"It's better than going to a National Trust garden" said by Melanie as we wandered through the Gardeners' Gardens this afternoon. The final phase of this year's inaugural Open Gardens in Sandgate was for us all to meet up at one garden and wander our way gently through the village, calling in on all the other gardens which, of course, we gardeners didn't get to see on the Big Day. And what a treat for us in every one. So many secret places, such hidden gems, quirky adornments, fascinating collections, planters, tiles, pots and everywhere we went the most glorious plants. A couple of weeks further into the year and almost every garden was bedecked with the most wonderful array of roses of every kind, colour and scent. So maybe the lesson for another year is to wait a bit before holding the garden day. That's for another year though (and I hear many suggestions for improvements, lengthening the event, incorporating other things etc) and it can all wait. Just for now it's good to reflect on the success we had, the £488 that was raised for the Chichester Hall and the great community spirit that prevailed on the day. Plus, we've still got lots of the growing season left to enjoy - at our leisure!!!!!!!! To emphasise that point today's images are of the first agapanthus, purple (very stylish) bean and some great poppies amidst the stipa. Happy gardening.
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