Denny Swete’s garden packs a punch!
The densely planted beds that now frame their thatched cottage on the Suffolk/ Essex border are fizzing with annuals and perennials that ripple with high-octane colour. Roses, Verbena bonariensis, eryngiums, salvias, poppies, phlox, thalictrum and macleaya are among the June highlights. Rural retirement was the plan when they moved to Tinkers Green Farm in 2003. At first, Denny was content with the generous one-acre plot that included a circular bed in front of their cottage and an old orchard, but she soon grew restless, wanting more space. “I just cannot stop gardening,” she says. “I love being outside in any season.”
What's included?
Introductory talk by the owner.
Exclusive access to the gardens.
Tea/Coffee and slice of homemade cake.
Format of the day
1.50pm Arrival
2.00pm Tour starts at entrance to gardens.
Price
CSSC Member: £8.00 (members only event)
Notes and restrictions
CSSC Member event only.
You will be greeted as you arrive, as this is a private group tour of all CSSC members, so no tickets required just turn up on the day.
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2025 or when tickets sell out.
Spaces are limited and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Usually there is a big plant stall but depending on the earlier visits they can’t guarantee what will be available.