TWO south Shropshire gardens will be on public view on Sunday (July 26).

The two acre garden at The Hollies, on the outskirts of Clun, will be opening for the first time for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).

This still developing, young garden at 1,000 feet high in the south Shropshire Hills, close to the Powys border, has been a labour of love for owners Pat and Terry Badham.

They have worked to create a plant-packed garden which also encourages and harbours wildlife.

The garden comprises a kitchen garden, large island beds, featuring many perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses and specimen trees.

There is a wildlife dingle with stream and a large badger set.

The Hollies is open between 2pm and 6pm. Admission for adults is £3 and is free for children.

Homemade teas will also be available. All proceeds on the day will go to NGS charities which include Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospices UK and the Carers’ Trust.

The Hollies is on the A488 (Knighton road) 1.5 miles south of Clun at Rockhill.

Also open on Sunday is the cottage-style gardens at Holmcroft in Brimfield, four miles south of Ludlow, just off the A49.

Packed with traditional planting in a relaxed style, surrounding a thatched 17th century cottage, Holmcroft is a quintessential English cottage garden with a profusion of roses and herbaceous plants all at their summer best.

The garden also features woodland walks with spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

Admission is £4 for adults and is free for children.

Plants and homemade teas will be for sale with all proceeds going to NGS charities.

Caption: The Hollies and Holmcroft