Every plant in the garden is gearing up to make the most of the summer sunshine and there is no better way to appreciate the colourful blooms and luscious green foliage than to visit the Ulster Gardens Scheme’s fabulous array of open gardens.
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, Mrs Fionnuala and Mr David Cook, 8 Main Street, Loughbrickland, Banbridge, BT32 3NQ are opening their garden from 2pm to 5pm, on behalf of the National Trust, Northern Ireland’s largest conservation charity.
To reach this small garden, developed over 13 years and hidden from the village, you go through an interesting backyard decorated with mural paintings. The yard is full of pots and containers planted to bring colour throughout the seasons. Containers are also used to grow fruit as well as flowers. The garden itself is in three parts with trees and shrubs to provide colour and privacy. Throughout the garden there are roses specially chosen for scent and beauty. A rockery and scree garden provide diversity while sculpture and objects provide amusement and stimulation. The garden is partially suitable for wheelchairs.
Location: Take either entrance to village from A1 between Banbridge and Newry. Only blue house in the middle of the village. Parking on street.
Enjoy a summer’s day wandering around other people’s secret paradises and pick up a few tips for your own garden. While you are there buy some plants and relax with a refreshing cup of tea.
The organising committee is grateful to all the garden owners and very much appreciates all the hard work that goes into preparing the gardens. All funds raised by the Ulster Gardens Scheme are used for work in National Trust gardens in Northern Ireland.
Full details of open gardens are in the Ulster Gardens Scheme leaflet available from Regional Office, contact 028 9751 0721 or visit:
 www.ulstergardensscheme.org.uk
Admission £3.
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