Gardening in the far west of Cornwall
Members' Gardens
On this page, you will find photographs of members' gardens through the seasons, showing how their gardens progress throughout the year and what is flowering and when.
There will also be some details regarding the location, the type of soil and the direction in which the garden faces so that comparisons can be made regarding what grows best in different soil and different locations.
We are looking for members to contribute photographs to add to this page; this would involve sending a few photographs of your garden four times over the coming year.
Please contact us if you would like to contribute photographs of your garden.
Nigel & Marion Heard - Lamorna
Nigel and Marion Heard garden in Lamorna, on predominantly acidic soil. The garden is north facing.
Photographs courtesy of Nigel Heard
Nigel has also provided further information and an article written by Sir Roy Strong which is reproduced here for download with the kind permission of the RHS Garden Magazine
September 2025
April 2026
Michael & Sue Searle - Lamorna
Michael and Sue Searle also garden in Lamorna on acidic soil.
Their garden is in a sheltered valley; the prevalent westerly winds blow over the top of the garden.
There is a north facing terraced slope behind the house and a flat south facing area in front of the house. Camellias and hydrangeas flourish with no extra care and they are increasingly growing roses in the front garden.
They also have a greenhouse and grow vegetables on the lowest terraces.
Here are some photographs of their garden taken in early November 2025
Photographs courtesy of Sue Searle
Sasanqua Camellia
Roses continuing to bloom into November
Astrantia
Acer - finally turning orange
Burning Bush
Sasanqua Camellia
Bill Bankes-Jones, near Ludgvan
Bill Bankes-Jones gardens near Ludgvan.
Part of Bill's garden is a woodland garden which faces north and is 2 miles from both the north and south coasts. The elevation is approximately 100m above sea level.
The video below shows some Hellebores which Bill planted in a hedge, primarily so that their beautiful blooms could be seen.
Please click on the image below to play the video and see the beautiful blooms for yourself!
Please note that the video is best viewed on a desktop rather than a mobile device.
Video courtesy of Bill Bankes-Jones
