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Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
The tranquil Flower Garden of C18 poet William Cowper, who said 'Gardening was of all employments, that in which I succeeded best', has plants introduced prior to his death in 1800, many mentioned in his writings. The Summerhouse Garden, now a Kitchen Garden, inc heritage vegetables organically grown, also herb and medicinal beds and the summerhouse Cowper called his 'verse manufactory'.
Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June
Cowper & Newton Museum Gardens, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4AJ
Check website for latest information. For NGS: Sat 7, Sun 8 June (11-4.30). Admission £4, Children free. Home-made teas. Times:11:00 to 16:30.
Organised by
NGS - National Garden Scheme
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