The Woodland Garden

The Woodland Garden where the original ‘kirk’ of ‘Kirklands’ might once have stood has lime, sycamore and maple trees. Initially we lifted the canopy of the trees and laid out the pathways, then over the succeeding seven years we have gradually added more planting areas. This is at its best from January to June starting with hundreds of snowdrops, hellebores and winter aconites. Continuing with pulmonarias (we have 18 varieties), wood anemones, rhododendrons, azaleas, ferns (60 varieties), fritillarias, ransomes, erythroniums, and trilliums. The colours are stunning. By the end of June the tree canopy has closed over and the herbaceous borders in other parts of the garden take centre stage. The wooden chain saw sculptures are by Peter.