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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 – Caring for Carers
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?
In 2007 over 3,500 gardens (mostly private) opened their gates to visitors and collectively raised £2 million. In Norfolk, in 2005, you helped to raise over £55,000.
This year we hope to raise even more, aiming to donate £2.7 million to our charities by 2008. |
