Peter Wright and his wife Janet and Peter’s brother Stephen have two adjoining gardens at 281 Chesterfield Road, Temple Normanton.
For the past 20 years the family have developed a field into a large garden which they open to the public once a year to raise money for the National Garden Scheme.
At this time of year perennials including alliums, lupins, camassias and bearded irises are in full bloom. The larger garden has mixed island beds and borders, a gravel garden, a large wildlife pond, orchard and a vegetable garden.
The Wright family have lived at Moorfields since the 1920s. For most of that time the current garden and surrounding land was home to a poultry breeding farm until the business closed down in the Eighties.
1. Open day
Visitors wander around the large garden at Moorfields in Temple Normanton during the charity open day. Photo: Nick Rhodes
2. Eye-catching view
Extensive views to mid-Derbyshire from the garden at Temple Normanton. Photo: Nick Rhodes
3. Glorious day
Visitors made the most of the sunny weather to enjoy the gardens at Moorfields. Photo: Nick Rhodes
