Established over 25 years ago, Leicestershire & Rutland Gardens Trust is part of a national network of county gardens trusts.
Besides having a particular interest in the conservation and enjoyment of historic gardens and public parks, county gardens trusts are also keen to promote the importance of outdoor community spirit through the development of gardens in communal spaces.
Applications are invited from small community groups in Leicestershire & Rutland for small grants to help them purchase plants or gardening equipment.
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Secret Garden progress
I recently had to go to Glenfield Hospital and took the opportunity to visit the Secret Garden, formerly the walled kitchen garden at Leicester Frith, which we researched a couple of years ago. I was keen to see the progress that had been made in the garden. Thanks to donations of materials and labour, a seating area has been created and there will be a café. In front of the 18th century wall, individual bays…
Glenfield Hospital Secret Garden
The Trust is pleased to have been able to donate two comfortable garden chairs to the the Secret Garden at Glenfield Hospital. This follows the research we did into the Walled Kitchen Garden at Glenfield Hospital