Owing to the proposed fundamental change in governance arrangements between the National Trust and the Ulster Gardens Scheme, the Ulster Gardens Scheme committee have, with great reluctance, decided that they are unable to continue to operate the scheme.
Holding Statement:
The UGS Committee are sad to report that for a variety of reasons the Open Gardens Scheme is not likely to operate in the 2020 season.
The hard working committee are in discussions to attempt rescue the situation!
More information will be released as soon as there is any update on the situation!
We are opening this garden for the second time this season to allow you to enjoy the colours as the largely grass's garden takes on the early Autumal colours.
Its a rare opportunity to re-visit a garden to enjoy the seasonal changes.
Transplanted Canadians Judith and Hugh have accepted the challenges of gardening in clay soil and windy conditions by planting a prairie style garden in the “shadow of Slemish”. Grasses, Crocosmia, Astrantia and Cornus Alba are mass planted to form textural masses. The character of this easily maintained garden changes completely during the autumn and winter as the red twig dogwood foil with the waving grasses and other seed heads. Stone walls contribute additional texture to this rural site. Mostly suitable for wheelchairs.
Location: A36 Ballymena to Larne, 0.5 miles east of B94 turn left onto Ballynulto Roadfor 0.8 miles. The garden is on the east side.
Plant Stall/Teas