Hedingham Castle Grounds Opens for Charity 31/01/2012 Essex get their year underway with an opening at the historic Hedingham Castle on 9th Feb, which first opened for the NGS 85 years ago in 1927. A fantastic garden to visit and a great way to start the new season!
The First Sign of Spring – Snowdrop Walks in Norfolk 23/01/2012 A clear sign that winter is coming to an end is the welcome sight of a carpet of snowdrops. One of toughest and most reliable of garden plants, it is guaranteed to lift the spirits. The NGS in Norfolk has four gardens opening in February and early March where you can see snowdrops at their best.
Snowdrop Garden Openings 2012 18/01/2012 When the first snowdrops start to appear you know winter is finally coming to an end. So what better way to celebrate the change in seasons than by visiting one of many NGS gardens that will be open over the coming months.
Snowdrop Openings in Kent 13/01/2012 The very first garden openings for the NGS begin in February. Visiting Kent gardens in early spring is a great way to get outdoors, so wrap up warm, pack your wellies and plan a great day out!
Snowdrops Gardens In Essex 06/01/2012 A number of lovely snowdrop gardens to visit open for the NGS in Essex during Spring 2012
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Elspeth Thompson Bursary The National Gardens Scheme offers a bursary in memory of enthusiastic supporter Elspeth Thompson who died in 2010. The bursary is administered by the RHS and is available to provide financial assistance to amateur gardeners.
A Passion For Plants Award-winning garden designer Roger Platts shares the secrets of great gardens and reveals how his love of flowers bloomed…
Open Gardens Yield Bumper Donation For Perennial Perennial, the horticulturists’ charity, has received its largest-ever donation of £150,000 from the National Gardens Scheme.
NGS to Give Away £2.6m to Beneficiary Charities Many thanks to the 3600 gardens that opened for the NGS during 2010. This has enabled the NGS to make a record annual distribution of £2.6m to its beneficiary charities!
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