20 acres of professionally designed gardens by Fiona Edmond in woodland decimated by the 1987 hurricane. Includes terrace gardens, Japanese garden, water garden, gravel gardens and extensive woodland gardens hosting a wealth of unusual plants often of borderline hardiness that thrive in the unique microclimate. A Plantsman's paradise that looks good all year round. Opening Times: 1Feb - 30 Nov 10am - 5pm Tue - Fri, Sun & Bank hols T: 01206 230455 E: fionaedmond7@aol.com W: www.greenislandgardens.co.uk Colchester (5.5miles - Network Colochester bus no. 105) Green Island Gardens Park Road Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7SP