Sixth little yellow book of gardens and health published by the National Garden Scheme
Sixth little yellow book of gardens and health published by the National Garden Scheme.
The National Garden Scheme’s sixth Little Yellow Book of Gardens and Health was published to herald the start of the charity’s Gardens and Health Week from May 2 - 10.
The digital publication brings to life the Gardens and Health programme which not only funds hundreds of people and projects – from nurses and community gardens to the creation of gardens at Maggie’s and Horatio’s Garden – but also supports thousands through the simple act of opening gardens to the public.
This year, the theme is ‘The Great Outdoors,’ and the book is packed with brilliant stories, hints and tips all focussing on how gardens and time spent outdoors can affect health for the good.
This weekend, Powys is celebrating, garden owner Mr and Mrs H Kidston for opening for 40 years at Glanwye, near Builth Wells LD2 3YP, on Sunday, May 17, from 2pm until 5pm.
Explore the large Victorian garden with rhododendrons, and azaleas. There are also herbaceous borders, extensive yew hedges, lawns, and a long woodland walk with bluebells and other woodland flowers.
On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, from 12pm until 5pm, Bachie Uchaf, Llanfyllin SY22 5NF will be open. It is an inspiring hillside country garden, gravel paths and streams which cascade into ponds.
On Sunday, May 24, from 2pm until 5pm, Llysdinam, Newbridge-on-Wye LD1 6NB will be open. It features rhododendrons, azaleas, woodland, Victorian kitchen garden, and greenhouses.
Also a pop up opening i.e. not in the Powys leaflet or Handbook is Bronllys Court, Bronllys, Brecon LD3 0LF on Sunday, May 24 from 10 to 2pm.
It is a food and medicine garden where people can connect with plants, trees and fungi. There are medicinal trees and plants, ceremonial circles, and pollinator-friendly wildlife areas all in one acre. Plant and tree discovery trails by grass and bark paths with uneven ground. More information at findagarden.ngs.org.uk
The NGS is are looking for a social media volunteer to be part of a team helping to raise money for some of the UK’s best loved nursing and health charities.
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