This record donation represents a superlative achievement by the garden owners and county team volunteers who together worked tirelessly to host open days at 3,389 gardens across the year.
Commenting, National Garden Scheme Chairman Rupert Tyler said: “The contribution of the charities that we support has been increasingly vital. Their reach and impact, in cancer and end of life care, in community health and nursing and in particular areas such as people living with Parkinson’s, is immense and we are proud to be a major long-term supporter of them all.”
The National Garden Scheme is thrilled to announce that it will have a show garden at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show next May. Designed by eight times RHS gold medal winner, Tom Stuart-Smith, and sponsored by Project Giving Back, the garden will exemplify the joy and associated health and wellbeing benefits of garden visiting that have been at the heart of the National Garden Scheme since 1927.
The Archbishop and his wife Caroline planted a flowering cherry tree in Lambeth Palace on Wednesday 22 November, celebrating decades of partnership with the National Garden Scheme.
There’s still a few opportunities to get out in a garden this year with some of our December garden openings…
Celebrate the festive season in style with our wonderful winter tips and hints, and easy Christmas crafts. Make fun and easy bird food treats, get creative with wreaths and centre pieces, enjoy festive recipes or shop for Christmas gifts.
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 2022, garden openings meant we could give £3.11 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.
When the weather turns why not enjoy a virtual garden visit over the winter months. There are over 180 gardens to choose from; gain inspiration from the comfort of your own home and plan ahead for gardens to explore in 2023.
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