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Open gardens

Meet the volunteers vital to the growth of Open Gardens, and find out how you can join too

The association, which raised €22,000 for children’s charities last year, is seeking help with various roles

Open Gardens France: Vibrant borders and crisp hedges in Mayenne

After two years clearing rubbish and brambles, Edward Moss and David Marsh delight in sharing their ‘garden rooms’

‘French gardeners love the Britishness of the Open Garden scheme’

Sue Lambert president of Jardins Ouverts talks afternoon tea, No Dig method and finding solace in her garden after losing her son

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Snowdrop display is perfect showcase for French Open Gardens charity

We visit a founder member of the scheme and learn of her obsession with snowdrops or ‘perce-neige’

Visit: stunning dry garden in Aude wakes up like spring in Autumn

Two horticulturists experimented with minimal watering and created a beautiful garden packed full of the toughest plants

Jardins Ouverts: Visit a Dordogne chateau and an English-style garden

Green-fingered enthusiasts are spoilt for choice this summer the Open Gardens scheme gives access to stunning gardens and their creators

Lovely Limousin gardens to visit in June with Open Gardens scheme

Gardeners across France throw open the gates to their private paradises - we explore two gems in Creuse and Haute-Vienne

Three garden gems to visit in May: Vienne, Mayenne, Loire-Atlantique

We meet the gardeners throwing their gates open to visitors this month and raising money for charity

Open Gardens group offers a warm welcome to all volunteers in France

We look at the charitable garden association’s origins and speak to organisers about how you can get involved

Open Gardens to visit for autumnal colour in Auvergne and Hérault

A woodland paradise and a Mediterranean haven - two passionate gardeners open their gates as part of the Jardins Ouverts scheme

Gorgeous private gardens open to the public in Loire and Aveyron

The hosts have created their dream gardens in France and invite you to visit as part of the Jardins Ouverts scheme

French ‘Jardins Ouverts’ (Open Gardens) to explore this month

These passionate gardeners in the Lot and Gironde talk about opening their gates to visitors, as part of the nationwide scheme

Donations from open garden scheme fund gardens in 60 French hospitals

Keen amateur gardeners open up their own creations to raise money for the projects, which are developed by the Jardins et Santé charity

Open gardens in France - show off your garden or visit one near you

The charitable Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts scheme is looking for gardeners in France to open their gardens, large and small, to the public

Open Gardens: June in full bloom

The Anglo-French association Open Gardens is in full swing this month. The Connexion previews the season’s picks

Colourful day out for a good cause

July is prime time for garden visits under the Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts scheme. Jane Hanks picks four

Open gardens

Meet the volunteers vital to the growth of Open Gardens, and find out how you can join too

Open Gardens France: Vibrant borders and crisp hedges in Mayenne

‘French gardeners love the Britishness of the Open Garden scheme’

Snowdrop display is perfect showcase for French Open Gardens charity

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Three garden gems to visit in May: Vienne, Mayenne, Loire-Atlantique

Open Gardens group offers a warm welcome to all volunteers in France

Open Gardens to visit for autumnal colour in Auvergne and Hérault

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French ‘Jardins Ouverts’ (Open Gardens) to explore this month

Donations from open garden scheme fund gardens in 60 French hospitals

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French snowdrop garden open to visitors

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Colourful day out for a good cause