Spring
The months of April and May are absolutely amazing in the Woodland Garden. The Camellias, Rhododendrons and Azaleas both species and hybrids take it in turn to flower throughout the season. They have handsome foliage and magnificent inflorescences. The Candelabra Primulas, red, pink, purple and glorious yellow provide a carpet of colour lining the winding paths.

Throughout both the formal walled garden and the informal woodland garden the elegant Magnolias with abundant large scented flowers make a dramatic show against bare branches.

Beautiful Clematis macropetala "Markham's Pink" adorn a decorative arch leading into the kitchen garden where all vegetables, herbs and fruit are grown organically for guests who are staying in the house or visiting the garden tea rooms.

Narcissus lines the borders; these bold, cheerful golden heads of daffodils are the epitome of spring. Hellebores grow around the base of clipped Bay trees while Arum Lilies stand tall beside the stone Peacocks at the front of the house.