The bearded  and siberian irises are looking fantastic and should continue flowering for the next 2 weeks. The early roses are out and there is  so much to see throughout the garden.

The cherries and crab apples are in full flower with the tulips and late Actaea narcissi. Fritillaria and cowslips and in full bloom. In the bog garden the marsh marigolds are a sea of yellow.

Good afternoon everyone at long last we are seeing our snowdrops coming into flower. After all the cold miserable weather of the last few months it is great to see signs of Spring. The garden is emerging from Winter better than we expected and during the past week we have been busily cutting back borders and tidying up - there’s still loads to be done but its a joy to see the dogwoods and willows shining in the sunshine.  Our first crocus are just starting to flower and many more shoots are appearing. We are looking forward to opening the garden again for 2 weekends (19-21 and 26-28 February)