Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – Torwood

A small, attractively laid-out country garden striving towards year-round interest, enjoyment and relaxation through association and succession planting of trees, shrubs, herbaceous, ornamental grasses, perennials and bulbs.

John’s aim for his gardening is to focus on ecologically-based, wildlife-friendly planting schemes, guided by natural and semi-natural habitats. This approach is demonstrated beautifully in his garden, separated into rooms focusing on different colour schemes and styles, including a small woodland area, mixed borders and prairie-style planting.

Directions: Take A928 between Kirriemuir turnoff on A90 or Glamis turnoff on A94. Follow road signposted Glenogilvie, Handwick, Dryburn. Torwood is second house from the end on the left.

Other details: John is an experienced horticulturalist and designer and will provide a half-hour talk on ‘Integrating Traditional-style Gardening with Ecological-based Planting’ at noon and 2pm on both opening days.

Admission £5.  Children Free.

Dogs on Leads. Basic Teas.

Beneficiaries: Alzheimer Scotland 60%.