In pictures: A look round the manor garden full of quirky topiary that opens for charity next month

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A luxurious country garden full of quirky topiary is opening up for charity next month.

Longden Manor, near Pontesbury, will be throwing open their garden gates as part of the National Garden Open Scheme in May.

Since its launch in the early 1900s, more than £70 million has been donated to nursing and mental health charities thanks to the scheme - with a record £3.4m donated in 2023.Some of the incredible gardens of Longden Manor, which will open next month for charity Speaking modestly about her stunning grounds, Mrs Lovegrove - an organic dairy farmer - said she prefers a lived-in look.She said:"I've got boys kicking footballs around, there's a fair amount of wildlife around. I don't like anything looking too immaculate. I like things looking well, not neat and tidy, but healthy.

 

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