NGS At Chelsea Flower Show 201217/05/2012 We're looking forward to the Chelsea Flower Show next week and once again will be selling an exclusive Emma Bridgewater mug from our stand to celebrate our 85th anniversary. Our stand can be found on Pavilion Way. If you are attending the show we very much look forward to seeing you!
Spoilt For Choice In Hertfordshire15/05/2012 Take your pick from four fabulous gardens open in Hertfordshire this coming week. From a victorian walled garden to an elegant mix of formal and informal gardens, we're sure you'll find something for you!
Stunning New Garden Open for NGS In Cumbria15/05/2012 A stunning new garden opens this weekend for the NGS. Field Head in Cumbria, a lovely cottage garden on a grand scale overlooking the surrounding countryside, welcomes all to visit!
Family Clock Up 50 Years14/05/2012 Two Norfolk garden owners, Peter Boardman and his cousin Bill, have opened their gardens for the NGS for a total of fifty years making it truly a family affair! In recognition of this great achievement both were presented with a little something by NGS Ambassador Alan Gray
Garden Openings Rescheduled13/05/2012 Due to the recent adverse weather conditions, a number of gardens have had to cancel their openings. However the majority have kindly rescheduled their open dates for this weekend or later on in the year. Click here for details of garden updates
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Celebrating Our Founders George Plumptre, Chief Executive of the NGS, salutes the loyal band of gardens which opened for the NGS in the first year and are opening again in 2012 to mark the Scheme’s 85th anniversary
85 Years of Gardening & Giving To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the NGS, a total of 120 private gardens in England and Wales will throw open their gates once again, to mark 85 years since they first opened to the public in aid of the National Gardens Scheme
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
NGS to Give Away £2.6m to Beneficiary Charities On Wednesday 28th March George Plumptre, Chief Executive of The National Gardens Scheme, was delighted to announce the amounts that each of the beneficiary charities would be receiving as a result of funds raised through garden openings last year
The National Gardens Scheme Win An Award! Help the Hospices have presented The National Gardens Scheme with an award for ‘Outstanding support from a voluntary partner’ at their inaugral awards ceremony for corporate partners
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