Moray 'Pollinators' Paradise' garden to welcome visitors
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A SMALL private Moray garden dubbed a "pollinators' paradise" will open for charity under Scotland’s Garden Scheme next weekend.
Owner of the cottage garden at 3 Burgie Mains, Mandeigh Wells, describes the space as "a place where cultivated and wild meet", where various species of cultivars mingle with wild plants such as ground elder to create a species-rich feast for a whole host of insects and birds.
The garden, situated between Forres and Elgin off the A96, will open its gates on Sunday, August 8, from 10am until 4pm.
Mandeigh said: "I’m delighted to be opening my garden in this 90th year of Scotland’s Garden Scheme.
"We have no 'weeds' in this garden.
"It might not be the biggest garden in the yellow book but I try to pack in plants and garden every inch of it."
The garden is home to a wide variety of wildlife species including two ponds that support toads, newts, frogs and dragonflies.
Its main beds are an immersion in nectar-rich plants and bright colours.
The garden includes a sunny courtyard that is being developed as an exotic jungle, and a Japanese area leading into a tiny woodland garden and onto the mixed borders.
The Burgie Arboretum, on the same road, is open daily and well worth a combined visit.
Visit the Scotland's Garden Scheme website for directions.
