Leicestershire NGS

Find out how and why animals hibernate, how hibernation actually works, and which wetland animals use hibernation as a survival technique during winter in the UK. ngs.org.uk/which-animals-…

Research published by the National Garden Scheme, confirms the important health benefits that visiting a garden in the darkest days of winter can provide. ngs.org.uk/our-research-s…

It’s #CarersRightsDay! This year is all about knowing and using carers’ rights, from workplace support to financial help. It’s also a vital day as we push the government to deliver fairer rights for carers now and in the future. Find out more: carers.org/carersrightsday

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BBC TV presenter, keen gardener and new 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. Head to our website for more details 👇 ngs.org.uk/product-catego…

Its November now and ok to start mentioning the C word 🌲🎅🎄 Show your support of the National Garden Scheme by sending friends and family our beautiful Christmas cards and gifts. 👉ngs.org.uk/product-catego…

🎃🥧🎃🥧🎃 Not sure what to do with your left over Halloween pumpkins? Why not transform them into a pumpkin pie with this delicious recipe from Bourton House! ngs.org.uk/pumpkin-pie/

Pre-order now and our 2026 Handbook will be sent to you hot off the press in February for the start of the garden visiting season! Head to our online shop for details 👇 ngs.org.uk/.../pre-order-…...

Our Christmas Carol Concert is for all the amazing carers who give so much all year round ❤️ We’re offering discounted tickets to the concert for carers and those they support. Join us for a night of music, warmth and community spirit🎶 👉 CTcarolconcert.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=SocialsX

The Gardener’s Year – National Garden Scheme Calendar 2026 Full of glorious photographs from gardens that opened their gates for the National Garden Scheme, our 2026 Gardener’s Year calendar is the perfect companion for every garden lover. 📆ngs.org.uk/product/nation…

Garden owner, Janine Stone, who opens her garden at Manor Lodge in Hampshire, with her husband Gary, shares some tips on how to create winter colour in pots for the garden this year 👇 ngs.org.uk/top-tips-for-a…

The National Garden Scheme is delighted to announce that social media creator and Sunday Times and Irish Times bestselling author, Anya Lautenbach aka @anyagardenfairy, has joined the charity as an ambassador. 👉ngs.org.uk/anya-lautenbac…

April through to May sees many of our transformed into a rainbow of welcome colour as tulips burst from the soil with unyielding vigour. From formal structures to meadow style planting, there is a tulip garden for every taste 🌷🌷🌷 ngs.org.uk/how-to-create-…

Our biggest ever carer visit! 🌿 Carers enjoyed some much-needed ‘Green Medicine’ at Godinton House, taking time to recharge and connect. Huge thanks to @NGSOpenGardens, Godinton House, @CarersEK, @Crossroads_Kent and @Carers_first Medway for making it possible ❤️ #GardensAndHealth #GardensAreGoodForYou

📷 Tresillian House 📍 Melton Mowbray 📅 Sunday, 26th October 🔗 findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/30622/t… Take a look here at our gardens opening over the next 7 days 👉 ngs.org.uk/gardens-open-t…

Inspire a year of garden visiting with the National Garden Scheme’s Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2026. Pre-order now and our 2026 Handbook will be sent to you hot off the press in February, ready for the start of the garden visiting season! ngs.org.uk/product-catego…

Green Shoots: Rewilding the Hearts of the Young To a child, a garden is not just a place—it is a portal. Behind every shrub lies a thicket of possibility; under every stone, a mystery👇 ngs.org.uk/green-shoots-r…

Delighted to welcome Dr Richard Claxton as he begins his new role as Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme today 👇 ngs.org.uk/richard-claxto…