THE snowdrops are looking their best and Hellebores are hot on their heels, so what’s not to like about getting out in the crisp winter air and enjoying a local garden?

Red House Farm, in Flying Horse Lane in Bradley Green, near Redditch, is an early garden opening for charity under the National Gardens Scheme.

Created as a peaceful haven from its working farm environment, this mature half acre country garden offers year round interest.

In densely planted borders accessed by winding paths a wide range of traditional favourites rub shoulders with the newest of introductions.

The garden is open the first Thursday of every month starting April 2, from 12noon to 5pm.

For more information, visit ngs.org.uk.