These informal woodland gardens were first planted in 1922 and now contain an extensive collection of rare and beautiful plants from around the world.
There is interest all the year round. In the Spring, banks of Azaleas and Rhododendrons dazzle with colour and exotic Chilean fire trees light up the gardens. Secret paths lead past drifts of primulas to quiet scented glades, while viewing areas provide outlooks over the New Forest to the Isle of Wight.
Flowering trees and shrubs continue the interest through the Summer with a blaze of Autumn display at the end of the season. In recent years students from the Minstead Training Project have been involved in some extensive regeneration and replanting and hundreds of new plants have been added to the collection. New work continues but always to enhance the garden’s unique natural ambience. Furzey will always be a special place for anybody who loves peace and plants.
