THANKS to Storm Dennis, there is only one opportunity to see the snowdrops at Elworthy Cottage this year.

The garden will be open for the National Garden Scheme on Thursday, the first opening having been cancelled because of Storm Dennis. 

The garden has over 350 named varieties of snowdrops, most of which are clearly labelled, as well as areas where the common snowdrop is naturalised.

New growth has already started on some of the many varieties of unusual shrubs and trees planted around the garden and hellebores and Cyclamen coum add colour to the areas planted with snowdrops.

The garden is open from 11am to 4pm. Admission £4; children enter free. There will be teas in aid of the Children’s Hospice South West.

Visitors are advised that, after so much recent rain, the garden could be wet underfoot.

Elworthy Cottage is situated in Elworthy village on the B3188 between Watchet and Wiveliscombe. Phone for details 01984 656427 or see the Elworthy Cottage website.