The English Garden Tour: Garden of the Day, Wealden House, Warninglid
It takes a giant ladder to reach this woodland abode! Enjoy the garden!
The Woodland Garden at Wealden House, Warninglid, UK
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English Garden Tour: The Village of Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex
Warninglid Sign, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex
Warninglid Village bisects at two roads, Cuckfield Lane and The Street. I loved that! Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to say you live on The Street? At this special intersection is the Half Moon Pub. Warninglid is our next stop on the National Garden Scheme and it was a bonanza! Eight gardens on two streets! We couldn’t wait to get there and set off early.
Reaching Warninglid, I missed the turn, into the designated car park for the garden tour, and turned into the Half Moon Pub instead.
Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, Sussex
When my car was immediately surrounded by cars I knew something was up. Deciding on a drink at the pub to build up our stamina, (ha) we discovered that reservations for eating here today were non existent. Just get in line! In addition to the gardens on display the pub was hosting a “FETE!” Music, BBQ, kids running everywhere, bunting, all of it, just like we see in the Midsummer Mysteries and on Doc Martin! I was so excited, “my first fete!” And to top it off the pub was hosting a cheesecake competition! We’ve struck gold! The residents of the village view the Half Moon Pub, as a gathering place and mainstay of village life.
Getting Ready for the Fete at the Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, Sussex
The Fete at the Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, Sussex
The Fete at the Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, Sussex
The Fete at the Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, Sussex
The BBQ Line at the Half Moon Pub, Warninglid, Sussex
Promising to return to the Pub when things were all set up, we moved on down The Street to get pictures of the homes that were showing gardens that day and get pictures before the flocks showed up to see them. I am so glad we did. Bus loads of gardeners were dropped off at the car park. This was the place to be today!
The Street, the focus of the conservation area, reveals a number of buildings dating back to the 16th century, some of which are listed as being of special architectural and historic interest due the the variety of building’s ages and natural building materials of brick, sandstone, and the timber and clay roof tiles. A sense of enclosure is created by the homes, the bank of hedges and trees, and the village pond with the arching sandstone bridge leading to the drive of the Lyndhurst estate, creating a focal point within The Street. Now lets walk along The Street!
The Lydhurst Estate, Warninglid, Sussex
The Village Pond, Warninglid, Sussex
The Bridge leading to Lyndhurst Estate, Warninglid, Sussex
The Bridge Leading to Lyndhurst Estate, Warninglid, Sussex
Turning into an inviting lane let’s see where this path takes us!
On the Path to the Vegetable Garden, Warninglid, Sussex
The village vegetable garden, dogwalk and footpath!
The Village Vegetable Garden, Warninglid, Sussex
The Village Vegetable Garden, Warninglid, Sussex
After our vegetable diversion, it’s back to The Street! So many cottages to see on The Street alone!
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Row of Attached Cottages in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
Next we’ll see the gardens behind these charming, rustic cottages! See you there!
A Cottage in Warninglid, Sussex
PS We went back to the Half Moon Pub and had a great picnic meal! The choices of salads offered with the burgers or hotdogs were fantastic. It was standing room only! The guests were on blankets or chairs they had brought from home, spread put everywhere! Every indoor and outdoor table was taken. The food was great; the music was great, but I never did find out who won the cheesecake competition!
English Garden Tour: Garden Picture of the Day, Old Post, Warninglid
We are entering the finest gardens in Warninglid, open during the National Garden Scheme! Won’t you join me in the garden? More to come!
The Garden at Old Post, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
English Garden Tour: Garden Picture of the Day, Very Green in Warninglid
Love the Lush Green Along the Fenceline!!!!!
English Garden Tour: Garden Picture of the Day, A Cottage in Warninglid
A Cottage in Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex
English Garden Tour: Garden Picture of the Day, I’ll Grow Anywhere!
I’ll Grow Anywhere, North Hall, Sheffield Green, UK
The English Garden Tour; Garden 4, North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
Why just have a driveway, when you can have a garden in it?
North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
Here it is, the house and garden of a woman’s dreams! From the moment we entered the drive and was directed to the meadow to park in, I couldn’t wait to see the gardens surrounding this beautiful home! For background musica there was a couple seated at a table playing old time favorites on old, old, crank record players.
The Music at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
What sound! So crisp and clear! Who knew! No Beats headphones here! Next was the antique Rolls Royce to inspect. Setting the mood we entered the garden!
The Rolls Royce at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
North Hall is overflowing with a palette of soft colors and heady scent. The garden is planted abundantly with a variety of plants. Pathways along the house show off antique planters and old garden equipment creating interest in the multiple tiers of the garden. There are themed island beds, moated terraces, and roses tumbling over the walls. On the back lawn is an area with tables covered in vintage lace cloths and antique table covers, set up for tea and cake. Let’s wonder through this garden shall we? I’m sure this will be one of your favorites on the National Garden Schemes too. This garden is very much loved!
Entering the Path to the Garden at North Hall
THE Lawn Roller at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
Stepping down, the multi-tiered brick paths along the brick walls allowed you to see plants up close at eye level.
More Chimney Pots Used for Planters at North Hall
The Terraced Gardens at North Hall
The Garden at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
The roses covered the house. Notice the contrast of the pinks and violets.
A Side Garden of North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
Four sides to the house gives one four different gardens!
A Look from the Back of the Garden, North Hall
A delightful seating area, was surrounded by a garden moat! What an inspirational way to add a water garden!
The Moated Terrace at North Hall
Water Lillies in the Moat at North Hall
There were garden rooms created for relaxing and meeting up with fellow gardeners!
Real English Gardeners!
A Look at the Tea Sets, North Hall
I loved the contrast of the black and lime colors in the garden!
Tea Time in the Garden at North Hall
Entering another “Garden Room.”
An Arbor at North Hall
Rainfall water storage and composting in the garden! Nothing was overlooked!
Garden Interest at North Hall
Garden Tools Adds Interest to the Clematis Garden at North Hall
The Flowers of North Hall
Trees and flora were tagged! How thoughtful!
Tree Tag at North Hall
The Flowers of North Hall
The Flowers of North Hall
The Flowers of North Hall
Add a spot or two!
The Flowers of North Hall, A Mixture in the Garden
Or maybe a bright PINK!
The Flowers of North Hall
The Flowers of North Hall
Can you believe the combination of lavender and blue? They were iridescent!
The Flowers of North Hall
The Flowers of North Hall
The Greenhouse at North Hall
The Other Side of North Hall
The Topiaries at North Hall
The Garden at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield
This is one garden I could visit over and over! I just loved it! Thank you, North Hall, for sharing your beauty with us!
The Varied Terrace Gardens of North Hall
English Garden Tour, Garden Picture of the Day, the Terrace at Luctons
I have so many beautiful pictures from the gardens on the National Garden Scheme in the UK. I called my visit to the gardens, “The English Garden Tour.” Local gardeners open their gardens once a year for charity. Luctons, in Sussex, is a must see! Can’t you just imagine sitting at the end of the day in this garden? I can!
Luctons Garden on the National Garden Scheme, UK
The English Garden Tour: Garden 3, 1 Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
The Church of St Andrew and St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Uckfield
1 Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
1 Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
Across the street from the Church of St Andrew and St Mary the Virgin, in the village of Fletching, is a row of tiny, clustered, connected cottages that look just like dollhouses. The garden at 1 Whites Cottage is compact, and exactly what you would think a cottage garden should look like. Following winding paths there are lovely groupings of flowers, delights for the child of any age, and riots of color, color, color in that messy, disheveled look imagined in fairy tales. What child could not spend the day in a gypsy caravan surrounded by a family of ducks? Snuggled in your perfect spot, this cottage is where stories are told. Let’s take a peek at Whites Cottage, one of the cottages on the National Garden Scheme.
The Rows of Small Cottages at Fletching, Uckfield
Beauty at the Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
And what is beyond the garden gate?
Beauty and Color at the Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
Masses of Soft White Blooms at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
What’s behind here? Let’s look and see!
The Tiny Gypsy Caravan, Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
One of the Duck Family at Whites Cottage, Uckfield
The Duck Cottage at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
Here was an area for the succulents! Some were planted in chimney pots! Waste not, want not! Where can I get one of those and how can I get it home? Hmmmm…..
Garden Interest at Whites Cottage
Bright colors in the garden!
More Succulents at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
The blooming clematis was so delicate and I loved the lime and lavender centers with the crisp, clean, green leaves!
The Beautiful Blooming Clematis at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
What’s down this grassy knoll?
Another Look at the Garden, Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
I love the way you see the seeds in this plant!
The Vines at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
The Greenhouse at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
Art in the garden, look up, look down. We don’t want to miss anything!
Art in the Garden Adds Interest, Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
Visiting the different gardens on the National Garden Scheme has taken us to very interesting small villages! Lets take a walk and see the village! Is this the Clergy House? Love it!
A Beauty Next Door to St Andrew and St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Uckfield
Here is an old door to the Churchgate Cottage!
Another Old Cottage Door in Fletching, Uckfield
In medieval times Fletching was the major producer of bows and arrows; many were used in the battle of Agincourt in 1415. In 1912, The Piltdown Man was discovered near Fletching and thought to be the “missing link” between humans and apes. The significance of the specimen remained controversial, until amidst great publicity and much embarrassment in scientific circles, it was exposed as a forgery in 1953. I think their treasure lies in the beauty of their tiny dollhouse cottages! And maybe this delight, the Tudor Cottage.
The Tudor Cottage in Fletching, Uckfield
We still have several gardens to see on my “English Garden Tour.” Won’t you join me! Another village tomorrow!
The Succulents at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield
Help! What Am I?
Help! What Am I?
This was my favorite flower during my “English Garden Tour.” We saw it several times in many gardens, but no one was able to identify it. Can a gardener help me out? I loved the way it kept blooming on a single stem!
The Travel Lady In Her Shoes 