There are a host of wonderful painters, sculptors, textile artists and art lovers who open their equally creative gardens, and sometimes their studios, to the visiting public. So, if you enjoy an art exhibition or buying work from local artists, this selection of National Garden Scheme gardens might be just the thing for you this year.
The National Garden Scheme announces changes to two key positions – President and Chief Executive. After ten years in the role Dame Mary Berry is stepping down as President and handing the baton to Alan Titchmarsh, one of Britain’s best-loved gardeners, writers and television presenters. And this autumn Dr Richard Claxton will take on the role of Chief Executive.
The wisteria is fabulous in gardens across the country this month. Head gardener, Mark Saunders, who looks after a 100 year old wisteria in Sussex, shares his top tips for maintaining wonderful wisteria.
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent death of Richard Raworth who was a wonderful supporter of the National Garden Scheme for many years as a Trustee, as a member of the London volunteer team and, with his wife Jenny, owner of the much admired garden which they created and opened for the Scheme for decades.
From rolling hills and valleys to coastal retreats and city secrets National Garden Scheme gardens across Wales offer a diverse and magical portfolio of gardens to explore. With almost 300 gardens opening in 2025 there are plenty to enjoy including a selection of wonderful new gardens.
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. We can’t do this without the wonderful support of our garden owners. Find out more about opening your garden and being part of the wonderful National Garden Scheme family.
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.
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