• 16 August: Ashford House, Talybonton-Usk, Powys LD3 7YR. 2-5pm in aid of the NGS. ngs.org.uk 01874 676271
• 16 August: The Croft, Ash Magna, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 4DR. 1-5pm in aid of the NGS. ngs.org.uk 01948 663248
• 18 August: Potions and Poison: Shakespearean herbology, Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4HS. 10.30am-3pm chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
• 16 August: Open Gardens in aid of Thrive, Beech Hill, Reading, Berks RG7 2AT (park at Trunkwell House). 2-4pm, entrance by donation. Plant sales, refreshments. Optional guided tours.thrive.org.uk 0118 988 5688
• 21 August: Garden open 1.30-5pm, Quarry End, Walworth, Darlington DL2 2LY Iain and Margaret Anderson in aid of the NGS. ngs.org.uk
• 21 August: Englefield House, Theale, Berkshire RG7 5EN. In aid of British Red Cross. redcross.org.uk
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