Remarkable summer gardens to see in France Sarah Beattie says gardeners’ downtime presents the chance to enjoy other gardens
A Jardin Ouvert to visit in the Loire Valley: ‘I want it to be a proper garden fête’ Musical performances, flower bouquets, a tombola, art exhibitions and donkeys... Sarah Beattie hears about how a chance twist of fate led to this lovely Beaugency hideaway being part of the Open Gardens charity
Two superb French gardens to explore - just five minutes apart Meet two Open Gardens hosts in the Auvergne department whose stunning gardens are open to visitors on June 1 this year
magazine Visit a Yorkshireman's French garden this May and June ‘I am organic to the core’ says the retired horticulturalist whose fine garden is not far from La Rochelle
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
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
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
Gorgeous gardens to enjoy in May As the Anglo-French association Open Gardens gets set for summer, The Connexion recommends three joyful jardins
Open Gardens set for new season The Connexion revisits the charitable Anglo-French garden visiting association aiming to grow bigger than ever in 2019
Green-fingered generosity in 2018 Jane Hanks speaks to the founder of Open Gardens about another successful year and meets a remarkable beneficiary
High standards in height of French summer Jane Hanks selects four stunning Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts settings to enjoy during the long, lazy days of August
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
