On Sunday, we finally had the opportunity to visit a garden we had wanted to see for some time, Sussex Prairies, based near Henfield in West Sussex. And boy, was I in for a treat!
The couple who own the garden, Paul and Pauline, have created the most wonderful place to wander amongst the plants and art installations. And the bees...gosh I think every bee whether bumble, honey or solitary must have flown in from miles around. So many species of Heleniums, Echinaceas, Veronicastrums, Helianthus, Monarda, and Altheas, it was incredible!
I would whole heartily recommend this garden, the naturalistic planting was truly inspirational. Some pathways had areas of planting which were so heavily plastered in bees, one almost needed to wear a beesuit to walk past. No doubt bees from every hive within at least a 5 mile radius must have been visiting that day!
And in case you get thirsty and hungry, there's a lovely tea shop and plant nursery on site, so bring plenty of cash!
www.sussexprairies.co.uk
The couple who own the garden, Paul and Pauline, have created the most wonderful place to wander amongst the plants and art installations. And the bees...gosh I think every bee whether bumble, honey or solitary must have flown in from miles around. So many species of Heleniums, Echinaceas, Veronicastrums, Helianthus, Monarda, and Altheas, it was incredible!
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| Steve, Sam and the in-laws enjoying the buzz of the garden |
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| Six acres of lush planting |
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| Without doubt the star bee plant of the day was Veronicastrum, it was so covered in bees, that it looked like the flowers must be covered in invisable flypaper! |
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| The range and combination of flowers was just lovely |
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| These lovely ladies were having a party on one of the many sunny flowers |
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| Digitalis ferruginea - popular with the bumblebees |
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| Rudbeckia galore! |
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| Flying saucers! |
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| Love the bird boxes |
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| Lots of fun art work dotted round the gardens, much of it available to buy |
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| The in-laws taking a rest |
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| The grasses were lovely too, but more for humans - not for bees! |
I would whole heartily recommend this garden, the naturalistic planting was truly inspirational. Some pathways had areas of planting which were so heavily plastered in bees, one almost needed to wear a beesuit to walk past. No doubt bees from every hive within at least a 5 mile radius must have been visiting that day!
And in case you get thirsty and hungry, there's a lovely tea shop and plant nursery on site, so bring plenty of cash!
www.sussexprairies.co.uk
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