Wander around a lovely garden and raise money for charity.

In April this year we visited a lovely garden in Feock, near Truro, open as part of the National Gardens Scheme (see previous post - National Garden Scheme - Polgwynne opening). We had an inspirational time admiring the beautiful planting and re-emerging structure of this garden that is the process of renovation.

The owners, the Piercys had such a busy day and such a positive response that they are opening again this Sunday June 23rd from 2-5pm.
This time their chosen charity is the Nephrotic Syndrome Trust, with tea and cakes raising money for World Challenge.

We definitely recommend a visit to Polgwynne, last time we visited we loved the teeming wild flower banks, the potager and fruit garden, the formal lawns, well stocked borders and wandering rills and pools. It will be lovely to see how everything has come on since April. The season is now catching up so there should be plenty to see, I'm particularly looking forward to seeing the enormous Ginko tree in leaf.

Inside information recommends we look out for the Crambe cordifolia or greater sea kale, which has dark green lobed leaves and branching sprays of scented white flowers.  Gorgeous Peonies and Dahlias are also tentatively promised (subject to wind, rain and general weather!), and the younger members of our party last time we visited recommend looking out for (and sampling) the cake! 

All this and it overlooks the sea. Let's just hope for some good weather, see you there!