichester, PO20 7JQ. Mr Adrian & Mrs Rachel Dadds. 5 ½ m SE of Chichester. What3words app: jots.gadget.toasted. 2 min walk from C13 Earnley Church. Sat 17, Sun 18 May (11-4). Adm £6, chd free. Pre-booking essential, please visit www.ngs.org. uk for information & booking. Tea, coffee & cake. A ⅓ acre plot about ¾ mile from the coast. South facing rear garden with a formal structure and informal mixed planting. Features inc a greenhouse, a formal lawn surrounded by beds and espaliered crab apples, a small 118 PINE TREE COTTAGE C2 32 Mount Close, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 7EF. Zena & Barry Everest. 2m S of Gatwick. M23, J10 A264 to East Grinstead, 2nd exit at r’about, 4th exit at r’about to A220 Maidenbower, Three Bridges. 2nd exit at r’about, L at T-lights, 2nd L, 3rd L & L at T-junction. Park on road after house. Sat 21, Sun 22 June (11-4). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. A multi-levelled ¼ acre plot divided into four distinct areas. All are planted with many colourful and unusual shrubs and perennials to complement our Sussex cottage. The front garden is enhanced with a fine-leafed lawn. The pond area is planted with exuberant and colourful plants. The 25ft stepped pergola, clothed with wisteria and clematis, sits between the pond and the terraced top garden. Partial wheelchair access. egbc 119 PITFIELD BARN CUT FLOWER FARM & STUDIO C3 Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint, nr Hassocks, BN6 9LR. Mrs Emma Martin, www.pitfieldbarn.co.uk. Approach from B2117, Cuckfield Rd, turn into Chalkers Ln & we are the gate on the L just past the 30mph sign, close to Hurstpierpoint College. Sun 10 Aug (12-4). Adm £6, chd free. Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. We are passionate about British cut flowers at this working flower farm. We sow, grow and harvest seasonal, British cut flowers without chemicals or pesticides. Our seedlings are grown in peat free compost. We hand cut our flowers to order from what is available depending on the season. You can learn about the British flower market, how the garden works and our philosophy on Emma’s tours. A converted barn and studio where various flower, art and craft workshops take place and café. Freshly cut bunches of seasonal flowers, local produce and gifts for sale. Wheelchair access over path from barn to second field and cut grass to other areas. egbc