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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

A very special day at #RHSChelsea 2026 celebrating the launch of the Raymond Evison Queen’s Nurse Clematis, which was visited by Her Majesty Queen Camilla. 🌸 £2 from each sale supports QICN and @ngsopengardens.bsky.social. Pre-order yours here! 👉 www.raymondevisonclematis.com/products/que...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We are excited to announce the latest nurse-led gardens and health projects funded by @ngsopengardens.bsky.social !🌼 The projects, led by community nurses, focus on the potential of gardens to improve the physical and/or mental health of a particular group of people. qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

📢Final chance to apply for a @ngsopengardens.bsky.social Elsie Wagg (Innovation) Scholarship. Applications close this Sunday! Do you have an innovative idea that uses gardens and gardening to benefit people's physical, mental or emotional health? Apply here 👉 qicn.org.uk/explore-qicn...

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

A warm welcome to our new Chief Executive, Dr Richard Claxton who began his new role as Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme on Wednesday 1st October. Head to our website to read more👇️ ngs.org.uk/richard-clax... #gardensandhealth

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

✨️National Garden Scheme Ask the Experts with Fiona Bruce✨️ National Garden Scheme Ambassador Fiona Bruce hosts our very special National Garden Scheme Ask the Experts at the Royal Geographical Society on Tuesday 2nd December at 7pm. Click for more details👇️ ngs.org.uk/product-cate...

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

If you’re looking for some baking inspiration, head to our website for mouth watering ideas from our beneficiaries and supporters. ngs.org.uk/discover-mor...

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Enjoy some Cotswold country charm with a visit to the garden at the Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter. This lovely garden has both formal and informal elements including a bog garden and walled garden. Open10-3pm, Weds Sept 17. Entry £8, children £5. Details: buff.ly/K2RwoFw #cotswolds

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 16/09/2025

Our brains are wired to feel good when we see the fractal patterns of trees. Make some time for tree gazing if you can. It will be worth it. Photo: Mike Selby

Looking up at the tree canopy and the patterns created by the leaves and branches. The image is in sepia colour.

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Explore eight acres of semi-formal and informal planting at Lords of the Manor in Upper Slaughter on Wednesday 17 September. Open 10am–3pm, entry is £8 for adults and £5 for children. Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/lord... #cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

📷️Parsonage Farm, Sussex The garden's design is based on an C18 concept of ferme ornee - or ornamental farm - with a large lake in a parkland style setting at the front of the house and more formal gardens behind. Sun 7 Sep👇️ findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/18581...

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

📷️The Copper House, Kent The Copper House garden is a modern flower garden planted to provide continuous interest and colour throughout the season. Three small ponds encourage wildlife. Open Sunday 7th September👇️ findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/44288... #gardensopenforcharity

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Think sunshine, cake and flowers! Gather your friends and family for a garden get-together in aid of some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities. Every penny you raise will make a difference. Head to our website to find out more👇️ ngs.org.uk/gardenparty/ #GreatBritishGardenParty

A table dressed with a pink cloth, floral runner and crammed with candles and flowers in small vases

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The large and varied Bourton House Garden at Bourton-on-the-Hill opens for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social on Sun Aug 17 with topiary, mixed borders and colourful container planting. Also a seven-acre pasture with specimen trees. Open 10-5pm, entry £10. Details: buff.ly/9TO7wIG #cotswolds

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Sign up to hear more about gardens, events and our activities throughout the year👇️ ngs.org.uk/sign-up/ #gardens #garden #gardening #gardenevents #gardenvisit #gardeninspiration #gardendesign #gardenlove #gardenlife

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

In our latest blog, QN @firogers3.bsky.social explains how visiting @ngsopengardens.bsky.social this summer helps fulfil the NHS-recommended 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing: Connect, Learn, Get Active, Take Notice, and Give. 🙌 Look for a garden open near you this weekend!🌻 qicn.org.uk/ngs-open-gar...

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Explore the wonderful collection of herbs - more than 400 different varieties - when Jekkaa's Herb Garden & Herbetum opens for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social Each ticketed session will have a guided tour or talk. Open Sat Aug 2, 9.30-4pm. Entry £7.50. Pre-booking essential. Details: buff.ly/k5HnQSJ

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Trinity College, Oxford @trinityoxford.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We are opening our doors for an Open Garden Day with @ngsopengardens.bsky.social and can't wait to show off our grounds! Join us 3 August: ngs.org.uk/gardens/trin...

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Think sunshine, cake and flowers! Gather your friends and family for a garden get-together in aid of some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities. Every penny you raise will make a difference. Click to find out more and sign up👇️ ngs.org.uk/gardenparty #GreatBritishGardenParty

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

If you’re at Chelsea Flower Show this week pop along and see the National Garden Scheme team on Cross Way opposite the Hospice UK garden. We’re got county booklets to help you plan this year’s garden visits and a range of gifts usually only available in our online shop!

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This Gardens and Health week we're delighted to share with you the fifth edition of our interactive digital publication 'The Little Yellow Book of Gardens and Health'⁠ ⁠ You can read the Little Yellow Book of Gardens and Health here👇️ bit.ly/LYBGH2025 #GardensAreGoodForYou #GardensAndHealth

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Within the National Garden Scheme there are a host of wonderful painters, sculptors, textile artists and art lovers who open their equally creative gardens, and sometimes their studios, to the visiting public. Read more👇 ngs.org.uk/art-in-natio... 📷️West Garth Cottage, Cumbria ©Carole Drake

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The Chatty Gardener @thechattygardener.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The sounds of the #Cotswolds today at the Lords of the Manor hotel for a future feature. A perk of my job is seeing beautiful gardens, often when there’s no one else around. This garden at Upper Slaughter opens for @glosngs.bsky.social on Weds April 16. #UKGardening 🌱 @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

There is something startlingly beautiful about bluebells en masse. These lovely plants most often thrive in the gorgeous dappled shade of woodlands full of birdsong and make a visit particularly uplifting. ngs.org.uk/the-beauty-o... #gardensaregoodforyou #gardensopenforcharity #gardenvisit

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Whether you’re looking for a woodland walk or want to explore a more traditional garden, the National Garden Scheme has a lovely selection throughout April and over the Easter weekend. Head to our website and get planning your visits now👇️ bit.ly/april_open_g... #gardensopenforcharity

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The Queen's Institute of Community Nursing @theqicn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are delighted to announce our latest NGS Elsie Wagg Innovation Scholarship winners: 5 nurse-led innovation projects that will focus on the power of gardens to improve people's physical and/or mental health. 💪🌱 Find out more here: qicn.org.uk/news-and-eve... @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The new series of #GardenersWorld kicks off tonight! Tune in at 8pm BBC2 and get inspired by the charming garden at Rookery Cottage. Visit the garden when it opens for the National Garden Scheme on Sun 1 Jun👇️ findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/46207... #gardensopenforcharity

A neat grassy path weaves through borders of colourful summer flowers and a background of tall leafy trees

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National Garden Scheme @ngsopengardens.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

For unmissable gardens, events, prize draws and inspiration subscribe to the FREE National Garden Scheme eNews today. ngs.org.uk/sign-up/ #gardensopenforcharity #gardensaregoodforyou #gardens #gardening #getoutside #gardeninspiration

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