An opportunity to visit over 20 beautiful gardens in the town

Ross Open Gardens begins on Friday 19th May with their very own version of Gardener’s Question Time. Local gardening experts have been recruited to answer the audience’s questions, which can be submitted in advance, via the website, or on the night. The panel comprises well known faces that will be familiar to many: Tim Shelley (Ross Community Garden), Gary Twist (Ross Garden Store), Stacey Gibson (Dor’s Garden) and Jonathan Billinger (Leaf Creative). A fun evening, starting at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, with a bar and raffle is planned.

At the same time an exhibition of photographs titled Gardens Great and Small, by Ross Photo Club members, is being staged in the church and will continue through the weekend of Ross Open Gardens – 3rd and 4th June.

With 20 plus private and some public gardens, the Open Gardens weekend is offering an opportunity to see over the wall and into the much-cherished spaces of Ross’s gardeners. Ticket holders will be able to tour the gardens, many within walking distance of each other and enjoy refreshments in some. There will also be sculpture and artwork to view at a couple of the venues. Gardens are open between noon and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Full details and tickets for both events are available from the website at fosmross.org.uk/gardens The Garden Store and Rossiter Books.