2024

RHS Harlow Carr - 58 acres with streams and lakes, woodland and wildflower meadows, moisture loving plants around streamsides. Spectacular borders, sub tropical garden. Alpine House, Kitchen garden and much more. 

Betty’s Cafe and Tea rooms. Garden Centre and shop.

Photos courtesy of RHS Harlow Carr 

Flore is situated between Daventry and Northampton, the village gardens have been opening as part of the Flower Festival since 1963, we visited in 2012. Flore is an attractive village with views over the Upper Nene Valley, there will be a varied mix of 10 + gardens scattered throughout the village from traditional to eccentric including 3 new this year, they provide year round interest. 

Photo by Mavis Broomhall when our group visited Flore in June 2012

Stone House Cottage Nursery www.shcn.co.uk 

Described as a beautiful and romantic walled garden adorned with unusual brick follies. This acclaimed garden is exuberantly planted and holds one of the largest collections of rare plants in the country. It acts as a shop window for the adjoining nursery. Plants for sale mostly in small numbers.

Photos with permission from Stone House Cottage Nursery

Ashwood Nurseries and John’s Garden www.ashwoodnurseries.com

A repeat visit to a favourite Nursery and garden at a different time of year. 

We will visit John’s private garden, including entry and self guided tour of the Wildlife Garden with stunning views, featuring native and ornamental trees, wildflower meadow etc. 

Photos by Erica Thomson visiting in August 2018