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Furzey Gardens is a special place in the New Forest for many people, offering a tranquil escape where nature, history, and personal reflection meet.
At the heart of the gardens is a dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and people with learning disabilities, whose contributions are central to maintaining its beauty and spirit.
Together, we create a welcoming and inclusive space that holds deep meaning for visitors and the local community alike. Find out more about our community, our history and how you can get involved.
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June gardening advice – A garden in fullness
12 June 2026, by Abbie Jones, Co Head Gardener at Furzey GardensGrowth no longer feels like something arriving carefully in stages but rather it surrounds you all at once. Borders are swelling daily, lawns seem to grow almost overnight, and gardens begin to settle...
What to see in June
There’s a shift in the energy of the garden this month as the vibrant colours of spring gradually give way to a subtler summer vibe.
Planning a calmer visit to Furzey Gardens
At Furzey Gardens, everyone is welcome to explore in their own way. Some visitors like to follow every path. Some prefer a shorter visit. Some need regular pauses, quiet corners or time to settle before moving on. There is no one right way to enjoy Furzey. This guide...
Planning a toddler-friendly visit
Days out with little ones rarely follow a perfect plan. Snack breaks are needed earlier than expected. One child wants to walk very slowly, while another wanders off to investigate something far more interesting than the thing you thought you had come to see. A stick,...
The garden where time slows down
Most days are full before they have properly begun. Notifications, school runs, work, errands, clubs, screens, traffic, noise. Always something else to do. Always somewhere else to be. Furzey Gardens offers something different. This June and July, before the school...
Where spring colour meets pollinators
Across April and May, that combination of colour and activity makes Furzey feel especially vibrant. It is not only a beautiful time to visit, but a lively one too, with an abundance of pollinators working tirelessly in the garden.
Gardening tips and advice April
As one of the most active months in the gardening calendar, success in April lies in working with conditions, not against. Read our gardening tips for April.
Bringing colour into your garden
Colour in the garden does not need to feel complicated. A shrub you fall in love with, a pocket of spring bulbs or a border that becomes more layered over time. Here’s our gardening teams advice for bringing colour into your garden.
4 spring garden highlights
Here are four highlights to look out for this spring. If there is one display that defines Furzey in late spring, it is the rhododendrons, offering a vibrant tapestry of colour that lifts the whole garden. As April moves into May, these much-loved shrubs begin to...
April’s garden highlights
April is an exciting month at Furzey Gardens as the colours on display become more varied and particularly vibrant. Read more about what to see in April.