This weekend the gardens at Talgarth Mill will be open as part of the National Garden Scheme.
The summer long programme showcases private and public gardens while raising money for a host of charities including cancer charities, those supporting carers and Perennial that helps people in horticulture.
Amanda Price, from Talgarth Mill, said the gardens at the mill are cared for by volunteers and are also an integral part of the restored mill at the Square in Talgarth.
She said: “This garden was developed from the Riverside Walk in 2011 to include the top level garden several years later. This resulted in a circular walk, the upper part of which is accessible to all.
“At the start there were two volunteer gardeners; the team now consists of six willing volunteers. Many of the plants were donated by local people. Planting was always with the environment in mind.
“The Riverside walk features a gravel garden and herbaceous planting to stabilise a bank and woodland.
“The newer top level has a large herbaceous bed, fruit and vegetables. There are varieties of old Welsh apple and pear trees; gooseberries, raspberries and several varieties of berry bushes.
“The vegetables are grown in potages with mixed flowers among the peas, beans and courgettes.
“There is also a bed showing the grains that are milled on site to produce Talgarth mill flour.
“This bed is used for educational purposes by visiting school children.”
The private garden adjoining the mill garden will also be open.
Amanda added: “Our gardeners look forward to welcoming you to their sunny garden where there are several opportunities to sit and enjoy the sounds of the river and birds.”
The gardens will be open from 10am to 4pm on both Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7.
Admission is £3.50 for adults, with funds going to the National Garden Scheme, but children go free.





