⅓ acre garden developed by the owner over 46 yrs with mature choice trees and shrubs, old and modern shrub roses, fern garden, wildlife garden, drifts of snowdrops and colour themed mixed herbaceous borders. Gazebo overlooking large wildlife pond, seating throughout the garden. Sand bed planned for 2026 for borderline hardy plants.
There are 3 steps from the upper terrace to the main garden, the risers are 160mm, the tread is 1200mm so may be manoeuvrable by wheelchair with help 1/3 acre of mature informal lawned garden developed over 46 years by the owner that continues to evolve with delights to discover round every turn. The season starts in February with large swaths of galanthus mainly Sam Arnott plus many other named varieties. The snowdrops are followed by hellebores, spring blossom including a magnificent Cornus Eddies White Wonder supported by verdant shape and form in the fernery followed by huge standard buddleja alternifolia, shrub roses, delphiniums, alliums and a superb Cornus Miss Satomi in June. High summer sees the fullness of herbaceous planting and hydrangeas coming to their best with Asters, Salvias, grasses, Japanese anemones, dahlias and masses of cyclamen bringing the Autumn season to a close. Lots of seating around the garden and shelter in the conservatory or the gazebo which overlooks a burgeoning wildlife pond and gives some welcome shade when it gets too warm.
Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of St Michael’s Church, Diseworth.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 February to 27 September for groups of between 6 and 20.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Adult: £4.50 Child: Free
nicknollick@me.com
07736 672585
15 The Woodcroft
Diseworth
Derbyshire
DE74 2QT
