All gardeners know gardens are
for enjoying and sharing. Indeed
world-renowned English rose
breeder, David Austin, named one
of his most fragrant and fl oriferous
roses 'The Generous Gardener'
in honour of the English National
Gardens scheme! Fitting then that
the Jardins Ouverts / Open Gardens
scheme has taken 'Gardening and
Generosity' as its theme for 2020!
There's no doubt Jardins
Ouverts / Open Gardens has
burgeoned into prime position on
the gardening calendar here in
France. Founded by four dedicated
gardeners in the Creuse just a few
short gardening years ago in 2013,
by 2021, it plans to hold Open
Gardens in every corner of France -
it is growing by leaps and bounds,
just like any well-tended plot!
Whether you're just moving
to France, or already a resident,
Jardins Ouverts / Open Gardens
will give you an inspirational
opportunity to walk behind the
garden gate and fi nd out what
Legge Immobilier is proud to support a wide range of charities,
events and sporting activities around France throughout the year,
from motor racing to gardens in bloom, here we share just two…
Team Legge
grows well in your local area. It's
also a chance to meet like-minded
people, get seasoned advice, buy
plants and raise money to help
children's charities that the scheme
has supported ever since those fi rst
four gardeners opened their gates!
Leggett Immobilier has been
proud to sponsor this amazing
initiative from its earliest days.
Individual visits cost 5 € or a
season ticket just 15 € - for more
information and the calendar of
opening days visit their website
www.opengardens.eu.
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