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Article: garden news.(Features)
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- November 7, 2009
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Byline: Constance Craig Smith
The 15-acre garden at Sherwood in the village of Newton St Cyres, just six miles from Exeter, seems a world away from the busy city. Surrounded by woodland, John and Prue Quicke's garden has two steep valleys planted with 120 varieties of magnolias and many camellias. Open Sundays 2-5pm until 28 February, and visitors are also welcome by appointment. www.ngs.org.uk
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