The British Red Cross is appealing for more gardeners to open their gates for their Open Gardens scheme.

Celebrity gardener Monty Don is supporting the appeal to boost the scheme which last year helped raise more than £175,000.The British Red Cross uses the money to care for people in crisis both in the UK and overseas.
But the charity needs more gardens of all sizes, from small cottage style ones to whole villages. Volunteers ensure that gardeners are given assistance in organising the opening as well as help on the day, collecting donations and selling donations.
*  If you can help the Red Cross Open Gardens scheme, send an email to opengardens@redcross.org.uk