In addition to over 300 varieties of snowdrops, there will be winter colour provided by winter aconites, ranunculus, iris reticulata and early narcissus, planted with evergreen ferns, and box hedging.

The owners also expect crocus, scented shrubs such as witch hazel, Sarcococca and Daphne, to be flowering. There will be homemade soup and rolls on sale to fend off any winter chill.

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