People open their own gardens to the public for a small fee through the National Garden Scheme. All monies raised go to charity
Good Practice Topics
Type of Tool
Good Practice Target Groups
Objectives
What makes it a good practice or tool?
It’s fun; social activity; transfer of information; focus for the gardeners; intergenerational mixing; promotes cohesion - sometimes a few neighbours get together and open gardens as a group
Materials
Implementation
Evaluation
Evaluation
There’s no formal evaluation for this kind of activity. People just have fun and enjoy exchanging information about gardening.
Tips
Aims and Outcomes
to raise money for charities; to improve gardening practice and skills; to give people inspiration for their own gardens
