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Usk Open Gardens

@ various locations around Usk

It may not have been a `barbecue summer' last year - but it was a great one for Usk Open Gardens. Once again nearly 2,500 people visited the town for the annual event. And in 2011 Usk is doing it again. This time on the weekend of June 25 and 26 - come rain or shine.

A range of gardens will be opened up to the public to raise money for local charities. The open gardens will range from small, but carefully prepared cottage gardens to the grandeur of Usk Castle's gardens. Visitors will be able to see a variety of designs and planting and share the enthusiasm of the gardeners. All the gardens are within walking distance of the car parks, but there is a regular free, minibus service to take visitors to ones on the edge of town. There will also be a Gardeners Market with sales of plants and garden products to take home.

Usk is a small town, with a population of about 2500, which has achieved phenomenal success with its open gardens held at the end of June each year. Thanks to the generosity of the residents who open their gardens more than £144,000 has been raised for local charities over the years.

The town has also become renowned for its success in the Britain in Bloom and Wales in Bloom competitions, winning many times. During the summer it is awash with floral displays, planters, and hanging baskets, organised by Usk in Bloom, which visitors can enjoy.

It is hoped that the visitors will come and be inspired and will find ideas for their own gardens, whatever their interests.

There is ample free parking. Pictures of some of the gardens and more details at website link.