Gardens open for NGS in August

Message from Shropshire National Gardens Scheme publicity.

A little quiet this week, time for us all to draw breath and recover from the exceptional heat.  Just a note, whilst I have the opportunity, to let you know that we will have a stand in the Severn Marquee at the Shrewsbury Flower show which is taking place on the 12th and 13th August.  If you are going to be there, do drop in and say hello. On Sunday 7th August: MERTON, Shepherd's Lane, Bicton, SY3 8BT will again be open from 1 - 5 pm. 3m W of Shrewsbury.  Follow B4380 from Shrewsbury past Shelton for 1m Shepherd's Lane turn L garden signed on R or from A5 by pass at Churncote r'about turn towards Shrewsbury 2nd turn L Shepherds Lane.   Admission for adults £5 Mature ½ acre botanical garden with a rich collection of trees and shrubs inc unusual conifers from around the world. Hardy perennial borders with seasonal flowers and grasses plus an award winning collection of hosta varieties in a woodland setting. Outstanding gunneras in a waterside setting with moisture loving plants. Refreshments in aid of another charity. Children are admitted for free to all Shropshire NGS gardens. Don't forget that many of our gardens are open by arrangement throughout the season.  Find out more here. Many of our gardens now offer cashless payment.  However, in rural Shropshire, variable connection to the 4G network as well as a lack of access to a wifi connection in some areas presents challenges.  We ask for your understanding if our cardreaders don't function on the day.  Please bring cash just in case! More dates for your diary: Saturday 13th August MOAT HALL, Annscroft, SY5 8AZ from 12 noon to 5 pm Sunday 14th August DELBURY HALL WALLED GARDEN, Delbury Hall Estate, Mill Lane, Diddlebury SY7 9DH from 10 am to 5 pm THE FERNS, Newport Street, Clun, SY7 8JZ from 12 noon to 6 pm   You can find out more about these gardens on our website here

Have you ever wondered what we do with the money we raise?   Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, the National Garden Scheme has donated over £63 million to some of the UK's best-loved nursing and health charity as well as gardening charities since it was founded in 1927. Originally set up in 1927 to support district nurses, the National Garden Scheme now raises millions of pounds for nursing and health charities each year. We also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health, grant bursaries to help community gardening projects and support gardeners at the start of their career. In 2021, we donated over £3 million and, despite the challenges of the year, 90p in every £1 raised at the open gardens went straight to our beneficiaries.  You can find more details about our beneficiaries here.