2024 was another landmark year for the National Garden Scheme with the charity donating a record £3,501,227. The impact of these donations to our major nursing and health beneficiaries means that thousands of people who live with health conditions such as cancer or Parkinson’s, who have poor mental health, or who struggle financially as unpaid carers, have been supported by our funding of the nurses, health professionals and case workers who support them. Our funding also provides support to those in the Gardens and Health sector, to community gardens and to those working in horticulture.
The first garden visits for 2025 have been announced. These early openers break the winter sleep with blankets of snowdrops and early spring bulbs. More details will be added in mid-December but, for those who love to plan ahead, here’s a tiny taster of things to come…
Join BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don as he shares his passion for gardens and discusses his new television series and forthcoming book, British Gardens with Sophie Raworth at an exclusive event at the Royal Geographical Society on Thursday 20th February.
It’s never too early in the year to rekindle your love of gardens. From stately acres in the grounds of historic homes to idyllic country plots and urban secrets there are gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme across the country for you to explore and fall in love with this Valentine’s Day … and into the weekend beyond.
Julia Rausing Trust has announced a £1.5 million grant to the National Garden Scheme’s Community Garden Grants programme. The funding will aid the development of community garden projects focussed on demonstrating the health benefits of gardens, and gardening, not only to health and wellbeing, but also to the environment and communities surrounding them.
In 2024 we celebrate 40 consecutive years of funding for Macmillan Cancer Support. In that time we have donated over £19 million.
These pages celebrate the story of what we have funded and the garden owners inspired to open their gardens …
By opening your garden, you’re not only giving people a great day out – you’re also raising money to help those in need. In 2023, garden openings meant we could give over £3.4 million to our beneficiary charities. What’s more, you’ll join a community of thousands of other like minded garden owners, all passionate about great gardens and raising money for great causes.
Over 550 volunteers support the opening of National Garden Scheme gardens each year. From serving teas to promoting the gardens and manning the gate, there are lots of ways to get involved. And, as Naman Chaudhary explains, it couldn’t be more fun.
Each year our Little Yellow Book of Gardens and Health marks Gardens and Health Week and this year we’re celebrating the joy that gardens bring to so many!
From gardens built in healthcare settings and top tips from our garden owners to ponds designed for wildlife and community spaces there’s so much to enjoy.
We are delighted to announce that His Majesty the King will continue as Patron of the National Garden Scheme.
His Majesty was Patron of the National Garden Scheme as The Prince of Wales from 2002 and we are extremely grateful that he will continue in the role as King Charles III.
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