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Designed in a naturalistic style, Knoll Gardens belongs to Neil Lucas - an acclaimed plantsman and the UK's leading specialist in ornamental grasses.
Keen gardeners will appreciate what has been achieved at Knoll Gardens at a deeper level, as it showcases so many different species of plants, they're sure to make many exciting new discoveries, as well as recognising some old botanical friends.
Knoll Gardens is a place that you'll want to return to again and again, because the enormous variety of plants on display means that it's always changing throughout the year, and also evolving from one year to the next - so no two visits are ever the same.
Some of the highlights include:
The Sunny Meadow, planted in 2013 takes its inspiration from nature and was planted without a formal plan. It looks spectacular at any time of year as produces lots of flower throughout the season.
Guided walks through the gardens are also available, and if you visit on a Friday morning, you'll usually find volunteer guides who can offer information and practical advice.
Trees and Shrubs
But it's not all grasses at Knoll - the gardens are also home to a wide range of trees and shrubs, many of which are quite unusual and rarely seen - in fact it's really a mini-arboretum. Look out for Eucalyptus, Silver Maple, Ginkgo Biloba and Willow Oak among others.
The Nursery at Knoll Gardens
Knoll Gardens is a kind of living workshop which showcases the plants available in the Chelsea Gold Medal-winning nursery which is also on site.
If you're inspired by what you've seen in the gardens, you might want to try to recreate some of the magic at home.
When you visit the nursery, you can choose from hundreds of the same ornamental grasses and flowering perennials you'll have seen showcased in the main garden, and get the best advice available anywhere on how to help them to thrive in your own garden.
Events and Masterclasses
The experts at Knoll Gardens run a series of events and masterclasses aimed at helping gardeners improve their knowledge and skills. These include seasonal information - ideal if you'd like to learn more about all the wonderful plants growing in the gardens.
Anyone who loves gardens, and the wildlife that thrives within them can't help but be captivated by a visit to Knoll Gardens at any time of year.
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Follow the brown signs from all major routes into Wimborne |
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Knoll Gardens Postcode for SatNav: BH21 7ND
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Days Out near Knoll Gardens
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Priest's House Museum (3 Miles)*
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Kingston Lacy (5 Miles)*
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Avon Heath Country Park (5 Miles)*
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (6 Miles)*
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Compton Acres (6 Miles)*
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Brownsea Island (7 Miles)*
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Edmondsham House and Gardens (7 Miles)*
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Studland Beach and Nature Reserve (10 Miles)*
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Chettle House (10 Miles)*
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Rockbourne Roman Villa (11 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Knoll Gardens
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Wimborne Minster (3 Miles)*
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Bournemouth (5 Miles)*
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Poole (5 Miles)*
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Christchurch (7 Miles)*
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Southbourne (7 Miles)*
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Mudeford (9 Miles)*
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Highcliffe (9 Miles)*
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Farnham (10 Miles)*
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Corfe Castle (12 Miles)*
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Swanage (13 Miles)*
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