Still a little chilly outside, so too early to put the windscreen-scraper into hibernation. But there's definitely a hint of Spring around. The snowdrops are carpeting the riverbank here at Mill End, and the daffs are definitely almost ready to burst into their yellow prime. Take a walk around the country lanes and along the riverbank, and you'll see rhododendrons with big fat buds, and chamelia and magnolia already flowering in places. All of which is a long-winded way of saying it's time to plan a visit to one or two of Devon's fabulous gardens.
The great thing about visiting a garden is that it's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon whether you are a gardening enthusiast or just somebody who likes a bit of a walk in beautiful, natural surroundings.
We've put together a list of some of our favourite gardens to visit here in Devon (and a couple "abroad" in Cornwall too!). The National Trust certainly have a very fine selection of gardens open to the public - not least the gardens at our own near-neighbour, Castle Drogo. But the Royal Horticultural Society is also a very good place to start if you are looking for gardening excellence. RHS Rosemoor, one of their flagship gardens, is one which is lovely to visit at any time of year, and is popular with visitors to Mill End (Rosemoor is a comfortable 30-minute drive from us).
So, head to Devon, and head to one of our lovely gardens. These are the kind of garden where you won't need your wellies (though a pair of stout walking shoes is never a bad idea).
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