Open GardensGardens you can visit

In 1997 my husband and I had a fantastic day at the Chelsea Flower Show. Although neither of us were in the best of health at the time and we both found it challenging being on our feet for most of the day it was one of the most enjoyable we were ever to share. The crowds were horrendous but it was worth tolerating them to see such incredible garden designs 'in the flesh' and to be astounded by the innovations on display. We had seen the show featured on television earlier in the week but in no way did that spoil our experience, in fact it added to it because we knew there were some things we wanted to see; we loved every minute of it. We came away with loads of memories, a bag full of informative leaflets, seeds of plants we particularly liked and quality pair of secateurs as a souvenir. By the end of that summer my husband had died, memories of our shared experience of Chelsea are among the most treasured.

Well worth a visit if you are in London. Has a huge Yew tree and all the herbs etc. you might expect, or not expect, in a garden with medicinal properties. A complete oasis of calm.

Chelsworth Open Gardens is an annual event which has been in operation every year since 1967 (except 2001 - Foot & Mouth). The villagers of Chelsworth open their gardens on the last Sunday in June, on 29th June in 2008, with all proceeds donated to All Saints Church in the village. 2008 will be our 41st anniversary making, we believe, this Open Gardens event the longest running charitable Open Gardens event in the UK. Details and pictures can be found at www.chelsworth.co.uk

Hi Nancym, these are some great pictures. We went couple years ago and, apart from annuals, we caught the garden at an "in between" stage. Saying that, it was always going to be second best to the lily pond. Just a pity we got there after the wisteria was over! Ive added a few pics to yours, hope you dont mind.

This is a community planting scheme, maintained by the residents and accessible at any time. Projects like this are about making communities stronger and respect for there environment.