To celebrate the introduction of a newly planted Winter Garden, Aberglasney will reduce its entrance fee to £10 throughout January and February.
January and February are beautiful months to visit Aberglasney as 100s of varieties of daffodils as well as hellebores will be in bloom around the gardens, the snowdrops have started to flower and crocus will be adding an elegant touch of colour to the historical Cloister Garden. Newly planted Daphnes, as well as Sarcococca and Hamamelis (Witch Hazel) also provide delightful, sweet scents.
The newly planted Winter Garden has been funded by money raised by the Director, Helen Scutt, doing guided tours around the gardens. Visitors will soon find a carpet of snowdrops around the newly planted Chimonanthus, Skimmia and Hamamelis. An abundance of beautifully scented Daphnes can also be found in front and behind the Melon House.
Helen Scutt, the Gardens Director, said, “Aberglasney has an abundance of winter flowering plants all around the gardens but we lacked a dedicated area that we could concentrate specifically on winter plants. We have planted Chimonanthus and snowdrops and we have moved plants, including a cloud pruned Douglas Fir tree, from other areas of the gardens to build this area up. I hope these displays will inspire visitors to be more adventurous in their own gardens and it is also worth noting that all of these plants are for sale in our shop.”
Aberglasney’s 10 acres are home to many different garden styles, from an historic Cloister Garden to a productive kitchen garden and the unique Ninfarium – an indoor, sub-tropical, garden. There are many aspects to explore and the gardens change with the seasons to showcase a wealth of flowers and trees. The gardens open from 10.30am until 4pm daily during January and February with no need to book in advance.
