Tuesdays from April onwards. Greenway Lane,

Cold Ashton, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN14 8LA.

Tel 01225 891686, specialplants.net

The fascinating Witch

Hazel Nursery holds the National Collection of Hamamelis and also has comprehensive collections of Wisteria, Parrotia and Amelanchier, as well as a collection of more than 230 cultivars of flowering cherries – one of the largest in the world. When in full flower, they are the most incredible sight, offering the special opportunity to compare so many trees in blossom on the same site. As a wholesale nursery it isn’t usually open to the public but special open days are available to view the cherries in early April. Callaways Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7LU. Tel 01795 843098, witchhazelnursery.com

As travel becomes easier, I would certainly recommend a visit to Pennsylvania. The US State has a wealth of iconic and inspirational gardens that every plant lover should try to visit at least once. But top of my list would be

Chanticleer. Originally part of the Rosengarten estate, this 48-acre garden was left to The Chanticleer Foundation in 1990 and has been through rapid development of innovative design and exceptional plantings. Today it is a true pleasure garden that entertains and inspires at every turn. Broken up into seven areas that link together seamlessly to create a whole, each one has a senior horticulturist who is responsible for its design and development, resulting in one of the most inspiring and entertaining gardener’s gardens in the world. It’s open from March to October, and April is especially lovely, before the extreme heat of the summer, and while the trees are in blossom. 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA 19087, USA. Tel + 1 610 687 4163, chanticleergarden.org