Important role of gardens recognised as National Garden Scheme marks 30 years of partnership with Marie Curie

The National Garden Scheme has recently celebrated 30 years of partnership with the UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie.

Since the partnership began, the scheme has raised more than £12 million for Marie Curie, helping to provide expert care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families.

A recent poll, by Marie Curie, revealed the important role of gardens and outdoor spaces when coping with difficult life moments, with 7 in 10 (70%) people who have been bereaved stating that spending time in nature helps them to process their grief and remember someone that has died.

Powys has a few gardens opening in the autumn but open until Sunday 13 September, from 11am until 5pm, is The Hymns, Walton near Kinnerton, Presteigne LD8 2RA.

The garden openings are timed to co-inside with special local events to enrich the sense of 'place'. Set just north of the Four Stones, pre-historic standing stones, there are mown walk ways to carefully placed garden sculptures and benches, with views to the hills and the ancient village of Old Radnor, where Alfred Watkins evolved his thoughts of Ley-lines.

The Hymns has inspired several artists, the work of whom can be seen in the barn as part of Herefordshire Art Week exhibition, a contribution of proceeds from purchases goes to the National Garden Scheme.

Tranquility Haven, Whitton near Knighton is open for private visits of groups from two to 30 until end of September.

It is an amazing Japanese inspired garden with borrowed views to Offa's Dyke. Winding paths pass small pools and lead to Japanese bridges over natural stream with dippers and kingfishers. Sounds of water fill the air. Enjoy peace and tranquillity from one of the seats or the Japanese Tea House. Dense oriental planting with Cornus kousa 'Satomi', acers, azaleas, unusual bamboos and wonderful

cloud pruning.

Contact Val to arrange your visit at https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/36521/tranquility-haven

If you would like to open your garden please contact Susan Paynton – 01686 650531 or [email protected] or for those in South Powys [email protected]

Anyone attending GLEE, the UKs leading garden trade show at the NEC, Birmingham should call at the National Garden Scheme's stand to see the special Centenary collection or visit ngs.org.uk/our-brand-licence-collaborations/