At Golwg yr Ynys, the CRYSTAL GARDEN is a medium-sized and relatively young garden, about 3/4 acre, packed with garden favourites with a good number of less-well-known shrubs and perennials. We are open to visitors on a daily basis for the LIFEBOATS charity (weekdays) and for the NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME (weekends and Bank Holidays). This year we are having a few Open Days dedicated to the local hospice, SHALOM HOUSE.
Light REFRESHMENTS are available to garden visitors.
CRYSTAL GARDEN OPENING HOURS: 10am to 6pm 21st February until 31st October annually.
The PLANTING consists of a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses from all regions of the globe arranged to make the best use of the available habitats. Flowers and seasonal interest are assured at all times of the year. The inner garden consists of a series of sheltered 'rooms' whilst the outer garden has long borders, trees and a grassland walk. We have a selection of plants grown in the garden available to purchase.
The winters here are relatively mild. We seldom experience frosts. We are however quite exposed and the wind-chill factor at times can be significant. All our plants however are grown without the aid of greenhouses or polytunnels and need to be tough. There are around 1000 varieties of plants in the garden and about 400 of these we are currently growing for sale.
We are very interested in the notion of planting trees and shrubs to improve the environment and to help to combat climate change. We have many species of trees growing here, albeit recent plantings, and we hope to be able to determine which of these cope best with our local climate. We believe that large-scale tree planting is the best way of capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and we would encourage everybody to plant suitable trees wherever they have space.
Paul and Sue Clark | Golwg yr Ynys | Carnhedryn | Solva | Haverfordwest | SA62 6XT
