Ardmaddy Castle, hosted by Mr & Mrs Archie Struthers
The gardens lie in a most spectacular setting in the centre of a horseshoe valley sheltered by mixed mature woodlands and the elevated Castle standing on a volcanic mound to seaward. The walled garden is full of magnificent rhododendrons, a collection of rare and unusual shrubs and plants, the clock garden with its cutting flowers, crevice garden and borders of various grasses to create a coastal theme. There are champion trees, notably the mightiest conifer in Europe.
Picture by John Roy
An Cala – Isle of Seil, hosted by Mrs Sheila Downie
A wonderful example of a 1930s garden. An Cala is a spectacular and very pretty garden with streams, waterfall, ponds, and many herbaceous plants. Lots of rhododendrons, azaleas and cherry trees for spring interest. Archive material of Thomas Mawson’s design has recently been found and is available to view.
Picture by John Roy
Day 2 : Tue 7th May
Kames Bay by Kilmelford, hosted by Stuart and Shelagh Cannon
Kames Bay Garden has evolved from two acres of scrub and bracken on an exposed lochside hill into a natural, almost wild garden spread over 13 acres, which blends into the contours of the coastal landscape. With ponds and woodland walks, with views over loch Melfort and the island out to the west. The garden is full of spring colour with over 100 rhododendrons and azaleas.
Picture by John Roy
Barochreal, Kilninver, hosted by Nigel and Antonette Mitchell
A young garden full of interesting planting including banks of rhododendrons and azaleas, burns, water features, pond and walled rose gardens. Glasshouses and Beehives with Bee shelter. Maintained walks to view- points across the bay.
Picture by John Roy
Day 3 : Wed 8th May
Kilchoan Estate Gardens by Kilmelford, hosted by Head Gardener Luke Senior
Head gardener Luke will meet us and give us a guided tour round the woodland gardens and then mong halledew- points across the bay.
Picture by John Roy
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