NGS GARDENS
We are fortunate within Cothi Gardeners Club to have two gardens which have been accepted into the National Gardens Scheme over the years. This year (2025) those opening include Gelli Uchaf, Julian and Fiona’s garden at Rhydcymerau, and Ty’r Maes, John and Helen’s garden, near Ffarmers.
Details of all NGS Gardens, including those above, which will be open in 2026 can be found here.
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Gelli Uchaf, Rhydcymerau, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7PY
Complementing a C17 Longhouse and 11-acre smallholding this 1 1⁄2 acre
garden is mainly organic. Trees & shrubs are underplanted with thousands of
snowdrops, crocus, cyclamen, daffodils, woodland shrubs, clematis, rambling
roses, hydrangeas & autumn flowering perennials. There are several
wildflower hay meadows. wildlife ponds, stream and shepherd’s hut to
explore beyond the main garden. Admission £6, parking limited.
Opening information:
The garden will only be opening on the following weekends, for either 10.30 am or 2.30 pm arrival times:
February 21st and 22nd
March 21st and 22nd
April 11th and 12th
May 16th and 17th
June 20th and 21st
The owners will also be happy to arrange bespoke open days for pre-arranged visits for groups of a minimum of 10, and up to a maximum of 20 visitors, during this same period from February 14th to June 28th.
If you’d like to visit the garden in 2026 on one of the opening dates given above, then you need to email thegardenimpressionists@gmail.com, or phone: 01558 685119, giving at least 24 hour’s notice, to book a visit.
website: https://thegardenimpressionists.com/
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Ty’r Maes, Ffarmers, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8JP
A four-acre garden with splendid views. Herbaceous and shrub beds –
formal design, exuberantly informal planting, full of cottage garden
favourites and many unusual plants. Arboretum with over 200 types of
trees; wildlife and lily ponds; pergola, gazebos, post and rope arcade
covered in climbers. Gloriously colourful from early spring till late
autumn.
Opening information:
Visitors welcome by arrangement Mar-Oct. Admission £6.00, children free.
John & Helen Brooks
01558 650541
johnhelen140@gmail.com
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