Griffin Glasshouse
Takes Pride of Place at
Coton Manor
The installation of a Griffin Glasshouses greenhouse at Coton
Manor in Northamptonshire three years ago has proved to be
an essential part of nursery life ever since at the garden.
This peaceful ten acre garden occupies a hillside position
extending down from the 17th century manor house,
constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. Landscaped
on different levels, it comprises a series of distinctive smaller
gardens, providing variety and interest throughout the season,
and enhanced by flowing streams, fountains and ponds.
Beyond the confines of the garden, there is a magical five acre
bluebell wood and a colourful wildflower meadow at its best in
June & July.
As well as enjoying the garden, many visitors are drawn to the
Victorian style Griffin Glasshouses greenhouse which houses
propagators, young plants and over-winter 1000 sweet peas.
Caroline Tait, Coton Manor nursery manager, said: “The
Griffin Glasshouse is bespoke in design and perfect for our
requirements. We are delighted with our greenhouse; it not
only looks great but it helps us raise much needed money
for charity when Coton Manor Garden opens for the NGS.”
Every year NGS gardens across England and Wales welcome
about 750,000 visitors. Most gardens which open for the
NGS are privately owned and open just a few times each
year. Some gardens open as part of a group with the whole
community involved. The gardens give all the money raised
directly to the NGS. Charities supported by the NGS include
Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help
the Hospices, Crossroads Care and Alzheimer’s Society.
Visitors to Coton Manor can also explore the extensive nursery,
take light lunches or teas from the Stableyard Café, or visit the
garden shop. Garden courses complete the range of activities
available at Coton.
Linda Lane, Griffin Glasshouses managing director, said:
“Griffin Glasshouses are thoroughly 21st century in design and
maintenance. They are produced from the highest quality,
maintenance-free aluminium. Our product range also includes
an NGS collection. The NGS receives 5% of the proceeds from
the sale of every glasshouse in this collection.”
www.griffinglasshouses.com
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