Powys garden openings for the end of the month

Powys garden openings as part of the National Garden Scheme for the end of July includes three from previous years and a village opening for the first time.

Opening on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 11am until 4.30pm will be Bryn Teg, Bryn Lane, Newtown SY16 2DP.

It is an exotic, secret Caribbean garden in the centre of Newtown planted to remind the owner of her childhood in Jamaica and an exciting walk through the jungle. High above the head are banana leaves and colourful climbers. A winding path takes visitors on a journey through a moongate into another land.

Tea, coffee and cake is available at Ponthafren, Long Bridge Street, Newtown SY16 2DY.

It is also open on Saturday, July 25 from 11am until 4pm and on Sunday, July 26 from 11am until 4.30pm. Ponthafren is a registered charity that provides a caring community to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for all.

It is an interesting community garden on banks of River Severn run and maintained totally by volunteers. There is a sensory garden with long grasses, herbs, scented plants and shrubs, quirky objects. Productive vegetable plot. Tea, coffee and cake, adults payment by donation, children free, dogs welcome, “lots of plants for sale”. Also open by arrangement for groups of 5-20 until September.

Open from Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, will be Welsh Lavender, Maesmynis, Builth Wells.

Situated at 1100 ft high in the hills of Mid Wales, there are spectacular views in all directions.

Jeni Macfarlane’s stylish wild planting of the steep bank above the ever-popular wild swimming pond is a feast for the eyes. Learn about the distillation process and visit the wildflower area, orchards and vegetable gardens. Pre booking is essential visit findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/25832/welsh-lavender

Another new opening for the National Garden Scheme is Llanfechain Village, SY22 6UQ on Sunday, July 26 from 11am until 4pm. This beautiful historic village is in a glorious setting on the River Cain.

Seven very different gardens, including the school community garden, will be showing what can be done with gardens ranging in size from courtyard to almost an acre. Although there is partial wheelchair access, the gardens are spread over a wide area (maps provided!). Admission £6 (children free). Homemade teas in the village hall. A selection of unusual plants for sale; the

National Garden Scheme will receive 10% of sales.

For more details visit a refreshed findagarden.ngs.org.uk