Almost a year ago, Coverack experienced one of their worst weather events imaginable. A flash flood devastated homes, gardens, rivers and roads in one short, traumatic hour. There are some scars that will take a while to heal, but the Coverack community is resilient, and one of the first events to kick-off the summer season on Sunday, 10th June, the Open Gardens Day, showcases flourishing gardens as living proof that the village is open for business.

Coverack Horticultural Society is inviting visitors to amble around beautiful, diversely planted gardens from 12noon to 5pm. It promises to be a delightful family day, featuring ten gardens in the village, Cornish Cream Teas in the Church Hall and a produce and plants stall, and a further six, a short drive away.

All the gardens are delightful in their individual styles and size while retaining an overall unique ‘Cornishness’. Sheltered from frost and harsh winds, the village has a warm, micro-climate where tender, semi-exotic palms, echium, agave and agapanthus thrive.

Chair of the Horticultural Society, Gloria Knight, said: “At ‘Waters Edge’, a path winds down enchanting terraces to the sea. Here, Lizzie, the artist owner will be helping children paint plant pots in her studio. ‘Heatherbank’ is gardener, Ian’s, pride and joy with an exceptional collection of specimen plants and trees. Then stroll along the beach road to the harbour, where ‘Jubilee House’ has a walled courtyard which Hilary claims to have the smallest garden in Coverack.”

Guides will be on sale from the marquee opposite North Corner car park from 12-5pm. Entry is £5 for adults and free for under 16s, with all proceeds donated to Cornwall Hospice Care.