After eight years of hard work, the unique meadowland garden at Ysgoldy’r Cwrt, Llangeitho, has been opened to the public through the National Garden Scheme with over 100 local people visiting and all funds raised going to good causes.

Gill and Gaynor Kinnaird, the husband and wife team who run C and G Gardening, have worked on the project since 2009, transforming a boggy patch of overgrown pasture and rushes into an unusual formal garden with Italian overtones, intermixed with blooming wildflower meadows that are haven for wildlife.

“This garden is like a hidden jewel in the Welsh hills, visitors rave over it and now thanks to the NGS it is raising cash for good causes,” said Gill.

Brenda Woodley, the garden designer and inspiration behind the project, said: “Eight years ago this was nothing but pasture.”

Ysgoldy’r Cwrt is viewable by appointment and two further NGS. Open days are scheduled for 2017. Brenda Woodley welcomes visitors to the Ysgoldy’r Cwrt garden.