Seasonal Highlights

The gardens have a great appeal at any time of the year but these are just some of the things you may like to look out for with the changing seasons.

	Spring Japanese Garden Rhododendrons and Azaleas April to June Italian Garden with Polyanthus Daffodils and tulips Seasonal display in the show house Handkerchief trees in May
	Summer Summer flowering borders Rose Garden which is at its best June to August Kitchen Garden with abundance of summer fruits Container displays of summer flowering annuals
	Autumn Japanese Garden particularly for the Maples (Acer cultivar s) in October and November Arboretum where the Conifers look particularly stunning Autumn colour throughout the garden particularly the Beeches (Fagus sylvatica), Ironwood (Parrotia persica) and Snowdrop Tree (Styrax japonica)
	Winter   Tree skeletons Japanese Garden in the snow Fernery adds a touch of green to a garden visit