National Garden Scheme - Sussex - 2026 booklet

38 SUSSEX 64 HOLLY HOUSE D2 Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, RH17 7LF. Mrs Deirdre Birchell, 01825 740484, db@hollyhousebnb.co.uk, www.hollyhousebnb.co.uk. 7m E of Haywards Heath. From Nutley village on the A22, turn off at Hathi Restaurant, signed Chelwood Gate 2m. Chelwood Gate Village Hall is on R; Holly House is opp. Sat 15, Sun 16 Aug (2-5). Adm £7, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Visits also by arrangement 10 May to 30 Aug. An acre of English garden providing views and cameos of plants and trees round every corner with many different areas giving constant interest. A fish pond and a wildlife pond beside a grassy area with many shrubs and flower beds. Among the trees and winding paths there is a cottage garden which is a profusion of colour and peace. Exhibition of paintings and cards by owner. Garden accessible by wheelchair in good weather, though it is not easy. efCabc Small traditional nursery with over 40 years experience in horticulture. Specialising in New and Unusual Tender and Hardy Perennials DWARF SHRUBS - New varieties. Large selection of summer Patio plants including new varieties. More Details Including Opening times, Map & Full Plant Catalogue www.southon-plants.co.uk Mutton Hill, Dormansland, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6NP SOUTHON PLANTS NURSERY 07496149067 Scan for more information For more information or to speak to a member of our team call 01483 211535 email giftinwill@ngs.org.uk or visit ngs.org.uk/giftinwill Pass on your love of gardens with a gift in your will Leaving a gift to the National Garden Scheme will help us ensure that everyone can experience the joy of garden visiting and inspire a passion for gardens in future generations. 65 HOLLYMOUNT D2 Burnt Oak Road, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, TN22 4AE. Jonathan Hughes-Morgan, 07968 848418, jonnyhughesmorgan@gmail.com. Exactly halfway between Uckfield & Crowborough, just off the A26. From A26 S of Crowborough or A272 between Uckfield & Buxted, follow signs to High Hurstwood. From N approx 2m down Chillies Ln, take 1st L. From S, 1 ½ m up Hurstwood Rd, take 3rd R. Garden is ½ m on L. Sun 31 May, Sun 28 June, Sun 26 July (12-5). Adm £8, chd free. Home- made teas. Visits also by arrangement 30 Apr to 30 Sept for groups of 10+. A beautiful 7 acre garden centred around water. Streams run down the hill, through waterfalls into ponds flanked by luscious planting. A huge variety of plants creates interest from May through to Oct. Thick jungle borders flank the top garden, while the beds further down are filled with rhododendrons, acers, irises, day lilies, and roses. There are pigs, alpacas, chickens, and ducks. The secret garden is a must-see. iabc ICHI-COO PARK Russ Hill Farm, Russ Hill, Charlwood, RH6 0EL. See Surrey County Booklet or visit ngs.org.uk 66 36 JELLICOE CLOSE E3 Eastbourne, BN23 6DD. Amanda Haines. E of Eastbourne, nr the Marina. Between Sovereign & Langley r’abouts. Going N turn R into Beatty Rd, in 300yds turn R into Hardy Dr, then 1st L into Jellicoe Cl. No.36 is at the top on RHS. Sun 28 June (1-5). Combined adm with 16 Hardy Drive £5, chd free. An artist’s and plantswoman’s garden, with colourful mixed borders of perennials, exotics, and overflowing pots. The meandering paths, well-planted borders, and seating areas demonstrate what can be achieved in a smaller garden. It was described by The Sunday Times as a ‘sub-tropical paradise.’ The owner’s pottery studio is open for viewing and sales, and there is an excellent variety of plants for sale. egb