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Harringay open gardens 2013?

** EDITED - THIS EVENT IS ON SUNDAY 7th JULY, FULL DETAILS HERE **

 

Last year we had Harringay’s first ever open gardens event – this post is to see if there is interest in doing it again.

The aim was for something that would appeal to a range of people, and that seemed to work very well. For some it might be that they are really keen gardeners and have a lovely garden that they want to show people and are happy to talk about. For others it will simply be about finding out what can be done with a similar space/soil/aspect to their own garden and/or showing their garden to other gardeners to get some ideas. So please don't feel that you can't join in just because you aren't an experienced gardener.

If you’re interested in reading more about last year’s event, have a look at this post/pictures here.

The way it worked was:

  • Anyone interested in opening their garden let me know what dates would work for them – I think this year we’d be looking at May/early June.
  • I compiled a list of participating gardens and gave each one an approx time slot (otherwise I can't see a way of people being able both to host a visit and have a look at a few other gardens!).
  • Everyone wrote a brief description of their garden which I then posted online (not with your address) in case people didn’t want to spend the whole day visiting gardens (as if…)
  • Anyone who wanted to visit the gardens then signed up with me and I contacted everyone by email to let them know where they were etc.  

I’m imagining a similar plan this year – I’ll try and tweak the time slots aspect as it did get a bit crowded if everyone turned up all at the same time. And if there is loads of interest we might even have to do it over a weekend...

Not all the gardens were in Harringay and that would be fine again this year (assuming they are local to Harringay) - but those that weren't tended to get slightly fewer visitors because of the extra distance.

Over you to you – let me know if you’re keen, either to visit or to open your garden, and which weekends in May/June would suit you best!

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Permalink Reply by James Putzel on May 3, 2013 at 17:48

Hi Alison, 

I have not checked in for a while but I am delighted the programme has taken off again this year. I am afraid I will be in China on 7 July so I will bow out this year, but it is great to get new gardens involved. I look forward to seeing the photo report!

Permalink Reply by Alex on May 20, 2013 at 14:36

Alison, I don't think my garden is ready for public consumption this year (and it's very small anyway!), but please add my to your list of potential visitors....

Permalink Reply by Jitsu on April 29, 2013 at 22:16

Hi Alison,

I would love to join you!

Unfortunately, our garden is not great enough to show everyone yet but love to visit others!

 

 

Permalink Reply by Kotoko OS on April 30, 2013 at 13:56

I do not think we know any of you, but I hope my husband, my daughter and I can join as visitors.  :)

Permalink Reply by Nick G-T on May 21, 2013 at 13:54

Hi Alison, my wife and I would like to be visitors. I'm presently planting out my garden so it's not ready for public viewing. Many thanks

Permalink Reply by h4k on May 24, 2013 at 10:42

Hi I would love to visit gardens can I be on visitor list please.  My back garden is more of a playground so not thinking of showing it ... but my front garden's nice !

Permalink Reply by Steve on May 24, 2013 at 13:01

Hi Alison

Please add me to the list of those looking for inspiration and am available on 7th July. Shame we won't be able to get to see how Matt's is progressing as he kindly let me have a look when I relieved him of some soil. I am keen to see the finished article - not sure I can wait a year!

Thanks for co-ordinating this  - great stuff.

Steve

Permalink Reply by Alison P on May 24, 2013 at 13:39
Thanks everyone for your interest. It would be fantastic to get a few more gardens to visit so please do let me know if you'd be interested in this. It really doesn't have to be a perfect garden... Happy to talk off site if that would be helpful.
Permalink Reply by Alison P on June 16, 2013 at 11:17

7th July is creeping up on us! I've just added an event for this to the events page. Please sign up there if you'd still like to come and I'll send round details of the gardens nearer the time.

Anyone who is opening their garden - will message you with request for a short description couple of sentences) of your garden.

 

 

Permalink Reply by Anna T on July 2, 2013 at 9:30

Hi Alison, thank  you for organising this again.  Unfortunately, I will not open my garden this year as I am having some works done on my house but I would love to visit some of the gardens, can you please add me to the list. Thanks!

 

Permalink Reply by Alison P on July 2, 2013 at 13:39

Hi Anna, thanks for posting. Happy to add you to the list, but to help me keep track could you click on the events link I've posted (just above yours) and say that you'll attend? Just to help me keep everything in one place. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by Alisha on July 5, 2013 at 0:28

This sounds great! Next time you do it, I wouldn't mind opening my own garden. It's jammed with roses and orange blossom right now!

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