Description:
Come visit a garden where the wildlife is given as much space as the glorious mass of nectar-rich perennials, where herbicides and pesticides are banned, a hosepipe has never been used, only homemade compost is used to improve the soil and a small flock of chickens are allowed free-range. The kitchen garden comprises of a large vegetable plot, two greenhouses, fruit bushes and trees. Beech hedging has been planted to create a hidden and sheltered garden within the garden. There is a sizeable pond and a small but very productive orchard which is home to beehives. The front of the house is clothed with a very pleasing ever-changing tapestry of plants, many of which are self-seeded. Susan will be happy to tell you which of these self-seeders to avoid and Fin will talk to you for hours about his collection of chilli plants.
Directions: Upper Pettinain can be found off the A73 South of Hyndford bridge or via Carstairs Junction over the Clyde bridge. what3words/emperor.volunteered.simulates
Other details: There will be a photography exhibition and cream teas served in the village hall. Historic Pettinain Kirk will be open to visitors and pond plants will be for sale, please bring a watertight container.
