In the area

WYE VALLEY SCULPTURE GARDEN, Tintern NP16 7NX.

The vision of artist Gemma Kate Wood, whose sculptures are mainly made from natural materials. Open weekends in June, July and August, and Friday to Sunday on the first and second week of February for snowdrops. Entry adult £6, child £2. wyevalleysculpturegarden.co.uk

THE LASKETT, Laskett Lane, Much Birch HR2 8HZ. The autobiographical garden of Sir Roy Strong and his late wife Julia Trevelyan Oman CBE, now looked after by Perennial. Open to groups by appointment, £12pp. Tel: 01372 384045; thelaskett.org.uk

HOWLE HILL NURSERY, Waters Edge, Howle Hill Crossroads, Ross-on-wye HR9 5SP. Nursery founded by award-winning garden designer

Peter Dowle, full of interesting and unusual plants. Tel: 01989 567726; howlehillnursery.co.uk