点评:We chose to visit instead of hiking in 37 degree heat. I think this was our 5th visit in about 10 years. Its lovely to see this rather secret, v peaceful Essex treasure flourish especially in such challenging dry conditions. The simple catering facilities with delicious cakes, lunches, teas and cold drinks are consumed in one of the most horticultural terraces youll find. They provide a delightful low key alternative to the more commercial garden catering operations. The mature woodland setting provides welcome shade and a natural setting for a diverse plant collection. As retired horticulralists we were drawn to the more unusual plants, the Cornus collection and the colourful seasonal herbaceous plants. We also explored the mixed island beds (reminiscent of The Dell garden) and woodland plantings. The plant sales area enables keen gardeners to take home a little memory of Green Island. Reasonably priced, great plant collection, v friendly staff and a garden cat made this a lovely way to spend the day.
翻译:我们选择来这里参观,而不是在37度的高温下徒步。这大概是我们近十年来的第五次来访了。看到这处位于埃塞克斯郡的隐秘而宁静的宝地在如此干旱的环境下依然生机勃勃,真是令人欣喜。这里提供简单的餐饮服务,供应美味的蛋糕、午餐、茶饮和冷饮,用餐地点是风景如画的露台,堪称园艺爱好者的天堂。与那些商业化的花园餐饮服务相比,这里提供了一种令人愉悦的低调选择。成熟的林地环境为各种植物提供了宜人的荫凉和天然的生长空间。作为退休的园艺师,我们被那些不常见的植物、山茱萸属植物以及色彩缤纷的时令草本植物所吸引。我们还探索了混合花坛(让人想起戴尔花园)和林地植物区。植物销售区让园艺爱好者们可以带走一些绿岛的纪念品。价格合理,植物种类丰富,工作人员非常友好,还有一只可爱的花园猫,这一切都让这里成为了我们度过美好一天的理想之地。