We have recently moved to the area and my wife found your website. Today, we visited for the first time and cannot believe we have such a fantastic place on our doorstep. A great place to unwind and relax and it was great to meet Fiona and the dogs and cats too. So impressed, we signed up for a season ticket and look forward to returning soon.

I really enjoyed the Christmas Wreath-making course I attended in December. There was an excellent choice of foliage which had been picked from the surrounding gardens. I was lucky enough to be in a very small group so I had plenty of space to spread out (which might not have been the case if the course had been full). The wreath is still looking as good as it did a month ago!

Stumbled upon this gem tucked away on the outskirts of Colchester. Visited in mid April so plenty of colour on show and was lucky with the weather which always helps. The gardens are part of someone’s private home and this isn’t your typical commercial tourist trap which is always a massive + to us. Beautiful ponds which are well set out, well though out plant beds with the added bonus of wildlife. The on-site nursery had a range of plants which are sensible priced and the owners were knowledgable (as expected) and helpful with assisting us find the plants we were after. I can see why other reviews have said about the entrance sign and if you weren’t paying attention it could easily be missed. Look forward to coming back in a few months to see how the gardens/flowers/colours have changed

Beautiful gardens. Perfect mix of cultivated beds complemented by natural wooded areas. We went when the azaleas were in full bloom. The colours and scent were spectacular. Enjoyed delicious cake from the tearoom. The family pets were an added bonus.

We went at the middle of March when the camellias were in bloom and some snowdrops were still out. Beautifully laid out garden, you can really see the skill of the owner in creating different pockets of the garden, all of which complement each other so well. Paths aren’t too muddy, even through the woodland section, and they are well laid out. We ate at the cafe and had the pleasure of Lola and Bo as company, and saw friendly Tinie the cat, so lovely. Food was plentiful and freshly made, and good portions.

Such a beautiful place to visit. The owner of this place is very friendly and approachable. This is the perfect place for you if you are looking for a place where you just want to relax and enjoy beautiful gardens. This is probably one of the very few places where I have seen many different plants. It's fascinating. Everything seems to be done with so much love and care. There's a tearoom where you can sit for a cuppa and then just go for a walk and see the gardens. The toilets are well maintained and very clean. There's also a car park with plenty of car parking spaces.

On Monday March 27th I attended the 'planting for all year round colour'. It was a brilliant day from beginning to end. Most of the day is inside with Fiona explaining how to choose plants that will suit your garden soil, and as the title says give colour all year. Most of us who attended were enthusiastic beginners, and I have to say I learnt such a lot , with pad and pencil at the ready to take all the notes and ideas Fiona provides during the day. Most enjoyable and really worth every penny. Thank you Fiona

Visited here on a lovely sunny day which was perfect for exploring these glorious gardens. Such beautiful colours and very tranquil. We also had afternoon tea here which although nothing fancy, was a good price and very enjoyable.

Beautiful gardens with lots to see! We walked around for about 3 hours but definitely could've stayed longer if it wasn't for other plans. The lady there is really lovely, she was happy to chat to us about the gardens and even gave us an umbrella to borrow when it absolutely poured it down with rain! The plant shop is wonderful, lots of plants and very well priced. Will try the tea room next time as it looked lovely!

Me and my husband visited the garden on Sunday. What a great place very relaxing to walk around and enjoy all the plants. It was lovely to meet Fiona and her dogs. We bought a couple of her plants from her plant nursery. I look forward to returning and having a coffee and cake.

Found this place by chance after visiting Beth Chatto and certainly preferred it. On a nice day the grounds provide a very pleasant stroll with interesting plants and trees popping up as you go. No doubt the view changes over the seasons but we were very happy with our visit and the plants we purchased. Yes the driveway could do with a bit of patching up and we missed spotting the bell too but this was quickly resolved and Fiona and her assistant were friendly and helpful.

My friend and I went to visit the gardens for the first time today. We were totally overcome with the beauty and colours and space in which to enjoy and admire so much. A return visit planned then a annual season ticket so we can go throughout the four seasons. A delightful day including our tasty bowls of soup and home made fruit cake. 😋

Inspirational and much loved gardens, Fiona the owner provided a wonderful informative tour as went with a group, what an incredible amazing job. We will be returning again soon thank you you for everything.

I visited Green Island Gardens this November and despite the time of year there were some lovely surprises in the Woodland walk and around the gardens. The garden is a treat for those of us interested in plants, it was so refreshing to not be assaulted by a shop and Christmas decorations! We had a delicious bowl of home made soup for lunch served piping hot with fresh rolls. Will definitely be back.