During the pandemic gardening has become increasingly popular, with many giving it a go for the first time. The mental and physical health benefits of gardening and spending time simply enjoying gardens are well recognised. Taking pride in growing and caring for our own plants, being out in the fresh air, engaging with nature, all of these have really elevated our passion for gardening and gardens to the next level.

We are blessed with a unique range of glorious gardens and the campaign will showcase eight of the best: The National Trust properties of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden and Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens. The RHS splendour at Harlow Carr and one of the most important and beautiful 20th century gardens at Newby Hall.

We all know Rudding Park for its stunning hotel and spa but did you know the Rudding Park Kitchen Garden is open to the public and free to visit?  The contemporary kitchen garden covers 1320 square metres, contains 52 raised beds constructed with the wood from English Oak trees and provides the remarkable restaurant, Horto. Over 500 different herbs, salads, edible flowers and fruits are grown here much to the delight of the hotel diners!