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About the National Gardens Scheme
Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales
The NGS is unique in encouraging everyone to get to know their neighbours and community by nurturing an interest in other people's gardens. One day you might visit a garden that has opened on your doorstep, and the next you might be getting to know a gardener in a part of the country you've never been to before.
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Where Does the Money Go?
Charities supported by the National Gardens Scheme:
Macmillan Cancer Support
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Help the Hospices
Crossroads Care
The Queen’s Nursing Institute
The Royal Fund for Gardeners' Children
NGS garden careerships (the National Trust)
Perennial-Gardeners’ Royal Benevolent Society
County Nursing Associations
Local charities nominated by owners (about 1000 in total) |
Did You Know?
The NGS have been opening gardens of quality, character and interest since 1927.
£45 million has been raised for charity since 1927.
£25 million has been raised in the last 10 years.
In Engalnd and Wales, over £2.5 million was donated to our charities in 2009.
The Yellow Book
There are 3700 gardens included in the 2010 Yellow Book that attract half a million visitors each year with
• 600 gardens opening for the NGS for the first time
• 2,400 gardens admitting under 16s free
• 2,300 gardens with plant sales
• 100 gardens showcasing Plant Heritage Collections
• 200 gardens offering accommodation
• 2,500 gardens providing the all important teas and home-made cakes.
Rensburg Sheppards has sponsored the NGS since 1994 and during that time over £36 million has been raised for charity. More than 3,700 gardens - mostly privately owned - are featured in The Yellow Book and attract half a million visitors each year helping to raise almost £2.5 m
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