HIDDEN Gardens of Frome returns on July 14th, 15th and 16th. The gardens will be open between 10:30am and 4:30pm and there are over 40 different gardens for people to enjoy.
Organiser, Andy Jones said, “The highlight of Frome’s gardening year, this is the event that lets you get to see the wonderful spaces that our local gardeners create and care for. Do look carefully at the opening times as many of our volunteer gardeners choose to take time out of the weekend to wander around town and enjoy other people’s offerings.”
There are 15 new gardens, as well as the return of some old favourites from previous years.
Andy added, “Sustainability and wildlife are definitely to the fore again this year, several gardens have rainwater capture, ponds, nectar rich planting and wildflower areas to encourage nature’s visitors as well as the human ones. As you walk around town that weekend, look out for other people carrying their maps and share tips on where the best gardens – and cakes – can be found!”
Programmes are still £5 per adult, available from Cheese & Grain, Hunting Raven, Ellenbray, Discover Frome, the Town Hall and (new this year) Victoria Park Café. They’re also available for download from the Frome Festival website, https://fromefestival.co.uk/hidden-gardens/
Andy said, “We do ask that each adult purchases their own individual programme please, as all that money goes directly to fund Frome Festival. Under 12s remain free, as we’re keen to capture the imaginations of our next generation of gardeners.
“Many gardens also offer refreshments, craft, or plant sales in support of their own favourite charities, and last year that generated over £4,500 for good causes like WHY, Active & In Touch, Cancer Research and many more.”
If you have any questions, or want to be involved with next year’s event, please contact FromeHiddenGardens2022 @outlook.com
