Don't forget there's the chance to explore the beautiful and productive Kitchen Garden at Thyme, Southrop, tomorrow, Weds August 5. It opens for the National Garden Scheme from 11-4pm and entry is £10. Details: buff.ly/kgIE4pZ #OpenGarden #Cotswolds #NationalGardenScheme

The beautiful and productive kitchen garden at Thyme opens for the National Garden Scheme on Weds August 5. Fruit, vegetables and flowers are grown here for the hotel in Southrop, near Lechlade. Open 11-4pm, entry is £10. More details on the website: buff.ly/kgIE4pZ #Cotswolds #OpenGarden

Westonbirt School Gardens in Tetbury is open on Sunday 2 August. The former private garden of Robert Holford, founder of Westonbirt Arboretum, it includes a walled Italian garden with exotic border and rustic walks. Open 11am–4pm, admission £7.50. Details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/west...

There are two gardens in Gloucestershire open this week for the National Garden Scheme. Sunday 2 August – Highnam Court, Gloucester Sunday 2 August – Westonbirt School Gardens, Tetbury Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk

These sunny days are perfect for a garden party so why not host one in aid of The National Garden Scheme? Simply invite some friends around in return for donations to help some of the UK'S best loved healthcare charities. Details: buff.ly/P06bQ9y 📷Sussie Bell, Selina Lake, Talking Tables

A heads up that Westonbirt School Gardens, which were due to open on August 9, will now open on August 2. This will be from 11-4pm with entry at ££7.50. There will be refreshments avaiable. More details on the website: buff.ly/dy7XMnl #Cotswolds #OpenGardens @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

The walled cutting garden at Charlton Down House is just one of the features of this lovely country garden. The garden near Tetbury also has topiary, formal borders and a small woodland. Open Thurs July 23, 1-5pm, entry £7. Details: buff.ly/vCrAAUd #cotswolds #OpenGarden #NationalGardenScheme

The varied gardens of Richmond Villages Painswick are open on Thursday 16 July. The retirement village includes a mix of herbaceous perennials and shrubs and other areas of interest including a wildflower meadow. Open 10am–3pm, admission £5. Details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/rich...

The extensive country gardens of Charlton Down House in Tetbury are open on Thursday 16 July. The formal terraces, perennial borders, topiary garden, cut flower garden and large glasshouse will all be open to explore. Open 1–5pm, admission £7. Full details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/char...

A feature on Gardeners' World in 2024, The Stables in Swindon Village, Cheltenham, is open on Wednesday 15 July. The garden is inspired by the work of Piet Oudolf and consists of large perennial beds. Open 12–4pm, admission £6. Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/the-...

The following gardens in Gloucestershire are open this week. Wednesday 15 July – The Stables, Cheltenham Thursday 16 July – Charlton Down House, Tetbury Thursday 16 July – Richmond Villages Painswick Friday 17 July – The Garden at Miserden, Stroud Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk

It’s not just the visitors who are loving the flowers on our @ngsopengardens.bsky.social stand at #RHSBadminton Do call in if you’re at the show this weekend. #UKGardening #cotswolds

Flowers and views, there's so much to enjoy at Trench Hill. This garden at Sheepscombe opens on Sunday July 12 offering mixed borders, woodland, ponds, sculptures and vegetables. Open 11-6pm. Entry £5. Homemade teas available. Details on the website: buff.ly/oHKEzDF #OpenGarden #Cotswolds

We're delighted that our stand publicising the work of @ngsopengardens.bsky.social found favour with RHS judges. We're at RHS Badminton all week. Do call in if you're visiting. #RHSBadminton #NationalGardenScheme #gardening #Cotswolds

Stunning views are just one of the features of Westaway, which opens on Saturday July 11. This hillside garden at Cleeve Hill also has mixed borders, a bog garden, orchard and wildflowers. Open 11-4pm, entry £6. Homemade teas available. Details: buff.ly/vbCkB5G #OpenGarden #Cotswolds

Rose Farm, one of this season's new members of the National Garden Scheme, has its second open day on Saturday July 11. The garden at Woodmancote, Cheltenham, has mixed borders, wildflower meadows, and vegetables. Open 11-4pm, entry £4. Details: buff.ly/txjWNfJ #OpenGarden #Cotswolds

Going to RHS Badminton? Do call in and see us. Volunteers from across our SW groups will be at the show every day to talk about @ngsopengardens.bsky.social and how the money we raise helps charities. #UKGardening #NationalGardenScheme #RHSBadminton

We've an open garden with a difference on Sat July 11 when HMP Leyhill, Wotton-under-Edge, shows off its flowers and veg. Open 9.30-3.30pm. Guided tour, over 18s only. Tickets must be pre-booked. Photo ID needed for entry. Cameras and phones not permitted. Details: buff.ly/mcNj1vK #gardens

Explore the beautiful eight-acre garden at Rockcliffe, Upper Slaughter, when it opens on Weds July 8. This traditional English space has many features, including topiary, colour-themed borders, roses and a large, walled kitchen garden. Open 10-5pm, entry is £8. Details: buff.ly/RxeegoH #Cotswolds

We've some really varied gardens open this week. Weds July 8 Rockcliffe, near Upper Slaughter Sat July 11 HMP Leyhill (tickets must be pre-booked) Rose Farm, Woodmancote, Cheltenham Westaway, Cleeve Hill Sun July 12 Trench Hill, Sheepscombe Details: ww.ngs.org.uk #OpenGardens #Cotswolds

Charlton Down House in Tetbury is open on Thursday 2 July. The extensive gardens are in a 180-acre estate and include formal terraces, perennial borders, walled topiary garden, cut flower garden and large glasshouse. Open 1–5pm, admission £7. Full details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/char...

The following gardens in Gloucestershire are open this week for the National Garden Scheme. Thursday 2 July – Charlton Down House, Tetbury Sunday 5 July – Woodchester Park, Nympsfield Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk

Little Orchard at Kempley is a four-acre garden that has varied planting and countryside views. Features include a roses, mixed borders, cottage garden planting, ponds, orchard, woodland and wildflowers. Open Sun June 28, 1-5pm. Entry £5. Details buff.ly/nm6RoGG #OpenGarden #NationalGardenScheme

There's plenty to explore at Langford Downs Farm garden near Lechlade. Features include a large pond, a cut flower and vegetable garden, hedges with 'windows' and arches, mixed borders and lots of trees. Open Sun June 28, 1-5pm. Entry £7. Cash only. Details: buff.ly/1OfjSy2 #OpenGarden #Cotswolds

We've four gardens brimming with inspiration opening in Churchdown. Varied in both size and style they include borders planted for year-round interest, vegetables, roses, shrubs, grasses and scented plants. Open Sun June 28, 12-5pm. Combined entry £6. Details: buff.ly/W2QGuuA #OpenGardens

The romantic garden at Cerney House, North Cerney, opens for the National Garden Scheme on Sun June 28. The walled garden has roses and herbaceous borders. Other features include a pond, woodland and mixed borders. Open 10-7pm, entry £7 adults, £1 children. Details: buff.ly/VaqdR0p #OpenGarden

Roses and views, just two of the things to enjoy at Trench Hill in June. This large, country garden at Sheepscombe also has vegetables, woodland, ponds and mixed borders. Open Weds June 24, 2-6pm. Entry £5. Homemade teas. Details: buff.ly/dKuG8MB #cotswolds #OpenGarden #NationalGardenScheme

Some lovely gardens open for you to explore this week. Weds June 24 - Trench Hill, Sheepscombe. Sun June 28 - Cerney House Gardens, North Cerney; Churchdown Gardens; Kirkham Farm, Upper Slaughter; Lanford Downs Farm, near Lechlade; Little Orchard, Kempley. Details: www.ngs.org.uk #OpenGardens

Home to the National Collection of rambler roses, Moor Wood near Cirencester is open on Sunday 21 June. The 2-acre garden is located in a beautiful isolated valley and also features orchard and wildflower gardens. Open 2–6pm, admission £7.50. Full details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/moor...

Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is open on Sunday 21 June. Highlights include a woodland walk, new embankment garden and terrace with magnificent views towards Malvern. Open 11am–4pm, admission costs £6. Light refreshments available. Details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/leck...