Return to Ty'r Maes

 Last year, the gardening club met at Ty'r Maes Gardens in Ffarmers in late summer, and we loved the gardens so much  that we came back this May when the gloriously colourful rhododendrons, azaleas and primulas are in bloom.

It's a 4 acre garden with splendid views, two delightful lily  ponds, some new planting in an open meadow and many herbaceous and shrub beds exuberantly informal planting, full of cottage garden favourites and many unusual plants. John loves his trees – he has 200+ and has a growing area of arboretum, pergola, gazebos, and a post and rope arcade covered in climbers. As always Helen made us a yummy tea which we ate in full sun. Everything is for charity, through the National Garden Scheme.

There's always a table of plants to buy, which we took huge advantage off. 

Janette took these stunning photos which give a visceral sense of the experience. 

It was a stunning return, and if you missed it, John and Helen Brooks have their garden opening for the NGS – check your Yellow Book. Opening information:
Sunday 6 August (1 – 6pm). Admission £3.50, children free. Home-made teas.
Visitors also welcome by arrangement April to September please request teas when booking;

John & Helen Brooks 01558 650541    johnhelen140@gmail.com

If you'd like to go but can't make it this summer, try the plant sale in the autumn;