Host an Open Garden

Share the beauty of your garden

Are you proud of your garden? Do you have an amazing allotment? Do you work at a large public garden? Then you can help raise money for the British Red Cross.

Whether inviting your friends and family over for an afternoon in your garden, or opening up to the public, opening your garden is a fun way to make a big impact.

Whatever you choose to do, it’ll help us be here for humanity.

Register your interest by filling in the form below and we will get in touch to discuss the details on opening your garden.

5 fundraising ideas for your Open Garden

Go the extra mile with these ideas to help raise extra funds. 

• Plant and potluck sale: sell small plants or create colourful painted pots to sell.
• Tea and scones: set up a tea and cake area where visitors can relax, chat, and have some refreshments.
• Treasure hunt: hide treasures around the area for young visitors to discover.
• Mini workshops: share gardening skills and knowledge with talks and workshops.
• A garden bake-off: visitors can pay to taste and vote for their favourite cakes.

Opening your garden can make a difference

• £100 Could buy 20 torches, helping vulnerable people impacted by a power outage.
• £522 Could provide workwear for five volunteers to support people affected by a crisis.
• £1,000 Could pay for a defibrillator to save someone's life in an emergency.