Ince Castle

The gardens of Ince Castle were open for NGS and showed a Cornish Spring Garden at its very best.

Ince Castle is only just outside Saltash on the edge of the River Lyner.  As we drove towards it there were primroses on the banks of the roadside and then the road was lined with daffodils.

As soon as we had parked the car we realised what a beautiful location this was with views over the River Lymer.

As we entered the gardens we were met with a collection of spring bulbs.

To our left there was a wall which had been planted with hellebores.

As we walked through the gardens we came upon one beautiful sight after another.  Camelias and magnolias were magnificent against the clear blue sky.

There were loads of snowdrops and daffodils, with other spring flowers in amongst them for contrast.

You could tell how clean the air was by the lichen growing on the the trees and garden furniture.

In one corner was a 'house' decorated by shells

It was most certainly a wonderful spring Cornish garden.