The National Open Garden Scheme (NGS) offers a chance to see some wonderful gardens, often not usually open to the public, all while supporting some worthy charities. 

Here is a list of those in Mid Devon open in August. 

EFFORD HOUSE, Crediton

Efford House, Efford, Shobrooke, Crediton EX17 1BJ

Open date: Saturday 3rd August.  2.30pm - 5pm.  See picture above for details.

ASHLEY COURT

Ashley, Tiverton, EX16 5PD

A small Regency House hidden away on the edge of Tiverton, with the garden currently undergoing a loving restoration. Explore the historically interesting walled kitchen garden and discover unusual features, as well as the apple loft, stable buildings and woodland walk. Walk through the garden, uncovering history.

Delicious cakes on offer, along with produce from the kitchen garden.

Open Dates: Saturday 16th March, Sunday 26th May, Sunday 25th August.

Ashley Court NGS Listing : https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/43098/ashley-court

KEYMELFORD HOUSE

Keymelford, Yeoford, Crediton, EX17 5JG

Nestled in a Mid Devon valley, explore these developing gardens for the first time with NGS this year. The gardens and sheep enclosures stretch over 5 acres and boast many interesting features, including a croquet lawn, small orchard, riverside walk and enclosed box edged Potager. Make sure you take in the spring-fed pond with its exotic plants.

Home-made teas on offer and plants for sale.

Open Dates: Saturday 17th August, Sunday 18th August

Keymelford House NGS Listing: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45682/keymelford-house

LEWIS COTTAGE

Spreyton, nr Crediton, EX17 5AA

Situated in a rural location on a south west slope, this garden harnesses and works with the natural landscape. A personal space that reflects those that have created it, and relish sharing it. Lots of fascinating features to be enjoyed, including a rose garden, natural dew pond, woodland walks and bog garden, herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetable garden and an outdoor poetry reading room.

Savour a home-made tea and browse the plant nursery to take a piece of the garden home with you.

Open Dates: Visits by arrangement 18th may to 8th September for groups 12 to 24.

Lewis Cottage NGS Listing: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/25097/lewis-cottage

And Caroline's brother. Pic is in downloads.