September
Figs, apples and pears
See fruit ripening and the first real hints of autumn colour.
September often holds on to some warmth, but there are clear hints that the growing season is slowing down.
Figs, apples, pears and changing leaves “Cordoned fruit trees are starting to produce fruit,” Phoebe notes of summer, and by September you can usually see figs, apples and pears ripening along their trained forms. Figs in particular enjoy the warm, sheltered conditions and sometimes end up in the restaurant below. “The end of the growing season often depends on how long the summer heat lasts,”
What to look for
– Ripening figs, apples and pears on cordoned trees
– Ornamental grasses and seedheads providing structure for the colder months ahead
Why visit in September: see fruit ripening and the first real hints of autumn colour.
March
Spring Starts
March brings the first daffodils and narcissi. Come early to catch the garden before the crowds arrive.
April
Bulbs in Full Bloom
April is one of the best months to visit, with tulips across the beds before the canopy fills in.
May
Dramatic Wisteria
May is the month many people wait for. Blossoms drape across the pergolas and the scent fills the space.
