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As you arrive at West Hele you will be greeted with the entrance lane planted with Rhododendrons, loaded with blooms in May, also with some varieties such as Polar Bear (summer) flowering at other times. Other planting extends interest throughout the year, starting with snowdrops in January and ending with the holly berries at Christmas.
There is a wide variety of wildlife, insects and birds at West Hele – see how many you can spot. The Farmhouse Garden  The area immediately in front of the house has been a garden for several generations and shrubs such as the Bay Leaf Tree, a fuschia, and a rose were growing here in the 1920’s. There is a traditional vegetable garden, from which you may share in the crops in season. The large lawn surrounded by flower beds, mainly planted with more rhododendrons, was made in 2002. A wooden table with seats is here for your al fresco meals. This area may be used for sun bathing, barbecues, ball games etc. The children will also enjoy the climbing frame. There is a small pond in the far corner and parents are asked to warn their children of this.
The Orchard Garden A wide paved patio surrounds the barn on the south and west, which is a lovely place to sit and enjoy the sun during the day and also to watch the sunsets. This is the traditional orchard, which is planted with fruit trees including apple, pear, plum, cherry. The two silver trees in the far corner were Silver Wedding presents for Bob and Lorna. Around the patio the beds are planted with plants chosen for their fragrance and herbs which you may pick for the kitchen. Other plants are chosen for their ability to sustain the wildlife which is native to this area. Diverse habitats have been encouraged to develop. There is plenty of space here for children to play, also an old tractor. |