Category - Lifestyle

Trevor Beale 1934-2024: Unerring enthusiasm and support

3 weeks ago

2 min read

Trevor Beale who has died at the age of 89 was instrumental in setting up the National Garden Scheme open days at West Lodge Park in Hertfordshire over 40 years ago. His...

Record donation from Griffin Glasshouses

3 weeks ago

2 min read

Fresh from the Gold Medal winning success of its show garden at RHS Chelsea the National Garden Scheme is delighted to announce another celebratory event – the donation...

The Pantiles’ Antiques & Vintage Fair

3 weeks ago

4 min read

On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, The Pantiles is hosting a dedicated Antiques & Vintage Fair! There will be around 40 fantastic outdoor stalls that will be...

Let nature do its thing

3 weeks ago

3 min read

“Wildflower meadows are one of the rarest habitats in the UK and we have lost 97% of them since the 1930s”. This report by Kew highlights how vitally important meadows...

A passion for ponds…

3 weeks ago

6 min read

Jilly McNaughton opens her garden in Essex for the National Garden Scheme in June. But, as Assistant Farm Environment Adviser at FWAG East (Farming & Wildlife...

Feeling calm, happy and filled with joy

3 weeks ago

4 min read

The community garden at Wicor Primary School in Hampshire has been opening for the National Garden Scheme since 2013, inspiring pupils, staff, visitors and volunteers...