The public will be welcomed into a six-acre smallholding at Trevarth, Redruth, in aid of Cornwall Wildlife Trust as part of the trusts Open Gardens event.

Meadowside is managed with wildlife in mind and attracts a large variety of birds and insects, alongside hedgehogs, rabbits, and the occasional fox.

And now people will be welcomed into the luscious gardens, as the gates are opened to the public for the first time on July 2.

The smallholding includes a large vegetable garden, two highly productive poly tunnels, an orchard, a fruit cage, and a glorious wildflower meadow with many southern marsh orchids.

As well as the wildlife, there are sheep, pigs, hens, turkeys, and bee hives as well as an impressive array of vegetables grown in the garden.

Admission to the garden is from 2pm to 5pm, and costs just £5 per adult, while children under the age of 16 get in for free.

Pasties, cream teas, and beverages will be provided by Crantocks Bakery, Roddas and Cornish Coffee.

Dogs are welcomed to Meadowside on leads, and toilet facilities will be available but are unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Chris Betty, communications officer for the trust, said: “Meadowside is a new garden opening for the trust, and for anyone who has yearned to run a smallholding then this is the one to visit, particularly to see the vegetable areas.”

This will be the sixth year the trust has run their Open Gardens fundraising scheme, which has grown year on year and provides funds to protect the wildlife and wild places of Cornwall.

Other gardens opening for the Trust this year are Trenarth, Bolts Quarry Farm, Mazey Cottage, and Tanglewood Wild Garden.