Gardens are one of the greatest things about the UK and as part of National Gardening Week the event is launching the first ever National Open Gardens Day on 17 April.
For this year’s National Gardening Week gardens that normally charge for entry or are closed to the public on 17 April, are being ask join the event and open their doors for free.
It is hoped that as many people as possible will take the chance to visit them and find out for themselves what makes gardens so brilliant.
The UK’s gardens are as valuable, beautiful and important as our great country houses, museums and national parks and should be just as cherished.
They provide people with enjoyment, relaxation and delight; give urban dwellers green spaces in which to breathe and enjoy nature; educate people about biodiversity and food security; preserve our great plant collections; attract tourists to our shores; and provide employment to thousands.
The RHS is kick-starting the campaign and has committed to opening its four wonderful gardens – Wisley in Surrey, Hyde Hall in Essex, Rosemoor in North Devon and Harlow Carr in North Yorkshire – on 17 April.
Many of the RHS Partner Gardens, National Gardens Scheme gardens and lots more have joined the campaign and will be throwing their doors open for free as well.
Also on display will be Kensington Roof Gardens, in London. The 1.5-acre site has three themed gardens on top of what was Barkers department store – 100ft above London’s Kensington High Street.
For more information about National Gardening Week from, running until April 19, go to www.nationalgardeningweek.org.uk.
Comments
A shame (although we can see the business reasons why) it is not taking place on a weekend, to get a larger footfall interested in the beauty of British gardening. Never the less a great scheme! Shall have to try and pop up to London for the Kensington Roof Gardens!
-Stewart.