Month by Month
To get an overview of plants in the gardens and the general time of year to view them at their best, click on the various month tabs. Check the 'Latest News' on the blog for get information on specific 'showings', often related to the weather.
March
The gardens open to the public, bringing the first opportunity in the year for visitors to enjoy these beautiful Northamptonshire gardens open to the public. There is much to see and enjoy including a wonderful display of Hellebores around the drive area and front of the house, also be found mingling with Narcissi planted in the area near the Potager. April
Weather permitting April brings the blossom on some of the trees and a multitude of beautiful Tulips, bringing vivid colour to the garden. Seeds will have been sown and the Potager will begin to show signs of new growth as planting schemes are established. May
May is the time to see the spectacular white standard Wisteria which are planted at the bottom of the terrace steps. On a sunny day they are a glorious sight and contrast wonderfully with the purple Wisteria flowering on the Rectory itself. The beauty of Peonies can also be appreciated in the herbaceous borders edging the lawn.June
As the year moves towards mid-summer the gardens become filled with a wide variety of beautiful plants. Of particular note are the striking Iris flowers which can be seen in the herbaceous borders, on either side of the lawn, and in the area around the rose garden. Opening times for these Northamptonshire gardens open to the public are often extended.July
This can be the month that brings the Lavender, edging the Potager paths, into flower. It is not just the feast for the eyes which is fantastic, but also the fragrance as you meander along the paths under arches festooned with Roses and soon to flower Sweet Peas.August
This can bei the time to really appreciate the profusion of container plants on and around the terrace. Agapanthus will be in full flower and can be fully appreciated in all its glory when viewed from the lawn as it stands in front of the Rectory's mellow stone. September
Visitors can enjoy the fabulous colour of the Tibouchina Urvilleana in the main garden, whilst the Potager becomes a place to appreciate the bounty of nature as ripened fruit hangs heavy from the trees. This is the last month in the year you can visit these beautiful Northamptonshire gardens open to the public.
To visit all the gardens the admission is only £5.00 (Adults) and there is no charge for children. There is free car parking on site.
For visitor opening times during 2011 together with admission charges and road directions please visit the visitor info page.