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The English Garden Tour: Garden 5, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Flowers of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Flowers of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Driveway to Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Driveway to Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Light Display in Entryway of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Creative Light Display in Entryway of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The National Gardens Schemes in Warninglid were very organized. Upon arrival and missing the parking lot, (mostly because I wasn’t expecting one) the gardens on tour were marked with yellow balloons and yellow signs. We walked into the first garden at the Wealden House and paid the fee of 5 pounds per person and received two maps. One, of all the gardens on the tour and their locations, and one of the Wealden House. The 5 pounds covered the entry fee into all eight gardens. What a bargain!!!

The Wealden House Garden is at the end of The Street and anchors the village. It comprises 4.5 acres of contrasting features, meandering pathways, natural woodlands, herbaceous borders and wild flowers, a koi carp pond and a vegetable garden. I loved the shade of pink on the house too! The owner and her son were there to greet us and answer any questions we had. Let’s go explore this garden!

The Meet and Greet Table at Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Meet and Greet Table at Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Wealden House Garden Map, Warninglid, Sussex

The Wealden House Garden Map, Warninglid, Sussex

I loved the colors and mixture of plants here!

Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Flowers Along the Entry, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Flowers Along the Entry, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Entryway to your garden makes the very first impression of the garden. Walking up the smooth sloped driveway to the house, is an assortment of flowers and interesting light effects. At the top, near the house, is a focal point of greenery and flowers creating a beautiful driveway entrance.

A Grouping of Flowers in the Driveway Arrangement, Wealden House, Sussex

A Grouping of Flowers in the Driveway Arrangement, Wealden House, Sussex

Neat and tidy rules the garden!

The Entryway Garden, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Entryway Garden, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Layered areas of varied plants and bushes add interest to the storage areas of Wealden House.

The Storage Areas of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Storage Areas of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

I loved the pink color and gingerbread trim on the Wealden House!

The Back of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex,

The Back of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex,

The Back of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex,

The  Sweeping Lawn at the Back of Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex,

Sometimes you find blooms in unexpected spots! Why not?

Bloom Where You are Planted! Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Bloom Where You are Planted! Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Bloom Where You are Planted! Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

Bloom Where You are Planted! Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Back Garden at Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Back Garden at Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Koi Pond Adds Dimension and Interest, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Koi Pond Adds Dimension and Interest, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Koi Pond Adds Dimension and Interest, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Koi Pond Adds Dimension and Interest, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Koi Pond Adds Dimension and Interest, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The Koi Pond, Wealden House, Warninglid, Sussex

The sweeping lawn had diverse, definitive borders leading to a vegetable garden and further afield the Woodland Garden.

Variety of Color in the Border of the Garden, Wealden House, Sussex

Variety of Color and Height in the Border of the Garden, Wealden House, Sussex

Variety of Color in the Border of the Garden, Wealden House, Sussex

Variety of Color and Texture in the Border of the Lawn, Wealden House, Sussex

Entry into The Woodland Garden

Entry into The Woodland Garden

The Movable Chicken Pen

The Movable Chicken Pen Near the Vegetable Garden

The treehouse is the perfect spot to hideout and dream!

The TreeHouse in the Woodland Garden, Wealden House, Warninglid

The TreeHouse in the Woodland Garden, Wealden House, Warninglid

Somehow I created a Monet with my camera! I focused on the lovely pink and green colors of the garden! See you in the next garden tomorrow!

My Monet

My Monet

 

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

The Woodland Garden at Wealden House, Warninglid, UK

English Garden Tour: The Village of Warninglid, Haywards Heath, Sussex

Warninglid Sign, 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

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

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 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

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 Lydhurst Estate, Warninglid, Sussex

The Village Pond, Warninglid, Sussex

The Village Pond, Warninglid, Sussex

The Bridge leading to Lyndhurst Estate, Warninglid, Sussex

The Bridge leading to Lyndhurst Estate, 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

On the Path to the Vegetable Garden, Warninglid, Sussex

The village vegetable garden, dogwalk and footpath!

The Village Pond, Warninglid, Sussex

The Village Vegetable Garden, Warninglid, Sussex

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 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

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

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

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

The Garden at Old Post, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

The English Garden Tour; Garden 4, North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield

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

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

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

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!

Walking Down the Path to the Garden at North Hall

Entering the Path to the Garden at North Hall

THE Garden Roller at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield

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

More Chimney Pots Used for Planters at North Hall

The Terraced Gardens at North Hall

The Terraced Gardens at North Hall

The Garden at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield

The Garden at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield

The roses covered the house. Notice the contrast of the pinks and violets.

The Back of North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield

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 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

The Moated Terrace at North Hall

Water Lillies in the Moat 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!

Real English Gardeners!

A Look at the Tea Sets, North Hall

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

Tea Time in the Garden at North Hall

Entering another “Garden Room.”

An Arbor at North Hall

An Arbor at North Hall

Rainfall water storage and composting in the garden! Nothing was overlooked!

Garden Interest at North Hall

Garden Interest at North Hall

Garden Tools Adds Interest to the Garden at North Hall

Garden Tools Adds Interest to the Clematis Garden at North Hall

The Flowers of North Hall

The Flowers of North Hall

Trees and flora were tagged!  How thoughtful!

Tree Tag at North Hall

Tree Tag at North Hall

The Flowers of North Hall

The Flowers of North Hall

The Flowers of 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

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

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 Flowers of North Hall

The Flowers of North Hall

The Greenhouse at North Hall

The Greenhouse at North Hall

The Other Side of North Hall

The Other Side of North Hall

The Topiaries at North Hall

The Topiaries at North Hall

The Garden at North Hall, Sheffield Green, Uckfield

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

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

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

The Church of St Andrew and St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Uckfield

1 Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

1 Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

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

The Rows of Small Cottages at Fletching, Uckfield

Beauty at the Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

Beauty at the Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

And what is beyond the garden gate?

Beauty at the Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

Beauty and Color at the Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

Masses of Soft White Blooms at 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

The Tiny Gypsy Caravan, Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

One of the Duck Family at Whites Cottage, Uckfield

One of the Duck Family at Whites Cottage, Uckfield

The Duck Cottage at Whites Cottage, Fletching, 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…..

A Spot for Pottery at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

Garden Interest at Whites Cottage

Bright colors in the garden!

More Succulents at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

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

The Beautiful Blooming Clematis at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

What’s down this grassy knoll?

Another Look at the Garden, Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

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 Vines at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

The Greenhouse 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

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

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

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

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

The Succulents at Whites Cottage, Fletching, Uckfield

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