THE gardens of Frogbury House at Coldridge will be open to the public from 1.30pm to 5.30pm on Sunday, September 2, in aid of the charity, British Red Cross.

Frogbury is a very old thatched and cob Devon farmhouse with an interesting array of outbuildings with woodland and land grazed by sheep.

There is an arboretum which at this time of the year will see the leaves just on the turn.

Three ponds are home to many frogs who live there, hence the name Frogbury.

Visitors will also be able to see the wildflower meadow, which is in the process of being grown on after two years.

The gardens are informal with herbaceous beds and a variety of interesting plants shrubs and features such as hedgehog hotels, bee hives, barn owls, ducks and geese, together with its own orchard and woodland walk and a variety of hares who seem relatively tame.

There is also a collection of mature and growing Elm trees.

There will be a wide variety of interesting things to see and there will be a guided tour by a professional gardener.

This is a rare opportunity to see a most interesting and beautiful private garden with the owner being a dedicated gardener and plant enthusiast.

Cream teas and drinks will be available.

There is limited wheelchair access with rough terrain off the main paths.

Dogs will be welcome, but only on leads, because of the wildlife.

Directions: Follow the Red Cross signs from Morchard Road towards Winkleigh on the B3223. From Morchard Road go for five miles along a fairly straight road. At the end there are houses on the left with a telephone kiosk opposite.

Turn immediately left towards North Tawton up a hill. The entrance is 400 yards on the left.