Our wonderful supporters of the St Gemma’s Hospice Open Your Garden Programme invite you to walk through their garden gates and step into their beautiful gardens.

Louisa and Jonny Collett’s garden in Cookridge

Date: Sunday 13th July 2025
Time: 1 – 5 pm
Address: 210 Tinshill Road, LS16 7LE
Admission by donation

This small suburban garden features a range of planting styles: informal woodland borders of pulmonaria and ferns sit beneath dwarf fruit trees; cottage-style planting compliments the Yorkshire drystone walling of a sunken circular path; and moisture-loving plants line the edges of a raised pond. There will be tea and cakes, a craft stall, and children’s activities.

Wheelchair Access: No
Dogs: No
Refreshments: Yes

Clare and Geoff King’s garden in Cookridge

Date: Sunday 13th July 2025
Time: 1 – 5 pm
Address: 9 Bedford View, LS16 6DL
Admission by donation

This large quarter of an acre garden features 3 large mixed borders with shrubs, herbaceous and bedding planting. Wander across to a full and varied vegetable plot and greenhouse all complemented by a delight pond. There will be a plant sale and refreshments on sale.

Wheelchair access: No
Dogs: On a lead and well behaved

If you have been inspired by a visit to a garden last summer or are just thinking of opening up your beautiful space, then why not help to raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice at the same time. Email fundraising@st-gemma.co.uk to find out more.

Thank you to our sponsors of this year’s Open Your Garden programme, Furnell Residential.

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