Open gardens in Thurlby and Northorpe support Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance

Garden-lovers could feast their eyes on nearly a dozen different plots in one small area over the weekend.

Green-fingered residents of Thurlby and Northorpe threw open their gates on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and welcomed people to take a look around.

The event was part of the National Garden Scheme, which helps open private gardens to the public each year.

By charging a small entry fee, and through the sale of teas, coffee, homemade cakes and crafts, money can be raised to support good causes.

Yvonne Scott, one of the weekend’s organisers, said this year was “a record-breaking weekend” for Thurlby and Northorpe Open Gardens, which raised about £3,000.

Thanking those involved for their ‘amazing effort’ she added: “This will be split between our two churches, The Methodist Chapel and St Firmin’s. Some proceeds are also going to the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.”

Around the gardens there was a butterfly theme in Thurlby, and knitters from the village had used their skills to create decorations to complement the beds and borders.

A plant sale in the church hall meant people could buy rare cottage garden plants, while there was also art and glassware to view and buy.

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