The garden at Little Ash Bungalow at Fenny Bridges near Honiton, opens to the public on Sunday 17 August.

Gardener Helen Brown has developed a haven for wildlife which is just bursting with late summer colour and buzzing with insects. The garden has been developed over the past 14 years and has mixed tree, shrub and herbaceous borders filled with unusual plants; a pond and natural stream, with shady woodland area. The garden is designed to blend into the countryside beyond and enjoys lovely views towards East Hill and the River Otter.

Helen just loves to be outside, she says, ‘I enjoy listening to the birds and watch bees working the flowers while I’m weeding.’ She adds, ’I’m afraid housework goes by the board in favour of the garden, but luckily my husband is very long suffering and doesn’t complain too often!’

The one and a half acre garden situated just off the A30, three miles west of Honiton, is open from 1.30pm to 5.30pm in aid of the National Gardens Scheme which raises money for charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Help the Hospices and Carers Trust.

Admission £3.50, children free, dogs welcome on a lead, with teas available and plants for sale.