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Gardens throw open their gates for charity
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| Mrs Win Baldwin in her garden at Friar's Hill, Sinnington, which is opening to the public at the weekend as part of the National Gardens Scheme |
THE Arctic Easter failed to dampen the enthusiasm of keen gardeners preparing to open their gardens in aid of charity this spring.
Two of the first to open their gates are Manor Farm, Thixendale, renowned for its helibores, which opens today (Thursday) and Friars Hill, Sinnington, with its vast displays of spring flowers, which is opening for its 21st year on Sunday, both in aid of the National Gardens Scheme.
Mrs Jane Baldwin, regional organiser for the scheme, said that last year it had nationally raised £500,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care and Macmillan Nurses.
Throughout Yorkshire more than 100 will be open to the public. Other Ryedale gardens being opened are Rye Hill, Helmsley (April 27 and 30), Nawton Tower (May 3, 4 and 5), Low Askew, Cropton (May 21) and Pennyholme and Sleightholme Dale Lodge (May 31).
"A great deal of hard work is put into making the gardens look the best by their owners and we are very grateful that not only the National Gardens Scheme benefits, but so does the public who have a chance to see some splendid private gardens, " said Mrs Baldwin.
Details of other gardens open in aid of the National Garden Scheme can be obtained from Mrs Baldwin at Riverside Farm, Sinnington, York, 01751 431764.
Meanwhile, the British Red Cross Society is also having gardens opened to benefit its work, including ones at Rustic Cottage, Wold Newton (May 25, June 29, July 13 and September 7), and Aldby Park, Buttercrambe (June 1).
11:21am Thursday 27th March 2008
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