We are delighted that many of our gardens in England and Wales are now open. All visitors must pre-purchase tickets on our website for a timed slot at their garden of choice. All funds raised will go to the Help Support Our Nurses campaign. For full details and to see those gardens opening click below.
Join Tom and Sue Stuart Smith for our Online Annual Lecture which will be streamed live from The Royal Geographical Society, London on Wednesday 11th November at 7pm.
All tickets include a free digital copy of Gardens Illustrated magazine
For your essential garden-visiting guide, look no further that the National Garden Scheme Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2021, which is available to pre-order now!
A new report from the National Garden Scheme emphasises the vital role that gardens and outdoor spaces played – and continue to play – in the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the nation during lockdown.
Enjoy a virtual garden visit over the winter months. There are over 180 gardens to choose from, so gain inspiration from the comfort of your own home.
Designed in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, this month to view calendar is full of stunning photographs of our National Garden Scheme open gardens. You’ll find useful tips for every month of the gardening year, as well as date lists for all your appointments and notes.
Enjoy a more personalised garden visit. With these gardens you can plan your garden visit for the day you want and at a time convenient for you.
Preparing for your spring showcase means getting to work now, ordering early and planting out in November through to January. Here, Philippa Burrough, owner of the renowned Ulting Wick, shares her expert advice on getting the best out of your bulbs.
Our first Great British Garden Party in September saw supporters ranging from National Garden Scheme President, Mary Berry to garden owners, visitors, friends and family, run small events up and down the country.
“I love the National Garden Scheme which has been the most brilliant supporter of Queens Nurses like me. It was founded by the Queens Nursing Institute which makes me very proud. As we battle Coronavirus on the front line in the community, knowing we have their support is a real comfort.”
Liz Alderton, Queen’s Nurse
Photo credit: Kate Stanworth
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