Trees, flowers and plants love Cornwall. In the mild, sub-tropical climate they reach for the sky, spread their roots and grow to become the best of their kind in the UK. In Cornwall's great gardens you can find record-breaking palm trees, supersized magnolias and really smelly tropical giants!
History:
More than a hundred years on, if the pioneering gardeners of yesteryear could see their seedlings now, they would be amazed at how they've grown. From the valleys of the Himalayas, the mountains of Chile and the hills of Japan they have all thrived in Cornwall's unique climate and matured into the spectacular specimens you see today.
Explore:
There are over 50 gardens regularly open to the public to choose from. And don't think you have to be a plant expert to enjoy them. There are stunning valley gardens that swoop down to the sea, dog friendly gardens, family friendly gardens with mazes, trails and play areas, historic Listed gardens joined to many of Cornwall's great houses and plantsman's gardens for the experts among you. So come on down and visit Cornwall this spring - it's blooming great!
Events:
For best in show pay a visit to the Falmouth Spring Flower Show on March 24 and 25 or the Cornwall Spring Flower Show at Boconnoc House, Lostwithiel on March 31 and April 1.
More:
Visit our dedicated Gardens website: www.gardensofcornwall.com
Order your 2012 Gardens Map Guide: Request info
Other sites you may be interested in:
Great Gardens of Cornwall
Cornwall Gardens Society
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