Indio gardens cover about three acres, two of which will be open to the public free of charge. In its prime, the garden was highly formal after the Victorian fashion. Currently, the gardens are neglected and overgrown. We are looking for specialists clubs and societies to help bring the gardens back to their former glory. We intend to open the gardens to the public FREE of entrance or admission charges. This will be covered contractually within our planning consent. The gardens will thus become an educational and leisure resource for the public, clubs, universities and interested organisations.

I remember an intricate pattern of beds and grass paths packed into a small but perfect formal square surrounded by granite pillars and a trellice framed by masonry piers. All that remains now is a patch of lumpy grass, the pillars and the masonry. Gardening experts used to chat about the rare varieties. We intend to restore this area completely but we need your expertise if you have it! Rose clubs, colleges and keen gardeners please get in touch!

• Aim: to create the most exquisite small rose garden in Devon without the use of pesticides or herbicides
• Area: approximately 2500 square feet (50X50)
• Arrangements: Super showcase for a rose club or gardening club. Possible finance available through the Meadowbank Sustainable Development Trust. NO RENT or fees charged. No entrance fee to public.

Babbling brook, ponds, bamboo, shaped rhododendrons, unusual oriental plants, secret grotto with granite seating.... Our huge thanks goes to the current tenants of Indio house for clearing most of the brambles. The overall structure and shape of the garden remains but it needs major restoration and expertise to replant and refurbish. Japanese plant specialists, colleges and keen gardeners please get in touch!

• Aim: to create the most exquisite small Japanese Water Garden in Devon without the use of pesticides or herbicides
• Area: approximately 3000 square feet (100X30)
• Arrangements: Super showcase for a gardening club. Possible finance
• available through the Meadowbank Sustainable Development Trust. NO RENT or fees charged. No entrance fee to public.

Now lumpy grass, could be restored and made playable? Croquet clubs or keen players please get in touch.

• Aim: Restore to a good standard and make playable.
• Area: approximately 10000 square feet (100X100)
• Arrangements: Opportunity to create a new venue without the use of pesticides or herbicides. NO RENT or fees charged. No entrance fee to public but surface will be protected and users will have to book. All open to negotiation.

 

 

About 30 years ago and aboriculturalist visited and enthused about several species including a "skeleton" tree (?). Thankfully, they are all still there. Much of the Arboretum is overgrown and will be restored. We intend to turn this into a wonderful short walk, linking to the nature trail and the other gardens (via the Tea House!). ordinary as well as rare species will be fully interpreted. We will create small glades for quiet contemplation so a visit will be informative as well as serene. Interested arboriculturalists, colleges, and keen gardeners please get in touch!

• Aim: To restore and improve to a high standard
• Area: approximately 250000 square feet (250X100) = 0.6 acres (0.24 hectares)
• Arrangements: NO RENT or fees charged. No entrance fee to public.