The present owners have been here for just over 3 years and have filled it with flowers and small shrubs, relying on containers due to the challenging layout. This lovely small garden is designed to be seen from the lane.

This is a small cottage garden. Narrow but quite long and very steep. We've inherited the layout and many of the plants from the pervious owners and done our best (with very limited gardening skills) to maintain it and add additional interest. The best thing about it however is the wonderful view across the church to the countryside beyond.

The Garden at Three Winds is a work in progress! We bought the house at the end of November 2022 after it had been unoccupied for some time. As a result the garden was very overgrown. The previous owners had been keen gardeners and had loved it, stocking it with shrubs, and in particular roses. We have stripped the garden back to open up the space to make it suitable for us, revealing a beautiful view across to the church. We have tried to keep the structure largely as it was but have moved plants around, and so far have found that much of what we inherited has survived despite our efforts!

As neither of us are experienced gardeners we are enjoying learning what works well here, what doesn't, and discovering what we love about our garden.

Part of our motivation for joining the Talaton Open Gardens is to learn from other keen gardeners in order that we can improve what we already have!

The current owner moved to the property in July 2014 but due to extensive internal refurbishment work on the garden did not begin in earnest until 2017 when the front bank was re-shaped with trees removed to give a view of the hills beyond. A mixture of plants now fills the space to supply year-round colour. The original boundary with The Old Rectory was a hedgerow full of all kinds of debris and this was dug out and replanted with a variety of plants and bulbs supplying year-round interest. Tall old shrubs were removed by the garage and low-level planting now gives a view of the front garden.

To the rear a new patio was designed to enable the new replacement greenhouse to be on one level with new flower beds being created to add interest to the lawned area and the long flower bed constructed across the front of the hedge bordering the field. This is a difficult area due to flooding and is constantly under review.

An earlier vegetable bed has become a dahlia bed and vegetable boxes created behind the greenhouse.

This 3/4 acre garden has been completely transformed by the owners since they took over in May 2019. This included the removal of 1,300 tonnes of soil, concrete and stone. This was mostly to allow construction of the new entrance. Work on the back garden involved the replacement of the lawn that comprised the majority of the area with ornamental planting, a pond, a greenhouse with attached potting shed and a productive vegetable and soft fruit area which includes 4 raised beds.

Latterly work has concentrated on the front with significant new planting of trees, shrubs and perennials. There is also a wildflower area and an orchard comprising 77 fruit trees. This includes 56 different varieties of apple with 17 being Devon varieties. In addition there are 21 recently grafted Devon apples in pots that will be planted out within the next year. There are also beehives in this area.

Early in 2023 a wildlife pond was added to the wild area at the end the orchard. This area also includes a large bug hotel, wild flowers and rustic seating.

The garden benefits from extensive views that extend as far as Dartmoor on a clear day.

The garden opened as an NGS garden in 2022 and 2023 and will probably do so again in the future. More information at www.russethouse.uk

This is a beautiful mature wildlife garden, tranquil and relaxing with borders full of wildflowers, shrubs, perennials and bulbs created with pollinators in mind. There is a pond fed by a rill, a secluded summerhouse, greenhouse, fruit area and fruit trees alongside some vegetables all within a network of grass paths leading you on a journey through this delightful garden.

Re-developed gardens front and back. The front boasts a central wildlife pond. Planting chosen to be scented, colourful, bee friendly and low maintenance. Wild meadow area in progress at the back, where you will find a steel family tree amongst the apple trees and an enticing little bridge to a borrowed landscape.

Move easily in and out of the hidden gems of this long, narrow ancient garden bordered by the historic sunken Rosemary Lane. Wander from the patio area with its potted plants, herbs and old Myrtle bush to find the Azalia bed, hopefully enjoying the shade of the mature Mulberry tree. Enjoy the open gazebo if you wish then wander under the rose arches to find the secluded wild-life pond area. Keep going, under the Honeysuckle and Clematis arch to move through the dark, Oak canopied work area (saws available!) with its mature Rhododendron and narrow steps (take care) down into the old Rosemary Lane. Now, out into the light to find the open paddock with its raised vegetable beds, mature Birch and Chestnut, Ash and Oak AND a small bog garden in the far corner. Maybe peep into the small apiary but watch for huge variety of birds then return to see it all again from a different angle.

A stunning cottage garden with many mature shrubs and herbaceous plants along with an immaculately kept and productive vegetable area. The garden has a lawned area, pond and a greenhouse.

This garden last opened in 2022 and we are very pleased to see its return.

In the past three years the owners have worked hard to develop the garden from the wild state that they found it and in doing so have found interesting links with its past.

By introducing many different habitats, such as a large and lovely pond; areas of long grass and incorporating local wild plants they have increased the biodiversity, with a minimum of 350 species of wild flora and fauna recorded to date.

The garden slopes away from the house with formal beds and lawn at the top. On the next level there is the pond and a productive vegetable patch. Yet further down the garden the owners are developing an orchard and wild flower areas. The furthest most section of the garden is a wooded area, and this is the biggest ongoing project and which will not be available to view in 2025.

In future years some of their discoveries may be on view, including a second hidden pond and a woodland walk.

This is a cottage garden with a range of herbaceous plants and shrubs with annuals used to fill the gaps. There is a large productive vegetable patch and 2 greenhouses. There are ponds in both the front and rear gardens. The owners are keen to encourage wildlife and wildflowers such as ragged robin, yellow rattle and many others are encouraged. Access to the rear garden is via the footpath to the left of the cottages.

A country house garden with extensive views both to Dartmoor and east to Hembury Fort. Within the garden are large trees, lawns, shrubs, roses, clematis, rhododendrons, a wildlife pond and poultry. A walled garden with borders, lawns, soft fruit and a variety of vegetables. A lower garden with more fruit and poultry run.

A cottage garden, down a No Through Road, with stream, an ' infinity lawn', a small orchard, clematis, herbaceous plants and home grown vegetables mingle together in a rural location.

Peter Forward’s plant supports and a few PLANTS and seeds from the garden will be for sale with proceeds to Talaton Church.

Unfortunately due to mechanical failure the traction engine has had to be withdrawn.