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National Gardens Scheme Days Are Blooming In Norfolk

With the increased interest for gardening and the great British love of home made cream teas; the National Gardens Scheme open days in Norfolk are blooming. The Tulips at Holme Hale Hall stood to attention for Radio Norfolk’s award winning “Treasure Quest” programme and Becky Betts. Owner Simon Broke not only provided the hidden treasure location but a great day out for over two hundred and forty visitors on Sunday.

The new North Norfolk NGS garden Burgh House received nearly 700 visitors. The magnificent show of bluebells, displayed in an oval in the centre of the garden as visitors entered and then wandered through the woodland walk. Homemade pizza lunches made by owner Richard Burr, added an unusual twist to the teas but were highly recommended. (Burgh House is open again on May 17th). The sunshine enticed visitors to Mannington Hall, celebrating 30 years of opening for the NGS this year, arriving as the garden opened as at the gardens Rivermount, Knapton and Devils End, Haddiscoe.

NGS County organiser Anthea Foster said “People are discovering more of what is on their own doorstep. Awareness of the Norfolk NGS gardens has been increased by the local NGS garden guide and the garden lovers bible “The Yellow Book”. The involvement of Treasure Quest and features by the EDP has highlighted Norfolk gardens from the launch of the snowdrop season. It provides a great day out for the whole family as well as garden enthusiasts as admission for children is often free. Garden opening gets the whole community involved and raises the profile of the area while supporting the worthwhile charities of the NGS.”

Visit your local Tourist information Centre to pick up a Norfolk NGS Gardens leaflet. Weekly garden dates available with gardening tips in Saturdays EDP by NGS Ambassador Alan Gray of East Ruston Old Vicarage.

Treasure Quest images are available on www.bbc.co.uk/norfolk.

If your garden is of high quality, character and at least forty-five minutes interest contact County Organiser Fiona Black to discuss opening your garden or recommend a friend’s garden! Tel 01692 650247 or visit the NGS team at the Royal Norfolk Show in the Norfolk and Norwich Horticultural Tent 1st/2nd July.