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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

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

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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

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 snowdrop garden open to visitors

It is the first Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts event of 2021

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

Open gardens

A Jardin Ouvert to visit in the Loire Valley: ‘I want it to be a proper garden fête’

Two superb French gardens to explore - just five minutes apart

Visit a Yorkshireman's French garden this May and June

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

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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

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

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

Lovely Limousin gardens to visit in June with Open Gardens scheme

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

Gorgeous private gardens open to the public in Loire and Aveyron

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

Donations from open garden scheme fund gardens in 60 French hospitals

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

French snowdrop garden open to visitors

French charity’s green-fingered goodness

Open Gardens: dedicated to a Mayenne attraction

Open Gardens: June in full bloom

Green-fingered help wanted by Anglo-French charity

Gorgeous gardens to enjoy in May

Open Gardens set for new season

Green-fingered generosity in 2018

High standards in height of French summer

Colourful day out for a good cause