We are fortunate to have so many National Trust Properties around us in the south east, none closer than the wonderful Sissinghurst Gardens, almost on our doorstep. We were able to visit for the final time last year, on the closing day, and were back on a beautifully sunny day last Saturday for this years reopening.
The first thing we noticed was that they have purchased a new transport buggy to take those who need it, to and from the car park to the entrance. Apparently it was part funded from the proceeds of the raffle!
Also new this year is a introductory talk given 4 times a day on the Plain, in front of the ticket office. An interesting talk called Family Ties, giving a brief history of the property and the families that have lived at Sissinghurst. Most enlightening and worth trying to catch.
Prue enjoyed taking some pictures of the garden in its early awakening stage, and look forward to seeing it soon in its full glory.
The board as you go in showing the gardeners tasks.
The orchard with some of the early spring flowers.
The cottage garden almost dormant
The cottage garden last July
The lime walk
The purple border is also just awakening.
On Saturday the 24th April we visited another of our favourite gardens near us, 
