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Local gardens to visit

Holywell, Swanmore. Sun 18 May (2-6pm).

On A32 between Droxford and Wickham

Large garden in rural woodland and lakeside setting. Colourful organic kitchen garden, greenhouse, borders, roses, trees and shrubs. Pergola walk. Mature woodland garden with many acid-loving specimens. Adm £4, chd free. Light refreshments & home-made teas

Meonstoke Gardens: Barton House, Rectory Lane & The Old Store, High Street.
Sun 8 June (2-6). Evening Opening £5, wine, Fri 13 June (5-8).

Just off A32 between Corhampton & Droxford. Parking in field on R in Rectory Lane, opp Barton House.

Small pretty village on Meon River with village pub and beautiful C13 church. .

Combined adm £4, chd free. Cream teas

Appletree House, Station Road, Soberton.

Weds 4 June; 9 July; 17 Sept (12-3.30).
R under bridge into Station Rd, garden 1m. Parking in lay-by 300yds or in rd.

This small and closely planted country garden has over 55 varieties of clematis and 45 of roses growing over, under and in between numerous shrubs, some unusual as well as over obleisks and arches. Featured on Radio Solent and Meridian TV. Adm £2.50, chd free. Light lunches & teas.

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