Friday, July 03, 2009
Carol Klein launches this year's Garden Gadabout
Gardeners' World presenter Carol Klein launched this year's Garden Gadabout event at the Sussex Beacon last week. The Garden Gadabout, takes place on July 12 and 19, and has supporters opening up their private gardens to members of the public for a small donation which goes to the Beacon. This year there are over 70 gardens to chose from.
When asked what had made her become patron of this event, Carol replied:
“I love the whole idea of sharing your garden; it’s wonderful and so inspiring to have the opportunity to see what other people have done with their space. What’s more, it’s all for such an important and fantastically worthy cause.”
The Garden Gadabout guide, available from locations around Brighton, or via www.gardengadabout.org.uk lists all the gardens taking part, showing its 16 easy to manage trails. The guide also gives a description and photograph of each garden, enabling visitors to plan ahead, or find their local trail. To make the day complete, many gardens are selling a delicious array of homemade lunches, cakes and teas, as well as plants and seeds. All proceeds go to The Sussex Beacon.
Entrance is £1 donation per garden on the door, or newly launched this year are the one- and two day passes giving access to all gardens on the trail. £6 for one day and £10 for two. These passes can be purchased in advance only from 19th June, from The Sussex Beacon Shop in St James St or The Brighton Dome on 01273 709709.
For more information about the Garden Gadabout contact Bridgette Saunders – event coordinator: gardengadabout@sussexbeacon.org.uk
For more information view:
www.gardengadabout.org.uk
For more information about the Sussex Beacon view:
www.sussexbeacon.org.uk
